Audiobooks by Robert Burns

Robert Burns: a collection of poems and songs

Robert Burns like you've never heard him before. Set within modern and vivid soundscapes, this collection gives Burns' texts new resonance. From the soullessness of a call-centre through the simple joy of a baby’s nursery to the horror of the battlefields and all the way into space, this is a visceral roller-coaster through the poems and songs of Scotland’s National Bard. Produced by multi-award winning, immersive audio company Almost Tangible. Chapters: 1 - Full Burns Sound-Journey (All poems) 2 - A Man's A Man for a' That (Eilidh Loan) 3 - A Poet's Address to his Love-Begotten Daughter (Lewis Rae) 4 - Address to a Haggis (Sophia McLean) 5 - Ae Fond Kiss, and Then we Sever (Eilidh Loan) 6 - A Red Red Rose, sung (Joshua Manning, Steph MacGaraidh, Sophia McLean) 7 - A Red Red Rose, spoken (Eilidh Loan) 8 - Auld Lang Syne (Joshua Manning, Steph MacGaraidh, Sophia McLean) 9 - Belles of Mauchline (James Robinson) 10 - Bottle and Friend (Tom Vanson) 11 - Epitaph for a Friend (Brigit Forsyth) 12 - Gin I Were a Baron's Heir (Peter Gardiner) 13 - John Anderson, my Jo (Ross Sutherland) 14 - My Heart's in the Highlands (Ross Sutherland) 15 - Pretty Peg (Sam Garioch) 16 - Scots Wha Hae (Peter Gardiner) 17 - Sweet Afton (James Robinson) 18 - Tam O'Shanter (Steph MacGaraidh) 19 - The Bonny Earl of Murray (Brigit Forsyth) 20 - To a Louse (Joshua Manning) 21 - To a Mountain Daisy (Sophia McLean) 22 - To a Mouse (Joshua Manning) 23 - To the Toothache (Tom Vanson) 24 - Ye Banks and Braes (Tracy Wiles) Director: Carl Prekopp Sound Designer/Composer: Jon Nicholls Production Manager: Alex Lynch Exec Producer: Charlotte Melén Cover Design: Tom Prekopp

Robert Burns (Author), Full Cast (Narrator)

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The Poetry of Death - Volume 1

Death is a subject that few of us talk about, but many think about and more than a few of us dread. Whether it is the actual end of our life's journey or merely a transit point to Heavenly glory its actual point of impact is, obviously, life changing. But what do poets think of it? How do their minds tangle with the subject and make sense of this? That's what we thought too. Poets as rich and diverse as Longfellow, Hood, Bronte, Burns and Gilbran here share their words, thoughts and visions with us. Death is unavoidable but the journey there should be as informed and enjoyable as possible. On this Volume our readers include Richard Mitchley & Ghizela Rowe.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Kahlil Gibran, Khalil Gibran, Robert Burns, Thomas Hood (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Gideon Wagner (Narrator)

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Robert Burns

The 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns (1759-1796), one of the most popular of poets, is celebrated in 2009. A pioneer of the Romantic movement, works such as A Red, Red Rose, A Man's a Man for a' That and the ubiquitous Auld Lang Syne, have made him an international figure. Naxos AudioBooks' popular Great Poets series marks the anniversary with a CD bringing together all the key works.

Robert Burns (Author), Forbes Masson (Narrator)

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Rab the Rhymer: Poems and songs of Robert Burns - a 250th Birthday celebration

Acclaimed actors David Rintoul and Vivien Heilbron and eminent musicians Mhairi Lawson and Adrian Chandler present not only Burns's greatest hits, but also a selection of his lesser-known, yet fascinating works. Together these provide a comprehensive overview of his prodigious and versatile genius. Divided into four thematic sections: Love, Of Mice & Men, Off to War and Food & Drink, there are favourites like "A Red, Red Rose", "To A Mouse", "Tam O'Shanter" and "Ae Fond Kiss", interspersed with less familiar poems and songs such as "Rattlin' Roarin' Willie", "The Slave's Lament" and Burns's philosophy of poetry summarized in the three "Epistle to J. Lapraik". Contents PART ONE: LOVE A Red, Red Rose [1'40"] News, Lassies, News [0'48"] Mary Morrison [1'23"] SONG: The White Cockade [0'54"] Jamie Come Try Me [0'28"] The Rigs O' Barley [1'48"] Wha Is That At My Bower-Door? [0'59"] A Poet’s Welcome Tae His Bastart Wean [2'09"] Fine Flowers In the Valley [1'17"] What Can A Young Lassie Do Wi’ An Auld Man? [0'59"] SONG: John Anderson, My Jo [1'08"] Sweet Afton [1'46"] SONG: The Banks O’ Doon (Ye Banks & Braes) [1'43"] Interlude - The Art of Poetry: Epistle To J Lapraik, Part 1 [5'29"] PART TWO: OF MICE & MEN To A Mouse [2'54"] Is There For Honest Poverty (For A' That) [1'37"] SONG: The Slave's Lament [2'32"] Holy Willie's Prayer [4'30"] Interlude - The Art of Poetry: Epistle To J. Lapraik, Part 2 [4'26"] PART THREE: OFF TO WAR Robert Bruce’s March To Bannockburn (Scots Wha Hae) [1'27"] SONG: Ae Fond Kiss, And Then We Sever [2'40"] I Hae Been At Crookieden [0'38"] O Kenmure's On and Awa', Willie [1'00"] Ye Jacobites By Name [1'16"] A Mother's Lament For The Death Of Her Son [0'51"] Such A Parcel Of Rogues In A Nation [1'08"] SONG: Ca' The Yowes To The Knowes [4'47"] Interlude - The Art of Poetry: Epistle to J. Lapraik, Part 3 [2'04"] PART FOUR: FOOD & DRINK Address To A Haggis [2'35"] SONG: Rattlin' Roarin' Willie [0'41"] Scotch Drink [2'54"] Tam O'Shanter [11'31"] SONG: Auld Lang Syne [3'47"]

Robert Burns (Author), Adrian Chandler, David Rintoul, Mhairi Lawson (Narrator)

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The Poetry of Scotland

Scottish poetry is a powerful, beautiful expression of Country and Culture. It's proud history includes such figures as Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson and many other illustrious figures. This volume of poetry is a perfect compendium of the words and works of Scotland. The track list is; The TWA Corbies - Ballad; Sir Patrick Spens - Ballad; Get Up And Bar The Door - Anonymous; The TWA Books - Alan Ramsay; from A Hymn On The Seasons - James Thomson; Hymn On Solitude - James Thomson; Johnnie Cope - Adam Skirving; from O Tell Me How To Woo Thee - Robert Graham of Gartmore; from Auld Reikie - Robert Fergusson; A Red Red Rose - Robert Burns; Tam O' Shanter - Robert Burns; To A Mouse - Robert Burns; A Man's A Man For A' That - Robert Burns; Ae Fond Kiss - Robert Burns; from 'Caller Herrin' ' - Lady Nairne; Ca' The Yowes To The Knowles - Anonymous; McLean's Welcome - James Hogg; Lochinvar - Walter Scott; Proud Maisie - Walter Scott; Old Christmastide (An Extract) By Sir Walter Scott; My Native Land - Sir Walter Scott; The Dirge Of Wallace - Thomas Campbell; Ode To The Memory Of Burns - Thomas Campbell; Lord Ullin's Daughter - Thomas Campbell; Lachin Y Gair - George Gordon (Lord) Byron; Beautiful Balmoral - William Topaz McGonagall; from 'The City Of Dreadful Night' - James Thomson; from 'In The Shadows' (Sonnet 1) - David Gray; The Vagabond - Robert Louis Stevenson; Where Go The Boats - Robert Louis Stevenson; God Gave To Me A Child In Part - Robert Louis Stevenson; I Do Not Fear To Own Me Kin - Robert Louis Stevenson; Autumn Fires - Robert Louis Stevenson; Christmas At Sea - Robert Louis Stevenson; Winter - Robert Louis Stevenson; When You See Millions Of The Mouthless Dead -Charles Sorley; Such Such Is Death - Charles Sorley; Scottish Ground - Daniel Sheehan; Selkirt Grace - Robert Burns; Scots Whahae - Robert Burns; Auld Lang Syne - Robert Burns.

Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, Walter Scott (Author), Alan Cumming, Daniela Nardini, Gordon Kennedy, Hannah Gordon (Narrator)

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Robert Burns: A Collection of Poems & Songs

Many nations have produced outstanding poets who they would gladly have represent their Culture. But can any Nation say they have an equivalent of Robert Burns...The Ploughman Poet, The Bard Of Scotland? This one poet is indelibly linked and intertwined with the culture and people of Scotland. His life, loves, politics, verse, and songs speak as them and for them. Politically, he was an inspiration to both liberalism and socialism as well as a Scottish parliament. His unique ability enabled him to appeal to all and quite rightly to be viewed as the National poet. His fame today is worldwide and celebrated in January each year with the Traditional Burns night. Each New Years Eve friends and families the world over link arms to 'Auld Lang Syne', giving immortality to his words and aims. The former Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, has said that Burn's poems dignify and illuminate the struggle faced by the vast majority of the world's population today. Our selection of poems is read to you by Gordon Kennedy. Perhaps most well known as Little John in the ITV series Robin Hood, Gordon is an accomplished actor and a familiar sight on TV.

Robert Burns (Author), Gordon Kennedy (Narrator)

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Narrative Verse - Volume 4

Narrative Verse - Volume 4. Poetry can capture the imagination in a few short lines but Narrative Verse or Poetry takes the form of telling a story whether it be simple or complex in a longer form. Among the most ancient forms of poetry it has widespread roots through almost every culture. In Volume 4 we bring you the classics of The Eve Of St Agnes - John Keats, Flodden - Sir Walter Scott, The Ballad Of Agincourt - Michael Drayton, Tam O'Shanter - Robert Burns, The Pied Piper Of Hamelin - Robert Browning. They are read for you by the renowned actors Sean Barrett and David Shaw-Parker.

John Keats, Michael Brayton, Robert Browning, Robert Burns, Walter Scott (Author), David Shaw-Parker, Sean Barrett (Narrator)

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The Poetry Of Heaven

It is often said that two things are unavoidable; Death and Taxes. Certainly the latter is a common thorn in adult life but as to the former it seems that for many people it is merely a hiccup in Life's eternal journey. A journey they wish, if being of good deed and character, to share at the eternity of Heaven's largesse, a reward for Faith and the obligations of Religion. Of course for those not so fortunate an altogether different experience was prepared for them; Hell. For those who take religion as their companion Heaven conjures up all manner of eternal delights. Here we take the thoughts and words of such greats as Gerald Manley Hopkins, WB Yeats, Rupert Brooke, Emily Dickinson and many others to give their views of a time to come. Among our readers are Richard Mitchley and Ghizela Rowe.

Emily Dickinson, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Robert Burns (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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The Romantics - Volume 1

The Romantics - Volume 1 - An Introduction. Romanticism was a new movement in philosophy and the arts that began in the late 18th century when major political events shook the world such as the French Revolution and American Independence. It marked a distinct contrast to the prevailing Enlightenment ideals and in poetry represented a more personal intuitive, emotional and meditative expression with a back to nature imperative. It subsequently altered the way in which we perceive poetry and beyond as well as defining our own modern sensibilities to the arts. The Romantic poets who were central to this movement are traditionally characterised as the Big Six, namely Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, Shelley and Byron. However, as these volumes show, there are women poets who are often overlooked and these include Mary Shelley, Anna Laetitia Barbauld, Joanna Baillie and Charlotte Smith. Among our readers are Richard Mitchley and Ghizela Rowe. In this volume we collect together William Blake to John Keats.

John Clare, Robert Burns, William Blake (Author), Gideon Wagner, Nigel Planer, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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The Sonnet

The original meaning of the word derives from the Italian word 'sonetto' meaning 'little song'. Traditionally a sonnet has fourteen lines. Perhaps the best known writer of sonnets is William Shakespeare who wrote 154 of them. Of course with any set form it evolves and over the centuries sonnets have. But as poems, as expressions they have captured our imaginations as few other poetical forms have. Our readers include Richard Mitchley and Ghizela Rowe.

Christina Georgina Rossetti, Robert Burns, William Shakespeare (Author), Alex Jennings, Ghizela Rowe, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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The Poems and Songs of Robert Burns

This specially commissioned recording offers a wide-ranging choice of Burns's songs and lyrical poems; and longer poems such as 'Tam o'Shanter', and 'The Cotter's Saturday Night' are also included in their entirety. All are read by John Cairney, world-famous for his many stage and television performances of the life and work of Scotland's national bard. Lovers of Burns's poetry will find much to enjoy in this selection, which also provides an extensive introduction for those as yet unfamiliar with his work

Robert Burns (Author), John Cairney (Narrator)

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The Poetry of Night - Volume 2

Night. The day has gone. Departed. And the dark embrace, the inky shadows of night descend. For many a time to unwind and slumber. For some a nagging doubt that all is not well. That some primeval and primordial happening may yet go bump in the night.But for our poets the night is a time of wonder and imagination as well as many other emotions and feelings. Among our ranks of gloried talents are Keats, Coleridge, William Morris, DH Lawrence, Whitman, Longfellow and many more besides. Their descriptions capture what they see and feel as perhaps only a poet can. Among our ranks of gloried talents are Thomas Hood, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Robert Louis Stevenson, John Clare, Herman Melville and many more besides. Their descriptions capture what they see and feel as perhaps only a poet can. This volume comes to you from Portable Poetry, a specialized imprint from Deadtree Publishing. Our range is large and growing and covers single poets, themes, and many compilations.

Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Seymour Bridges (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Gordon Kennedy, Richard Mitchley (Narrator)

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