sydney opera house :: the ship song project

Hi there,

Nick Cave’s ‘the ship song’ carries so many memories for me, and is such an evocation of a amazing time in my life..my 20s,  university, and those first tender feelings that this my life, to do with what I choose.

And I know I’m not alone in this song carrying meaning and resonance for many other people.

Sydney Opera House has just released ‘the ship song project’, and it is so, so, so worth a look. In their words:

Released worldwide earlier this week, Sydney Opera House presents The Ship Song Project – a reworking of Nick Cave’s iconic song. Performed by Neil Finn, Kev Carmody, The Australian Ballet, Sarah Blasko, John Bell, Angus and Julia Stone, Paul Kelly, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Opera Australia, Martha Wainwright, Katie Noonan, The Sydney Symphony, The Temper Trap, Daniel Johns, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Conceived as a short film, The Ship Song Project is a tribute to the building and the artists who perform here. To view the video in full along with artist interviews and behind-the-scenes footage visit.

Enjoy!

C

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