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Hagalaz - A Ritual Mantra Rap performed by Detlef Schlich and Crystal Liebach ( Directors Hagalaz Cut)

Hagalaz explores the role that ceremony can play in the resolution of trauma. It offers an insight into how such ceremonies can transform previously shattered relationships and reestablish meaningful connections with others. The experience of suffering was recorded through narrative and a symbolic releasing of the past.

  • Detlef Schlich
    Author
    Hagalaz mantra rap
  • Crystal Liebach
    Author
    Lyrics and ritual mantra rap
  • Detlef Schlich
    Percussion
    Blue plastic canister drum
  • Crystal Liebach
    Percussion
    Wooden stick beat
  • Crystal Liebach
    Production Team
    Medium and creative assistant
  • Detlef Schlich
    Production Team
    Ritual Designer, Photographer, Video and Sound Editing
  • Detlef Schlich
    Director
  • Detlef Schlich
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 13, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English, German
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Detlef Schlich

I am a musician, interdisciplinary artist and ritual designer working with performance, photography, painting, sound, installations and film. I often use ritual performance footage as a source of inspiration to create a final piece of work.

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Hagalaz explores the role that ceremony can play in the resolution of trauma. It offers an insight into how such ceremonies can transform previously shattered relationships and reestablish meaningful connections with others. The experience of suffering was recorded through narrative and a symbolic releasing of the past.