Project Detail

Recomposing Earth

Synopsis

Under two feet of peaty soil in Orkney, lies the only recording of Scottish composer Erland Cooper’s unheard album. In an entirely unique attempt to collaborate with the natural world, it would be an experiment on patience, art and value. Will the tape emerge silent, and does it matter if it does?
RECOMPOSING EARTH takes you into the mind of an artist and the magic of the Orkney Islands that inspire him, with a story that reminds of music's importance as an expression of the human condition. With interviews including Paul Weller, producer Marta Salogni and Sir Ian Rankin.

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
27 min 30 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Christian Cargill
Producer
Christian Cargill, John Bannister
Editor
Kevin Corry
Director of Photography
Christian Cargill
Sound
Christian Cargill, Guy Chase
Composer
Erland Cooper
Principal cast
Contributors include: Paul Weller, Sir Ian Rankin

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Dalmatian Films

Christian Cargill

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