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SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtica E16: Mallt y Nos

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SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtica E16: Mallt y Nos

Welcome to Cerddoriaeth Celtica, a companion piece for the Starlight Radio Dreams series “Celtica”. When we conceived of Celtica, the desire was to create an adventure serial which used music as part of the action and story. From using music to power Celtica’s magic tools to musical numbers for the big moments, Celtica does exactly that. And Cerddoriaeth Celtica lets us further explore the beauty of Celtic music, both as part of the serial and just for its own sake.

In this episode of Cerddoriaeth Celtica, Karolyn Blake, co writer for Celtica and the actor behind the title character, gets into the spirit of the season by telling the tale of “Mallt y Nos.” She also dives into the folk tradition of Welsh death omens. Spoooooky.


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Starlight Radio Dreams continues to stand with protesters and to affirm that Black Lives Matter. Keep yourselves safe, and stay well.

Host and Artist- Karolyn Blake
Co host: Grant Blake
Producer: Ansel Burch

“Mallt y Nos” short story written by Karolyn Blake, inspired by the folk character of the same name.


Barlow Cree’s folk song inspired by the same character: BarlowCree.com - Videos (third video from the top)


Sources:
https://issuu.com/premiumjoker4195/docs/141823487454888bfaf1462

http://barlowcree.squarespace.com/mallt-y-nos/

https://americymru.net/welsh_omens_harbingers_of_doom




This is the final installment of Cerddoriaeth Celtica, but you can find Karolyn and even more Celtic goodness (especially Welsh) in I Dream of Cymru, a podcast coming to a podcatcher near you November 16! Go to https://www.idreamofcymru.com/ to find out more!

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SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtica E15: Rhyfelgyrch Gwŷr Harlech

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SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtica E15: Rhyfelgyrch Gwŷr Harlech

Welcome to Cerddoriaeth Celtica, a companion piece for the Starlight Radio Dreams series “Celtica”. When we conceived of Celtica the desire was to create an adventure serial which used music as part of the action and story. From using music to power Celtica’s magic tools to musical numbers for the big moments, Celtica does exactly that. And Cerddoriaeth Celtica lets us further explore the beauty of Celtic music, both as part of the serial and just for its own sake.

In this episode of Cerddoriaeth Celtica, Karolyn Blake, co writer for Celtica and the actor behind the title character, sings “Rhyfelgyrch Gwŷr Harlech” and discusses one of the great heroes of Wales, Owain Glyndŵr, the last Welshman to call himself Tywysog Cymru (Prince of Wales). In the serial Celtica, this song was the basis for King Wulfric’s rallying speech to the Britons who had joined the Roman army. We hope it inspires you to fight for your freedoms, whether that’s at the polls or marching in the streets.

Speaking of the polls, make sure you’re registered to vote! https://www.voteamerica.com/am-i-registered-to-vote/?source=googleads_campaignverify_adgroup1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=id9645836351&utm_term=how%20to%20check%20if%20i%20am%20registered%20to%20vote&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt4X8BRCPARIsABmcnOqqwZzTNYbAXcRMGXfRjSXKqepL8t5-R1BIT41tgtX2iyQKj6SpjQEaAqQQEALw_wcB

Starlight Radio Dreams continues to stand with protesters and to affirm that Black Lives Matter. Keep yourselves safe, and stay well.

Host and Artist- Karolyn Blake
Co host: Grant Blake
Producer: Ansel Burch

Translation by Karolyn Blake and Euryn Dyfed

Historical sources:
Documentary “The Story of Wales” BBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbRIMjO22y8&list=PL72jhKwankOgCdrNZXKeciurUHYov2k88&index=2
Canolfan Owain Glyndŵr Centre http://www.canolfanglyndwr.org/index.php




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SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtica E14: Oro 'se do Bheatha Bhaile EXTENDED EDITION

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SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtica E14: Oro 'se do Bheatha Bhaile EXTENDED EDITION

SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtica E14: Oro 'se do Bheatha Bhaile EXTENDED EDITION

Welcome to Cerddoriaeth Celtica, a companion piece for the Starlight Radio Dreams series “Celtica”. When we conceived of Celtica the desire was to create an adventure serial which used music as part of the action and story. From using music to power Celtica’s magic tools to musical numbers for the big moments, Celtica does exactly that. And Cerddoriaeth Celtica lets us further explore the beauty of Celtic music, both as part of the serial and just for its own sake.

In this episode of Cerddoriaeth Celtica, Karolyn Blake, co writer for Celtica and the actor behind the title character, sings “Oro 'se do Bheatha Bhaile" an Irish independence song by Padraig Pearse, based on a folk song that has worn many guises over its long history. Pearse made it a tribute to Grace O'Malley, a woman whose cunning and courage can inspire us to fight our oppressors today.

This episode is the full, extended conversation between Karolyn and Tabitha about the history and legacy of Grace O’Malley.

Starlight Radio Dreams continues to stand with protesters and to affirm that Black Lives Matter. Keep yourselves safe, and stay well.

Host and Artist- Karolyn Blake
Co host: Tabitha Burch
Producer: Ansel Burch

Special thanks to Colleen Davick for instruction on pronouncing the Irish in the Connacht dialect.

Source for translation and history:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%93r%C3%B3_s%C3%A9_do_bheatha_abhaile




Come join the conversation on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CerddoriaethCeltica/

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SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtica E11: Ar Lan y Môr

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SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtica E11: Ar Lan y Môr

Welcome to Cerddoriaeth Celtica, a companion piece for the Starlight Radio Dreams series “Celtica”. When we conceived of Celtica the desire was to create an adventure serial which used music as part of the action and story. From using music to power Celtica’s magic tools to musical numbers for the big moments, Celtica does exactly that. And Cerddoriaeth Celtica lets us further explore the beauty of Celtic music, both as part of the serial and just for its own sake.

In this episode of Cerddoriaeth Celtica, Karolyn Blake, co writer for Celtica and the actor behind the title character, sings “Ar Lan y Môr” a song about lovers separated by the wide sea.

Even though this episode takes a brief break from engaging in pertinent issues, Starlight Radio Dreams continues to stand with protesters and to affirm that Black Lives Matter. Keep yourselves safe, and stay well.

Host and Artist- Karolyn Blake
Co host: Grant Blake
Producer: Ansel Burch

Source for translation: http://www.angelfire.com/in/gillionhome/Lyrics/Caneuon/ArLanYMor.html


Come join the conversation on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CerddoriaethCeltica/

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SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtica E10: Come Out Ye Black and Tans

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SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtica E10: Come Out Ye Black and Tans

Welcome to Cerddoriaeth Celtica, a companion piece for the Starlight Radio Dreams series “Celtica”. When we conceived of Celtica the desire was to create an adventure serial which used music as part of the action and story. From using music to power Celtica’s magic tools to musical numbers for the big moments, Celtica does exactly that. And Cerddoriaeth Celtica lets us further explore the beauty of Celtic music, both as part of the serial and just for its own sake.

In this episode of Cerddoriaeth Celtica, Karolyn Blake, co writer for Celtica and the actor behind the title character, sings Come Out Ye Black and Tans, an Irish protest song with lyrics by Dominic Behan and a tune by Piaras Mac Gearailt* (Pierce FitzGerald). It is a rousing tune with lyrics that inspire us to rise up against our oppressors. The world is in need of uprisings right now, and it’s hard to beat the Irish for a good old protest song!

Starlight Radio Dreams stands with protesters and affirms that Black Lives Matter. Keep yourselves safe, and stay well.

*In the episode, Karolyn mistakenly attributes the tune to “Pearse” as in Patrick Pearse. But she was just remembering the wrong Pierce!

Host and Artist- Karolyn Blake
Co host: Grant Blake
Producer: Ansel Burch

Source for historical context:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Come_Out,_Ye_Black_and_Tans


Come join the conversation on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CerddoriaethCeltica/

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SRD Shorts: Quarantine (But Make It Fashion)

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SRD Shorts: Quarantine (But Make It Fashion)

We’re all finding new ways to keep ourselves entertained and busy without being able to safely go out and get intoxicated around other people. Members of the cast and crew here at SRD have taken to all sorts of pastimes. Have you ever thought about how much time you could kill by creating 24 hour video in which your arms keep accurate time such that you could sync it up to be a functional clock if you started it at midnight? We are pleased to say we’re not doing it. We are displeased that the only reason is down to camera battery life restrictions. Shirley Showtime has managed to come up with some other interesting ways to keep busy, including recording this podcast.
Written and performed by Karolyn Blake.
Sound Design by Ansel Burch.

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SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtica E9: Ar Hyd y Nos

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SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtica E9: Ar Hyd y Nos

Welcome to Cerddoriaeth Celtica, a companion piece for the Starlight Radio Dreams series “Celtica”. When we conceived of Celtica the desire was to create an adventure serial which used music as part of the action and story. From using music to power Celtica’s magic tools to musical numbers for the big moments, Celtica does exactly that.

In this episode of Cerddoriaeth Celtica, Karolyn Blake, co writer for Celtica and the actor behind the title character, sings Ar Hyd y Nos, a song that we hope you come to think of being about perseverance and perspective. We would also like to challenge some traditional toopes in poetry and music.

Starlight Radio Dreams stands with protesters and affirms that Black Lives Matter. Keep yourselves safe, and stay well.

Host and Artist- Karolyn Blake.
Co host: Grant Blake.
Producer: Ansel Burch.
Source for translation: https://stgregoryschurch.typepad.com/stblogorys/2018/09/ar-hyd-y-nos-a-new-translation.htmlCome join the conversation on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CerddoriaethCeltica/

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SRD Shorts: Bored

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SRD Shorts: Bored

This may be the renaissance of boredom. As we all find our way through a world where our best company is limited to the number of people who live with you and the moving images of people who are farther away. You can only watch so much Netflix (quite a lot it turns out) before you need something else and people have proven quite creative. However, we have nothing compared to the true pioneers of passing time. Bored is here to put it all in perspective.
Written and performed by Karolyn Blake,
Produced by Ansel Burch.

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SRD PRESENTS: CERDDORIAETH CELTICA E8 MARWNAD YR EHEDYDD

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SRD PRESENTS: CERDDORIAETH CELTICA E8 MARWNAD YR EHEDYDD

Welcome to Cerddoriaeth Celtica, a companion piece for the Starlight Radio Dreams series “Celtica”. When we conceived of Celtica the desire was to create an adventure serial which used music as part of the action and story. From using music to power Celtica’s magic tools to musical numbers for the big moments, Celtica does exactly that.

In this episode of Cerddoriaeth Celtica, Karolyn Blake, co writer for Celtica and the actor behind the title character, sings Marwnad yr Ehedydd, a song that deals with loss, grief, and anger.

Starlight Radio Dreams stands with protesters and affirms that Black Lives Matter. Keep yourselves safe, and stay well. https://blacklivesmatter.com/

Host and Artist- Karolyn BlakeCo host: Grant BlakeProducer: Ansel Burch

Source for translation: http://yrhendre.blogspot.com/2006/07/marwnad-yr-ehedydd-english-welsh.html

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SRD Presents: Ceddoriaeth Celtica E7: Cainc Yr Aradwr

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SRD Presents: Ceddoriaeth Celtica E7: Cainc Yr Aradwr

Welcome to Cerddoriaeth Celtica, a companion piece for the Starlight Radio Dreams series “Celtica”. When we conceived of Celtica the desire was to create an adventure serial which used music as part of the action and story. We hope that this series will continue that mission by extending the story of the Celtic music that helps inspire the show.

In this fourth episode of Cerddoriaeth Celtica, Karolyn Blake, co writer for Celtica and the actor behind the title character, sings Cainc Yr Aradwr, a song about the pangs of longing for something you can’t quite put into words.

Starlight Radio Dreams is making more content than ever before which includes featuring some of the amazing musical talents of our cast and crew. In April and May we’re posting music every single Sunday!

Host and Artist- Karolyn Blake.
Co host: Grant Blake.
Producer: Ansel Burch

Source for translation:

https://songs.trac.wales/cainc-yr-aradwr

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Cerddoriaeth Celtica E6: Gwcw Fach

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Cerddoriaeth Celtica E6: Gwcw Fach

Welcome to Cerddoriaeth Celtica, a companion piece for the Starlight Radio Dreams series “Celtica”. When we conceived of Celtica the desire was to create an adventure serial which used music as part of the action and story. From using music to power Celtica’s magic tools to musical numbers for the big moments, Celtica does exactly that.

In this first episode of Cerddoriaeth Celtica, Karolyn Blake, co writer for Celtica and the actor behind the title character, sings and plays GwCw Fach. This is the song that we used in the third episode of the second season when Celtica’s druid advisor Gwynedd recharged Celtica’s magic helmet at Stonehenge.
http://www.starlightradiodreams.com/the-podcast/2019/8/12/celtica-s2e3-stonehenge


Host and Artist- Karolyn Blake
Co-host- Grant Blake
Producer: Ansel Burch

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SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtrica E5- Suo Gan

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SRD Presents: Cerddoriaeth Celtrica E5- Suo Gan

Welcome to Cerddoriaeth Celtica, a companion piece for the Starlight Radio Dreams series “Celtica”.
When we conceived of Celtica the desire was to create an adventure serial which used music as part of
the action and story. We hope that this series will continue that mission by extending the story of the Celtic
music that helps inspire the show.
In this fifth episode of Cerddoriaeth Celtica, Karolyn Blake, co writer for Celtica and the actor behind the title character, sings Suo Gân. This is a beautiful lullaby. Wecould probably all use it these days.

Starlight Radio Dreams is making more content than ever before which includes featuring some of the amazing musical talents of our cast and crew. Keep your eyes on the stream for fresh music from SRD three times a month.
Host and Artist- Karolyn Blake.
Piano- Arne Parrott.
Producer: Ansel Burch.
Photo Credit to Cameron Evesque Davis.

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SRD Shorts: Calling from the Next Room

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SRD Shorts: Calling from the Next Room

Have you ever been in the middle of a live call and someone in the next room gets involved? Worse yet, you get a call from the next room and now you’re part of that live call they’re having with a bunch of people? Shirlington Showtime knows exactly what that is like. It’s like this.

Written and Performed by Karolyn Blake
Sound Design by Ansel Burch

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SRD Presents Cerddoriaeth Celtica E4: Sosban Fach

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SRD Presents Cerddoriaeth Celtica E4: Sosban Fach

Welcome to Cerddoriaeth Celtica, a companion piece for the Starlight Radio Dreams series “Celtica”. When we conceived of Celtica the desire was to create an adventure serial which used music as part of the action and story. We hope that this series will continue that mission by extending the story of the Celtic music that helps inspire the show.

In this fourth episode of Cerddoriaeth Celtica, Karolyn Blake, co writer for Celtica and the actor behind the title character, sings Sosban Fach, a song about domestic life in 17th century Wales. The piece was originally written by Mynyddog.

Starlight Radio Dreams is making more content than ever before which includes featuring some of the amazing musical talents of our cast and crew. In April and May we’re posting music every single Sunday!

Host and Artist- Karolyn Blake
Producer: Ansel Burch

Photo Credit to RainBubble Productions

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SRD Presents Cerddoriaith Celtica E3 Ambell i Gân.

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SRD Presents Cerddoriaith Celtica E3 Ambell i Gân.

Welcome to Cerddoriaeth Celtica, a companion piece for the Starlight Radio Dreams series “Celtica”. When we conceived of Celtica the desire was to create an adventure serial which used music as part of the action and story. We hope that this series will continue that mission by extending the story of the Celtic music that helps inspire the show.

In this third episode of Cerddoriaeth Celtica, Karolyn Blake, co writer for Celtica and the actor behind the title character, sings Ambell i Gân, a song about how music has the power to transform a situation, to lift the heart and give hope.

Starlight Radio Dreams is making more content than ever before which includes featuring some of the amazing musical talents of our cast and crew. Keep your eyes on the stream for fresh music from SRD three times a month.

Host and Artist- Karolyn Blake
Producer: Ansel Burch
Source for translation:
https://songs.trac.wales/ambell-i-gan

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SRD Presents Cerddoriaeth Celtica E2: Bean Pháidín

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SRD Presents Cerddoriaeth Celtica E2: Bean Pháidín

Welcome to Cerddoriaeth Celtica, a companion piece for the Starlight Radio Dreams series “Celtica”. When we conceived of Celtica the desire was to create an adventure serial which used music as part of the action and story. We hope that this series will continue that mission by extending the story of the Celtic music that helps inspire the show.

In this second episode of Cerddoriaeth Celtica, Karolyn Blake, co writer for Celtica and the actor behind the title character, sings and plays Bean Pháidín, a song about love scorned and an expression of the feelings that follow.

Starlight Radio Dreams is making more content than ever before which includes featuring some of the amazing musical talents of our cast and crew. Keep your eyes on the stream for fresh music from SRD three times a month.

Host and Artist- Karolyn Blake
Producer: Ansel Burch

Source for translation: http://www.celticlyricscorner.net/chonaola/bean.htm

Photo credit to INDie Grant Productions, LLC

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Celtica S2E5 "Dubris"

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Celtica S2E5 "Dubris"

Celtica and company find their way to the coast where they hope to intercept a shipment of Briton wool before it leaves for foreign shores. Will they be able to stop the Gaulish captain Veteranus from loading the wool onto the legion’s treasure ships? 
Written and Directed by Karolyn Blake with Ansel Burch
Music by Arne Parrott
Ellen DeSitter as Narrator and Sheep
Karolyn Blake as Celtcia, Môr and Gwellt
Kat Evans as Gwynedd
Ansel Burch as Wulfric
Ben McCauley as Veteranus
Jared McDaris as Novan
Jackie Tyiran as Carreg
Anna Gaetke as Gwylan
Sound by Ansel Burch

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Celtica S2E4- " Londinium"

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Celtica S2E4- " Londinium"

Once she was Euvrain, Queen of Northsex. Now she is the magically powered freedom fighter, Celtica. Will she be able to rescue her husband from a prison of marital strife? Will talking to each other like grown ups turn out to be her super weakness? Find out in this episode!

Written and Directed by Karolyn Blake and Ansel Burch

Music by Dacey Arashiba

Celtica- Karolyn Blake

Wulfric- Ansel Burch

Announcer and Roman Lady 2- Julia Williams

Roman Guard- Kamron Palmer

Roman Lady 1- Lizzie Mc Guire

Orred- Jared Mc Daris

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Public Domain Adventure Team S2E3 - "Haunt on the Range"

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Public Domain Adventure Team S2E3 - "Haunt on the Range"

The heroes of the English literary canon are back at it again! The Ghost of Christmas Past and MR Toad are attending tthe Gathering of the Sepctres in America. Not wanting to waste the opportunity, Jane Eyre and Beowulf take advantage of the opportunity to do some sightseeing. Will they be able to find their morbid roadside attraction? Will the party for ghosts be pretty dead? Listen in and find out


Karolyn Blake as the Narrator and Laura Ingalls Wilder

Kat Evans as Jane Eyre Casper and Caesar

Ansel Burch as Mr. Toad

Ben McCauley as Christmas Past

Ellen DeSitter as Beowulf and Phantom

David Fink as John Greary


September is International Podcast Month. Check out all the amazing shorts, blogs, actual play recordings and insider interviews on their RSS feed or on their website, internationalpodcastmonth.com

Our submission, a special episode of Camp Placeholder, will be releasing on their stream on 9/21.

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Celtica S2E3 - "Stonehenge"

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Celtica S2E3 - "Stonehenge"

Euvrain’s journey has thus far focused on her magic helmet, blessed by the power of her druid adviser, Gwynedd. When that blessing starts to wear off, it’s time to visit the nearest available henge for a quick tune up. Will there be more challenges to face along the way? Listen in to find out for yourself.

Written and Directed by Ansel Burch

Music by Sam Locke

Writing assisted by Sarah Bowden

Karolyn Blake as Euvrain

Kat Evans as Gwynedd

Ben McCauley- Narrator and Gaius

Ellen DeSitter- Holly

Ansel Burch - Oak

Sam Locke - Stag

Derrick Gaetke- Sheep and Roman Commander

Anna Gaetke- Moon

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