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Max Richter – Beethoven – Opus 2020
Stream on all platforms: https://DG.lnk.to/opus2020 Max Richter pays homage to Beethoven by releasing world premiere recording of Beethoven – Opus 2020 on 250th anniversary of iconic composer’s birthday. His new orchestral work was commissioned by the Beethoven-Haus Bonn, which will … Continue reading
Christina Gestra – Inside Out
‘Inside-Out’ – 2 short films inherently linked and collectively working in tandem, as one essentially creates the other (i.e. the reflections and shadows on the wall in the first film ‘inside’ are created by the trees and sunlight filmed in … Continue reading
Mumi – Hallelujah (handpan cover)
Hi, I’m Mumi and handpans are my life. This isn’t just a saying: they’re part of my daily life since a decade. Started as a player, since a while my job is making handpans (Elaia handpans). I spend an average … Continue reading
Mamadou Diabate`s Percussion Mania
Mamadou Diabate´s Percussion Mania: Winner of the Austrian World Music Award 2011!!!! Mamadou Diabate, Seydou Diabate, Abdoulaye Dembele, Karim Sanou, Zakaria Kone, Juan Garcia-Herreros
Northern Soul in The Garden “INVASION”
This video has been a long time coming… and one we are so excited to share with you! This one is absolutely TALCTASTIC!!! Original cover of Spead- Soul Partners Drums – Dean Fradley Lead Guitar – John Thorrington Percussion – … Continue reading
Premiere: Knife Hanging From a Tree by JiHee Nam // Animation
LA-based filmmaker JiHee Nam joins us to discuss how Korean traditions & Japanese terms influenced her animated CalArts short ‘Knife Hanging From a Tree’. If you’re a regular at Director Notes, you’ll notice I don’t tend to write for the … Continue reading
On Being – Ars Poetica #100: I Believe
An animation for On Being as part of their new series sharing poetry with the world. Based on the poem “Ars Poetica #100: I Believe”, written and read by Elizabeth Alexander. Each frame was hand painted in gouache onto the … Continue reading
Sound Artist Zimoun Channels Frenetic Movement in Expansive Kinetic Sculptures and Installations
Swiss sound artist Zimoun (previously) harnesses the power of quick, chaotic movements in his large-scale installations and kinetic sculptures. Each artwork is composed of simple materials like cardboard boxes, wooden dowels, and cotton balls, among other common objects. Zimoun assembles multiples … Continue reading
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Afrobeat Rebellion: A Short Documentary on Fela Kuti
Through a mixture of interviews and original footage, people who had a relationship with Fela Kuti speak about the man, his music, and why both are relevant today. This film was created to support the 2010 production of FELA! at … Continue reading
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