The film showcases four artists who use music to engage with the natural world, conflict zones, and social issues. Miya Masaoka interacts with plants and insects through music, while Jon Rose turns fences into instruments in areas like the Australian outback and Israel. John Luther Adams translates geophysical phenomena in Alaska into music, and Bob Ostertag explores socio-political issues through various processes. The film highlights the Kronos Quartet's connection to these artists, emphasizing music as a tool for building meaningful relationships with people and the world around us.
The Reach of Resonance
A trio of musicians tap into the raw energy of the natural world and the tension of conflict to create groundbreaking music through unconventional methods.