For her first film music composition, Katie Austra Stelmanis, Austra by her stage name, is a lace performer. The soundtrack to Swan Song — documentary film by Chelsea McMullan (My Prairie Home) offering a foray into the National Ballet of Canada during the production of Swan Lake, the farewell performance of legendary Ontario dancer Karen Kain — is thus an album that brilliantly echoes Tchaikovsky’s scores through a Juno-106 synthesizer, a Mellotron and the voice of the Toronto producer and songwriter. Around fifteen pieces, all oscillating between one and three minutes with the exception of the captivating Bow, invite the listener to a thrilling experience, sometimes contemplative, sometimes electrifying. We particularly remember the elegant Karen’s Theme, but above all the masterful Rothbart who, like the evil character from Swan Lake, brings intense emotions to life in such a short time… Swan Song is currently available on CBC Gem.
Swan Song
★★★ 1/2
Instrumental
Audtra, Pink Fizz
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2023-12-22 06:35:56
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