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In a cinematic journey tracking forward and backwards in time, Ziggy Ramo makes his directorial debut with the music video for his new single “Little Things” feat Paul Kelly. From the top of the Sydney Opera House sails to the harbour shores, Ramo performs his reinterpretation of Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody’s 1990’s land rights inspired classic “From Little Things Big Things Grow” in a multi-generational act of truth telling.

Look behind the scenes at the events and themes that lead to the creation of Ziggy Ramo’s new work. Unpacking the symbolism, artistic and technical process behind the film and song, from 4 bar loop to the top Sydney Opera House sails. Produced in collaboration with The Sydney Opera House this film is a part of Ramo’s ongoing relationship with the Sydney Opera House including his ground-breaking debut performance of Black Thoughts for our 2020 digital season From Our House to Yours; then his recent electrifying performance at Barrabuwari on the Forecourt; and now on top of the world-famous sails.

“A video clip filmed from atop the Sydney Opera House adds an extra poignancy to a song that looks back in anger, and forward with hope.” – The Guardian

Making Little Things
DOP: Tyron Seeto
Drone DOP: Bill Blair, Mat Chang
Editor: Miska Mandic

Archival News footage Courtesy of ABC Library Sales

Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody footage From Little Things Big Things Grow, 1993 directed by Trevor Graham. Footage courtesy of Ned Lander and the National Film and Sound Archive

Little Things (feat. Paul Kelly)
Director: Ziggy Ramo
Producer: Sydney Opera House
Creative Direction: Ziggy Ramo, Vanessa Swedèrus & Courtney Hard Day
DOP: Tyron Seeto
Drone DOP: Bill Blair, Mat Chang
Post Production: Heckler
Executive Producer Post Production: Will Alexander
Producer Post Production: Georgia Noe O'Brien
Editor: Andrew Holmes
Grade: Matt Fezz
Hair: Elle Annie Wardrobe
Stylist: Vanessa Swedèrus & Ziggy Ramo
Photography: Vanessa Swedèrus

Little Things written by Paul Kelly, Kev Carmody & Ziggy Ramo
Producer: Lewis Mitchell & Ziggy Ramo
Vocal & Mix Engineer: Lewis Mitchell
Mastering: Paul Stefanidis & Lewis Mitchell