Dawson's Christian by Vic Tyler
If you listen to filk (science-fiction folk), you already know what “Dawson’s Christian” is. Written in the late 1980s by Duane Elms — and first recorded in the studio by Vic Tyler — this space ballad is a gripping science-fiction tale told in a 5 minute folk song.
We’re thrilled to share this re-envisioning of Vic's classic filk recording, produced and engineered by Ben Lange.
You'll also receive:
* a new "retro filk" mix featuring Kristoph Klover's virtuoso guitar work
* 4 alternative mixes Ben made along the way that we also love.
Tracklist
Credits
Lead vocals: Vic Tyler
Producer: Ben Lange
Recorded and mixed by Ben Lange at David Lange Studios, Edgewood, WA
Mastered by Phil Klum at Phillip Klum Mastering
Artwork: Aleksandar Ivic
Typography: Tineke Lemmens
"Dawson's Christian" song © 1987 Duane Elms
Publisher's thanks to: Kristoph Klover, Luke Bretscher, JT Thomas, Sunnie Larsen, Sharon Allsup, and the Reddit /r/filk community for their valued feedback and critical input.
And special thanks to Kathryn Elms for all of her help!
License
All rights reserved.
Vic Tyler was born in Seattle and raised in the SF Bay Area.
Although primarily a rock and metal singer, he also reached a dedicated following for a set of “space shanties” he sung for the Carmen Miranda’s Ghost tape (with Leslie Fish) in the late 1980s.
Tragically, Vic passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in November, 2023.