Grau’s Kasar mie la gaji is a call to the human race to save the Earth and reduce our environmental impact. The Venezuelan composer uses only one line of text ‘Kasar mie la gaji’ (The Earth is tired) throughout the piece, manipulating it in many ways; sometimes the choir whisper or speak the words instead of singing. The slow introduction and middle section of the piece are a lamentation for and a depiction of our tired planet, whilst the contrasting energetic rhythmic sections are an encouragement, perhaps demand, to change our ways. Hand clapping and foot stamping in the final section build up to a mighty shout and scream to save our planet.

Recorded as part of our 'In the Field' concert.

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