BaseCamp

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We are looking for a female singer or rapper who can offer a new reading of the song Why'd Ya Do It by Marianne Faithfull. The song is a masterpiece, that has gained status of manifesto as well as a cult following. This powerful anthem of female empowerment and emotional catharsis longs to be reinterpreted by new generations. Create original lyrics, sung or rapped, that take inspiration from Marianne Faithfull's song. What would you write if you were to add a verse to Why D'Ya Do It?

Download the instrumental track with samples from Marianne Faithfull’s performances of the song at Montreux Jazz Festival and record your text.

This work is part of the Locarno Film Festival's BaseCamp project and, specifically, an immersive, multidisciplinary artistic creation that will feature several other artists.

The Montreux Jazz Festival, Play Suisse and Mx3 are also collaborating on this project.

Below are the next steps:
*Download the instrumental track in the "free download" section of this page.
*Be inspired by Marianne Faithfull's song and creatively re-imagine the lyrics
*Record your new lyrics to the music you downloaded (it is not important that the recording be professional, it can be a DEMO)
*Click on “Book my Band” and upload the link you want to send us. By clicking on "Book my band" you agree to the conditions expressed above.
*In the “Comment” section write the title and copy the link to your song.

The artist who is selected will have the opportunity to record the piece professionally and her work will be presented at the Montreux Jazz Festival and the BaseCamp of the Locarno Film Festival.

DEADLINE: June 23