Thursday, September 27, 2012

Return to Hawaiiki



from Radio NZ National Music on Saturday 22 September 2012

"Clasically-trained pianist, composer and beat maker Anonymouz - Matthew Faiumu Salapu - travelled to Samoa in August as part of a delegation of New Zealand-Samoan artists to celebrate NZ-Samoa Friendship Week, an event marking the 50th anniversary of the two countries' Treaty of Friendship. For his presentation at Apia's Vanya Taule'alo art gallery, Anonymouz produced a found-sound track, stitching together recordings from his time in the islands. He tells us about the sonic ingredients that went into 'Return to Hawaiiki'. Play (Windows)

Interview with Anonymouz by Martyn Pepperell, from NZ Musician. He talks about working with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra on the Remix The Orchestra project. Ever hear a South Auckland musician reference the Flying Nun/Dunedin scene? Check this dude. 

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