Behind the Music

Stories behind the songs — from icy voyages to unexpected experiments.

A Turning Point: The Loss of the Endurance and What's Next

"The Loss of the Endurance" A turning point in Shackleton's expedition where the focus shifts from exploration to sheer survival,

Nov 11, 20241 min read

This post delves into the dramatic loss of the Endurance, capturing the terrifying moments when the ship was crushed by ice

Oct 16, 20242 min read

Sep 8, 20242 min read

The Shackleton Music Project: Update on track 6 Wintering Over

Aug 22, 20242 min read

Shackleton Music: Explore the new track "Trapped by the Ice," about Shackleton's crew battling the frozen Weddell Sea and becoming a winter

Aug 4, 20242 min read

Track 5, 'Trapped by the Ice,' captures the gripping moment in January 1915 when Shackleton and his crew are immobilised in the Weddell Sea,

Jul 28, 20241 min read

Shackleton Music: Breaking Through the Ice," a track capturing the excitement and challenges faced by Shackleton and his crew

Jul 22, 20242 min read

Shackleton Music: Breaking Through the Ice, captures the excitement and challenges faced by Shackleton and his crew breaking through the ice

Jul 9, 20242 min read

Exploring the theme of isolation on Campbell Island, this post delves into the creative process behind Tony Parker NESC's song "Isolation,"

Jul 2, 20242 min read