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Luke Jerram and brass band make short film critiquing UK moving backwards
Luke Jerram has collaborated with City of Bristol Brass Band to make a unique version of Land of Hope and Glory.
The prolific Bristol artist reversed the famous musical score by Edward Elgar, got the musicians to film themselves playing the notes before reversing the film footage.
In reverse, the new title is Yrolg Dna Epoh fo Dnal:
is needed now More than ever
Jerram has created numerous artworks across his home city including the water slide on Park Street, the Play Me I’m Yours pianos and, most recently, the colourful sculpture Palm Temple within the University of Bristol chemistry courtyard.
He said that this latest artwork “is a comment on what many people see as the UK moving in the wrong direction”.
“Now the UK has left the EU it has become harder for musicians and artists to work in Europe. It feels like it’s only a matter of time before the UK fragments into its constituent countries.
“With rising poverty and inequality in our country, increasing NHS waiting lists, a corrupt government, reliance on foodbanks, and the disastrous way the government has dealt with the pandemic, it often feels like the UK is in reverse gear.”
Luke Jerram has collaborated with the City of Bristol Brass Band – photo: Luke Jerram
City of Bristol Brass Band hope to be able to perform Yrolg Dna Epoh fo Dnal live in public, once conditions allow.
If you would like to perform and record your own version of this music, please email Jerram via luke@lukejerram.com and he will send you a download link to the music and a short brief to help you make your film.
For more information, visit www.lukejerram.com/land-of-hope-glory
Main photo: Luke Jerram
Read more: Breakfast With Bristol24/7: Luke Jerram
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