굿GŪT

굿[GŪT] is a 굿 (Gūt) is a Korean ritual performed by shamans acting as a mediator between the present and past, communicating with ancestors and descendants. The shamans interact with the deceased through different phases: Summoning their spirits, listening and praying to them, and celebrating life with the living in attendance. Each phase involves a variety of songs, dances, ensemble playing using traditional instruments, and other performing arts practices.

In 2021, composer Soobin Lee proposed an online premiere concert project. The Contemporary Art Music Project (CAMP) ensemble collaborated with a collective of four composers for this project, performing four new ensemble works by Soobin Lee, Sangbin Rhie, Youshin Gim, and Seokmin Mun. Each composer offers a unique interpretation on the Korean traditional ritual, GŪT. In addition to reimagining the old ritual, the project delves into the meaning of life and death.

The project is available as an audio format 12 Views on Life.