Melodies and Rituals

Sometimes we don’t realise the elements in which create our reality. Melodies and Rituals divulges deeper into the complexity within seemingly simplistic bells and the intensity within the sonic worlds and how its power influences and co-exists within such a public yet hidden land. Birrarung Marr was an intense site with so many discoveries to explore, with such a strong history background we wanted to capture its essence in the truest form and depict how eerie and haunting it can really be, despite its obvious beauty and rich culture… what really lies behind these creations? Will there ever be a peaceful moment in reality when there’s a chaotic history attached to it? Do certain cues (musical, locational, objects etc.) evoke specific feelings and sensations? We seek to discover the truth in all of this… no matter how intense or grim the reality may seem.

Site: The Federation Bells

by Belinda Tan & Dalena Omdara