◣sound sequence◥ NAKIBEMBE XYLOPHONE TROUPE

a film by Vincent Moon

First release in a new collection of films by Vincent Moon ◣sound sequence◥ dedicated to cinematic trips into exploratory music making

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The Nakibembe Xylophone Troupe hails from Uganda, known for singing and performing on a large ensemble instrument called the embaire, crafting hypnotic and joyful music. Having greatly expanded their audience following an acclaimed performance at Nyege Nyege Festival, they are one of the few remaining groups playing the embaire.​

The embaire is a large wooden xylophone performed by up to eight musicians simultaneously, who weave together polyrhythmic short melodic phrases. Ensemble members may also sing in unison or in call and response, playing with other percussive instruments to keep the tempo. The results are ecstatic compositions that flow endlessly, creating waves of coalescing grooves.

https://www.artist.nyegenyege.com/nak...

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◣sound sequence◥ is a unique cinematic study of musical expressions, always filmed by Vincent Moon in one long dancing take

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Petites Planètes is an ongoing project comprised of films, music recordings, cinema performances, and immersive installations.
An independent production company created by french artists Priscilla Telmon and Vincent Moon, Collection Petites Planètes' aim is to explore the boundaries between cinema, music, and expanded forms of modern rituals. Our vision moves between the realms of documentary creation, ethnographic research, and filmic experimentation.
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