Diaspora Concert (2018)

 Date for Entry: (Unknown/Forgotten)

[Saturday 2018]

Actual Date of Online Entry: (Tuesday 25th January 2022)

Dear Diary,

    Diaspora Concert is here again. For me, it is now the Diaspora exam. The two-day examination asks for the most unbelievable and tests you more than a student. This is the only I view it, personally. For the event, I played music with two groups. Listed below are the groups and the music they played.

Link(s):

1. Backstage Directory.

 

INDIAN CLASSICAL ENSEMBLE

Other versions can be found in the Indian Classical entry for this particular semester.

1. Churaliya (Version 7).** 
2. Gulabi Aakhen (Version 4).** 
3. Ek Ajnabi (Version 8).**

 

INTERMEDIATE ENSEMBLE: [For Request by Email.]

1. Redemption Song.** 
2. One Note Samba.** 
3. Milap.** 
4. Hallelujah.** 
5. Sonata No. 14, Op.27, No.2.** 
6. Night Shift.** 
7. Full of Vibes.**

 

    I was not able to get a program for the even but only the backstage directory. I can recall carrying three sets of clothing to the event. I dressed up in my Indian wear for the beginning. 

    I never like to change backstage with everyone before the program starts. I feel comfortable changing at home in my Indian wear and then going down to Daaga. Usually, the Indian Classical Ensemble is supposed to start the show and then there would be performances from the Indian Classical class on Thursdays and then the World Music group of the certificate program. 

 

Daryl Zion M. Ali

'Lifesaver' Challenge - School of Composition

Date for Entry: (Wednesday 4th April 2018)

Actual Date of Online Entry: (Tuesday 25th January 2022)

Dear Diary,

    I decided to participate in the April challenge. It was posted on April 4th 2018. This challenge came from a lady named Barbara. She took care of a boy named Max during the period of ailment. The challenge as I realised was to be compiled all submissions and create a gift for Barbara for her birthday. I am happy to say that the painting I made was used as the cover of the CD they compiled the songs on.

    For this challenge, we were allowed to select one note alone for the letter R in B-A-R-B-A-R-A. I used four instruments in his process. In the review of the music recording, I’m still a bit shy over it. It did not sound like something I should have submitted. I was still convinced by an aunty to continue it. I see in the feedback they did not go to the second section which was really messy but fun, lolz.

    Painting was another difficult thing to do. No ideas were coming to me.  It ended up making me send in my submission close to the deadline again. I decided to draw an angel lady standing on the base of the mountain with other taller mountains around her. There was a larger river to the far end of the scene when I saw her.

 

Link(s):

1. Lifesaver – April Challenge Instructions.
2. “Rose of the Angel Barbara” – Score.
3. White & Black Version of Painting.
4. Recording of “Rose of the Angel Barbara”.

• ‘Lifesaver’ Feedback & Critique Video. (6:13 was feedback)

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Daryl Zion M. Ali