If you listen to filk, 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 receive 6 tracks in total:
- Dawson’s Christian
- Dawson’s Christian (Retro Filk Mix – featuring Kristoph Klover)
- Dawson’s Christian (“Clarinet” Concept Mix)
- Dawson’s Christian (“Accordion” Concept Mix)
- Dawson’s Christian (“Clarinet” Concept Mix, No Vocals)
- Dawson’s Christian (“Accordion” Concept Mix, No Vocals)
This digital download-only EP is the first from a bigger space shanty project we’re taking on with Vic Tyler and Ben.
Special thanks to Aleksandar Ivic for the illustration, and Tineke Lemmens for the typography.

