Case Study 6
Axe 3
Objet d'étude 1
Ancient roots, modern vibes
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Create the voice-over for a music video celebrating First Peoples
of Australia.
You are a storyteller, hired to create a powerful voice-over for a breathtaking video of First Peoples dancers atop the Sydney Opera House, set to Emily Wurramara's music. Your narration should capture the significance of the performance, the deep connection between music, dance, and identity, and the enduring presence of First Peoples culture in contemporary Australia.
You are a storyteller, hired to create a powerful voice-over for a breathtaking video of First Peoples dancers atop the Sydney Opera House, set to Emily Wurramara's music. Your narration should capture the significance of the performance, the deep connection between music, dance, and identity, and the enduring presence of First Peoples culture in contemporary Australia.
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1Singing identity
Singing identity
Emily spent her younger years on Groote Eylandt off the coast
of the Northern Territory – one of the most remote areas of the
country. […]
“I remember walking behind with my mum and just hearing all the voices of the men always singing and stomping, and singing and stomping, and I just found that so enchanting and how beautiful it was that they sang, and it was very captivating.”
Emily picked up her first instrument, the violin, soon after.
Fast forward to 2017 and the 20-year-old has mastered six instruments, released a debut EP and made her mark as one of the country's budding singer/songwriters. […]
For Emily, music has always been a way to keep strong in her culture – particularly as a child adjusting to city life in Brisbane.
“I spoke fluent Anindilyakwa when I was young, but when I came to Brisbane... I stopped talking it. I felt very shamed and embarrassed because all the other kids, they'd be like “'ew what are you talking about, what are you saying?”
“I remember walking behind with my mum and just hearing all the voices of the men always singing and stomping, and singing and stomping, and I just found that so enchanting and how beautiful it was that they sang, and it was very captivating.”
Emily picked up her first instrument, the violin, soon after.
Fast forward to 2017 and the 20-year-old has mastered six instruments, released a debut EP and made her mark as one of the country's budding singer/songwriters. […]
For Emily, music has always been a way to keep strong in her culture – particularly as a child adjusting to city life in Brisbane.
“I spoke fluent Anindilyakwa when I was young, but when I came to Brisbane... I stopped talking it. I felt very shamed and embarrassed because all the other kids, they'd be like “'ew what are you talking about, what are you saying?”
Now she performs a handful of songs in her native language.
“I love getting feedback from Elders, like when they come up to me and they say how proud they are of me, it just makes my heart so happy.”
With a new single, and a US performance on the horizon, Emily's career is well and truly blossoming, but her roots will always be grounded in family and culture.
“I'm very proud of who I am and what I represent. I'm not only doing this for my culture, I'm doing this for the young women and young men who are the next generation to come and show them that there is no shame in wanting to show your culture and to preserve it. Because at the end of the day that's what I'm trying to do – I want to archive my language for our future generations so they always have it there, and what better way to do it other than music.”
“I love getting feedback from Elders, like when they come up to me and they say how proud they are of me, it just makes my heart so happy.”
With a new single, and a US performance on the horizon, Emily's career is well and truly blossoming, but her roots will always be grounded in family and culture.
“I'm very proud of who I am and what I represent. I'm not only doing this for my culture, I'm doing this for the young women and young men who are the next generation to come and show them that there is no shame in wanting to show your culture and to preserve it. Because at the end of the day that's what I'm trying to do – I want to archive my language for our future generations so they always have it there, and what better way to do it other than music.”
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Step 1
1
What languages does
Emily Wurramara sing in?
2
In what ways has her
music been inspired
by Aboriginal culture?
3
How does she view the
role of music in preserving
culture and language?
Action!
Choose key moments from Emily Wurramara's story that you want to highlight in your voice-over. Focus on how her music connects to cultural identity and empowerment and write two or three sentences.
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The First Peoples of Australia are
the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples. They are the
original inhabitants of Australia,
having lived on the continent
for thousands of years before
colonisation.
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2First Peoples at first light
Sydney Opera House lights up in honor of Aboriginal art, 2023.
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Step 2
1
Why is it significant to
showcase First Peoples art on
the Sydney Opera House?
2
Pick out ways the artists use
their work to tell stories about
their country and culture.
3
What emotions and messages
does this display aim to
convey?
Action!
Write another short paragraph for your voice-over explaining how the light projection and performance highlight First Peoples culture, using one specific example from the video.
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3Stories in motion
First Peoples dancers fly the Aboriginal flag on top of the Sydney Opera House, 2019.
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Step 3
1
Pick out the cultural
elements and symbols
you see in the
performance.
2
How do the dancers'
movements and
expressions reflect the
message?
Action!
Prepare to set your words to music by thinking about the rhythm of your voice-over. Where should your voice be calm and reflective, or energetic and powerful? Watch the video again noting down timing.
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Ready...
- Gather your notes on the power of art to convey powerful cultural messages.
- Choose elements from the three documents to highlight in your voice-over.
Steady...
- Write your narration, ensuring it flows naturally and matches the performance.
- Practise how to adjust your speech, pauses, and emphasis to the music and dance.
Go!
- Record your voice-over, focusing on rhythm and emotion.
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