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Right In the Eye: A Live Performance Accompanying the Silent Films of George Mieles
A live concert designed as a soundtrack to a montage of silent films by George Méliès (1861 – 1938) considered to be one of the inventors of cinematography. It is the musical brainchild of Jean-François Alcoléa who has created a magical show where a multi-layered, evocative and intricate score complements and interprets the otherwise silent films. A trio of virtuoso musicians are almost a show in themselves, as they conjure music from an extraordinary array of instruments: basics like piano, percussion and guitar; fantastic oddities like the aquaphone (ocean harp), theremin and melodica; and mundane objects like stemware, circular saws, and even plastic take-out lids. The mesmerizing score and panoply of unexpected sound expertly evokes the technical wizardry, hilarity, and stream of invention bequeathed to cinema by Méliès.
“An exuberant mixed-media feast full of experimental verve.” The Fountain, Edinburgh Fringe Festival
“A magical hour where films, lighting and music weave a rich tapestry. A unique experience that goes way beyond merely watching very old movies. SG Fringe, Edinburgh
“It is at once inventive, elegant, and moving … right to the core!” Chronique Festival Avignon
