The Farm by vergette
Written and led by musician and sculptor Marcus Vergette, THE FARM
comprises a group of connected vocal compositions that paint a musical
portrait of Vergette's beloved farm in Devon where he has lived for 35
years.
with lyrics by Kate Westbrook, P. E. Mondjegou, Marcus Vergette and
an excerpt from Ted Hughes’ 'Hawk'.
THE FARM intriguingly incorporates live performance with field recordings taken around where Marcus lives. It is inspired by his observations of, and
work to increase the biodiversity on his farm.
The music features sounds such as a hoverfly pupae stridulating, 15th century church bells ringing, the dawn chorus, rain, a country auction, hay being cut and wood splitting.
Making use of his sculpting skills, the project also features music played on a set of unique plaster bells designed and made by Vergette himself.
Tracklist
| 1. | 31 Birds | 6:13 |
| 2. | Clock | 2:49 |
| 3. | Hoverfly And The Ants | 9:21 |
| 4. | Country Auction | 2:00 |
| 5. | Rainbuzzard | 2:56 |
| 6. | Stridulation | 5:42 |
| 7. | Tractor | 2:00 |
| 8. | Wood Cutter | 4:56 |
| 9. | Bells | 2:56 |
Credits
31 Birds
Recorded March 19, 2024.
Vocals Nel Hubbard, Jessica Wynn Jones, Lucy Foat
Trumpet Josh Westrip, drum Jem Fatma, bass Marcus Vergette
Lyric by Marcus Vergette
Clock
Recorded January 17, 2023
piano Matthew Bourne, drum Jem Fatma, bass Marcus Vergette
Hoverfly and the Ants (a musician’s tale)
Recorded March 19, 2024
Vocals Nel Hubbard, Jessica Wynn Jones, Lucy Foat
Violin Lisa Rowe, percussion Jem Fatma, bass Marcus Vergette,
Lyric by Kate Westbrook,
Country Auction
Recorded September 20, 2008
Sax Harry Fulcher, drum Gary Evans, bass Marcus Vergette
Rainbuzzard
Recorded March 19, 2024
Vocals Nel Hubbard, Jessica Wynn Jones, Lucy Foat
Piano Dhevdhas Nair, sax Roz Harding, drum Jem Fatma, bass Marcus Vergette
Lyric by Marcus Vergette with excerpt from Ted Hughes’ 'Hawk'
Stridulation
Recorded February 19, 2005
Piano George Cooper, sax Roz Harding, drum Gary Evans, bass Marcus Vergette
Tractor
Recorded September 20, 2008
Sax Harry Fulcher, drum Gary Evans, bass Marcus Vergette
Wood Cutter
March 19, 2024
Vocals Nel Hubbard, Jessica Wynn Jones, Lucy Foat, Marcus Vergette
Percussion Jem Fatma, lyric by P. E. Mondjegou,
Bells
Recorded May 6, 2023
Bells cast 1440 Highampton Church, penny whistle Steve Buckley
License
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Marcus Vergette (born 1961) is a sculptor, farmer, musician - and now record label creator.
His work has been exhibited across the UK and Europe and features in public collections including The Tate Modern, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and The David Attenborough Building at the of University of Cambridge.
He is an in-demand double-bass player and recording artist.