Fans of dub musician Tiki Taane are in for a treat with the film of his one-off 2021 concert extravaganza, ‘Otautahi Proud’.
Sometimes there are 40-50 people involved in playing the music, which takes it to another level—a level that is powerful, it's unforgettable, it's moving, it's emotional, it has so much depth to it and width to it. For me, it's the pinnacle.
Screened as part of NZIFF 2023
Tiki Taane in Session with CSO 2023
Fans of dub musician Tiki Taane are in for a treat with the film of his one-off 2021 concert extravaganza, ‘Otautahi Proud’.
Filmed in front of a sold-out audience at the fully refurbished Christchurch Town Hall, Tiki Taane captures an emotional and explosive performance with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Stunningly shot and superbly mixed, Tiki has raised the bar with what can be achieved when collaborating with a 50-piece orchestra.
More than just a filmed concert, the film is intercut with scenes from the rehearsal providing an insight into Taane’s process and working with the orchestra. “I don't read sheet music, I just memorise it all and see it all in my head as colours and sounds. The orchestration of ‘Always On My Mind’ ... I'm used to a beat, but this is freeform, with strings,” Taane said (Stuff).
With familial links to the CSO, and his very talented tamariki Charlie (12) and Karcia (9) joining him to perform on stage, there’s no doubt this concert was very special for the multi-talented musician and now film festival audiences can experience Tiki at his very best. – Sally Woodfield