Chronos Vocal Ensemble - Ambe (Balfour)
Chronos Vocal Ensemble
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Jordan Van Biert, conductor
Performed on January 19, 2020 at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton, on the program "Good Life Here".
Composer: Andrew Balfour
Based on an original song by Cory Campbell
Ambe, ambe Anishinaabeg biindigeg Anishinaabeg
Mino-bimaadiziwin* omaa Ambe
Come in two-legged beings come in all people
The way of a good life* is here Come in!
*Mino-bimaadiziwin is an Ojibway philosophy – the way of a good
life – as explained by the traditional teachings of the Anishinaabe.
This piece is based on an original song in Ojibway that was gifted by traditional drummer and singer Cory Campbell to Andrew Balfour and the University of Manitoba Concert Choir. Andrew has created an original composition inspired by Cory’s song. The melodies of Andrew’s piece are original, but hints of Cory’s song remain. For Andrew, the steady beat throughout represents the heartbeat of Mother Earth, and the lyrical soprano melody that emerges from this rhythmic texture conveys the powerful totem of the eagle, representing the teaching of love, wisdom, and strength.
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Recording Engineering: Ron Yachimec
Mastering: Jordan Van Biert
Filming and Video Production: Steven Brese, Legacy Films
Lighting: Patrick Marchand
Thanks to
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Edmonton Arts Council
2019-2020 Season Sponsors: Sonder Creative, dot to dot Communications, Halkier&Dutton Design, Professional Audiology Clinic Ltd.
Video and Performance © 2021 Chronos Music Society of Alberta
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