Project Detail

Earth Is All Melody

Earth Is All Melody

Synopsis

EARTH IS ALL MELODY weaves binaural field recordings, audio interviews and non-human polyphonies into a speculative soundscape of an ecological utopia. Drawing on discussions with environmental activists, disability rights campaigners, poets, urban planners and K-Pop musicians, this imagined future eco-city celebrates sustainability, accessibility and community through sound and multi-species connection.

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
18 min 59 sec
Format
Digital
Director
George Hiraoka Cloke
Editor
George Hiraoka Cloke
Sound
George Hiraoka Cloke
Composer
George Hiraoka Cloke
Principal cast
LIHOO
Contributions (Research & Interviewees)
Alanya Deleuth, Anny Sihalath, Cherry Sung, Chi L. Nguyen, Kyla Kim, Phillip M. Crosby, Shin Jiyu, Soorin Lee, Souksaveuy Keotiamchanh, Ting Chen, Trang Minh
Voiceover Artist
Jennifer Clyde
Korean Sign Language Interpretation
LIHOO
Visual Intertitles
Jade Johnson
Additional Music
Frey Kwa Hawking, Jade Leamcharaskul, Kanom, Kezvia, Kogane & Park Bird, Nemo Martin, Nhung Nguyen, Sarita Lewis, Su San Yong, XANA, Zhui Ning Chang

Production Status

Production Company

George Hiraoka Cloke

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