Common Threads [Sound Track] by Alex Pascall & Deirdre Pascall
£10.00
ISBN 7A2-1289787

"This is a real feast for the senses, for the spirit and for the mind; the diversity of styles ranging from African shango drum to calypso, rap, reggae and soul to jazz, work songs, laments and classical operatic style. A magical mystery tour from the Caribbean to Wales and back again”

Alex Pascall combines forces with his daughter Deirdre, to fuse the music of the Caribbean with the music and spirit of the Welsh Valleys in uniting the communities of sugar and coal in a musical drama – where two worlds and energies collide with guest artists, Geoffrey Williams, Dennis Bovell, Trevor Watkis and Esteban Antonio.

Common Threads the musical Written by Alex Pascall
£89.99 (Pack)
ISBN 00-9517036-2-5

Pack - oversized book in full colour 108 pages with over 50 images, complete with glossary, song lyrics, sound track CD and Common Threads Workbook. The activities in the workbook have been linked to the national curriculum subject and the opportunities for cross-curricular study have been richly exploited. Particular note has been taken of the required ‘ statements of attainment' and breath of study at key stage 2, key stage3, & adaptable for key stage 4 in 12 subject areas.

"The strong cross-curricular strands in this musical relate well to the requirements of ‘Language Across the Curriculum” in the key stage 3 strategy as well as independent study in poetic form, dramatic representation, linguistic diversity and creative writing.

Common Threads Student's edition text only
£ 9.99
ISBN 0-9517036-4-1

The musical drama provides classroom work throughout the range of curriculum subjects ; English. Drama. Storytelling. Geography. History. Citizenship. Media Art& design technology. Information And Communication Technology. Music. Physical education. Science and suggestions for discussion and re-enactments inspired by the play.

Same Boat - ‘One World to Share' EP from Common Threads £4.50
ISBN 0-9517036-9-2

“The Same Boat “ One World To Share,“Coal Miners Ballad” cello remix of “Aquamarine Bay Waltz”.

Psalm of the Valley
£2.00
ISBN 0-9517036-0-9

Dedicated to Miners: To the thousands whose toils, hopes and aspirations gave life and sustenance to us all.

“WE TING” Notting Hill Carnival,
£3.00
ISBN 0-9517036-1-7

Mas Confusion! The narrative tells it all in rhythmic poetry, relative to masquerading movement of a Caribbean historical experience, while making the point that control of the Notting Hill Carnival is influenced by race issues and the fact that control of the economics of the event has been snatched out of the hands of its Caribbean pioneers.

This is a memorable poem, which is at the same time a moving chronicle of the epic culture of carnival. Alex Pascal has employed the rhythms and subtleties of nation language to great effect in the orality of the poem.