S4 E6: Is It Good or Is It Bad? - Stories by Simon Brooks and Motoko and Eshu Bumpus

S4 E6: Is It Good or Is It Bad? - Stories by Simon Brooks and Motoko and Eshu BumpusThe Apple Seed • Season 4, Episode 6

Aug 10, 2023 • 29m

A European dragon legend and a traditional Chinese story told in song, both recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (2:14) An ancient tale of a princess who is transformed into a dragon called “The Laidly Worm,” told by storyteller Simon Brooks. (22:53) Storytelling partners Motoko & Eshu Bumpus perform “The Song of Farmer Chan,” a story from China where good fortune can lead to catastrophe, and catastrophe can lead back to good fortune.

Episode Segments

"The Laidly Worm" by Simon BrooksAug 10, 202317mA princess' journey of becoming a dragon.

A princess' journey of becoming a dragon.

"The Song of Farmer Chan" performed by Motoko & Eshu BumpusAug 10, 20234mA story song about how joy and sorrow coexist in Farmer Chan's life and teaches us about the balance found within both.

A story song about how joy and sorrow coexist in Farmer Chan's life and teaches us about the balance found within both.