Teresa Barrozo
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| Biography | Teresa Barrozo (*1982) is a filipino sound artist, composer and curious listener with a wide range of works for film, theatre and dance. Her compositions have been featured in the festivals of the Asian Composers League in Japan and Thailand, and in the Asia-Pacific Weeks in Germany. Her film music works have participated in major international film festivals in Cannes, Venice, Toronto, Locarno and Berlin, among others. She has recieved the Ani ng Dangal Award from the Philippines’ National Commission for Culture and the Arts and has participated in the Biosphere Soundscape International Internship Program. In 2014, she became a fellow of the Asian Cultural Council in New York, where she focused on sound art and design, performance, and contemporary sonic practices in listening, field recording, acoustic ecology, and electronic and computer music composition. In 2021 she showcased her music and sound score at the Philippines Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Influenced by the tradition of aural orchestration, storytelling in film and theater and new practices in contemporary art, Barrozo's current work expands into various disciplines, often exploring and proposing new perspectives on listening culture. ABOUT Teresa Barrozo: «Lately, Everyday» «Lately, Everyday» is an electronic music piece that employs transportation sounds to explore the intricacies of movement and daily existence. It features a diverse range of field recordings and samples that create both regular and irregular rhythms, representing the order and chaos of everyday habits and movements. The piece is a reflection on the ability of the Filipino people to overcome adversity, while also acknowledging the fatigue and frustration that often accompany such challenges. While recognizing the importance of resilience, the piece attempts to ask questions regarding whether this is truly the life that Filipinos deserve. It emphasizes the exhaustion and anxiety that arise from constantly adapting to hardships, underscoring the urgent need for leadership support, system reform, and government accountability. «Lately, Everyday» not only comments on the resilience of Filipinos, but also calls for change and accountability amidst ongoing obstacles. The piece prompts listeners to reflect on their own experiences of resilience and hope, while also encouraging them to consider holding leaders accountable in addressing future challenges. |
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