Resonance Ensemble performs under the St. Johns Bridge in episode 3 of “Under the Overpass.”
PORTLAND—All of Portland is a stage in Resonance Ensemble’s ongoing digital concert series, "Under the Overpass." Beginning in the summer of 2020, artists were filmed in acoustic spaces under Portland’s famous bridges -- six feet apart, masked, and yet making music together.
Resonance Ensemble and Kingdom Sound Gospel Choir once again partner in a stunning rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” filmed at the iconic Cathedral Park beneath the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, OR.
"After days of unrelenting rain, it was such a gift to sing with all these talented musicians under my favorite bridge without a raindrop in sight," said Resonance singer Kristen Buhler. "Everyone on set was so positive, hopeful, and kind. I hope the message we sang, and the collective joy we felt from singing together comes through to everyone who watches.”
Viewers worldwide can watch the world premiere of episode 3 for free on Wednesday, January 27 at 3:00 PM (PT) at Resonance Ensemble’s website and YouTube channel.
About Under the Overpass:
Because of the pandemic, Resonance and other arts organizations have had to cancel or postpone in-person performances, including Damien Geter’s eagerly anticipated An African American Requiem with the Oregon Symphony. Resonance has embraced the opportunity to reimagine its 2020-2021 season, Normal Never Was, which includes Under the Overpass as well as brand-new commissions highlighting timely social issues.
Each video in the Under the Overpass series showcases a different bridge in Portland. The performances, which are no more than six minutes long, are released and then archived on the organization’s YouTube channel for free, with a complete presentation of all the episodes available worldwide in June 2021.
The artists in each video worked with filmmaker Kenton Waltz and production company Oh! Creative to execute their vision. No longer confined to indoor theater venues, the film crew scouted spaces that could offer natural stage elements that allowed for singers to sing masked and six feet apart, yet still create an artistic moment on film. Each video on the series illustrates how art moves forward, despite current challenges.
“The pandemic has forced us to be more imaginative and creative in how we present our work,” says Resonance Ensemble Artistic Advisor Damien Geter. “This series explores what art looks like in this new world.”
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