Commission: Noa Even
Video: Michiko Saiki
Instrumentation: soprano saxophone, electronics, video
Duration: 12 minutes
Program Information:
Executive Order 13769 of early 2017, more commonly known as the travel ban, affected thousands of American immigrants. b(locked.orders) sonifies the stifled voices of immigrants in their adopted countries, as well as silenced minorities within their home countries. The video takes place in an artificial world where two societies co-exist. As a curious observer, the protagonist enjoys praising or ridiculing the other society, but she seems to never question her own wrongdoings. This piece serves as a reminder that through consistent self-awareness and reflection, each of us can choose to truly connect with one another through curiosity, openness, empathy and compassion.
Premiere: September 3 2019 | Noa Even | Kent State University, Kent, OH