Hand to Earth

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In a collaboration that spans continents and cultures, they sing of the stars, of fire, and of the cooling rain. Hand to Earth expresses something of the here and now in music, and represents contemporary Australia at its best: sophisticated, inclusive, diverse, and forward looking.
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Hand to Earth is a musical collaboration that developed during an Australia Art Orchestra residency in the remote highlands of Tasmania. Yolgnu songman, Daniel Wilfred, and Korean vocalist, Sunny Kim, formed an effortless rapport that spans continents and cultures and yet expresses a deeply human commonality. Their vocal approaches are melded into the electronic atmospheres created by trumpeter and composer, Peter Knight, who draws on the minimalism of Brian Eno and Jon Hassell to create a bed for these beautifully contrasting voices. Daniel sings in language and is the keeper of Yolgnu manikay (songs) from North East Arnhem Land that can be traced back for over 40,000 years. Sunny sings in English and Korean and intones wordless gestures that invoke raw elemental forces. Together, they sing of the stars, of fire, and of the cooling rain, against Peter Knight’s floating trumpet notes and electronic crackles.Hand to Earth expresses something of the here and now in music, and represents contemporary Australia at its best: sophisticated, inclusive, diverse, and forward looking. 

The overall impact of all the musicians coming together with their widely different sounds created an almost hypnotic environment, exposing the ear to unique creations, and opening up the mind to infinite possibilities. ★★★★½

Jaya Berged

This project was funded by the Northern Territory Government, the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, the Australian Arts and Culture Fund, the Regional Arts Fund and many individuals and organisations through MATCH Lab by Creative Partnerships Australia.

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