Arabelle Zhuang
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To Sit Near (Film)
Arabelle Zhuang
To Sit Near
2020
Video installation with woven textiles and mixed media
In Hinduism, the term Upaniṣad refers to Sanskrit texts of revered religious teaching and ideas, the word itself meaning “to sit near”, “sitting near devotedly” or “secret teaching”. It reflects the early Indian practice of sitting near the feet of the teacher, who passed on the oral teachings from those that came before him; at the same time, it implies the student’s willingness to “set to rest ignorance” and receive spiritual knowledge.
To Sit Near draws from a similar openness and attentiveness to discover underlying truth, and seeks to expand the discussion on religion and faith today. The work is interested in the diverse interpretations that emerge from our interactions and exchanges about religion with the people around us, and seeks to activate a discussion on what religion/faith is to an individual. More importantly, it questions: how do we truly live in a world with varying shades of grey? And finally, how do we view faith in this current day and age, compared to the past?
Centred around a series of woven textiles and mixed media, the artwork draws together elements of performance, video and sound which resonate and work in tandem. The focal textile piece is a material exploration of the manifold religions which have woven humanity together throughout history, the people that have come and gone from this earth, and the teachings that have been passed down through scriptures or objects. The different textures, colours and materials entwined in the work symbolise the pluralism of human beliefs and how the divisions between religious views and lived experiences can be overcome.
Using the textile and mixed media pieces as a starting point, three movement artists from different dance backgrounds were then invited to improvise and respond to the objects and these ideas. In an evocative video performance, gestures and rituals that cross over different religions and practices, such as the procession and the washing of hands, are alluded to. The accompanying soundtrack “Chayamaya”, developed by sound design artist berukera, samples and mixes traditional music and contemporary sounds.
To Sit Near is a timely reminder of the richness, value and beauty of diverse faiths in a moment where religion is, more often than not, a source of conflict and disagreement. The unique interpretations that each collaborator individually bring to the work are interwoven to reflect the multiplicity and coexistence of beliefs in our complex world.
www.arabellezhuang.com/to-sit-near
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Відео

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Did a proper take with some proper sound recording. Thanks for listening.
Calgary - Bon Iver (cover)
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A very rough quarantine cover. Forgive me.
Bon Iver - Re Stacks (Cover)
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A little bit choppy. Had to piece the it together on my phone. It's been a rough few days. Hope everyone is safe in this time. Sending all my love to everyone and anyone watching this.
Souvenir - boygenius (cover)
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put on some headphones.
Spirit Desire - Tigers Jaw (Cover)
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Oh hey there.
Sprained Ankle - Julien Baker (Cover)
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Just discovered Julien's music a few weeks ago and I'm completely hooked.
Safe Drive - Earl Grey (Cover)
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This is an amazing song by a great band. Check out their new album here: earlgreyhi.bandcamp.com/album/bissextile Thank you Erik for teaching me how to play the song. (Also, I am not peeing, it was the drain. Hahaha)
Little Brother - Chloe (Cover)
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Little Brother - Chloe (Cover)
The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot - Brand New (Cover)
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Brand New is one of my favourite bands and i hope i didnt butcher this one.
Tiny Raindrop - Balance & Composure (Cover)
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Just finished a paper so i guess why not make a cover. here it is. Enjoy! :-)
Plane Vs Tank Vs Submarine - Tigers Jaw (Cover)
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Here's a little short one! Enjoy. I look completely crap here.
Yoke - Basement (Cover)
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This was a really quick cover and sorry if it's not up to standard. It's basement and they are fucking ace.
Leave You In The Dark (Cover) - State Champs
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Messed up a little and there's something funky with the quality, my bad. Hope you enjoy tho, love this song!
Honeybee - Seahaven (Cover)
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I hope you guys enjoy this.
Andreas - Seahaven (Cover)
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Andreas - Seahaven (Cover)
No Good (Cover) - Knuckle Puck
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No Good (Cover) - Knuckle Puck
Navy Blue (cover) - The Story So Far
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The Night I Drove Alone - Citizen (Cover)
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Brand New - Play Crack The Sky (Cover)
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Brand New - Play Crack The Sky (Cover)
Bastille - Pompeii (acoustic cover)
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Bastille - Pompeii (acoustic cover)
Memphis May Fire - Miles Away (Cover)
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Kodaline - All I Want (Short Cover)
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Love Your Friends, Die Laughing - Man Overboard Cover
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Tracking Time - Citizen (Cover)
Hold On Till May Cover - Pierce The Veil
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Hold On Till May Cover - Pierce The Veil
I'm low on gas and you need a jacket - PTV LIVE IN SG
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I'm low on gas and you need a jacket - PTV LIVE IN SG
Twin Atlantic - Crash Land (Cover)
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Twin Atlantic - Crash Land (Cover)
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @joaquinruedavi5991
    @joaquinruedavi5991 27 днів тому

    bless u

  • @lnokyo376
    @lnokyo376 Місяць тому

    <3

  • @chadkennard6442
    @chadkennard6442 2 місяці тому

    Words cannot describe how important to me this band is and my love for them. This gave me chills, so well done. The algorithm hit right with this one.

  • @c4beats861
    @c4beats861 2 місяці тому

    Im in love

  • @noXwaxXgoXfast
    @noXwaxXgoXfast 3 місяці тому

    nice voice🤩

  • @keags2010
    @keags2010 5 місяців тому

    Amazing

  • @marsbars1105
    @marsbars1105 5 місяців тому

    Where did you come across this song out of curiosity?

  • @Rxxx99-t6o
    @Rxxx99-t6o 6 місяців тому

    ❤❤

  • @pizzaenthusiast7116
    @pizzaenthusiast7116 9 місяців тому

    awersome cover!

  • @diegoXSX2020
    @diegoXSX2020 10 місяців тому

    Thank you <3

  • @unsteadygait
    @unsteadygait Рік тому

    ❤🔥

  • @mariio1107
    @mariio1107 Рік тому

    Just found your channel. Prolly going to binge your covers cause of your amazing music taste lol. You have a lovely voice btw.

  • @kmodo28
    @kmodo28 Рік тому

    chords chords chords chords

  • @dimasprayitno2981
    @dimasprayitno2981 Рік тому

    Awesome

  • @xanderellis8582
    @xanderellis8582 Рік тому

    Her voice ❤️

  • @JoseTorres-to3ji
    @JoseTorres-to3ji Рік тому

    Awesome cover🥺🫣🫡

  • @BeersBikesandTheFlag
    @BeersBikesandTheFlag Рік тому

    Outstanding

  • @syauqiojie
    @syauqiojie Рік тому

    Parker proud to see this✨

  • @syauqiojie
    @syauqiojie Рік тому

    🖤🖤🖤 Very Good

  • @rizkyamaharani22
    @rizkyamaharani22 Рік тому

    I ran away from you Now look how far I've got I shared some secrets that I hope you'd keep They're words that don't come out And I should've crashed the car The night I drove alone Escape from August cold, whoa And you talk like someone else I ran away from you And now something's killing me You hang me up as a souvenir of what I couldn't be And I should've crashed the car When I was all alone Escape from all I know, whoa-whoa Whoa-whoa And you talk like someone else

  • @duaveira
    @duaveira Рік тому

    Deus, eu só queria uma dessas. is it too much to ask?

  • @rizkyamaharani22
    @rizkyamaharani22 Рік тому

    Where's your respect? And didn't your father teach you anything before he left? I'm not coming back Oh no, I'm not coming back, not coming back My mind was a fortress you knew how to rupture Flanking the trenches and storming my bunker Day after day, I face the wrath of what I've made But I never thought I could feel this way at nineteen Every word she said, like knives in the back of my head Over and over she said: "I'm just not cut for the weather So take your wedding bands and your drunken friends 'Cause I just can't keep you together" I'm no good, you're no better It's people just like you who made me the pessimist I am I'm lower than the dirt with no roots left to find It's nice to know I wasn't worth the seven digit letdown I was left out in the cold It's people just like you who made me the pessimist I am It's people just like you who made me the pessimist I am Every word she said, like knives in the back of my head Over and over she said: "I'm just not cut for the weather So take your wedding bands and your drunken friends 'Cause I just can't keep you together" I'm no good, you're no better Don't point your unloaded gun at my head ever again Don't point your unloaded gun at my head, 'cause I'll pull the trigger Terjemahkan ke bahasa Indonesia

  • @plastickid3261
    @plastickid3261 Рік тому

    Subbed!

  • @Pickleandrepeat
    @Pickleandrepeat 2 роки тому

    Hi in 2022

  • @B.A.R.K.E.R
    @B.A.R.K.E.R 2 роки тому

    haii, I just found your cover video and I enjoyed it so much and I hope you upload your new cover video asap, nice voice and clean played guitar..

  • @jasocaf557
    @jasocaf557 2 роки тому

    holy shit what a voice

  • @elllle915
    @elllle915 2 роки тому

    and u also have a bon iver cover ?!?! omg why didnt i discover u soonerr

  • @elllle915
    @elllle915 2 роки тому

    you are so coool. awesome cover

  • @Souljunkie574
    @Souljunkie574 2 роки тому

    Nice job.

  • @HypertronicTeddy
    @HypertronicTeddy 2 роки тому

    are you still doing covers :( ?

  • @shiiroluv
    @shiiroluv 2 роки тому

    WOOOOOOOWWWWW

  • @vincentdioshuayambao8897
    @vincentdioshuayambao8897 2 роки тому

    I love you

  • @zoemalacara
    @zoemalacara 2 роки тому

    😭😭😭💖💖💖

  • @illidanvictoria3601
    @illidanvictoria3601 3 роки тому

    :;(∩´﹏`∩);: i wasn't expecting a female cover would sound this good, after all those years

  • @himynameissonny
    @himynameissonny 3 роки тому

    it all started with your plane vs tank vs submarine cover now i am going to watch it ALL keep up the good work!!

  • @himynameissonny
    @himynameissonny 3 роки тому

    bless u

  • @hadirosli9870
    @hadirosli9870 3 роки тому

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @sarameco8688
    @sarameco8688 3 роки тому

    whats the strumming pattern?

  • @xoalinehue
    @xoalinehue 3 роки тому

    You're really good at the chords in this song. ( :

  • @muhammadaditya1429
    @muhammadaditya1429 3 роки тому

    I'm from 2021

  • @extraordinaryperson5556
    @extraordinaryperson5556 3 роки тому

    my godness im already melted by your beauty sneeze. 😍

  • @root-root
    @root-root 3 роки тому

    I used to sing this almost every day. This is a really good cover

  • @ybsssss3233
    @ybsssss3233 3 роки тому

    Hey could you please make another guitar cover? I think flowerchild by citizen would be great :)

  • @RADSKULL666
    @RADSKULL666 3 роки тому

    Dang, this be real good! Hope you keep creating!

  • @thriaswelda
    @thriaswelda 3 роки тому

    Just found out about this cover, damn this amazing! Takes me back to the old time again 🙃

  • @maui5867
    @maui5867 3 роки тому

    Did she just pee 🥲

  • @sebastianrestrepo6352
    @sebastianrestrepo6352 3 роки тому

    Me enamoré

  • @stylestep111
    @stylestep111 3 роки тому

    Just found your channel a couple days ago, love your stuff! Your covers always feel so heartfelt and genuine. Subscribed!

  • @stylestep111
    @stylestep111 3 роки тому

    Something magical about this cover, feels so genuine. Gives me goosebumps. Hope you post some more covers soon!

  • @trustinjesuschrist6933
    @trustinjesuschrist6933 3 роки тому

    nice :) but i wanted to tell you that Jesus Christ saves us from our sin if we put our faith and trust in Him! we all sinned and fell short of Gods perfect glory (romans 3:23) and the wages of sin is eternal death! (romans 6:23) but the gift of God is this john 3:16-21: “for God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.” and romans 10:9-13: “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile-the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” God is coming at a time we least expect, and if we put our faith and trust in Him He will gift us His grace and clothe us with the righteousness of His blood (but of course death could not hold Him, He is risen!) and we will have eternal life in His kingdom where there will be there will be no more death, or sorrow, or crying. there will be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. because He loves you so much! (romans 5:6-8) but if we deny and reject Him and don’t repent from our sins to follow God, then we will have our part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. so hear these words, repent and believe the gospel! accept Jesus Christ and confess your sins to Him so that He will forgive you and give you a life with truth, love, joy, and peace. which will never fade away or perish. all if you haven’t done this already and He hasn’t done this for you already. also when you have time please you should watch this channel here on youtube called “Christ forgiveness ministries” and hear what they have to say, glory to God. God bless! ✝️👑💟