Blake Works I: Two Men Down (extract) | English National Ballet

Jeffrey Cirio and Isaac Hernandez performing William Forsythe's Blake Works I, set to James Blake's Two Men Down for the album The Colour In Anything.
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Blake Works I is a soulful piece for 21 dancers set to seven songs from James Blake’s album The Colour in Anything. Solos, duets and intricate group formations reflect the poetic melodies and words of Blake’s music.
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[@insaelliott9464]

This is how dance is supposed to be a: a perfect blend of dancer, music & choreography that looks both magical and as natural as flowing water. I love how Cirio finds ways to show breath, grace and softness in the middle of this devilishly hard & fast choreography. It's really a tour de force.

[@Dhanishta_Innovation]

Just incredible, this movement is purely inspired

[@clementine.t.b]

Fantastic !

[@bobby24love]

I got emotional... very nice

[@cordelia6350]

Beautiful!

[@ixamedia6572]

Supreme!

[@prostomir6470]

Красота! ♥🙏✌👌

[@firehead9611]

Where the full thing 😭

[@bronwynsteck]

What's with the barking dog? It distracts from the artistry, because it doesn't fit

[@lisini]

It's in the original score and put there on purpose. if you count the beats you'll know this is true, then realise how well it goes or clashes with the other sounds, melody, and loops. After all, when has a dog barked a tempo with your thoughts, ever, in real life?

[@bronwynsteck]

@@lisini It's obvious that it fits rhythmically. But it definitely clashes and distracts. After all, it's supposed to be serious - it isn't Old Mcdonald had a farm