Feet to Roots Eyes to Air (2020) by Bethany Younge
Opera Film Original | 5 min | 2020
Commissioned by: Dennis Poulsen
Composer: Bethany Younge
Text: Nina Rosalind Dante
Performed by: Nina Rosalind Dante (Soprano), Bethany Younge (Electronics)
Videographer: Madelyn Marcella
Editor: Bethany Younge
Feet to Roots Eyes to Air (2020) by Bethany Younge is a mesmerizing opera film that transcends the boundaries of traditional music composition. With its innovative blend of voice, percussion, and electronic elements, this captivating work takes you on a journey where the human body becomes an integral part of the music-making process.
Feet to Roots Eyes to Air is an extraordinary collaboration featuring the ethereal soprano Nina Rosalind Dante, who also provides the evocative text for the performance. Under the artistic direction of Bethany Younge, this opera film delves into the profound connection between humanity and the natural world.
The forest serves as the central metaphor, whispering timeless wisdom through its elements—stone, soil, heart, moss, roots, and water. Through the artistry of Nina Rosalind Dante's vocals and Bethany Younge's electronic compositions, the forest comes alive, inviting viewers to explore their own connection to the world around them.
Join us in this immersive experience, where music, nature, and the human spirit harmonize in perfect synergy, creating a one-of-a-kind opera film that is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.