Leo Dale

The Call - the third of four films as a part of From the Mouth (all footage from within 1km of Kororoit mouth) Vocals and Lyrics: Tina Kopa Keys and Arrangement: Michael Havir Guitar and Bass: Simon Asquith Saxophone and backing vocals: Leo Dale Drums: David Murphy Videography and Editing: David Murphy Colour balance: Leo Dale Recorded by Leo Dale and Michael Havir Mixed and Mastered at Wefo Studios by Leo Dale Musical Producer: Leo Dale Executive Producer: David Murphy The Call was written by Tina Kopa as a part of From the Mouth, a music/film project about the mouth of the Kororoit Creek. It is a response to the amazing natural beauty that lies largely hidden within a stones throw of the nearby legacy petrochemical facilities. From the Mouth was funded by Hobsons Bay City Council as a part of the Make it Happen Grants. THE CALL What’s the destination? Does someone know the way? We’re on a train going nowhere Playing the same old game We bought the ticket We took the ride Watched it all pass us by Feigned we didn’t know Is this the last call? Is this the last stand? Before it all falls. Love doesn’t know fighting Love doesn’t cheat or lie No dividing Love needs no applause Loves an open door And there’s always more. Always more. Look what happened when we.. made ourselves the boss Set out all the rules Claimed our territories Passed down our tragedies and glories We lost our way How we compromise Bludgeon and brutalise In the name of God and country Is this the last call ? Is this the last stand? Before it all falls. Love doesn’t know fighting Love doesn’t cheat or lie No dividing Love needs no applause Loves an open door And there’s always more. Always more Lands, seas, skies – Will we heed the call.....#fromthemouth #thecall #kororoitcreek #jawbonemarinesanctuary

Watch @adejimiadeniji make you fall in love with #mathematics in his conversation with @soulsista_says tonight at 8pm on @c31melbourne ‘s @ctv.plus App Filmed by @leodale at WeFo Studios Dressed by @popofkala Mua by @alawiyabeautysalon_

Playing with -is- on the Hub Stage as part of Sleepless Footscray on Saturday at 2.30pm

We’re back with new episodes and this Friday at 8pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) @soulsista_says is joined by Dr @adejimiadeniji ; a visionary leader bridging applied mathematics with societal issues impacting lives across continents. Download @c31melbourne ‘s @ctv.plus (CTV+ App) to watch from anywhere in the world Music by Lamine Sonko Filmed and Edited by @leodale at WeFo Studios Dressed by @popofkala This production was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Frind out more at cbs.org.au #ozafricantv #oatv #african #diaspora #melbourne

I’ve realised that everybody loves the baritone sax. The big fat riffs, the hauntingly noble upper register. Solo instrument, rhythm section instrument, a gym workout to lift it at every gig. Actually, it feels as light as a feather when I’m playing. The sound just gets wider and the focus narrower. Playing with -is- jazz riff trio on Saturday at Sleepless Footscray. Quinn Knight will be riding a chariot on the drums and Moses Carr will create a light year of space on the keys

Looking forward to playing with -is- on Saturday at Sleepless Footscray. It’s a three day festival held in Trugo lane in Footscray. With Moses Carr and Quinn Knight

Went off in the Atrium at Kindred Studios last night. With Cam Robbins and Peter Knight sitting in with King Canoe for Kate’s birthday.

Tank to Shallows - the second of four films as a part of From the Mouth. A music/film project based from the mouth of the Kororoit Creek. Funded by Hobsons Bay City Council and made by seven local artists. Music by - Keys: Michael Havir Percussion: Bart Willoughby Bass: John O’Hagan Saxophone: Leo Dale Video: David Murphy Camera operators: Leo Dale and David Murphy Music and Video Producer: Leo Dale Executive Producer: David Murphy Recorded, mixed and mastered at Wefo Studios For maximum enjoyment, please use headphones and watch in 4K Tank to Shallows is basically one shot. It starts looking directly into a gigantic, abandoned oil storage tank, and then moves across a wasteland to the shadow of a recently demolished sister tank whose remains are being sorted by a 30 ton excavator. Crossing the Kororoit river, it moves into another world. A natural world. Mangroves, saltbush, salt pans, tea tree, beach, seagrass, pelicans, swans, gulls; they all make sublime and gentle appearances through sparkling, rippled light. It’s a journey from the decaying world of fossil fuel, to a nearby one of thriving wetland life. Remanent, surviving, and so close. All the while, the sublime music tracks these changes, creating an emotional framework for the camera’s journey. For your journey. And finally it is just sand, sea and light: a meditation. #tanktoshallows #creativecityhobsonsbay #kororoitcreek #fromthemouth #birdseye

Too much fun at Marios 40th birthday. Blowing some joyous molecules out of the big tube with Paul Williamson. Thanks for the pic Diz

NEW SONG COMING SOON!!! 😝😝 “State of Nowhere” has been created as part of the From The Mouth project, which recently premiered at a cool ahh unique outdoor screening! FEATURING Aria Hall of Fame inductee Bart Willoughby, and the incredibly talented musicians Tina Kopa, Micheal Havir and John O’Hagan. The music video was filmed on a stormy afternoon on Bunurong Land ❣️ The OFFICIAL RELEASE on Spotify and all streaming platforms is on Fri 22nd May 2026!!!! The full MUSIC VIDEO will be available on YouTube shortly after tehe 🕺 Executive producer @davidmurphyart Music and Video produced by @leodale at WeFO Studios. Supported by Hobson Bay City Council through MAKE IT HAPPEN grants and made possible through the dedication and creative commitment of all involved. 𓏲ּ𝄢

Thanks to everyone who came along to the From the Mouth premiere event at the Kororoit River Boatsheds Friday week ago. We were blessed by the weather, and the positive response we got. It was fantastic to share this work and celebrate that place with you all. We had a blast! Stayed tuned for the next film coming out this Friday - Tanks to Shallows - it’s a ripper. Thanks again to Hobsons Bay City Council for funding the project, and to @taniablackwell for these photos. #creativecityhobsonsbay #kororoitcreek #fromthemouth #jawbonemarinesanctuary #altonacoastalreserve

With Mick Murray at Marios 40th birthday party. What an incredible community. THE BAND! Thanks Marios. And when Mario D teared up on the mic and there was an audible Aaaww in the room - which causes me to say: You can take Mario out of Marios, but you can’t take Marios out of Mario