Eardstapa is a new project from producer and composer Beni Giles.

Featuring musicians including Fred Thomas, Colin Alexander, and James Larter, the album brings together a rich array of instruments — from medieval viola da gamba to folk guitar and jazz bass — drawing on influences from folk and acoustic traditions around the world.

The music is a love letter to nature and rural living: a gentle celebration of the earth and the abundance of life it holds. It is intended to accompany moments of stillness, joy, and quiet connection with the natural world.

Click the ‘SOUNDCLOUD’ link to hear a selection of work-in-progress recordings.