The Power of Sound - AFRICA

Synopsis

Sound has been central to our lives since the beginning of time, a fundamental force used to cement civilisations and shape consciousness.

THE POWER OF SOUND explores and compares timeless secrets from ancient sites and indigenous knowledge with the latest scientific insights, all set against the far-reaching influence of today’s global media culture.

Gathering wisdom from the 4 corners of the globe, witness Mark Robertson’s quest to shepherd forgotten knowledge to the fore, in an era where humanity is waking up.

Join Mark as he explores mysteries and monuments of past civilisations, interviews shaman and ancient tribes people, witnesses song and ceremony in action and investigates modern advances using Sound for everything from healing to weaponry.

This dynamic POWER OF SOUND series takes you on a sensory journey of ancient wisdom rediscovered, illuminating a new view of our modern world and perhaps a way forward for a society that is becoming dangerously lost in conflict and noise.

Director's Biography

Mark Robertson Director

Recognised as a global thought leader, innovative change maker and world-class music-video director, Mark Robertson has worked with disengaged and at-risk youth for more than 15 years. As One Vision Productions Founding Director, Mark is a regular keynote speaker at industry forums and events. His work with Indigenous youth and film-making has earned him national recognition, being one of twenty Australians to meet his Royal Highness Prince Harry at Kirribilli House in 2013. In 2009 he was awarded the Young Social Pioneer of the Year Award for the delivery of his innovative programs, designed to create social and educational change; and again recently in 2017 with a Winston Churchill Fellowship. Mark founded One Vision Productions on the principal of ‘Empowering youth to make positive life choices' utilising film and music as a platform to raise awareness and create social change’.