Hybernation - Hymn 007 by Stuart Bowditch

Hymn 007 was created and performed using recordings made and objects found within The Union Chapel during two weeks of March 2010. The live set was performed as part or Arctic Circle's Daylight series of events at the Chapel. Unfortunately I didn't press record on the day (I was distracted after dropping the laptop onto the hard stone church floor), so recreated this version using the same recordings and objects. They included a hymn book, a coffee cup and cardboard sleeve (served by Belinda), a safety pin, a 2 pence piece from the donation bucket (returned), the door to the stairwell, running up the stairwell, a band playing two weeks before (apologies). The title was inspired by the board that for months had been displaying 007 as its only suggested hymn. Also on the bill were the excellent Marconi Union and Grasscut.

Thanks to Ben Eshmade, Katie English, Belinda Feldman and The Union Chapel.