The classic 1920s silent film The Last Laugh directed by Oscar winning F.W. Murnau, will be screened like never before in South Australia when Adelaide Cinémathèque presents the2010 ‘Silent ReMaster: Live Accompaniment to Classic Film’ program on November 29.
This unique event is presented by the society once a year and involves emerging South Australian musicians and composers creating new soundtracks to classic silent films and then performing their interpretations live at the Mercury Cinema as the films are screened.
The soundtrack to The Last Laugh will be presented with an original score by local instrumental five-piece band Doe. Comprised of serious young alternative musicians already experienced in the Australian music scene, including past and present members of Leader Cheetah, The Honey Pies, Young Hearts Fail and Poly & the Statics, their music could be described as experimental and psychedelic post-punk. Entirely instrumental, the band has a truly unique sound and will be sure to provide an unforgettable soundscape to The Last Laugh, a black comedy and true landmark film of its time. Alongside effected guitar and bass, Silent ReMasters will see Doe use floor toms with varying delay effects, violin, synthesizers and drone pedal synths.
“The Silent Re-Masters program was specifically created to foster the development of South Australian musicians looking to forge careers in the film industry,” says Mathew Kesting – curator of the Adelaide Cinémathèque program. “The quality of the work produced this year is just outstanding – with musicians performing original music live on stage should not be missed. This is a major highlight of the Adelaide Cinémathèque calendar – in what has been our biggest year to date.”
‘SILENT REMASTER: LIVE ACCOMPANIMENT TO CLASSIC FILM’ – NOVEMBER 29:
7:30pm Monday Nov 29 – Mercury cinema
THE LAST LAUGH (G)
Director: F. W. Murnau
Germany 1924
Film synopsis: A black comedy about a proud doorman whose life is turned upside down when he is demoted to bathroom attendant, this film is a marvel of expression, character and atmosphere. The Last Laugh was a true landmark film of its time, complete with all the cinematic wonder that Murnau is famous for.
Listed in 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die.
Silent ReMaster: Live Accompaniment to Classic Film’ is a special public event presented by the Adelaide Cinémathèque. Tickets are specially priced at $15/12 – available at the box office or in advance by phoning 8410 1934.
Cinematheque 2011 passes – the perfect gift! Get in early and purchase a 2011 annual membership for Christmas at 2010 prices! Phone 8410 1934.
All Adelaide Cinémathèque screenings are held at the Mercury Cinema – located at 13 Morphett St, Adelaide.
Doe Members:
Harry Freeman – Percussion and drone/noise pedals. (Young Hearts Fail, Louis Fuller Band)
Tom Spall – Guitar/violin/percussion. (Mirrorline, Cortez, The Sea Thieves, Leader Cheetah)
David Harry – Guitar. (Astral Blip)
Brad Cameron – Computer synths/effects via Ableton Live/Logic. (Cantilever Express, Very Special Boys)
Tom McCarthy-Jones – Bass/guitar/percussion. (The Honey Pies, Billy Bishop Goes to War, Poly & the Statics)
http://www.mercurycinema.org.au
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