Tubae Mundi
A dance film animation inspired by mandala patterns used in cultural traditions around the world, presented at the United Nations and other international venues.
The processed video imagery for Tubae Mundi originated with improvised dance footage choreographed by Lisa Naugle and filmed in a green screen studio. Director John Crawford used digital media software to transform this footage into a series of abstract movement sequences derived from dance. The music by composer Dinu Ghezzo incorporates samples from Tibetan and Byzantine prayers, Indian ragas, Gregorian chants, Islamic calls to prayer from Turkey and Romanian Christmas carols, all interwoven with live music and electronic sounds from the studio. This work explores the concepts of "one into many" and "many into one." It is dedicated to compassion, peace and harmony for all beings.
Images & Video
Production date: April 2008
Venues
University of Rome "Tor Vergata," Multimedia Concert, Rome, Italy. April 2008.
New York Composers Circle, Frederick Loewe Theatre, New York. May 2008.
Música Nueva Málaga International Festival for Composers, Frigiliana, Spain. July 2008.
Multimedia and Film Music, International Composers and Interactive Artists Ensemble, Kefalonia, Greece. September 2008.
Harmonious Cities: Music, Technology, Culture and Health (High-Level Working Session), United Nations, New York. February 2009.
Música Nueva Málaga Multimedia Concert, Frigiliana, Spain. March 2009.
UCI Dance Film Festival, Irvine, California. March 2009.
Credits
John Crawford - Director & media design
Dinu Ghezzo - Composer
Christine Ghezzo – Singer
Lisa Naugle - Choreographer
Melanie King
Caleb Mitchell
Jenna Otter
Alisa Poston