Marimba and Fixed Media

Breath draws inspiration from the vocal legacies of Inuit and Tuvan cultures, wherein performers craft unprecedented textures and harmonics through the human voice. Tuvan throat singing intertwines with animism, utilizing harmonics, whistles, and guttural sounds to emulate spirits. Inuit throat singing, a female duo tradition, emerged as a pastime during male hunts, aiming to outlast each other in breath. Resonating rhythmic, harmonious panting evokes nature and daily life. This composition fuses samples of traditional performers with electronic and natural sounds, conjuring a soundscape with a warm, natural aesthetic that harmonizes with the marimba's profound timbre.

Breath was commissioned by a consortium lead by Ji Hye Jung

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