TURNING WORLD ORCHESTRA

THE NAME

The word "orchestra" suggest the collaborative process, and one which we value highly. Turning World Orchestra has invited musicians from diverse disciplines to work together in developing a new sound.

"Turning world" is putting the world on stage and reflecting the changes in the way we see the world, its connectedness - always turning; ever evolving.

By using the fabric of rock and pop rhythms that are familiar to western ears and painting them with the colors of instruments from diverse corners of the world, we create a new sound. A sound that represents a true global village. The sounds of the sitar and tabla are brought into a wider world of sound; the mbira finds it's place in western melodies; the bagpipes no longer relegated to the Highlands, but are now essential to the powerhouse ballad.

The "Global village genre" of music we are creating connects, reinterprets and translates music to make it accessible to audiences anywhere in the world.

One world. One music. One stage.

THE SONGS

We only select songs that have a message relevant to this century and the various humanitarian crises and situations we are all faced with now. We choose songs with a strong message: Springsteen's "World's Apart" is a love song across a cultural divide and a message for how similar we can be.. if only....

Emerson Lake and Palmer's "Farewell to Arms" is an epic poem about the human cost of war and a plea to see it all end; Arno Carstens "Cooler Lifestyles" encourages an awareness of climate change.... inspired, rocking and relevant songs we're proud to present in a unique way.

Turning World Orchestra takes the original, strips it to the core, and rebuilds it in a way that honors the emotional message while renewing it for an audience regardless of their location in the world. A listener in Mumbai may not be familiar with Emmylou Harris, but they are familiar with the sarod and tabla used to bring the song to them in a way common western instruments might not.

THE PLAYERS

To be a part of Turning World Orchestra requires a musician to literally step out of the comfort zone of their instrument's tradition. The player needs to be able to "think outside the box" of their usual genre, to be challenged and most importantly, enjoy the collaborative process. Being a part of this group means being innovative, original, flexible and have a deep desire to have fun!

We're always open to including talented players, so if you think you have what it takes, get in touch!

VISUAL PERFORMANCE

The live production that is Turning World Orchestra includes some incredible candy for your eyes. Graphics and videos to enhance the message of the songs, as well as dancers from a variety of world disciplines. We have the incredible whirling dervishes, African styles from West and South of the continent, Japanese Butoh, bellydancing and more. It all adds up to an audio-visual feast that will bring you to your feet dancing, and leave you emotionally moved as you leave, pondering the significance of the songs.

Sound good so far? We would like to invite you to be a part of our success by pledging your support on either of the following sites. A pledge is only fulfilled once the full amount has been raised. If the goal is not reached by the closing date, no charges are administered. Payments are transmitted through Amazon.com, so it's a very safe way of offering your support.

Indiegogo: http://www.indiegogo.com/TURNING-WORLD-ORCHESTRA
Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1773644593/launching-the-global-village-music-genre?pos=1
 

NEWSLETTER

We are producing an exclusive newsletter for our supporters. The newsletter is password-protected and contains exclusive updates, photos, videos and digital downloads. Demos, interviews and advance news will be available for supporters. Please pledge an amount of $25 or more to gain access to this "behind the scenes" look into the Turning World Orchestra.

Feel free to contact us: Email info@leighbarrettproductions.com or on Facebook

We look forward to meeting and playing for you.