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During my ultra marathon challenge, one song that kept me going. As I ran, walked and wept from London to Salford, Stargazing by Myles Smith was on repeat. Even when I hit breaking point, that song carried me through and ever since, I've been desperate to sit down with Myles. With his calendar booked until 2027, I feel incredibly lucky we finally made it happen…Myles Smith is an incredible musician and songwriter. In just two years, he's gone from posting songs on TikTok to racking up 25 million streams in a single month, touring with Ed Sheeran and winning the Rising Star BRIT Award. His breakout single, Stargazing, has been streamed over a billion times and was the best-selling British song of 2024.But what struck me most about Myles isn't just his talent, it's his honesty. He's experienced pain, heartbreak and at times, has really struggled to fit in. Yet, he's overcome those challenges to become a musician whose music brings positivity and hope to everyone who hears it. We cover:• His first heartbreak aged 11, when his dad walked out• The racism he's experienced as an artist for the music he releases• How Ed Sheeran gave him the confidence to release his most personal musicThis conversation is a reminder that vulnerability is a strength and that by embracing who we truly are, we create space for others to do the same.You can also follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @greatcompanypodcast and if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk--THE CREDITSExec Producer: Jemima RathboneAssistant Producer: Gurlina HeerEditor: Dan KingVideo: Jake Ji & Ryley KirbySocial Media: Laura CoughlanGreat Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Trailer for Season 5 Episode 1 of The Piano Pod
Episode Highlights:1.Main Theme: The Healing Power of MusicThis episode of the When Words Fail Music Speaks Podcast dives deep into how music serves as a therapeutic medium, featuring inspiring stories and expert insights.2.Special Guest: Don AllenDon Allen, a country singer-songwriter from New Zealand, shares his incredible journey in the music industry. From overcoming visa issues to achieving success in the USA, Don's story is one of resilience and passion.3.Don Allen's Journey:From New Zealand to Australia and eventually to the USA, Don's career has been marked by significant milestones, including recording music in Nashville and performing at iconic venues.He discusses his career at Outback Steakhouse and his hit single “Suzanne,” alongside the challenges he faced due to his vocal similarities to Elvis Presley.4.Influences and Inspirations:Don reflects on the impact of classic country legends like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and George Jones on his music.He shares his personal experiences of seeing Johnny Cash live and the profound effect it had on him.5.Dual Career and Overcoming Challenges:Balancing his passion for music with his cabinet-making business, Don recently sold his business to focus entirely on his music career.He talks about overcoming significant hearing loss and the joy of returning to music with the positive reception of his new single.6.Songwriting and Creativity:Inspiration for songwriting can come from anywhere, and Don emphasizes that quick inspirations often lead to the best songs.His top musical influences include Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, Conway Twitty, and Charlie Pride.7.The Power of Music:The episode concludes with a discussion on the enduring impact of country music and the therapeutic power of music in connecting with audiences.Sponsor Mentions:Better Help:Offering affordable mental health care with flexible communication options. Listeners can access discounts for new users.Bones Coffee Company:Unique coffee flavors and merchandise available. Use the special discount code provided in the episode for savings.All Above Landscaping:Providing various landscaping services in Sumter. Podcast listeners can avail of a special discount.Tune in to hear more about Don Allen's inspiring story and the healing power of music on the When Words Fail Music Speaks Podcast.Better Help: Thank you to our sponsor Better Help, you can use my link http://www.betterhelp.com/musicspeaks for 10% off your first month of therapy.Bones Coffee: Get 10% any order on bonescoffee.com with code: MUSICSPEAKSWebsitewhenwordsfailmusicspeaks.com YouTube@whenwordsfailmusicspeaksFacebook@WWFMSPodcastInstagram@when_words_fail_podcastTwitter@WhenWordsFailMSIf you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticNotorious Mass Effect - Deep Dive: Tommy Richman's Career & MusicThis segment delves into the meteoric rise of Tommy Richman, a genre-bending singer, rapper, and songwriter. We dissect his breakthrough hit "Million Dollar Baby," a pop-R&B fusion that dominated radio and TikTok, peaking at No. 2 on Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on Billboard Global 200.We explore the critical reception of Richman's work. Industry heavyweights like Russ believe he has the potential for longevity, while Funkmaster Flex criticized "Million Dollar Baby" and its appeal.Unpacking his creative process, we analyze his latest single "Devil Is A Lie," a two-minute retro track with a nostalgic feel. We discuss comparisons fans draw to The Neptunes' early sound.The segment concludes by examining Richman's strategic use of social media, particularly TikTok, to promote his music. We highlight the upcoming album "Coyote," expected to include both "Million Dollar Baby" and "Devil Is A Lie."This segment is perfect for fans who want to:Understand Tommy Richman's musical journeyAnalyze his chart performance and critical receptionExplore the inspiration behind his latest single "Devil Is A Lie"Learn about his upcoming album "Coyote"Discover his social media strategy for promoting new musicSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week, we chat with Kit about incorporating intimate character moments in a campaign with a cosmic scale, themes of family and lineage at an all-queer table, and dealing with a whole menagerie of PC pets. Spoiler warnings for A Series of Unfortunate Events. We also talk about the poem "Auguries of Innocence". Unfortunately, we never did manage to land that Cover Girl sponsorship.Kit shared plenty of great recommendations for your home game:The Owlbear Rodeo virtual tabletop systemBattlemaps from Eightfold Paper, Fantasy Atlas, Morvold Press, and WizgridsThe Griffon's Saddlebag for cool itemsKenku.FM for musicThis week's PC intro comes from Chris, who was our guest at the very end of Season 1. You can watch Chris play D&D on Twitch if you're so inclined. He's on the Phandelver and Below streams! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. You can also get episodes right from the source at our RSS feed. If you enjoy Campaign Spotlight, consider subscribing to our Patreon. For more on the show, including links to all our social media, visit our website.
BMS 70s Echo IIIReflections – Interpretation – InspirationA tribute to a great decade of musicThis episode features the works of October London, Will Downing, Chanté Moore, Incognito, and many more!Let's take this trip as we listen to these featured artists placing their special touch on these 70's classics or recapturing that feel.DJ Rhythm Dee hosts a recurring segment known as the Black Magic Sounds. The show will feature the smooth grooves of Jazz, Neo-Soul, Acid Jazz, as well as Funk, R&B, Soulful House, Disco, Slow Jams, and anything that moves you. It's all about feeling the music and hearing some tracks that were forgotten or entirely new to you.Remember when music was Music!Playlist1. Let's Groove/Funky Company2. Keep It Coming Love - Dance Remix/KC & The Sunshine Band3. More Than A Woman (SG's Paradise Edit)/Bee Gees, SG Lewis4. Open Sesame/Beggar & Co.5. You're My/Sticks & Stonez6. I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More/Will Downing7. Trouble Man/Angie Stone8. Back To Your Place/October London9. What's Going On/Paul Hardcastle10. Keep Wondering/Kelly G11. Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me/Tiffany T'Zelle12. Free/Sail On/ Chanté Moore 13. Float On - Moonlight Mix/Mystic Diversions14. Blessed/Jade15. That's The Way Of The World f/Maysa, Carleen Anderson/Incognito16. People Make The World Go Around/Walter Beasley17. Sho Nuff/Cornell C.C. Carter18. Just Like You Used To/Jalen Ngonda19. I'll Take You There f/Mavis Staples/Bebe & Cece Winans20. Be Thankful For What You've got (David Todd Remix)/William DeVaughan21. Brazilian Rhyme/Lance Ferguson
Mike Ryan is an award-winning professional musician, songwriter, studio owner, and author from my home province of Nova Scotia (that's up in Canada, eh). He also hosts a podcast, the Mike and Kristen Podcast, with his wife, Kristen Herrington, who appeared on the Strong Stoic last year on Episode #249.In this episode, Mike and I discuss music, and the role it plays in our lives. We also talk enjoying the process on the road to success, collaborations, cold plunging, Tom Petty, our experiences being broke af, and much, much more. This conversation was a lot of fun, and I found Mike to be a very insightful, and Stoic individual. Without further ado, please welcome Mike Ryan.Chapters00:00 Introduction and the Role of Music in Our Lives08:25 Collaboration and Creating Something Greater30:35 The Power of Music: Touching Lives and Creating Connections47:05 The Power of Music56:34 Music as a Shared Experience01:26:17 The Energy of MusicThis episode is also available on YouTube.Transcripts can be found on Substack: https://strongstoic.substack.com/Find this episode on:https://linktr.ee/Strongstoic The Strong Stoic Podcast is a raw, honest, and unapologetically deep podcast about philosophy and self-improvement. Join your host, Brandon Tumblin, as he breaks down a wide variety of complex and difficult topics aimed at provoking thought and opening your perspective.This podcast is listener-supported; if you would like to support the Strong Stoic (as well as gain access to exclusive content), you can do so on Patreon or Substack:Patreon: www.patreon.com/brandontumblinSubstack: https://strongstoic.substack.com
Thank you for finding Hymn Talk Twin Talk and THANK YOU for tuning in to Episode 94. We are so excited to be sharing this hymn with you. We pray that this episode will be a blessing, that eyes will be opened to the truth of who Jesus is. We are releasing this episode during the Lent Season, anticipating the celebration of our risen Lord. Many churches will be talking about Jesus and the men on the road to Emmaus in the weeks following Easter. We pray that you will hear this passage in a new way, after listening to this episode.Here are some of the things we talk about in the episode:In the Breaking of the Bread sheet musicMichael Philip WardChris BrunelleBreaking Bread Catholic hymnal and Missal 2024St. Gerald Parish Oak LawnSt. Cecilia; Or, the Power of MusicThis hymn came in as a request from a loyal listener, and we love getting requests. Please let us know if you'd like to hear a particular hymn on the podcast. Find us on social media or send us an email! We'd love to hear from you!See you in two weeks for Episode 95.Keep singing!~Kerrie & KelliePsalm 104:33Instagram: @hymntalktwintalkFacebook: Hymn Talk Twin TalkTwitter: @hymntalkhymntalktwintalk@gmail.comwww.hymntalktwintalk.com
This month, Mary had the opportunity to sit for a talk with Chef Oscar Yip. Oscar is a culinary expert with international experience, as well as a keen sense of the ecologies of humans and food. Oscar was born in Saltillo in the state of Coahuila in Mexico, where he was raised by his Mexican mother and Chinese father. He later completed medical school at the University of Monterrey. But upon earning that degree, he realized his heart was with the culinary arts, and changed his life path. Training in Austin, Texas with a prominent restaurant group, Oscar would also land an opportunity to cook in a 3 star Michelin restaurant. Known by the name “Martin Berasategui,” it was set in the Basque country of Spain, in the town of St. Sebastian.Oscar continues deeply attuned to the intimate connection between human wellbeing and the wellbeing of the natural world. His culinary craft and practice hold this connection as a lodestar guiding his work with food as well as his presence in life. In our conversation we explore this relationship and the way it's available for anyone open to the inquiry.You can learn more about where Oscar is preparing food by contacting him through Wolf House, an event venue he established in Austin. You can also follow him on instagram at oscarmyip. Several years ago, Oscar moved out of cheffing for restaurants. Now his main focus is cooking as a private chef for high-end events. That means there's another great way to learn more about Oscar. Come to one of our Full Ecology Retreats this June on the JbarL ranch in the Centennial Valley of Montana. Oscar will be the chef for each of those, and will contribute additional guidance on food for the Full Ecology Solstice Retreat. Check the Full Ecology website or drop an email to Meg at JbarL Ranch - meg@jbarl.com. Plan now for June, 2024. Come spend time with beautiful land, deep inquiry over Summer Solstice and, the following week, close attention to weaving your writing craft with your kinship to the natural world. ~MUSICThis episode includes music by Gary Ferguson and these fine artists.Same Bossa - Music by William_King from PixabayLatin Summer - Music by William_King from PixabayFeel Bossa Nova - Music by William_King from Pixabay
Tyler Mark Nelson is an advanced student in the Masters of Divinity program at Yale Divinity School. He was raised on the northern banks of the Mississippi River, a stretch of the world that figured deeply in helping him come to know who he is. Tyler began his work life with several years in horticulture, supporting human resources and sales at a large Minnesota greenhouse, leading operations with a university vermiculture and compost program, and farming at an organic lavender farm in eastern Washington state. He's also spent a great deal of time in the wilderness, most recently with people new to time in wild nature. Tyler is a Christian. He is a writer and theologian. He's a climate activist and he's also a person who has lived with significant mental health challenges. Tyler finds eco-theology and his own experience in the natural world to be reliable supports for living well these days on Earth. In our conversation we weave childhood clarity with adult wisdom and consider how we may all reach out to the natural world for guidance when the going gets tough.You can learn more about Tyler by visiting the links below. In particular check out his recent article - Environmental Justice and the Religious Imagination - recently published in the Yale Divinity School Journal, Reflections. You'll also find below links for several resources Tyler mentioned today. Each of them helpful to considering how, religious or not, your way of making sense of the world is affected by listening to nature's wisdom and honoring that kinship. Tyler's work with the BTS Center in MaineGreenFaithDr. Willie James Jennings, The Christian Imagination.William Blake. 18th Century. "To see a world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wild flower, hold Infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour."~MUSICThis episode included music by Gary Ferguson and these fine artists.Calm My Mind, Music by LesFM from PixabayRelaxing by Music for Videos from PixabayTouch and Sound by Juan Sanchez from Pixabay
In this episode I catch up with country music singer Meg Doherty we chat about the lies some of us tell ourselves and others when our drinking has got out of control and the shame that surrounds that. At the peak of Meg's drinking she was drinking daily a bottle of vodka and a bottle of wine. The shame and guilt she was feeling from the amount she was consuming created secrecy and then lying became part of her daily practice. Meg joined the 12 step program to boot the booze. She is now channelling her energy into her sobriety, motherhood and her music. We talk about forgiveness, meditation, and the importance of working her program.To check out Meg's music on Spotify go to https://open.spotify.com/artist/6jJZeRG26xtfzkKpYIxlsX?si=n1K4IVf9QHi3ME2zX6hM6wWebsite https://www.megdoherty.com/Instagram meg_doherty_musicThis episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to www.mondaydistillery.com For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As a self-described musical theater nerd to a now award-winning country music artist, Meghan Patrick joins Gary to discuss her journey both as an artist and an individual. Patrick shares how different genres, and life experiences have influenced her path, and a desire always to make time for the important things. In this episode:How Meghan got her startThe dynamics of being in a band Being authentic in the music industryFinding balance as a boss Facing the economic realities of pursuing a career in musicThis episode is sponsored by: Habana CubaAbout Meghan:Gifted, award-winning, chart-topping… cool. There are plenty of apt adjectives that apply to Meghan Patrick. But perhaps the most meaningful descriptor for the acclaimed country singer/songwriter is authentic.Patrick is a musician who always tells it like it is in a voice as gorgeously persuasive as they come. So, when she describes her electrifying third full-length studio album, Heart on My Glass, as “the most ‘me' record I've ever made,” it's a profound statement given the sincerity that has come before.It's also a handy metaphor for summing up the new album's many sonic textures and flavors, some familiar to long-time listeners and others new— blues and gospel, anyone? — but all yanked straight from Patrick's rich reservoir of influences.Funny what a pandemic year spent hunkering down in a town like Nashville will do for your music.“This is a special record for me for a lot of reasons,” Patrick confirms. “I had so much more time over the past year to focus on writing and really being able to dig into what my sound and message should be. This feels like the most all-encompassing representation of me as a writer, an artist, and a human. All the pieces fell into place.”www.GaryScottThomas.com
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
Welcome to the Soft Piano Music by Richard Pryn podcast.Visit: https://richardpryn.com to buy this musicThis show is the audio sketchbook of award-winning composer Richard Pryn. These sessions are recorded in his home studio in Oxfordshire. Richard wanted to practice what he preaches, to compose something new as often as possible (apart from weekends as Rich likes spending time with his family). Much like an artist would use a sketchbook, Richard wanted to use these pieces as a way to be always sketching and creating new works. Just for the love of it. If you are a fan of ambient, cinematic, and post-classical music then you will love this podcast.
In today's episode we read Chapter 24 – The Lark and Bell Artist's Retreat - in which Mrs. Phaeton gives Magpie a tour of the house at Meadow Lane, which she has converted into an artist's retreat and art galleryBrought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter: @melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicThis week's Boopod Network podcast partner is Haunted or Hoax: https://linktr.ee/HauntedorHoaxFULL TRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions presents: Episode 24 of The Skylark Bell, Wingspan. I am your host, Melissa Oliveri. In our previous episode, Lucas spent an evening with the Shearwaters at Meadow Lane to celebrate Farfalla's birthday where he offered her The Skylark Bell as a gift.In today's episode we read Chapter 24 – The Lark and Bell Artist's Retreat - in which Mrs. Phaeton gives Magpie a tour of the house at Meadow Lane, which she has converted into an artist's retreat and art galleryBe sure to listen through to the end of the episode for a preview of a podcast I quite enjoy called Haunted or Hoax.Now, it's time to settle in… grab a blanket, and a warm drink… and let's get started.Magpie and her mother spend most of the morning reminiscing, looking at old photo albums, and telling stories over coffee and biscuits on the front porch. At lunchtime they make their way to the Farmer's Market and purchase the necessities for tonight's dinner at Meadow Lane. They prepare a fragrant cauliflower curry with homemade naan bread, and some key lime pie for dessert. “It'll be just like old times, a real dinner date, with a couple of special guests,” says Mrs. Phaeton, scraping the last of the sauce from the pan into a container before securely replacing its lid.“I'm excited to meet them, and very excited to see all the changes you've made to Meadow Lane!” replies Magpie, licking some excess whipped cream off her finger.“That pie looks divine! I can't wait to dig in,” smiles her mom. “Okay, let's go!” she says, clapping her hands together.They walk across the road to Meadow Lane. Magpie feels slightly apprehensive, even though she and Lucas spent a lot of time at the house before moving to Scotland, her first thought is always the warning Lucas whispered to her that very first day. “I wouldn't go there if I were you…”“A penny for your thoughts,” says her mom, watching her with a sideways glance as they walk up the lane.“I was just thinking about how time has changed this house, this land, even… me. I used to feel so differently about this place, it was desolate and scary and sad. Now the orchard is growing and bearing fruit, the house is all fixed up. I'm just happy to see Meadow Lane filled with light and music and art,” she says, giving her mom a smile.As they approach the front of the house Magpie sees a beautiful hand-painted sign that reads “The Lark & Bell Artist's Retreat”. Beneath the sign, a tall slim man dressed all in black sits next to a bright-eyed woman, her wild hair piled on top of her head looking like it could spill out of its confines at any moment. The man greets them with a polite nod as the woman next to him stands up, a brilliant smile on her face.“Magpie, I'd like you to meet our guests, Mr. and Mrs. Barnaby.”“Please, call me Mandalina,” says the woman, her voice hypnotically inviting, as she stretches her hand over the railing, “and this is my husband, Rowan.”“It's lovely to meet you both,” says Magpie, shaking her hand and nodding back at the man who in turn cracks a warm smile. Magpie suddenly feels happier and more carefree than she has since her arrival in Pocket.“Rowan is an author, and Mandalina is a musician,” says Mrs. Phaeton, as they make their way up the steps. She turns to the couple, “My daughter Magpie is visiting from overseas, she's very excited to see the changes made to the house since she left a few years ago,” she explains.“Well, I don't know what it was like before, but it's a beautiful, and very inspiring place now!” says Mandalina, her hands waving expressively, “and Daniella is an exceptional host,” she adds, smiling at Mrs. Phaeton.Magpie steps into the house, and it takes her breath away. She has a flashback of walking through the main floor the day she came looking for the Skylark Bell, at the time it was gray, broken, and completely silent. Now the walls have been painted a soft blue, each one decorated with various pieces of art and photographs. The kitchen is a bright open space, with modern appliances, and cupboards painted a soft yellow. Magpie notices her mother has kept the original dining room table, where a multitude of candles burn brightly as soft music plays from the stereo in the living room. Magpie walks quietly across the room to the fireplace and looks at her face in the mirror hanging above the mantel. She remembers looking into this very mirror that first day. She had said something out loud; the sound being swallowed by the oppressive, inexplicable silence. She remembers thinking, “this is how ghosts must feel”. Magpie shudders at the memory and leans in to take a closer look at her reflection. She suddenly feels the familiar tingle of a vision coming to her. “Not now,” she whispers to herself, squeezing her eyes shut. When she opens her eyes again, she is confronted with a very different reality in the reflection of the room behind her. She sees the house at Meadow Lane as it was when she first entered it, and she sees herself, timidly walking through the door and taking a few steps into the house. She watches as her younger self feels clumsily for a non-existent light switch, then walks through the main floor, crouching down to look at the broken dishes in the cabinet in the dining room, then walking toward the fireplace. As her younger self steps to the mirror, they find themselves face to face. Magpie stands there, frozen, staring into the eyes of her younger self. The girl in the mirror says “Well, I guess it's time to head upstairs!” then gets a strange look on her face as she realizes her words have made no sound. “Magpie, did you say something about going upstairs?” Mrs. Phaeton's voice cuts through the vision, startling Magpie. She turns to look at her mother, then turns back to the mirror, but the image of her younger self is gone. How did her mother hear an echo of her voice from several years ago?“Um, yes, do you mind if I take a look at what you've done upstairs?” she asks, grateful for a reason to step away from the mirror.“Of course not, let's go up!” says her mom, walking up the stairway. “Rowan and Mandalina are staying in the primary bedroom, but we can go in the other two.”“Actually, I just want to take a look at Farfalla's old room,” says Magpie, walking toward the door at the end of the hall. She sees the swallow is still carved into the door and smiles, “I'm glad you kept this mom, it belongs here.” Mrs. Phaeton wraps her arm around Magpie's shoulders. Magpie leans her head against her mom, feeling the warmth and love emanating from her. She takes a deep breath and opens the door. Inside, the room is bright. A four-poster bed takes up most of the space, sheer white fabric draped across the top. A new rug is laid out over the secret floorboard under which Magpie had found the Skylark Bell. The only original items in the room are the small vanity still sitting in the corner and, of course, the bell, still hanging on its ornate hook in the window. Magpie smiles, watching as it swings gently in the breeze, the lark steadfastly clutching a blackberry in its beak. Magpie feels a sense of peace she hasn't felt since Lucas disappeared. “Everything is perfect,” she says, turning toward her mother, and they head back downstairs for dinner.“This was absolutely delicious, how very kind of you to cook for us,” says Rowan Barnaby, setting his knife and fork together politely on his empty plate. Magpie is charmed by his wild hair and proper English accent. “Your name sounds familiar, I think I read one of your books a few years ago, on the train through Scotland,” says Magpie conversationally, placing a slice of pie on each of their plates. “It was the one about the boy and the ocean, I quite enjoyed it!”“Oh, be careful about complimenting him too much, his ego won't fit through the door and we'll never be able to leave,” laughs Mandalina.“Well, that wouldn't be such a terrible thing,” replies her husband, the twinkle in his eye indicating he and his wife engage in this type of banter regularly.“Well, I, for one, wouldn't mind one bit if you two stayed here forever!” says Mrs. Phaeton.“If we didn't have our son to go home to, we might consider it,” replies Mandalina, warmly.They wrap up dinner and take the dishes to the kitchen. Magpie starts pulling up her sleeves in preparation for dishwashing, but Mandalina lays a gentle hand on her arm to stop her. “We have a system in place,” says Rowan, coming between Magpie and the sink full of dirty dishes, “Danielle does the cooking, and we do the washing up.” “We should be going anyway, I want to show Magpie the gallery before it gets too dark,” says Mrs. Phaeton. They say their goodbyes to the Barnabys and step out the back door. “I expanded the shed that was back here, and turned it into a gallery for local artists,” she says, pointing at the shed, now painted a dusky turquoise with a quaint sign that reads “Gallery in the Meadow” next to the door. “We can come back in the morning and I'll show you inside,” she adds, as she and Magpie slowly make their way back toward the front of the house.Magpie breathes in the cool evening air. As the wind picks up, she hears the sound of the Skylark Bell drifting down from Farfalla's bedroom window. Its hypnotic ring wraps around her, covering her like a blanket, and Magpie closes her eyes, giving in to its magic. The wind fades, taking the sound of the bell with it, and the spell is broken. Magpie shudders as Lucas' first words to her suddenly echo in her mind, “I wouldn't go there if I were you…”Thank you so much for listening. Join me next week for Wingspan chapter 25, A Fete and a Feather, where Lucas joins Farfalla for a memorable celebration at Meadow Lane.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by Phaeton Starling Publishing and features original music by Cannelle. If you are enjoying this story, please consider leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts, they help give the podcast visibility so others can find and enjoy the story. You can also support my work by subscribing to my Patreon where you get early access to episodes as well as MP3 downloads of the music, artwork, behind the scenes videos and more! Just check the show notes for links to Patreon, my website, and social media accounts.Before I go, I'd like to share this reel for a podcast I quite enjoy called Haunted or Hoax. Listen to this paranormal investigation podcast that travels around the United States. If you enjoy the haunted atmosphere of The Skylark Bell you'll want to check them out.Once again, thank you for listening. I'm Melissa Oliveri, creator of The Skylark Bell Podcast.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/theskylarkbell/donations
In today's episode we read Chapter 23 – The Birthday Bell - in which Lucas visits the Shearwaters at Meadow Lane to celebrate Farfalla's birthday, and a mysterious presence attempts to issue a dire warning.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter: @melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicThis week's Boopod Network podcast partner is Generally Spooky: https://linktr.ee/generallyspookyFULL TRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions presents: Episode 23 of The Skylark Bell, Wingspan. I am your host, Melissa Oliveri. In our previous episode, Magpie returned to Pocket to attend the memorial service for Luca's grandmother, Gemma.In today's episode we read Chapter 23 – The Birthday Bell - in which Lucas visits the Shearwaters at Meadow Lane to celebrate Farfalla's birthday.Be sure to listen through to the end of the episode for a special preview of a podcast I quite enjoy called Generally Spooky.Now, it's time to settle in… grab a blanket, and a warm drink… and let's get started.Lucas has been spending a lot of time at the Shearwater house on Meadow Lane. Mr. Shearwater has agreed to let Lucas use the shed behind the house as his workshop, and he finds himself there nearly every day working on various projects. Between jobs, he has been busy carving a skylark to which he will attach the bell that traveled with him from the future. He plans on giving it to Farfalla for her upcoming birthday.Finally, the big day is arrives. The Shearwaters have spared no expense to celebrate Farfalla's 18 trips around the sun. Meadow Lane is decorated with swaths of fabric and large bows, candles in every window, fresh wildflowers in vases throughout the house. Lucas walks nervously up to the door, holding on tightly to the Skylark Bell, carefully packaged in a box with a blue satin ribbon that Charlotte found for him in her sewing box. Scarlett the cat had quite enjoyed toying with the end of the ribbon, leaving it a little frayed at the ends.“Marius! Welcome!” says Mrs. Shearwater, opening the door for him. He smiles and walks nervously into the room, which is filled to the brim with the smell of homemade cake.“Marius, I'm so happy you're here!” says Farfalla, waltzing into the room, her blue dress flowing down to the floor, making her look almost ghost-like. Lucas is frozen to the floor, awed by her beauty. He comes to his senses and smiles at her.“This is for you,” he says, holding the box out for her to take. Farfalla grabs it giddily and sets it on a table with a small handful of packages, each wrapped with brightly coloured ribbons.“Shall we eat? Dinner is just about ready,” says Mrs. Phaeton. Farfalla grabs Lucas' hand and pulls him toward the dining room table.“Mama has made all my favourites! It's going to be absolutely delicious! Then after dinner there will be dancing, Papa even got a new record for the victrola! He bought it when he was in the city a few months ago and kept it hidden so he could surprise me, isn't it wonderful?!” she gushes, pure joy on her face. Lucas nods, a little overwhelmed, but her energy is contagious, and he begins to feel excited too.They sit down to an amazing dinner with fresh tomatoes, green beans and other vegetables from the garden, warm homemade bread, a plate with a selection of fresh cheese from the market. Finally, it's time for the crowning jewel, the birthday cake. Mrs. Shearwater comes in from the kitchen, carefully holding the cake on a platter with both hands. The white frosting of the cake is glowing, reflecting the light of the multitude of candles on its top. The platter that it sits on is decorated with wildflowers from the garden. Mrs. Shearwater sets the cake in front of Farfalla, who closes her eyes briefly before taking a deep breath and blowing all the candles out with one sweep. Everyone around the table claps.“Happy birthday, Farfalla!” shouts Paloma, her cheeks rosy with excitement.Farfalla sits quietly, soaking in the moment, a grateful smile on her face.“Alright dear daughter, you do the honours!” says Mr. Shearwater, handing Farfalla a knife to cut and serve the cake.“Mrs. Shearwater, this cake is incredible!” says Lucas, digging into his piece. The cake has a different texture than the bakery cakes he'd grown used to in his own time, it is more crumbly, but far more flavourful.“Thank you, Marius, that's very kind,” she replies, “it was my mother's recipe.”“Is it time for gifts yet?” asks Paloma, unable to restrain herself any longer. “Oh Farfalla, please open mine first! Please!”Farfalla smiles and nods at her. Paloma races to the table where the packages are waiting patiently, and selects one wrapped with a yellow ribbon. Farfalla slowly unties the ribbon and unwraps the gift. Inside she finds a hand-knitted shawl made of soft blue wool. “Oh Paloma, it's beautiful!” she says, her voice filled with awe.“I chose the colour to match your eyes,” says Paloma, happy that her gift has pleased her older sister.Mr. and Mrs. Shearwater each hand Farfalla a package next. One contains a silver locket on a long chain, and the other a painting of Meadow Lane that Mr. Shearwater commissioned from one of the artists in the neighbouring town. At last, it is time for Farfalla to open Lucas' gift.“This is from me,” he says shyly, handing the box to Farfalla. She slowly unties the ribbon, savouring every moment. Finally, the box is free of its restraints, and she gingerly lifts off the lid. She peels back a layer of tissue paper and lets out a gasp.“Marius!” she says, holding a hand up to her mouth. She looks up at Lucas, her eyes full of emotion. “Did you make this?” she asks.“I carved the skylark, and the bell came with me from Europe. I had been waiting to find the right person to give it to,” he says, never breaking eye contact with Farfalla.“What a wonderful gift,” says Mrs. Shearwater, “Farfalla, you could hang it up in your bedroom window, that way you'll see it every day,” she says, turning from Lucas to her daughter.“Yes, that sounds perfect!” says Farfalla, still in awe of the Skylark's craftsmanship.“Let's not get ahead of ourselves, the night is young!” says Mr. Shearwater, “Now, we dance!” With that, he walks over to the victrola and puts on a record. They push the table and chairs against the wall to make more space. The next hour is spent spinning one another around, elbows locked, changing partners at regular intervals, laughing at missteps, and stopping to rest and grab a drink. Finally, the festivities come to an end, and it is time for Lucas to head home.“Thank you for the marvelous gift,” says Farfalla, walking him down the lane, “This has been the most wonderful birthday. I will never forget this as long as I live,” she adds, stopping at the edge of the road and turning to face him.“I will never forget it either,” says Lucas. He and Farfalla are standing very close, and he feels a warmth spread from his heart to the tips of his fingers and toes. “Goodnight, Farfalla,” he finally whispers before heading home.Farfalla walks back up the lane like she is walking on a cloud and lets herself back into the house. “I installed a hook in your window for you, it's ready and waiting for the bell,” says her father, smiling. Farfalla throws herself into his arms and thanks him, then she grabs the box with the bell and runs up the stairs to her room. She lays the box on her bed and carefully lifts the bell out. She holds it up, admiring the artistry. The Skylark has its head turned toward its back; a blackberry clutched in its beak. An ornate vine twists through its wings and between its feet then down to the loop where the small silver bell is attached. In the fading light of day and the weak light of her lantern Farfalla can't quite make out the details on the bell itself. She feels it with her finger and comes to the conclusion that it is engraved with a swirl of birds spiraling around it, and perhaps a few words, but she can't read them in the low light.Farfalla lifts the bell through her window and hangs it on the decorative hook her father installed just moments ago. The bell swings back and forth in the breeze, its sweet sound filling the room. Farfalla lays on her bed and closes her eyes, soaking in the crystalline sound.Unbeknownst to Farfalla, in the mirror of the small vanity in the corner of her room a mist begins to form. Slowly, through the fog, a woman's face takes shape. She is frowning, a look of concern in her eyes, and her mouth appears to be moving, like she is shouting something, but no sound comes out. Farfalla remains on her bed, eyes closed, peacefully oblivious to the woman's desperate attempt at some kind of warning...Thank you so much for listening. Join me next week for Wingspan chapter 24, The Lark and Bell Artist's Retreat, where Mrs. Phaeton gives Magpie a tour of the house at Meadow Lane, which she has converted into an artist's retreat and art gallery.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by Phaeton Starling Publishing and features original music by Cannelle. If you are enjoying this story, please consider leaving a rating or a review, they're both greatly appreciated. You can also support my work through a donation via your podcast provider or by subscribing to my Patreon where you get early access to episodes as well as MP3 downloads of the music, artwork, writing, recipes, and more! Checks the show notes for links to Patreon, my website, and social media accounts.Before I go, I'd like to share this reel for a podcast I quite enjoy called Generally Spooky. Listen to tales from Scotland's history, legends, and stories. If you're enjoying the supernatural side of The Skylark Bell, and share a love of Scotland with our characters, be sure to listen to General Spooky. Once again, thank you for listening – I'm Melissa Oliveri, writer, host and producer of The Skylark Bell Podcast. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/theskylarkbell/donations
In today's episode we read Chapter 22 – Goodbye Gemma - in which Magpie flies back to Pocket to visit her mother and attend a memorial for someone very special, and begins to come to an unbelievable conclusion regarding Lucas' disappearance.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter: @melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicThis week's Boopod Network podcast partner is The Nightcap: https://linktr.ee/thenightcappodcast FULL TRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions presents: Episode 22 of The Skylark Bell, Wingspan. I am your host, Melissa Oliveri. In our previous episode, Magpie and Julien Sarcelle spent some time together, and Lucas met Farfalla Shearwater at last.In today's episode we read Chapter 22 – Goodbye Gemma - in which Magpie flies back to Pocket to visit her mother and attend a memorial for someone very special.Be sure to stay tuned at the end of the episode for a preview of a podcast I quite enjoy called The Nightcap.Now, it's time to settle in… grab a blanket, and a warm drink… and let's get started.Magpie sits up in bed and looks around at the walls of her old room, it feels like she's traveled back in time. The room strangely feels both foreign and familiar. This is Magpie's first time back in Pocket since she and Lucas set off for Carnifex House 3 years ago. It is a bittersweet return. Lucas' Grandmother, Gemma, has passed away, and Magpie has flown in to pay her respects. The smell of pancakes rouses Magpie from her bed. She throws on a bathrobe and slippers and heads downstairs to the kitchen. “Good morning, sweet bird!” says Mrs. Phaeton.“Hi mom, this smells amazing! What are you making?” asks Magpie, suppressing a yawn as she takes a seat on one of the stools at the kitchen island.“I made blackberry chocolate chip pancakes, Gemma's specialty,” says her mom, a nostalgic and sad smile on her face. Magpie presses her lips together, feeling the lump in her throat.“It's so sad she died never knowing what happened to Lucas. I feel so guilty,” says Magpie, her voice cracking with emotion.“Oh honey, I agree it's incredibly tragic, but it's not your fault. You've done everything you can, and she never stopped being grateful that Lucas had you in his life. She always held hope that he would someday return, and I do too,” says her mom, coming around the counter to give her a warm, comforting hug.They eat their breakfast, catching up on local gossip, then Magpie heads back upstairs to get ready for the service. She digs her shoes out of her suitcase, then opens the door to her closet to grab her dress. She sees the opening at the back of the closet that leads to the attic, and the memory of her and Lucas climbing up those stairs seizes her heart like a clenched fist. Tears instantly spring up in her eyes, but she blinks them back decisively. This trip is going to be difficult, there will be many hard moments to come, she will have to work hard to keep it together.“Ready to go?” asks her mom gently as Magpie is coming down the stairs. Magpie nods and they head out to the car. The memorial service is being held on the front lawn of the library in downtown Pocket. As they pull up, Magpie realizes that every resident of Pocket seems to be in attendance, as well as some people she doesn't recognize who have probably come from the neighbouring town of Brighthaven, where Gemma volunteered at a nursing home for several years. They sit and listen as person after person steps up to share their memories of Gemma. Magpie ponders stepping up as well, but she just doesn't feel like she can do it without breaking down, so she sits quietly and listens to everyone else's stories. As the service is coming to an end, Mr. Swift claps his hands and uses his booming voice to inform the crowd that refreshments are available inside the school for those who want to keep sharing their memories of Gemma. “Would you like to go?” asks Mrs. Phaeton. “I suppose I should. I don't know what to expect though. Do you think people blame me, for Lucas' disappearance?” she asks, a small tremor in her voice.“Oh love, of course not! All this time I've only ever heard people sympathize. When I run into people in town, they always ask how you are doing, and ask me to pass along their best wishes. You have nothing to be afraid of,” replies Mrs. Phaeton in a soothing tone.With that they make their way to the school cafeteria, where an unending spread of homemade baked goods and sandwiches covers several of the long tables. Everyone in town has come together to honour Grandma Gemma's memory, and Magpie feels a warmth in her heart. She stops to chat with Mr. Bunting from the General Store, then Mr. and Mrs. Tuffeto stop by to shake her hand and ask about life in Scotland. Across the room Magpie spots the old waitress from the diner, who musters up the friendliest nod she can. Magpie is tremendously relieved by the kindness being shown to her by everyone in town.“With all the socializing, I didn't get a chance to eat! What do you say we grab some lunch at The Early Bird?” asks Mrs. Phaeton.“Perfect,” replies Magpie, turning her face to the sun as she and her mom start walking down the main road toward the restaurant. Magpie soaks in the sights and, more importantly, the sounds of Pocket. She recalls that fateful day when the silence started spreading from Meadow Lane toward the town. The day she entered the house on Meadow Lane to find and ring the Skylark Bell. She lets her mind drift for a while, lost in a swirl of memories. Magpie is startled out of her reverie by the sound of the bell above the door as she and her mom walk into the diner. They sit in the booth at the way back of the dining room, the same one Farfalla was sitting in the last time Magpie saw her.“First, blackberry chocolate chip pancakes, now blackberry waffles and sweet orange tea!” giggles Magpie, “That's what I call indulging!” She and her mom enjoy a genuine laugh. It feels good to be together again. Mrs. Phaeton visited Magpie in the weeks following Lucas' disappearance, but the past year and half has been a whirlwind as she worked at converting the house at Meadow Lane into an artist's retreat and gallery.“What became of Farfalla's house?” asks Magpie, suddenly remembering the small house around the corner from Tuffeto's Bakery.“Oh, the loveliest young family moved in, the Jacanas. They have two little girls and one boy, just the sweetest kids you'll ever meet,” answers her mom, “they have taken over making blackberry jam and selling it at the market, and Mr. Jacana also builds birdhouses and other wooden decorations, he's very talented!” They finish their food and Mrs. Phaeton settles up with the waitress before they start walking back to the old farmhouse.“Tomorrow I'll show you around Meadow Lane, you won't believe how different it looks after all the renovations! I've got an author and a musician staying there right now, it's a lot of fun sitting and chatting with them in the evenings when I bring dinner over,” says Mrs. Phaeton. “But for now, I think it's time to go to Gemma's house. In her will she stated you could choose any belongings you like, then the house will be sold, and the proceeds sent to the nursing home in Brighthaven.”Magpie gets a solemn look on her face. Her mom had explained the arrangement to her over the phone before she left Carnifex House, but she had pushed any thoughts of going through Gemma's house… Lucas' house… to the back of her mind. Now she and her mother find themselves at the bottom of the driveway next to the mailbox with the name Starling printed on it. Magpie stretches out her hand and runs her fingers over the letters. This is the exact spot where she first met Lucas all those years ago. She bites her lip, fighting the lump rising in her throat and the tears threatening to spill over her eyelids. Her mom, sensing the sadness emanating from her, grabs her hand and gives it a gentle squeeze before guiding her up to the front door and into the house.They take their time going from room to room, starting with the second-floor bedrooms. Magpie collects a few things from Lucas' old room; his high school diploma, the rubber boots he always wore on their excursions. She notices a small stuffed bear sitting on the bed. “You look like you're waiting for Lucas to return,” she says, picking it up gently, “aren't we all…” she sighs, holding the bear tightly to her chest before putting it into her bag of keepsakes. In Gemma's room she chooses a beautiful pastel silk scarf that she remembers Gemma wearing at their high school graduation. On the main floor she walks through the living room, not feeling a particular attachment to anything, but a book on the bookshelf catches her eye. She places her finger at the top of the spine and pulls it out. It is a brown, leather-bound book, admittedly very old, with “The Skye Lark Bell” written on it in gold letters. Magpie gasps, remembering an old dream she had of a woman at Meadow Lane reading this book to her children. She pushes the book back onto the shelf, not wanted to bring something home with her that causes such chills down her spine.“Almost done?” asks Mrs. Phaeton, walking in from the dining room.“Just about, I just wanted to walk through the kitchen, maybe hang on to that pancake griddle,” says Magpie with a wink.“Sounds good, I'll wait for you outside. Take your time,” says her mom, giving her a kiss on the cheek before walking out the front door.Magpie walks into the kitchen, running her hand along the counter where Lucas had slid a plate of pancakes toward her the very first time she came to his house. It takes her a few tries, but she finally finds the cupboard that houses the pancake griddle and carefully slips it out.“Alright, that's it I guess,” she says out loud, her words echoing around the empty room.Magpie is just about to leave when she remembers the collection of old photographs on the kitchen wall, where a photo of Marius Corbeau once stopped her in her tracks. It was just after she'd had a vision of Marius falling off his horse at Mirror Pond during a snowstorm. Magpie looks at the photo now, leaning in more closely and taking her time. The horse, the man … If Lucas was just a few years older than the last time she saw him, his hair a little longer, if he was about the age he would be now… A shudder runs through Magpie as something dawns on her: Marius doesn't just look like Lucas, they could practically be the same person.Thank you so much for listening. Join me next week for Wingspan chapter 23, The Birthday Bell, where Lucas visits the Shearwaters at Meadow Lane to celebrate Farfalla's birthday.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by Phaeton Starling Publishing and features original music by Cannelle. If you are enjoying this story, please consider leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts, they help give the podcast visibility so others can find and enjoy the story. You can also support my work by subscribing to my Patreon where you get early access to episodes as well as MP3 downloads of the music, artwork, behind the scenes videos and more! Just check the show notes for links to Patreon, my website, and social media accounts.Before I go, I'd like to share this reel for a podcast I quite enjoy called The Nightcap. Listen to tales of the unusual, and unexplained. If you enjoy the strange atmosphere of The Skylark Bell you'll want to check them out.Once again, thank you for listening – I'm Melissa Oliveri, writer, host and producer of this - The Skylark Bell Podcast. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/theskylarkbell/donations
In today's episode we read Chapter 21 – Moving Forward, Looking Back - in which Magpie and Lucas come to terms with their respective situations.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter: @melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicThis week's Boopod Network podcast partner is Mums, Mysteries & Murder: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mums-mysteries-murder/id1578866284FULL TRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions presents: Episode 21 of The Skylark Bell, Wingspan. I am your host, Melissa Oliveri. In our previous episode, Magpie and Lucas exist in parallel timelines, where Magpie struggles to accept Lucas' disappearance, and Lucas tries to wrap his brain around being in 1920's Pocket.In today's episode we read Chapter 21 – Moving Forward, Looking Back - in which Magpie and Lucas come to terms with their respective situations.Now, it's time to settle in… grab a blanket, and a warm drink… and let's get started.“It must be strange to find yourself in this tiny village after living the big city life in Paris!” says Magpie, expertly placing a warm slice of apple pie on Julien's plate.“I love it here,” he answers, his tone so earnest and genuine Magpie has no doubt he is telling the truth. “It is my home, where I grew up. I know the fields, the cliffside, the ocean… I know the villagers are … quel est le mot… ah oui… quirky!” he laughs, exchanging a knowing look with Magpie. Though the people of the village have warmed up to her to some degree, she still feels a bit like an outsider. “And you,” he says, “how are you feeling here now? I was told you were only supposed to stay for one year, but now you are staying indefinitely?” he asks.Magpie squirms… she hasn't talked to him about Lucas, only to say that he left suddenly and that she will stay on at Carnifex House on her own. “Yes, I decided I really love the ocean and the beach, and yes, the people here can be… quirky, as you say,” at this she winks at him, “but I genuinely love it here, it feels like home.” She says, meaning every word, but leaving out the fact that she feels like she can't leave, not without knowing what happened to Lucas.“This has been the most unusual and wonderful dinner I've ever had!” says Julien, placing his dessert fork on his empty plate.“I haven't laughed this hard in ages!” says Magpie, smiling at him and admiring the way an adorable dimple forms on his right cheek when he smiles. At first Magpie fought the feelings that were stirred when she was around Julien, but now she is starting to embrace them. She has let go of the guilt she felt in the beginning, when it felt like she was betraying Lucas. She is a young woman with her whole life ahead of her, and after a year of confusion and grieving, it is time to embrace laughter and happiness again. She gets up to gather their plates and bring them to the kitchen. Julien follows her with their empty drinking glasses and the leftover pie. “Next time it will be my turn to cook for you! All the French classics like frog legs and goose liver, oui?” he says, winking at her.“You're not going to fool me this time!” she laughs. “But all kidding aside, I would love to do this again, I've had a really great time.”Julien nods at her. “Me too,” he says. “Well, it's getting late, perhaps I can help you clean up before I go home?” he offers.“Absolutely not, you are my esteemed guest.” She replies in the most stubborn forceful voice she can muster.“Okay, okay!” he says, holding up his hands in a gesture of surrender. “I will see you tomorrow then?” he asks as they are walking to the door.“Yes, looking forward to it. Bonne Nuit, Julien,” she says as he steps out into the night.“Bonne Nuit,” he replies softly, then turns and walks toward the caretaker's cottage. Magpie watches as he disappears into the fog, then closes the door and leans against it, closing her eyes and smiling. Her smile fades as thoughts of Lucas re-enter her mind… Where is he? What could possibly have caused him to leave her like this? When is it okay to move on? Magpie heaves a sigh and starts turning off the lights. It is time for bed, hopefully the night will bring her peace.~~~~~~Lucas is so focused on the lights at Meadow Lane up ahead, that he nearly jumps out of his skin when he hears a soft voice say “Hello!” from above his head. He tugs on the reins and Cormorant comes to a stop. Lucas looks up and his breath catches in his throat…. Sitting up on a tree branch, a bright red apple in her hand, is Magpie.“Magpie!” he says, breathless.“There are no Magpies around here,” says the young lady, hopping down from the tree. Lucas hops off Cormorant's back and the pair stand face to face. “My name is Farfalla,” she says, “and I'm guessing you must be Marius?”Lucas stands in stunned silence for a moment. The resemblance to Magpie is beyond uncanny. He nods quietly then clears his throat before sticking his hand out toward her “Yes, Marius… Marius Corbeau,” he says awkwardly. Farfalla shakes his hand, a smile teasing the corner of her mouth.“It's very nice to meet you at last, Mr. Marius Corbeau,” she says. “I've heard a lot about you, my father has taken quite a liking to you and your work.” Lucas is surprised by how quickly he starts to feel at ease with her. There's something about her that makes him feel instantly connected, and, though still cautious to protect his true identity, he opens up to her in a way he hasn't opened up with anyone else since his arrival. They amble through the apple orchard, talking about everything and nothing. By the time they've settled Cormorant into a spare stall in the barn and reached the front door of the house, it is like they are old friends.“Welcome dear boy!” says Mr. Shearwater as Lucas and Farfalla enter the dining room. “Pull up a chair!” he adds, gesturing toward an empty chair. Lucas takes his seat, directly across from Farfalla.“Mrs. Shearwater, you didn't have to go to all this trouble just for me!” says Lucas, amazed at the spread before him. “Oh, mama loves to cook, don't you mama?” says Paloma, winking at Lucas.“Indeed, I do, and it's a grand occasion to have a special guest and both my girls home for the summer” says Mrs. Shearwater. “So, Marius, tell us more about yourself!” says Mr. Shearwater.Lucas hears his made-up story spill from his lips almost like someone else is talking. He has told it so many times over the past year it comes out seamlessly. Finally, the conversation shifts to other things; the weather, town gossip, the new post office being built… With the pressure off him, Lucas starts to genuinely enjoy himself. He hasn't felt this relaxed in a very long time. Across the table, Farfalla glances at him, smiling, and he feels a flutter deep inside that he hasn't felt since he last saw Magpie. An entire year has gone by, and he hasn't found a way to go home… he's starting to doubt he ever will. Perhaps it is time to consider moving on…“Thank you for everything, I had a wonderful time!” he says to Mr. and Mrs. Shearwater as he reaches for the door. “I'll walk you to the barn,” says Farfalla, following him out into the night.“You have a lovely family” he says to her as she opens the barn door to let them in.“Yes, I'm very fortunate.” She replies. “My dream, someday, is to have such a family of my own.” She catches herself then, and blushes profusely.Lucas smiles at her “That's a very admirable dream to have.” He says, putting her at ease. “Perhaps tomorrow we could go for a ride?” he suggests, leading Cormorant out of his stall.“That sounds wonderful,” she says. “Goodnight Marius,” she adds as they part ways.“Goodnight Farfalla,” her replies over his shoulder as he leads Cormorant down Meadow Lane.As he turns onto the road he looks up at the moon and thinks of Magpie, a pang of guilt wiping the smile off his face. He tries to reconcile his burgeoning feelings for Farfalla with the feelings he has for Magpie. Pulling up to the Starling barn he settles Cormorant into his stall before heading back to the Carnifex's house and up to his room. It's time for bed, hopefully the night will bring him peace.Thank you so much for listening. Join me next week for Wingspan chapter 22, Goodbye Gemma, where Magpie flies back to Pocket to visit her mother and attend a memorial for someone very special.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by Phaeton Starling Publishing and features original music by Cannelle. If you are enjoying this story, please consider leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts, they help give the podcast visibility so others can find and enjoy the story. You can also support my work by subscribing to my Patreon where you get early access to episodes as well as MP3 downloads of the music, artwork, behind the scenes videos and more! Just check the show notes for links to Patreon, my website, and social media accounts.Before I go, I'd like to share this reel for a podcast I quite enjoy called Mums Mysteries and Murder, whose hosts both live in Scotland and feature one native Scot and an Australian who discuss tales of the unexplained and true crime from their respective countries. If you enjoy the spooky, uncanny feel of The Skylark Bell, you're sure to enjoy Mums Mysteries and Murder.Thank you, once again, for listening. I'm Melissa Oliveri and this is The Skylark Bell.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/theskylarkbell/donations
In today's episode we read Chapter 20 – Moonlight - in which Magpie and Lucas live parallel lives across time and spaceBrought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter: @melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicThis week's Boopod Network podcast partner is Shittin' Bricks: https://shittin-bricks.captivate.fm/FULL TRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions presents: Episode 20 of The Skylark Bell, Wingspan. I am your host, Melissa Oliveri. In our previous episode, Lucas came to the realisation that he had somehow travelled back to 1920s Pocket, and was living with Charlotte and Edward Carnifex and their son James.In today's episode we read Chapter 20 – Moonlight - in which Magpie and Lucas live parallel lives across time and spaceNow, it's time to settle in… grab a blanket, and a warm drink… and let's get started.A year has gone by. An entire year alone in Scotland without Lucas. They hadn't found any sign of anyone, let alone a large horse, entering the forest in the days following Lucas' disappearance. The first few months, Magpie spent a tremendous amount of time and energy trying to put the pieces together, trying to figure out what happened and where Lucas had gone. It just didn't seem possible to her that he would just… vanish! But after endless weeks with not even the smallest clue as to his or Cormorant's whereabouts, Magpie was confronted with the sad reality that he probably wasn't coming back. Though deep inside a part of her still held out hope, she pushed herself to move on. Her mother came to stay with her for a while, but she needed to get back to Pocket to take care of their house and continue her work. For Magpie, some days are easier than others, today is one of the others. It seems everywhere she turns something reminds her of Lucas and their time in Pocket. She hears the meow of a barn cat and thinks of Scarlet, she makes blackberry pancakes with chocolate chips from his Grandma Gemma's recipe. Now, she sits by the small window at the top of the stairs looking out at the sky, watching the moon rise against the fading blue sky… Suddenly she hears a knock at the door downstairs…~~~~~~Thousands of miles and several decades away, Lucas is sitting in his bedroom window at the farmhouse, the bedroom that would eventually become Magpie's room, looking up at the very same moon and thinking of Magpie, remembering all the times they would walk home by moonlight from their adventures exploring the area, having forgotten, once again, to keep an eye on the clock. He wonders what she has been up to the past year, what conclusion she came to regarding his disappearance. He's quite certain the truth has not occurred to her, no one would believe that he time travelled nearly 100 years and a whole continent in one step… with a horse no less!Lucas has spent the year working alongside Edward Carnifex, learning carpentry. He's surprised by how much he enjoys it and how naturally it comes to him. He has now taken to repairing furniture and coming up with his own creations to sell at the farmer's market. He has taken on all sorts of projects from signs for local shops, to whittling animals as party favours. He has grown quite comfortable with his existence as Marius Corbeau in 1923. Things were more challenging and awkward at first, he knew most of the buildings in the small town, but none of the people, and they grew suspicious of him, a stranger, knowing so much about their town. But over the past several months he has been able to win them over, and word of his carpentry talents has spread, ensuring he is perpetually busy with work.One of the special orders he recently received came from none other than Mr. Nathaniel Shearwater. He asked Lucas to build a decorative box for his daughter Farfalla's birthday. Explaining that she loves birds, he asked Lucas to engrave the box with a feather. Lucas spent weeks building the box, and it is a stunning work of art, complete with a lock and feather-shaped key that he found at Bunting's General Store. Mr. Shearwater picked up the box earlier in the day and was so impressed he invited Lucas over for dinner tonight. Lucas is somewhat apprehensive… the last time he saw Farfalla she was over 100 years old! He hasn't met her yet in this time, until yesterday she and her sister Paloma had been away at boarding school. Lucas is deep in thought when a knock on the bedroom door startles him out of his reverie…~~~~~~The door creaks loudly as Magpie opens it, “Oh hi Julien, come on in!” she says, smiling warmly. Julien Sarcelle has returned from Paris to take over the caretaking at Carnifex House. Manon and Alfred have agreed to stay on for a few weeks to get him settled into his new role, then they will retire to the south of France. Magpie and Julien have been spending a lot of time together recently as he learns the ropes, and Magpie has invited him for a late dinner. “I'm a little intimidated,” she begins “I've heard Paris has some amazing food… hopefully you won't be disappointed!” she says to him.Julien laughs “I'm sure whatever you make will be wonderful,” he says warmly, taking off his cardigan and draping it over the back of a rocking chair. Though summer has just begun, there is still a chill in the Scottish sea air.“Okay well, I have put together some North American delicacies for you… are you ready?” she asks, a twinkle in her eye. Julien nods at her with anticipation. “Tonight, we are having…. Drumroll please….” At this Julien starts tapping his hands against his legs in a rapid drumroll. “… Mac and Cheese, Corn Dogs, some Cherry Cola to drink and to top it all off, homemade Apple Pie! Oh, but to keep you at ease, there will be ‘French' Fries,” she says, laughing. Julien is silent, staring at her. “What are these things? Are these foods? I cannot eat a dog!” He says, a horrified look on his face. Magpie starts blushing, “Oh no, they're not made with dogs, in fact these are veggie dogs there isn't any kind of meat in them at all, it…” Julien's raucous laughter cuts her off mid-sentence. He was just fooling with her! She gives him a push and smiles as she heads to the kitchen to grab their plates.~~~~~~Back in Pocket, Lucas turns to see Charlotte standing in the doorway. “You asked me to let you know when it was time to go,” she says, smiling at him.“Thank you,” he replies, swallowing the lump in his throat so she won't know how nervous he is. He heads downstairs, puts on his riding boots, and says goodbye to Charlotte and Edward before heading out the door. Lucas has been so busy today he neglected to take Cormorant out for a ride, so he has decided to take the long way over to the Shearwaters and give the horse a chance to stretch its legs. ““Hey Marius!” he hears upon entering the barn. It's Gordon Starling, nearly as tall as Lucas now. They've spent some time together over the past year. Lucas sees a lot of himself in Gordon, or perhaps it is the other way around… regardless, they both have a deep love of adventure and exploration. Gordon was a tremendous asset in helping Lucas navigate his new surroundings. Though he knew the town, there were still some stark differences, and Gordon was only too happy to bring Lucas up to speed. “I heard you were taking Cormorant out tonight; I've got him all saddled up for you!” he says. Considering Gordon is Lucas' Great-Great-Grandfather, Lucas thinks it's funny that Gordon looks up to him, almost like a big brother.“Thank you so much, Gordon! I appreciate it!” he says, walking over to Cormorant's stall. “Hello old friend,” he whispers to the horse. He feels a special bond with the animal, it is the only connection he has to his old reality. He leads Cormorant outside and hops into the saddle. Horseback riding has become second nature to him since living in this time where cars are a commodity mostly reserved for the wealthy. Lucas and Cormorant race through the fields behind the Starling and Carnifex farms, then cross the street to the rock quarry and Mirror Pond before heading toward the apple orchard behind Meadow Lane.Thank you so much for listening. Join me next week for Wingspan chapter 21, Moving Forward Looking Back, where Magpie and Lucas come to terms with their respective situations.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by Phaeton Starling Publishing and features original music by Cannelle. If you are enjoying this story, please consider leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts, they help give the podcast visibility so others can find and enjoy the story. You can also support my work by subscribing to my Patreon where you get early access to episodes as well as MP3 downloads of the music, artwork, behind the scenes videos and more! Just check the show notes for links to Patreon, my website, and social media accounts.Before I go, I'd like to share this reel for a podcast I quite enjoy called Shittin' Bricks. Kate and Dominic are fantastic hosts who take a deep look at things that bring people fear. If you enjoy the supernatural atmosphere of The Skylark Bell you'll want to check them out.Again, thank you so much for listening. I'm Melissa Oliveri and this is The Skylark Bell podcast.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/theskylarkbell/donations
Before Jeff and Elliotte took some time to reset ahead of the playoffs, they had the opportunity to sit down with Montreal Canadiens head coach and Hall of Famer, Martin St. Louis. They discussed why he wanted to get back into the professional game, the similarities in coaching youth hockey to some of the younger players on his team, how he feels about people doubting his skills, things he's learned over the last two months as head coach, the impressive run of games by Cole Caufield, and how he talks to his team.Music Outro: The Darcys - Washed AwayCheck out the single wherever you get your musicThis podcast is produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: ABC and Sportsnet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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