Tag Archives: rhythm

NOWNESS Experiments: The Four Temperaments

Posted on December 28, 2020 by agogo22

Inspired by ancient Greek philosopher Galen, video installation artist Marco Brambilla explores the human condition in his latest film, The Four Temperaments. Starring Academy-Award winner Cate Blanchett, Brambilla uses color to evoke the Four Humors. In this beguiling quadriptych, the … Continue reading →

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Max Richter – Beethoven – Opus 2020

Posted on December 21, 2020 by agogo22

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 →

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Christina Gestra – Inside Out

Posted on December 19, 2020 by agogo22

‘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 →

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Mumi – Hallelujah (handpan cover)

Posted on December 13, 2020 by agogo22

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 →

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Spiderine

Posted on December 6, 2020 by agogo22
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Mamadou Diabate`s Percussion Mania

Posted on November 26, 2020 by agogo22

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

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Northern Soul in The Garden “INVASION”

Posted on November 14, 2020 by agogo22

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 →

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Premiere: Knife Hanging From a Tree by JiHee Nam // Animation

Posted on November 9, 2020 by agogo22

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 →

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On Being – Ars Poetica #100: I Believe

Posted on November 7, 2020 by agogo22

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 →

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Sound Artist Zimoun Channels Frenetic Movement in Expansive Kinetic Sculptures and Installations

Posted on November 6, 2020 by agogo22

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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