CONTENT COURTESY 4000 RECORDS
Shugorei, experimental music duo from Meanjin/Brisbane, is collaborating with the Australian School of Kung Fu and Tai Chi to draw out latent musical rhythms in Chinese kung fu forms. The music is performed live by string quartet, electronics and percussion.
Kung fu, an ancient fighting art, may be practised solo. These pre-set movements are known as forms. A practitioner may use a form not merely for fight training, but as exercise, as meditation, or simply as a way of appreciating the body in motion.
Five forms have been captured cinematographically, and this cinema is accompanied by musicians live on stage, who precisely match the rhythms of the kung fu down to the finest detail. Additionally, the story of a Meanjin/Brisbane family is told – a family with a vivid history who have not only practiced but evolved a unique style of Chinese kung fu: Chow Gar.
The premiere is taking place at the Queensland Conservatorium, for one night only.
Experience Sounds of Chow Gar at 7.30pm February 16 in Ian Hangar Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. Limited capacity tickets available here.
Images supplied. Shugorei by David Kan.
