Soumik Datta’s show Melodies In Slow Motion reminds the audience to listen to Nature and breathe
Soumik Datta's show Melodies In Slow Motion emphasizes the importance of listening to nature. The performance features a unique blend of natural sounds and live music, creating an immersive experience for the audience. Datta aims to raise awareness about climate change through this innovative musical journey.
- ▪The audience listens to natural sounds through headphones while enjoying live music.
- ▪Soumik Datta's project was inspired by the stillness experienced during the pandemic.
- ▪The show aims to awaken a collective consciousness about nature and climate change.
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There are parts in Soumik Datta’s Melodies In Slow Motion show in Chennai where the audience hesitates to applaud.The intimate group of 15-something, are all wearing headphones and listening to the chirping of crickets, the trickle of crabs marching past, and the seemingly slow mish-mash of tides interspersed by mangrove roots. Between it all, come the melodies performed by Sumesh Narayanan’s percussion, Debjit Patitundi’s tabla, Sayee Rakshith’s violin, and Soumik’s own sarod. Nobody wants to disturb the sound. This is Nature we are talking about — it is apparent in its very being. Even breathing feels loud.“Of course,” replies Soumik, to an audience member who asks if they can clap.
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