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Slightly distorted and blurred image of musician Matthew Barnes, a middle-aged man with a shaved head, a mustache, posed in front of a pinkish-orange background.

14 Jun

Crafting the Score: In Conversation with Forest Swords

The music of Matthew Barnes, aka Forest Swords, has been heard throughout a range of iconic videogames, films and performances. These include the Assassin's Creed series, collaborations with artists like Liam Young, and dance works with Emma Portner and the Norwegian National Ballet.

Join for this special conversation to hear directly from Forest Swords about his creative and technical processes, what inspires him and his creations, and what it means to craft music for a diverse range of visual mediums. Take a deep dive into the art of making music for art, film and videogames and explore the unique soundscapes of Forest Swords.

Presented by ACMI and RISING festival.

Date	Times
Sat 14 Jun	3:30pm - 4:30pm

From $7 to $10

Adult / general $10
Student / concession $7

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