Song of the turtle

 

This project is an ongoing process and a truly exciting experiment – a journey to the edges of opera and into the practically uncharted lands between classical music and gaming culture. Composer/performer/coder Luke (Lisa) Deane has created their first ever ‘video game opera’ together with Lonelinoise. Song of the Turtle is an interactive musical experience in which a mystery surrounding a group of turtles takes centre stage. In a story about the environment and the preservation of natural wonders on our earth, the listener is challenged to take an active role in bringing the opera to a satisfying conclusion. 

 

Deane’s otherworldly voice guides the player through the opera and is accompanied by a variety of musical sounds – acoustical, digital and sometimes created on the spot in a variety of uniquely musical gameplays. Song of the Turtle can take the shape of an online video game, but also of an art installation or a live operatic performance. In every manifestation the listener is instrumental in the way both music and story unfold, so every performance is different. 

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