This song is written by Frank Yamma, who is a traditional Pitjantjatjara man. The Pitjantjatjara are an Aboriginal people from the central desert of Australia, from the landmark, Uluru. He is a famous indigenous songwriter who writes about issues surrounding the Aboriginal culture. This particular song describes the taking of indigenous people’s lands and is conveying that they don’t understand. This song uses Western instruments like acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and bass. I chose it because I enjoy easy listening music like this, but it’s also has a very deep meaning that is chilling.
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Author: Abbey Barnett
Published: September 18, 2023
Word Count: 103
Do you think the camera moving further away from Frank Yamma towards the middle of the piece was an effective choice for this one-take video performance? If so what effect do you think they were trying to capture with that movement?