Bridge between Worlds

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#		Title	Length
1		Adolescents	3:33	Play
2		Greeting	4:45	Play
3		Maria's Prayer	7:25	Play
4		Inauguration	6:05	Play
5		Praying for Rain	7:05	Play
6		Hunting Song	5:10	Play
7		Dawn Song	2:43	Play
8		Thunder	3:53	Play
9		Children's Chant	5:27	Play

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Description

Bridge between Worlds is the new CD production by 'cellist and composer Emily Burridgeon and is scored for full orchestra, piano and solo cello.The work consists of nine individual pieces and is fifty minutes in length. Featured within the music are Emily Burridges own field recordings of traditional songs and chants of the Xavante tribe of Brazil.

The primordial chants of the Xavante Indians blended within Bridge between Worlds are recreational and ritualistic events which Emily witnessed and recorded when she was guest in a Xavante village. In composing this music Emily has drawn from these memories. The event which was originally associated with the Xavante song has dictated the mood and tempo of each individual piece.

Bridge between Worlds is a powerful sonic juxtaposition of cultures. The fluid tapestry of strings and wind instruments have both enhanced and expanded the sense of musical contrast with the deeply rooted ancestral chant of the Xavante.

Bridge between Worlds is an emotive response by the composer and cellist Emily Burridge as she celebrates and shares through this production her extraordinary experience of living amongst the Xavante tribe.

The tradition of singing is at the core of Xavante culture and is practised daily in groups and by individuals for ritualistic purposes and as a recreational activity.

The village community, men , women and children stand hand in hand in an enormous circle, their heads bowed as they chant in unison singing themselves into a different world. Singing is a bonding force that strengthens the unification of the tribe.


A song is often accompanied by a dance. The rhythmic stamp of feet upon the dry earth providing the beat and rhythm within the song

1. Adolescents
The production opens with a recording of the Adolescents choir and develops into a lively and exuberant orchestral theme reflecting the pride of the young Xavante warriors.

2. Greeting
The recordings of the Xavante within this piece were made on a festive day when relatives of the villagers arrived in all sorts of vehicles. On arrival they joined an ever expanding circle of singers greeting one another and unifying themselves through song.

3. Marias Prayer
Each evening the Chief of the village gathers everyone together and leads the entire community through a series of songs. After the songs they always finish with a prayer. The prayer is in the Xavante language and the only word that is recognisable is the word Maria which reflects the influence of the missionary and the Roman Catholic faith. The whispers of the prayer resonate within the music.

4. Inauguration
The Xavante song in this piece features predominantly older men and boys singing. Gathered in a large circle, each man linked with arms around shoulders , heads bent to the ground the stamp of the feet providing the beat. They are triumphant warriors.

5. Praying for Rain
The Rain Man took up his rattle and through song communicates with the elemental beings of rain and thunder.. The result was the most awesome storm with direct over head crashes of thunder. An extremely magical moment revealing a very ancient connection which the Xavante have with their landscape and natural environment.

6. Hunting Song
In preparation for the hunt the group gather together and sing a song. Afterwards rushing off into the Savannah in pursuance of their prey.

7. Dawn Song
Dreams are very important to the Xavante for it is through dreams that they innovate and experiment with life. The lyrics of a song are derived from their dream time. On this track the Chief is singing a song at dawn which he had just dreamt.

8. Thunder This piece is in continuation of Praying for Rain

9. Childrens Chant
The Chief has gathered together a small group of young children to practise songs. As an elder he is concerned that he imparts the tradition of song to this new generation.


Emily Burridge has set up the Hummingbird Fund to collect 15% of Performance Royalties from Bridge between Worlds and through the registered charity Indigenous Peoples Cultural Support Trust (IPCST.org) will organise the funding of projects for the benefit of the Xavante of Marimbu Village.