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Transits Round Trip Between Modern and Traditional Music
No full textThis project represents for me the possibility to deepen my musical exploration from the composition, arrangements and piano adaptations of different rhythms of the world, with a main axis that is the Currulao rhythm of the Colombian Pacific, finding connections and creating conversations between different languages as Afro-latin rhythms and Flamenco music. I have also expressed my creative processes and findings in terms of rhythmic, harmonic, melodic language. It should be noted that the development of these processes is purely personal and from a respectful perspective, which has no comparison nor replaces the traditional practices of these musics and the contexts in which they are developed. It is definitely an experimental approach to these languages, which have enriched and inspired me for several years of my life, thanks to my family context, the people with whom I have been fortunate to connect and share, the musical groups in which I have worked, festivals and research spaces in Colombia.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-contemporary-performance/1269/thumbnail.jp
Seven Steps Around the Fire
No full textIs it possible to find your soulmate again in the next lifetime? What about in seven lifetimes? Seven Steps Around the Fire follows Kareena, a queer Indian-American woman who must find a way to break free from traditional Hindu vows that bound her to a man she did not love, in order to be reunited with her true soulmate. When her parents re-introduce the generational expectation to get an arranged marriage, she is, for the seventh time, forced to choose between her culture and identity. Featuring a dark dance-pop score drawing on the sounds of Indian classical music, Seven Steps Around the Fire explores a timeless question of the LGBTQ experience through a culturally specific lens: what is a worthy sacrifice in the name of love?https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1004/thumbnail.jp
Kapu!
No full textKAPU!: a new musical KAPU! is a new musical comedy following disillusioned yoga teacher Summer who moves to Hawaiʻi to put down roots after a lifetime of traveling. However, sleepy rainy Hilo is not the island paradise she dreamed it would be. Her dreams are upended when she, and her local neighbor and polar opposite Charlie, are cursed by two Hawaiian gods who doom their businesses to fail. Together, Summer and Charlie must overcome their differences to overcome the curse. Using a contemporary pop rock score accentuated with Hawaiian folk music and island pop music such as funk and reggae, this show interprets Hawaiian mythology from a local tradition. Josefin and Sydney co-wrote book, music, and lyrics for the first full draft of this new musical during the BerkleeNYC program. This culminated in a table read and a 15-minute showcase of selections from the full draft performed live with four actors and rhythm section.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1007/thumbnail.jp
The Boy Who Painted The Sky
No full textWhat would you do if you only had three months left to live? Inspired by true events, The Boy Who Painted the Sky follows twenty-four year old Walden Gray, who after receiving a terminal diagnosis, embarks on the Appalachian Trail in search of his long lost father who he believes might be able to cure him with trail magic. Aided by his trail guide Chiara, he encounters quirky hikers with trail names like Steak Sauce and Epic Falls as his worried mother and Chiara’s uncle Angus race to find him. Featuring a folk/rock score colored by the sounds of country and bluegrass, The Boy Who Painted the Sky invites you to consider: what does it mean to live a truly full life?https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1009/thumbnail.jp
New York Calling
No full textThis project is the first draft of an original comedy musical called New York Calling. I wrote this project over the course of 9 months. Through a contemporary alternative pop-jazz score, the story follows a singer from the UK, Harper, as she moves to New York City for the first time. The project is an exploration of cultural differences between the UK and US as well as the concept of morality and how far people are willing to go to achieve their goals or obtain what they want. The songs were developed based on the story I decided to tell and were somewhat based on my own experience of moving to New York City. As I am a musician first and foremost, I wanted the music to accompany the story effectively but also to reflect my artistic identity and my own unique sound as a songwriter. I hope to continue developing this show, most likely as a concept album.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1015/thumbnail.jp
The Boy Who Painted the Sky
No full textWhat would you do if you only had three months left to live? Inspired by true events, The Boy Who Painted the Sky follows twenty-four year old Walden Gray, who after receiving a terminal diagnosis, embarks on the Appalachian Trail in search of his long lost father who he believes might be able to cure him with trail magic. Aided by his trail guide Chiara, he encounters quirky hikers with trail names like Steak Sauce and Epic Falls as his worried mother and Chiara’s uncle Angus race to find him. Featuring a folk/rock score colored by the sounds of country and bluegrass, The Boy Who Painted the Sky invites you to consider: what does it mean to live a truly full life?https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1016/thumbnail.jp
Off Campus Performance Featuring Filippo Bubbico
No full textEntering the program I was set on producing some kind of concert for the final project. I chose Filippo Bubbico as the artist because he was a really talented musician who I believe will have a career after graduation. I did the project myself handling the booking, promoting, light and visual design and operation and stage managing. I aimed to learn more about booking shows in New York city and get more comfortable with the design side of shows. I got in contact with a group of venues that the artist wanted to get in with a booked the show. It was a more stripped down one so I needed to bring my own lighting and projection if I wanted anything beyond the bulbs in the ceiling. A professor suggested using plastic sheeting for the screen and placing an LED bar underneath with both playing on the plastic. Besides making some abstract visuals I was able to hook up my phone to have a live stream of the performers up on the screen as well. The show sold a decent amount of tickets for the venue size and went ok despite a shortened set up time and unprofessional staff.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1029/thumbnail.jp
DISCONTINUUM
No full textDISCONTINUUM\u27 is a five-song Disco E.P. that explores the genre\u27s evolution through a blend of traditional and contemporary elements. The project serves as a personal and chronological journey, beginning with classic 70s Disco sounds and transitioning to modern interpretations that incorporate influences from Italo Disco, New Wave, French house, and K-pop. Each track embodies a distinct era and features a range of collaborations with artists from diverse genres, enhancing its eclectic and innovative nature.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1079/thumbnail.jp
Reflections
No full textMany artists often contemplate their purpose for being an artist. In fact, a common theme that has come up throughout this program is the idea of “finding your reason” for being an artist. For many, the reason may be purely financial. For some, the desire to pursue an art form that they’re passionate about and improve their skills is enough of a motivator. For others, the desire to be famous for their work is their driving force. Some artists, however, see being an artist as a distinct responsibility that they’ve inherited to be a voice and a “reflection” for the cultures and societies of which they may represent. Some see themselves as being obligated to use their art to speak out against injustice and to advocate for those with less influence. The perspective shared by this artist, that is the thread that carries this EP, is one best articulated by famed artist John Lennon: “My role in society, or any artist\u27s or poet\u27s role, is to try and express what we all feel. Not to tell people how to feel. Not as a preacher, not as a leader, but as a reflection of us all.” This EP, aptly titled “Reflections” is not the ponderance of the artist\u27s role, but rather a statement of Jenna’s own sense of obligation to reflect the times as she knows and sees it.https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/1097/thumbnail.jp
Golden Ages: Hasidic Singers and Cantorial Revival in the Digital Era
No full textJudy Pinnolis, Associate Director, Instruction and Engagement at the Library at Berklee talks with Jeremiah Lockwood, author of Golden Ages: Hasidic Singers and Cantorial Revival in the Digital Era.https://remix.berklee.edu/library-books-at-berklee/1026/thumbnail.jp