Soulbright Movie Night | The Music Of Strangers
JUN1
Monday, June 1
18:00 - 20:00
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La Luz ↗
Ubud
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This Monday, let’s embark on a powerful musical journey across continents, cultures, and histories through the ancient Silk Road, where music becomes a bridge between people from completely different worlds!
Guided by legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, we’ll meet master musicians from Iran, China, Spain, Syria, and beyond, each carrying their own traditions, memories, struggles, and personal stories through music. From intimate rehearsals and heartfelt conversations to breathtaking live performances, the film brings together an extraordinary range of musical traditions and instruments from around the world. Through this deeply human musical journey, let’s experience the power of music to connect humanity beyond borders and politics!
🎶🎻🪈The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble (2015) 🪕🪘🌎
❤️ WHAT I LOVE about this film is that it gives us a rare opportunity to experience master musicians from all over the world performing their traditional music with incredible authenticity and soul. To mention just a few: soul-stirring Iranian Kurdish kamancheh, intoxicating Galician bagpipes, and a galvanizing Chinese shadow-puppet-play orchestra! Every performance carries the life, history, and emotions of the musicians themselves! Then as the Silk Road Ensemble, their music comes together into one magical musical experience that truly blows your mind!
🔮What makes the film even more powerful is how the interviews and personal stories deepen our connection to the music. By learning about the musicians’ backgrounds and experiences, every performance gains deeper emotional meaning, turning the film into an immersive and visceral journey through music!
🏆 Directed by Oscar-winning music documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville, the film was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Music Film and won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Editing. The creative musical collaborations featured in the film later evolved into the Grammy-winning album Sing Me Home (2016)!
Don’t miss this rare chance to experience this powerful celebration of music, culture, and humanity on our BIG SCREEN!
✨ After the film, let’s engage in a friendly discussion to share thoughts, learn from each other, and make new friends!
Guided by legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, we’ll meet master musicians from Iran, China, Spain, Syria, and beyond, each carrying their own traditions, memories, struggles, and personal stories through music. From intimate rehearsals and heartfelt conversations to breathtaking live performances, the film brings together an extraordinary range of musical traditions and instruments from around the world. Through this deeply human musical journey, let’s experience the power of music to connect humanity beyond borders and politics!
🎶🎻🪈The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble (2015) 🪕🪘🌎
❤️ WHAT I LOVE about this film is that it gives us a rare opportunity to experience master musicians from all over the world performing their traditional music with incredible authenticity and soul. To mention just a few: soul-stirring Iranian Kurdish kamancheh, intoxicating Galician bagpipes, and a galvanizing Chinese shadow-puppet-play orchestra! Every performance carries the life, history, and emotions of the musicians themselves! Then as the Silk Road Ensemble, their music comes together into one magical musical experience that truly blows your mind!
🔮What makes the film even more powerful is how the interviews and personal stories deepen our connection to the music. By learning about the musicians’ backgrounds and experiences, every performance gains deeper emotional meaning, turning the film into an immersive and visceral journey through music!
🏆 Directed by Oscar-winning music documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville, the film was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Music Film and won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Editing. The creative musical collaborations featured in the film later evolved into the Grammy-winning album Sing Me Home (2016)!
Don’t miss this rare chance to experience this powerful celebration of music, culture, and humanity on our BIG SCREEN!
✨ After the film, let’s engage in a friendly discussion to share thoughts, learn from each other, and make new friends!
