Follow My Own Dream was commissioned by the South Australian Public Primary Schools Festival of Music 2023. It is song three from the new song cycle ‘World of Tomorrow’, a bold new work addressing the impact of technology on a rapidly changing world.
Composed through the eyes of a young person as they navigate their teen years in today’s rapidly changing world. There has never been so much information and so many options, yet choices and decisions take time and knowledge, and most importantly connection to self and your truth. In a world where technology continues to shape us, it can be very overwhelming for young people to fit in and find their path.
This piece is written like an evening prayer or a personal affirmation. It is reaffirming and comforting. Although the world can seem beyond our control, the truth that is in every one of us, is the truth that allows us to realise that all we need to be is ourselves. The real ‘us’ is away from the screen and how the screen sees us. This truth sets us free.
Audio sample courtesy of the South Australian Public Primary Schools Music Festival
We recommend performing the entire song cycle. The other three pieces are
Away From the Screen https://stage.pauljarman.com/composition/away-from-the-screen/
Keep the Truth Alive https://stage.pauljarman.com/composition/keep-the-truth-alive/
This is Our World https://stage.pauljarman.com/composition/this-is-our-world/
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