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rink

by jeff bird

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    For over ten years now I have been witness to a magical event that takes place in the park across the street from my house. Each winter, weather permitting, a lone figure transforms what some people would call a frozen wasteland into one of the most vibrant places in town. When I first observed this Sysyphian feat and the joy that it brought to the neighborhood, I thought to myself, “someone should document this!” I soon realized that someone was me. In the winter of 2000, 2001, I set about capturing a complete season of the Wolfond Park skating rink in Guelph, Canada; "Rink" moves beyond documentary by using original and traditional folk tales to lend a "magical" air to the film. The result is a cinematic poem that celebrates this most seasonal of Canadian events.
    Here is the complete 19 minute film "RINK" Produced and Directed by JEFF BIRD Written by ROBERT PENNEE with JEFF BIRD

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north wind 01:10
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first snow 08:46
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udo the ice man 06:13
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possession 03:28
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happy dogs 02:53
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six legs 04:19
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bride of hockey 02:10
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january thaw 04:21
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about

This is the soundtrack to my short film RINK youtu.be/mAqJ8i1fFso. It was realized with the beautiful and mystical talents of WITEK GRABOWIECKI on piano and accordion, JARO CZERWINEC on accordion and myself on double bass, harmonica, marimba and melodica. The music is from a rehearsal session for the Deep Breathing show. Our first time playing together. I put the recording away and forgot about it. I was looking for music for my little cinematic epic about my neighbourhood skating rink when i dug out this session. It seems we had created perfect winter music in the middle of june . Must be our northern blood. If you are a fan of the Deep Breathing recording I know you will like this playful and mesmerizing album.

credits

released July 7, 2007

JEFF BIRD harmonica, melodica, double bass, marimba
JARO CZERWINEC accordion
WITEK GRABOWIECKI piano, accordion
GWEN SWICK guest vocals
LARRY TOWELL bones

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jeff bird Guelph, Ontario

Jeff Bird is a fearless explorer of the sonic and visual landscape.   
 A gifted multi instrumentalist Jeff is also a composer, producer, experimental film maker and performance artist. 
       With COWBOY JUNKIES he was part of 1988's award winning THE TRINITY SESSION and continues to record and tour the world with them.

He also makes records. On his own and with many beautiful musicans ... more

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