Following up a string of well-received singles, Scottish folk artist Constant Follower (singer-songwriter Stephen McAll) is prepping the release of Neither Is, Nor Ever Was, the project’s debut full-length. Each of the album’s 10 tracks will be accompanied by a short film produced by top Scottish filmmakers and animators, and we’re premiering the visuals for “The Merry Dancers on TV.”
The title of this gentle song refers to the traditional Scots language phrase for the Aurora Borealis, and the accompanying animated video was done by Fiona Burton, who has this to say regarding the project:
“Making art together is something that transcends any distance and that was definitely confirmed over the period of making this film. Being able to work with a local band while being trusted with such a stunning song made any physical distance feel obsolete. Constant Follower's choice to work with new and emerging artists for their videos meant that I, as an artist, was able to create something unlike anything I've had the ability to before. This is my second foray into stop motion and I have learned so much from this project alone- skills that would have taken me years to learn in any other setting. The film, at its core; is about connection and how easy it is to lose it if we start taking things for granted in life. I liked the idea that even the moon herself could tire of being taken for granted and head off on a holiday only for one child to notice it missing and go on a voyage to let it know how much it is loved and respected.”
Check it out below and head over here to preorder the album, which releases October 1st on the Shimmy-Disc/Joyful Noise Recordings label.
