Drifters at Arnolfini
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A gig held at Arnolfini on Friday 29th November. The event starts at 20:00.


Sound artist, nature beatboxer and composer Jason Singh performs his live soundtrack to John Grierson’s monumental silent documentary film Drifters. Premiering alongside Battleship Potemkin in 1929, Drifters follows North Sea herring trawlermen through their dramatic daily routines as well as the industry’s struggles between tradition, modernity, and nature. Originally commissioned by BFI, Jason’s critically acclaimed and totally unique solo score combines live vocal sound effects, beatboxing techniques and live sampling to create a thrilling cinematic experience. “So powerful and so beautifully done.” - Mark Kermode, The Observer on Jason Singh – Drifters https://jasonsinghthing.com/ Film credits: Director: John Grierson Country / Year: UK / 1929 Classification: PG – Suitable for general viewing Project credits: Produced by Sound UK. Sound track originally commissioned by BFI.

Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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