Tales of the Boatman
immersive fantasy podcasts for your ears
with narrative, music, and the sounds of nature
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Stop-Motion Silhouette Puppet Films
For the last decade, most music by Chris Rippey has been composed as a soundtrack to these audio tales; They comprise an imaginary reality in which the physical, ideological, and cultural boundaries of the present day no longer exist; a kind of second dream time through which flows an endless river, winding its way through an endless world; And on this river sail the Boatman and his ottercat A'ti.
Listen to the Tales
A major remastering project is underway: there are over 18 installments of Tales of the Boatman which will be posted as they are updated and restored. Subscribe on Bandcamp to be notified when they are released, and to listen to the original soundtracks of each episode.
Silhouette Puppet Animation
The newest addition to the world of the Endless River, animated shadow puppetry conveys the spirit of the Boatman and A’ti as they were meant to be: shadows dancing to life in the light of imagination’s flame.