Behind the Music

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

Shackleton Music: Part 9: Patience Camp – Out Now!

Sheckleton: Stranded on drifting ice for months, Shackleton’s crew faced boredom, hunger, and uncertainty. Patience Camp:

Feb 72 min read

This update shares how the Shackleton Music Series is evolving into a historical soundtrack, the discovery of Captain Frank Worsley’s voice.

Jan 202 min read

Frank Worsley’s Voice – A Glimpse Into the Past. This track includes an extraordinary feature — the voice of Frank Worsley

Dec 6, 20242 min read

Opening nights November 28th and 29th at the "Into Ocean & Ice Exhibition" at Auckland’s Maritime Museum was something special.

Dec 5, 20241 min read

"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