GOLD Music Video – A Global Creative Collaboration In Lockdown

GOLD Music Video – A Global Creative Collaboration In Lockdown

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During this time of isolation and separation, I wanted to bring people together, to create community. To encourage, inspire and support those from all around the world, all ages and all nationalities to unite in creating an expressive beacon of joy and celebration, to encourage people to connect to their innate creative expression and let go of any limiting beliefs. I had no idea though how healing the process would be not only for myself but for those involved.

 Personally, it brought me into connection with people from all around the world, some lovers of my music, crowd-funders who supported the making of my 5 previous albums, others who I have taught on retreat, or been to my sound baths or qi gong workshops, family members and those who were inspired to be involved after seeing the invitation online.

I had put messages on all my social media platforms inviting people to join me in creating a video for GOLD, the opening song from my 4th Album, The Liminal.

The request was for people to submit a video clip expressing themselves however they wished in response to the song, which celebrates our potential as human beings:

‘We are one, we are gold, so let the light on in now and shine’.

I experience my own self-doubt and feelings of not being enough and also witness this daily in others. It seems a global part of human nature and this song really is an invitation to let go of those emotions, limiting beliefs, to get out of the mind and simply to allow that pure creative expression which brings so much happiness, to flow through unimpeded, so necessary for our mental health, during this time of continuous lockdowns.

Months passed and each day, I have collected new footage, chatted to the contributors and had the honour of piecing this video together.  I have laughed, cried and celebrated, but I have not felt alone. 

We have all been so affected by lockdown. I know so many people who have suffered from the isolation, the mental health battles as well as from Covid itself. 

For me personally witnessing my fathers own battle with Covid and not being able to be with him in person was beyond distressing, losing my home and 95% of my work all combined to make this past year deeply challenging but making this video has brought healing to the parts of me that were suffering and I feel deeply grateful to have facilitated this nourishment not only for myself but for all those who have been involved thus far and I know this video will bring joy to all who watch it.

"It’s an honour to be a part of this and to share this with Tallulah, who’s borne witness to and supported me on my journey to health over the past decade." Sarah Mills  

I first met Sarah at the launch of my 2nd Album Alive in 2011 she had been severely ill and bedridden for a very long time. I became patron to her charity SEATA where I witnessed and supported her battle to get well.  Now after years of being unable to live a normal life she is so well she features heavily in the video dancing, singing and playing her ukulele.  I couldn’t believe the transformation when she first sent me her video I burst into tears, knowing the journey she has been on.

"It was great fun to be a part of the video for this extremely uplifting song "Gold" I found the process to be very liberating. Thank you for the challenge to shake off the heaviness during the Global pandemic and National lockdown." Giada Del Drago

“When Tallulah approached me I was so happy. It felt great to be included.  I downloaded the song and was ready to go. I even sported a blonde wig and my gold jogging pants. But when it came to dancing I kept putting it off... I live alone so this was something I would be preparing myself. Finally After a week of procrastinating I thought.. We all need a bit more fun in our lives. I linked up the speaker, took the laptop, put my blonde wig on and the music medicine started. Dancing is simply the best way to connect to the body and be present in the moment.  Thank you Tallulah for getting me off my arse and making this happen..”  Daniel Dobbie – Video & Event Producer

I have created this to support everyone, to spark play, and laughter and a sense of community. Even though we are in this strange Lockdown time, we can still connect, we can still create, still be beacons of positivity and loving-kindness.  I believe more than ever this is needed to balance all the uncertainty and confusion that is shaking the ground beneath us.

 WHAT NEXT?

I invite you to join the #BrightSkyGold creative challenge?

 

GOLD & The Liminal Album

https://music.tallulahrendall.com/product/the-liminal-2019-download

 

The Liminal Limited Edition Album, Book & Download

https://music.tallulahrendall.com/product/the-liminal-2019-cd-book-pre-order/

 

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