2022
"Flash Forward"
Music and Visuals by Tyr Jami
Mixed and Mastered by Eric Shaw
March 2022, Montréal, Québec
2019
"Sisters: Dream and Variations"
Part documentary, animated film and performance, "Sisters: Dream & Variations" is an inspiring observation of the artistic approach and self-discovery of Tyr and Jasa, two Montreal artists of Icelandic descent.
A Concerto Films production
Original Soundtrack:
Featuring Jasa Baka aka Zuzu Knew & Tyr Jami aka Syngja
Written & Directed by: Catherine Legault
Original Music: Tyr Jami, Justin Guzzwell and Eric Shaw
Additional Music: Syngja and The Winks
2017
"New Spring"
New Spring in the Dead of Winter is an interdisciplinary performance project made by artists from Montréal, Canada, during their residency at Arts Iceland in Isafjordur from May 1st - 28th which will then be presented in Iceland and Montreal.
Sparked by the Icelandic texts derived from songs sung by their great-grandmother Ingibjorg Gudmundsdottir (1891-1994), this project arcs through 4 generations of women. In New Spring visual worlds by Zuzu Knew, parallel music made by Syngja, both are infused by the same themes of personified nature and mythic archetypes.
Their reinterpretations have become an original performance;
compositions and songs with Cello, electronics, synthesizer and voice with costumes and projections that combine to create an immersive experience, both visceral and surreal.
INSTRUMENTATION:
Tyr Jami: Cello, Sampler, Voice
Justin Guzzwell: Synth, Drum Machine, Voice
Zuzu Knew: Overhead Projections
Spoken Word: Debora Alanna
DESIGN: Zuzu Knew & Frances Adair: Costumes/Set/Video/Animation
The residency at Studio 303 in January 2017 was a co-creation between all members.
Costumes, Art Direction; Jasa Baka
Sound: Tyr Jami, Justin Guzzwell
Props/Text; Debora Alanna
Props/Animation; Frances Adair Mckenzie
Green screen choreography: Julia Thomas, Sasha Kleinplatz
Performers:
Kappelmeister: Blake Hargreaves
Flowers: Lucy M. May, Sasha Kleinplatz
Elf Queen: Alexis O'Hara
Trolls: Kiki Barua, Claudia Burneo
Roses: Flora Hammond, Billy Starfield, Wolfie Doll
Mountain Queen: Debora Alanna
2016
"Lang Amma"
Syngja's Lang Amma album Launch at the Rialto Theatre, May 19 2016
Lang Amma available here:
Press:
It’s like The Knife meets Joanna Newsom. – Ride the Tempo
The bubbly keys add stress, accurately encompassing the passion that is found in Icelandic folk culture – passion bred by the cycle of long days and long nights, relaxing summers and harsh winters. – Grayowl Point
When you enter the world of Montreal’s Syngja, there’s never really a clear line between fantasy and reality […] leaving you in a bewildered state of bliss as the music penetrates the vast parts of your imagination. – Noisey
The album is lush, melodic and dramatic, folding together elements of Icelandic folk music, classical string arrangements and pop structuring. – Cult MTL
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Costumes and Projections by Zuzu Knew
Edited by Catherine Legault
Choreography: A'motion Dance
2017
"Palm Reader"
Syngja live in Isafjordur, Iceland May 2017 at ArtsIceland
Music by Syngja
Costumes, projections, video animation: Frances Adair Mckenzie, Zuzu Knew
Filmed by Jóhannes Jónsson and Catherine Legault
Echoing Rose (live in Iceland) Album available here
2013
"Party like it's 1699"
Party like it's 1699 "Clytie" produced for Short & Sweet.
Written by Aleks Schürmer & Tyr Jami as SYNGJA
Performance by Tyr Jami, David Simard and Vladimir Tatarinoff Lissouba
Filmed by Neal Rockwell
Animation and Compositing by Frances Adair Mckenzie
2013
"Floating Body "
Zuzu Knew: Analog Projections/Costume/Props
Tyr Jami: Cello/Sampler/Voice
Julia Thomas: Dance/Puppeteering Catherine Legault: Video
Floating Body is based on a performance by Tyr Jami (cello and voice), Jasa Baka (visual projections and costumes) and Julia Thomas (choreography and dance), which was originally performed in Montréal and New York City. The abstract narrative follows one body as it morphs through several folkloric archetypes.
Granny goes for a ride and her headlights hit the Fawn as she is driving through the forest. The Fawn dies, but its body resurrects as a puppet. It gets seduced by the Wolf and goes through a "re death". The Hunter thinks he has saved the day with his gun, but the true solution is in the key of the Priestess.
2012
"Starlight Sun"
Directed by Syngja
Music and Lyrics-- Tyr Jami
Electronic production-- David Whitten
Cinematography, Styling and Projections-- Zuzu Knew
Editing-- Matthew Waddell
Filmed at La Tour Prisme, Montreal, Quebec. March 4th, 2012.
2012
Tyr Jami (cello) and Graeme Wilkinson (piano) performing Sonata for Cello and Piano Op. 40 by D. Shostakovich III – Largo.
2012
"Smile Stealers"
A Film by Allison Moore & Jasa Baka Direction, Photography and Visual Effects by Allison Moore Writing and Production Design by Jasa Baka
Original Music by The Winks: Todd Macdonald, Tyr Jami, Evan Tighe, Matt Lobraico, and Soren Little Brothers
Starring Tyr Jami, Esra Padgett, Chloe Lum, Simon Schlesinger, Ryan Hurl, Kim Roos and Mark Iosifescu
Featuring animations by Peter Nevins and Rickie Lea Owens
This project is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts.
2005
Nardwuar the Human Serviette interview on Much Music
Fashion show by Tyr Jami
"What Music Looks Like" fashion parade at Terminal City block party 2005
Vancouver, B.C, Canada