Samara Alofa Performs ‘B.T.T.G’ – UTR Trash Recital

We’re thrilled to share the fourth episode of UTR provides Trash Recital Time 2 — starring Samara Alofa, developed by Athletics Crew and built with aid from NZ On Air!

For every episode of Trash Recital we’ve invited some of our favorite Aotearoa artists into the UTR studios to carry out 1 of their signature music, re-developed working with day-to-day items chosen from Athletics Group‘s stockpile of recycled junk. Trash Recital not only presents a launchpad for spectacular reimaginings of latest traditional tunes, but also the excellent option for a chinwag with our regional musical heroes.

Today’s episode of TR stars the amazing Samara Alofa (Ngāti Awa) and their supergroup live band of fellow Tāmaki-centered artists: Abigail Aroha Jensen, Matt Hunter (Kenny Sterling), Dylan Cook dinner and Navakatoa Tekela-Pule (Schofield Strangelove), additionally Trash Recital audio engineer Ruby Walsh (Dateline) who expertly hat-switches concerning producer and band member throughout. In a person of our most thrilling episodes still, the 5-to-6-particular person team breaks all the regulations in their journey to recreate the ethereal soundscape and harmonies of Samara Alofa’s ‘B.T.T.G’. From uncovering some in no way-right before-observed trash, to recitalist Navakatoa Tekela-Pule totally obliterating the fourth wall as he steps guiding the camera, you can expect to be on the edge of your seat from the minute you strike perform.

You can capture Samara Alofa are living at the Jap Women’s Refuge Fundraiser July 9th.

DOP: Callum Devlin

Editor: Callum Devlin

Title Animator: Annabel Kean

Seem Engineer: Ruby Walsh

Audio Mix: Ruby Walsh

Assistant Camera: Tash van Schaardenburg

Concept Tune: Callum Devlin

Task Manager: Annabel Kean

Output Crew: Sports activities Team

UTR Creation Workforce: Daryl Fincham & Chris Cudby

Manufactured with assist from NZ On Air