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.
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.
“It was so powerful and so beautifully done. The soundtrack was every bit as big as the image you were seeing and it’s very, very hard to do that – to get the sound as powerful as the film. It felt like it was drawing everything out of the images. I thought it was thrilling, genuinely properly thrilling. I loved it.” – Mark Kermode, The Observer
“An astonishing and mesmeric experience.” – Little White Lies Magazine
“Amazing!...Sensory and emotional...Fantastic combination of old and new. Taking the film to another level”
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“Such an incredible event, with such talented artists. I feel privileged and grateful for the Arts Funding which allowed such a phenomenal event to come to our local area. Huge congrats and many thanks to all involved.”
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“You could hear a pin drop. Everyone was captivated. Please go and watch this show, history and modern technology uniting in utter brilliance.” – Audience feedback
“Truly amazing tour that has brough such richness – historic experience and amazing performances together.”
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“We loved this event, the performers were brilliant and the subject matter fascinating and thought provoking.”
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