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Commentary by David Page
and Steve Francis,
Composers
In many ways Boomerang is a return to our original
way of working together as a creative team. Traditional songs
and stories from Yirrkala once again set the foundation and provide
the spark - the inspiration - to create an original
soundscape. Even the most overt contemporary elements contain
a rich traditional essence.
It's exciting that Djakapurra
is back. He was away for almost 4 years, so really it's
inevitable that this traditional flavour has returned. He gives
us the right, the permission and the license to fuse these powerful
songs with contemporary sounds. Striking a balance - the
old against the new - is always fascinating. In some ways
it's easier starting with the old. The best music often
comes from a traditional base. So, with respect, the challenge
is finding a new way to integrate the contemporary - you
have to be careful not to overpower one with the other.
Stephen plays a big part in the
music and is extremely detailed with the story. Boomerang
is his dream after all, so it's our job to interpret his
dream and come up with the music score that works. The great thing
is that he gives us the opportunity to be free and allows us to
find our true creativity. He inspires you more than anything else
and we trust him.
Boomerang is about going back to your culture and
seeing where you come from and the music can only ever really
come from that - it draws from that original idea. In many
ways it's that simple. We're just fortunate enough
to be a part of this modern-day dreaming.
David Page and Steve Francis
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