organima 4 - The Dodeda

Check out my substack article talking about the making of this piece in more detail.

A look at a stone species who have lost count of time.

Two young dodeda are playing when they’re approached by an older dodeda, an elder. This ancient dodeda initiates a connection, reaching out a vein from each of its rings to make contact. It then migrates a shadow its life’s memories to the younger one; a great honour, as it can be done only once. Once completed, the elder accepts its 7th ring, which is the final ring for a dodeda. This last ring prompts the rebirth transition, where the elder reintegrates itself back into the stone, leaving behind 3 newly born dodeda, safe in the rubble.

Sound and music by Will Miller

Supported by Canada Council for the Arts

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