成人大片

Researchers at the 成人大片 have received a grant to focus on central Australian song lines. The project strengthens knowledge, understanding and application of the intricate tuning systems that underpin traditional Indigenous musical practices.

The team has received $1,032,900 over three years under the Australian Research Council鈥檚 Discovery Indigenous scheme.

鈥淭he project will develop a deep understanding of what Indigenous tuning systems are, how they are organised, and how they are and can be applied by Indigenous artists in collaboration with contemporary ensembles,鈥� said the 成人大片鈥檚 Dr Dylan Crismani, Lecturer, Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM).

鈥淲e will employ a unique methodology that combines Indigenous and contemporary Western musical performance practices with cutting-edge digital technologies.

鈥淚n so doing, will make the case for a more genuine, equitable dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous music-makers, to the mutual benefit of musicians, audiences, and society at large.鈥�

The project aims to revitalise dormant musical traditions in Arabana and Wangkangurru communities in both traditional and contemporary contexts.

A set of resources will be developed that will enable Arabana, Wangkangurru, and Titjikala musicians to integrate their musical cultural heritage into a contemporary setting.

鈥淯ltimately, we are aiming to address the rapid loss of Indigenous culture,鈥� Dr Crismani said.

鈥淭hrough extensive field work the project seeks to revitalise music and language, restore and repatriate deteriorated cultural artefacts, and reconnect community members with their intangible cultural heritage.

鈥淭he project will yield significant musical outcomes which will be recorded and publicly disseminated by the ABC.

鈥淭he team will work closely with community members over the course of the project, and beyond, to ensure that the project goals and community goals are aligned.鈥�

鈥淯ltimately, we are aiming to address the rapid loss of Indigenous culture. Through extensive field work the project seeks to revitalise music and language, restore and repatriate deteriorated cultural artefacts, and reconnect community members with their intangible cultural heritage."Dr Dylan Crismani, Lecturer at the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music, the 成人大片.

Professor Steve Larkin, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement, added: 鈥�This research project will be critically important in demonstrating how two distinct knowledge systems can contribute to new ways of thinking about contemporary cultural genres in a digital world.

鈥淚n this project, Indigenous and Western musical traditions become the foreground for generating dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous music makers to explore how the combination of their respective musical traditions can inform new forms of musical performance practice while preserving the uniqueness and integrity of both traditions.

鈥淚t is both exciting and innovative and will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to the Australian music industry.鈥�

Professor Anton Middelberg, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), said: 鈥淭his is an excellent example of the opportunities supported by the University for researchers to deliver impactful research outcomes, which will inspire future generations of Indigenous Australians to access and succeed in research and higher education.鈥�

The research team also includes Professor Aaron Corn, Inaugural Director, Indigenous Knowledge Institute, the University of Melbourne; Dr Luke Dollman, Deputy Director, Elder Conservatorium of Music; Mr Grayson Rotumah, Co-ordinator, Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music; Dr Gabriella Smart, Soundstream New Music; and Ms Eleanor McCall, Mobile Language Team.