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Clip description
This is an extract from the Epilogue to In the Head the Fire. The ancient Irish poem is read by Alexandre Archdale. During the poem we hear other sounds which have been superimposed over the vocal recording.
Curator’s notes
The recitation of the poem by Archdale is grave and formal in this clip. The music in this clip has an eerie quality created by the unsettling music playing under the recital. This slow sequence creates a sombre yet suspenseful mood which contrasts with the discordant piano in the dramatic sequence that follows.
