Ebbed Tide, Millbrook Chapel of Rest, Cornwall, 2025
A site specific sound and embroidery installation set within the Chapel of Rest at Millbrook’s burial ground
In 2023 Harlow wrote a poetic novella titled Ebbed Tide, a historical fiction set across locations in Rame, London and Bermuda. The tidal, rhythmic nature of the ocean is reflected in the circular story, which goes back and forth in time. The novella considers the weaving of life, death and fate – exploring themes of synchronicity and spirituality. Read Ebbed Tide here.
This exhibition presented a new audio adaptation of Ebbed Tide made by Harlow. Featuring narration by actor, sound director (and Catholic Priest) Marc Powell, who also contributed to the score. Responsive harp interludes, composed and performed by Hannah Koegler, punctuate the narration. Field recordings of the natural environment, made at Rame by Harlow and Koegler, are interwoven into the soundscape. Recordings made by Harlow of her Aeolian Harp underscore the piece. The Aeolian Harp is an ancient instrument which is played solely by the wind, producing harmonic frequencies. Harlow’s Aeolian Harp is made of walnut wood which was reclaimed from an old Pennsylvanian church. The two hour sound work was edited by Harlow with assistance from Ben Vince, who also mixed and mastered it. The score samples ‘Call of the Wind Spirits’ by Almusic34 from Free Music Archive.
Ebbed Tide aired on Resonance FM during the exhibition dates. Listen to the full audio adaptation below.