Friday, March 11, 2011

snow way-out

This is a video by über-talented Roxana (poetry, photography, video). My small part was to play a few notes on the piano.



A young woman takes a wintry stroll and meets her alter ego. Based on the poem Snow Way-Out by Rachel Fox, this postmodern essay toys with the doppelgänger figure so common in literature. Within the confines of the multitudinous self, no certainties exist - all is open ended. The ambiguity of the end stresses the fragility of self and the fluidity of the borders between reality and fiction.

Shot, directed and edited by Roxana Ghita
Snow-Way Out by Rachel Fox
Voice-over by Rachel Fox
Original piano music by Prospero
Caido del cielo by Bosques de mi Mente
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28 comments:

  1. Beth NiquetteMarch 11, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    This is wonderful, Prospero. I didn't realize you are a musician, too. Beautiful.

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  2. LucyMarch 11, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    That is very nice. I had to come and get my Prospero fix. Spunky is so fat and we cut back on his food and we make up for it in treats.

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  3. Bangchik and KakdahMarch 11, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Nice. How I wish to play piano, a fraction of your talent.. :)

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  4. Diane AZMarch 11, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Fantastic video, I love the music, bravo!

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  5. Stickup ArtistMarch 11, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Wow! I thought the piano music you wrote and played was exquisite! What a wonderful collaboration on such a sensitive, intriguing and thought-provoking piece. All 3 of you are to be congratulated on your contributions to the mood, tone, and message, and Roxana did a beautiful job of pulling it all together!

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  6. DarlaMarch 11, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    This is quite impressive. Your piano playing is lovely.

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  7. GledwoodMarch 11, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    It's still snowy at my friend's place in Canada. Have you still got snow? I'm in London where it's been cold lately but nowhere near snowy weather!

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  8. jooMarch 11, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    You're so talented! Great photographer, creative person and musician! Fantastic!
    I love the video and your piano playing is lovely.
    Hugs

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  9. StephanieMarch 11, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Snow is cold. I think I will be quite lost in a world like this. The sound of the piano and images moves me wandering... perhaps to find a way-out... Nice work! Everything is good. And wow you are a pianist too? All of you are multi-talented!

    Regarding your seed grown Adenium, I am happy for you that you like the flower :-D

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  10. Rune EideMarch 12, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    A very interesting experience, including the music. And, yes, I'm about to have a walk, and it is snowing. But all I'm going to meet is people airing their dogs. I have to bring my own self.

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  11. Regina March 12, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Wonderful and beautiful music.
    How are you?
    Regards.

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  12. Phoenix C.March 12, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Brilliant! I love Rachel Fox's poetry, and your music together with Roxana's video create a wonderful deep experience.

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  13. Tammie LeeMarch 12, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    ohhhh, you are multi talented. I love this. so wonderful to have another wee glimpse of you.

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  14. MartyMarch 13, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    what a great post, Prospero ! love your piano talent !!! Wonderful !
    hope you have a nice sunday

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  15. ClytieMarch 14, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Very well done - a delightful and haunting video!

    P.S. Random Hearts has given you an award ... come check it out!

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  16. l'alia-duMarch 14, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    genial, interesantisimo, un fuerte abrazo

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  17. NessaMarch 15, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I love the line, "Hey, me you.."

    This is fantastic. It's childlike innocence, mysterious and spooky all wrapped up together like a spell.

    You play the piano so well.

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  18. Adelino MarquesMarch 15, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Vocês são fantásticos!!!!!!
    Gosto da vossa criatividade...e Roxana sempre hiper - criativa!!!
    Abraços quentes depois deste frio da neve :)

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  19. RoxanaMarch 19, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    thank you, from my heart.

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  20. Catherine@AGardenerinProgressMarch 19, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I loved this! What a talented group of people you all are.

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  21. cloMarch 20, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Une belle association de talents...douceurs et reveries entre fiction et realité...
    j'ai beaucoup aimé les quelques notes au piano..superbe..:o)
    Le talent de Roxana est immense...elle révèle en toute chose l’émotion et la beauté...
    Merci a vous tous..:o)

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  22. RichardMarch 21, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Well, well, a hint about Your interes for Romania.

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  23. mythopolisMarch 24, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    I have viewed Roxana's wonderful videos, and find them captivating. I think your piano early on established a nice enchanting mood. The piece in general seems fairytale-like....or like Alice Through the Looking Glass....the camera, of course being that glass.....nice collaboration. Hat's off!

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  24. Beth NiquetteMarch 26, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    And you are a musician, too--but I'm not surprised. I hear music when I look at your photography.

    I think of you often. I hope all is well with you, dear Prospero!

    Roxana is amazing, by the way! Wow! What a talented woman she is.

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  25. Beth NiquetteApril 20, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    We miss you, dear Prospero. Come back again soon.

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  26. Beth NiquetteApril 27, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Back again--Sissy Clytie and I have decided to adopt you, dear Propsero. Welcome to the family.

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  27. Beth NiquetteApril 27, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Ooop! Just saw my fingers made a type I was going too fast...dear Prospero, is what I meant--and you are, you know. Dear to Sissy and me.

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  28. LucyJune 16, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    So good to hear from you again. I love, love that picture of my 2nd favorite dog!! Fantastic!! I liked listening to your talented people. Mostly my 2nd favorite dog was the best.

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