Still basking in the afterglow of Anzac Day, we’ve chosen to share with readers this rather cool video of a Kiwi pianist playing our National Anthem, filmed on location in Christchurch & Leeston.
“I’m pleased to introduce my first music video, dedicated to the memory of all those who served and gave their lives for our freedom,” writes Kris Barnes.
“I love our national anthem, both the music and the lyrics. With this instrumental arrangement, I wanted to perform the music in such a way that retained the original theme and feel, yet conveyed the deep emotional dynamic that is expressed through the lyrics.
“This video and the music are dedicated to the memory of all those who have served, and given their lives in combat, that we might live in freedom.
“With the video, the concept was to place a piano in several picturesque locations, as a reminder of the land we can enjoy in freedom because of those who fought for it on our behalf.
“The concept was to place a piano in picturesque locations, as a reminder of the land we enjoy in freedom because of those who fought for it on our behalf.”
“The scene at the war memorial was included to remind people how many small towns lost sons, brothers, husbands and fathers during the war. It also portrays the importance of parents passing on the legacy of these soldiers to their children, that their names, and their service would not be forgotten.
“The video was made on an extremely low budget, consisting mostly of renting a truck for two days and feeding our small crew. It wouldn’t have been possible to produce this video without the generous help and support of some very special people, and also several locals from our home town of Leeston.
“Special thanks goes to my children, and in particular my beautiful wife Becky. Without her love, support and dedication to being the best wife and mother a man could ask for, I really wouldn’t achieve much at all.
“I also want to thank my good friend Ash McKenzie. His skills in cinematography, editing and all things film are a rich blessing, and it is a pleasure to work with him.”
CREDITS
Music Arranged & Performed by: Kris Baines
Cinematography: Ash McKenzie
Editing | Colourist | Director of Photography: Ash McKenzie
Field Director: Matthew Roxburgh
Art Director | Property Master: Chris Vanderweg
First Assistant Camera | Wardrobe: Holly Baines
Second Assistant Camera: Alyse McKenzie
Stills Photography | Lighting Assistant | Wardrobe: Sarah Baines
Set Assistant: Abigail Baines
Boy at Memorial: Gabriel Baines
Girl at Memorial: Naomi Baines
Soldier in Photo: Ernest George Felton 1892-1928 (courtesy of great grand-daughter Katrina Davidson)
Special Thanks: Peter Lemon (President, Ellesmere RSA), Clark & Elizabeth Casey, Lynne Horwood (St John’s Anglican Church Leeston), Gail O’Neill, Meredith Wiseman, Rory & James, Dean Shuttleworth, Christchurch City Council (Spencer)
Copyright 2018: Selah Recordings | http://krisbaines.com
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