Ghâl 2 (2020) by Bahar Royaee
Opera Film Original | 5 min | 2020
Commissioned by: Robert Braun & Joan Friedman
Composer: Bahar Royaee
Text: Yadollah Royaee
Performed by: Deniz Khateri (Shadow Puppetry), Felicia Chen (Voice), Bahar Royaee (Electronics)
Videography & Editing: Deniz Khateri
Audio Mixing & Mastering: Bahar Royaee
Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing artistic voyage with Bahar Royaee’s Ghâl 2. This opera film delves deep into the recesses of memory, where the echoes of a mother's lullaby and a child's unspoken words intersect. In this ethereal space, voices entwine, shatter, and find their rhythm amidst the fragments of memory.
Bahar Royaee's composition, brought to life by the enchanting voice of Felicia Chen, blends timbral and sound-based atmospheres with lyrical influences from her Iranian heritage. The result is a symphony of emotions.
Deniz Khateri's shadow puppetry artistry and Bahar Royaee's electronic wizardry merge to create a mesmerizing visual and auditory tapestry. Dive into the depths of emotion as the wind bird stirs on the waters, amid a cacophony of sounds.
Bahar Royaee, a composer recognized globally for her unique blend of atmospheric structures and lyrical influences, invites you to explore the profound connection between memory, music, and emotion. Join us on this unforgettable journey where the past and present converge in a symphony of sensation.
This is Ghâl 2 – an opera film that transcends boundaries and invites you to experience the beauty of memory through music, shadow, and sound.