SAVED
SAVED is a hybrid performance/sound-installation that examines our changing relationship with music technology across the decades, featuring sound, music and performance with quirky new and vintage instruments. The show was developed throughout 2018 and previewed on January 26, 2019. Watch this page for more info, or join my mailing list (see footer) if you would like to receive updates about SAVED.
SAVED promo video, using text and images from the original Yamaha sales brochures (click for video credits)
VOICE: Helen Gregg
MUSIC: Graeme Leak
CAMERA: Graeme Leak and Hazel Palmer
TEXT: Yamaha Electone sales brochure (1981)
ILLUSTRATIONS: Yamaha Electone sales brochure (1981 - no artist or illustrator credit available)
MUSIC: Graeme Leak
CAMERA: Graeme Leak and Hazel Palmer
TEXT: Yamaha Electone sales brochure (1981)
ILLUSTRATIONS: Yamaha Electone sales brochure (1981 - no artist or illustrator credit available)
Feedback from preview audience
The following quotes from members of the preview audience for SAVED, January 26, 2019 in Scotland are used with permission
A slowly unfolding arc of multi layered textures, an acoustical weaving, and a dynamic performance…it was great! - Graham |
I loved its flow. I loved the poly rhythms and the improvisation and its “pull you into another reality” quality.(anonymous) |
A wonderful, psychedelic (in a non-acid-trip sort of a way ) and very brave glimpse into your mind. It was amazing and I love that I was able show my children!! Thank you - Ruth |
I REALLY liked it and wanted it not to be finished… it all came together for me to be about being present in life and being with the people around you in an active way… - Kirsty |
Organs that used to sell for thousands of pounds are now being scrapped. Today the computer is at the centre of most music production; these pre-computer-era marvels were sold domestically in vast numbers with the promise of making music easy, fun and accessible to everyone. I now run an Organ Rescue Home in Scotland, where they are allowed to play together in new ways while enjoying a new lease of musical life. They are at the heart of my new show, along with my all-time favourite sounds and instruments. It’s a luxuriously detailed sonic world.
SAVED will be available for touring from June 2019.
SAVED will be available for touring from June 2019.
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This radio broadcast by Wayne Hemingway is a brilliant piece. The slideshow video has been added and doesn't fit the audio. You might prefer to just listen. I do. If you have a spare 27minutes and 54 seconds I highly recommend spending them here...