GRIANSTAD is a solstice audio experience, celebrating and marking the winter solstice or “grianstad” (literally: sun stop).
We were invited to create an audio experience for the winter solstice this year by our friend Una Mullally. Inspired by conversations with Una, and reflecting on our own year and tapping into our need to wind down and take time for reflection and regeneration, we developed the audio piece.
The full audio experience including text by Una Mullally was premiered by thisispopbaby on Dec 21st 2022. Here we offer the soundscape only experience.
Enjoy
credits
released December 24, 2022
Creative Director Una Mullally
Composition Jane Arnison
Co-production Julie Fogarty
Mixed in Dolby Atmos by Jane Arnison
Visual design by Niall Sweeney
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