This music video was commissioned by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music as part of the 2022 Artist Portfolio Prize. Ben composed this piece during the height of the COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne, inspired by the frequently heard phrase ‘it is what it is’.

TENOR SAXOPHONE – Ben Singh

DIRECTOR/EDITOR – Agatha Yim

SOUND ENGINEER – David Wilkinson.

LIGHTING DESIGNER – Adam Grikepeli

PRODUCTION MANAGER – Joseph Lallo

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS – James McKinnon, Ounie Witherow Aitken

TECHNICAL COORDINATOR – Candy Cooper

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR – Jennifer Knight

ARTISTIC OPERATIONS MANAGER – Abe Watson

SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER – David Collins