SOVEREIGNTY HYMNS: "Hymn 5: I Need A New Ritual - Abigail and Shaun's Story"
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2022
- Sovereignty Hymns is a new commissioned work by The Bengsons, that features a series of videos of original songs exploring questions about reproductive liberty. Watch the fifth release in the series, “Hymn 5: I Need A New Ritual - Abigail and Shaun's Story."
Created by Abigail and Shaun Bengson (Hundred Days), the series is inspired by interviews with people whose lives have been impacted by abortion. Sovereignty Hymns is an insightful, heartfelt musical investigation that addresses timely issues around body sovereignty.
ABOUT THE BENGSONS
Abigail and Shaun Bengson are a married composing and performing duo based in NYC and VT who have performed across the country and around the world. Their video for THE KEEP GOING SONG has been viewed over 4 million times. Three of their singles have been featured on “So You Think You Can Dance” (FOX). Their theater work includes THE KEEP GOING SONG (Actor’s Theatre of Louisville), MY JOY IS HEAVY (Arena Stage), HUNDRED DAYS (La Jolla Playhouse, New York Theatre Workshop, US Tour), THE LUCKY ONES (Ars Nova), WHERE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA (ATL’s Humana Festival; upcoming: Fall 2022 at Manhattan Theatre Club), ANYTHING THAT GIVES OFF LIGHT (Edinburgh Theatre Festival), YOU'LL STILL CALL ME BY NAME (New York Live Arts, Jacob’s Pillow), and IPHIGENIA IN AULIS (Classic Stage Company). More upcoming/in development: Ohio (piece by piece productions). They have received the Jonathan Larson and Richard Rodgers Awards and nominations for the Drama Desk, Drama League, and Lucille Lortel Awards.
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Thank you for this. I was pregnant eight times. Four children were born to me. Four times I had to say good bye, also longing for new words to say. I need a new ritual too.
I have listened to this 50 times. Each time I shed tears.
I feel empowered. I remember. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
You are incredible!
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As an abuse survivor, and someone who has experienced two miscarriages, this has become part of my ritual. Witnessing this incredible song and this sacred moment. Thank you for speaking to the longing and power within us.
This is a song about choosing to miscarry. Abortion. Every woman's right.
Unbelievably powerful song, words and delivery. YES. Thank you for singing how so many of us feel.
Yes yes yes yes. The surprise of adrienne maree brown at 1:33 was magnificent! y'all were meant to sing and grieve and be together!
This is so powerful. It,s not usually what i would listen to, but i,m listening, you are amazing , your voice is special and the balance with you both, so special, i,m blown away, lyrics, omg....so special, i want EVERYONE to hear you.
Wow, my heart is buzzing with the journey, the dark, the light and your presence . . . beautifully deeply rich, thank you💖💖💖
Wow. Powerful. Touched my heart. Had a loss of a different kind last month.
My heart, your heart healing for you, healing for us all, your voice is sensational.
If we suffer we join in our dear lord's suffering he knows our tears he holds us dear in his heart, Jesus is with you in your pain , he loves you more than you could know, sometimes we are given little ones to look after, sometimes he knows that maybe they were not strong enough and takes them back home, it's not because of anything that you might have done, they probably needed to go home with him, for a reason, but the fact that they were conceived in love, now they shine in heaven with our heavenly father, please you are loved so much, with love and hugs x
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Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Goosebumps!
My body is covered in chills
Your songs are a confirmation to path I prayed today I'd HEAR of.
God Bless you
Me, too!
Splendid, powerful, beautiful, thank you
Your words. You don’t need new ones. You reach into my heart and pull out my feelings with the words you give. I was so blessed to see you in concert last year in Vermont. Please come back.
Incredible. THANK YOU.
this song has come my way more than once. me too. 4 pregnancies and 2 live births and 2 babes that returned to source. and i forget i need to grieve again today. love this. all of this.
Truth.
Utterly beautiful.
Stunning. I had the same experience and your song brought tears to my eyes. It was hard to say goodbye and yes, a ritual would have helped immensely. And I feel fortunate for the two babies who did come through me and bring their joy and laughter. A deep bow for the beauty and wisdom of this song.
Powerful! Thank you for sharing your story this way. An amazing collaboration with Adrienne Maree Brown too. I wish the description would tell more about the collaboration process and the type of singing they’re doing. Thank you.
You all have helped me so much in the last three years - esp. the Keep going song. I play that for is at work!! Blessings to you. I too have 3 little stars up there watching over me.
You beautiful person, God loves you so much your tears are his tears , he is by your side in your pain, you are so loved xxx
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In love....
SO good!
I'm taken with the way you're weaving instruments and melody into new shapes that seem to revitalize older ones. Really stunning work. It's inspired me to get back into writing my own songs instead of just singing covers. Would love to do a collaboration sometime if you're open to the idea. Even if the answers no, thanks for the energy and work you're putting out-- know that it's deeply appreciated.
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow ❤❤❤
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I wanna play my Diddley Bow with y’all ✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️✨🥰
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