“The Mushroom Hunters“ by Neil Gaiman - read by Amanda Palmer with music by Jherek Bischoff
this poem was written by neil gaiman and read by amanda palmer for maria popova’s “The Universe In Verse” event in 2017 (you can read about that here: ).
the brilliant team at creative connection in the UK hand-drew this animated video to accompany the poem, and the music was composed and recorded by jherek bischoff. read about the making of this whole film on patreon:
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CREDITS:
The Mushroom Hunters
Original poem by Neil Gaiman
Read by Amanda Palmer
Bass, Percussion, Vibraphone, Piano and Original Score by Jherek Bischoff
Cello: Aniela Marie Perry
Violin: Paris Hurley
Viola: Marta Sofia Honer
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Jherek Bischoff at Sweethaven
A RoseWillow production for
Creative Connection Animation Studio
Caroline Rudge: Artwork, Animation, Direction and Storyboard
Alexandra Casswell Becker: Production, Storyboard and Additional Mushrooms
Dann Casswell: Editing and Special Effects
Tom Barter: Additional Editorial Support