‘Tonal Conversations’ is a collaboration between composer, Chris Zuar, and animation filmmaker, Anne Beal.

Part 1 debuted in Chicago at 150 Media Stream, a larger-than-life video and sound sculpture on the Chicago River. The above video includes footage from the opening performance, animation, and scenes from the ‘Tonal Conversations’ team at work.

The music clips featured in this video are early, unmastered studio recordings from the Christopher Zuar Orchestra. The completed album will be released in early 2024.

Learn more about Christopher’s work as a composer here.

Learn more about Anne’s work as an animation filmmaker here.