I agree. The rehearsal footage was fantastic. From the point of view of a music student, watching his "conduction" techniques was fascinating. If you want to read some very intersting stuff about Zorn and his background, I suggest William Duckworth's 'Talking Music'. Great read, especially when Zorn describes the rather alarming way he started his massive record collection. John ---- Original message ----
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2004 08:44:49 +0100 From: Richard Gardner <richard.gardner@colourtone.co.uk> Subject: Bookshelf on top of the sky To: <zorn-list@mailman.xmission.com>
Finally got my copy of the Bookshelf on top of the sky DVD.
I know this was discussed on the list before when the film did the rounds but for some of us this is our first opportunity to see it.
As a fan I loved the great footage of rehearsals and performances from the last ten years and, when talking, Zorn is more open than I have ever read him in the press. For anybody still intrigued by Cobra there is no explanation of the piece but the rehearsal film is very enlightening.
A couple of questions to those in the know. In the scenes where Zorn is talking about his life and work is he giving a talk or lecture? He seems to be looking around the room at a group.
The whole structure behind the film (the film makers search for a way to film and ultimately interview John Zorn (which she never achieves) with Zorn teasing her with promises on her answerphone) seems a little mendacious when its Tzadik that have released the DVD. But I may be wrong.
Richard Gardner
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If you want to read some very intersting stuff about Zorn and his background, I suggest William Duckworth's 'Talking Music'.
100% Seconded. A fantastic book, regardless of your particular interest in specific names. All the interviews are in-depth but very readable for non-musicians. Among the composers, Zorn, Glenn Branca, Steve Reich, Pauline Oliveros, Laurie Anderson, Lou Harrison, etc... What a list! Great read, especially when Zorn describes
the rather alarming way he started his massive record collection.
Sure! And they were vinyls!! I tried that method twice. The first time I came out of the superstore with "Elegy" under my shirt. The second one I was caught with some "Filmworks" volumes! I decided I'd go to the university and leave my criminal career aside! :-) Best, Efrén del Valle n.p: Sonic Youth "Sonic Nurse" (Geffen) ______________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! lanza su nueva tecnologÃa de búsquedas ¿te atreves a comparar? http://busquedas.yahoo.es
Where can I get hold of a copy of this DVD from the UK? I've tried amazon, but I don't have a credit card, only debit, so the oversees suppliers are out of bounds. j4.porter@student.qut.edu.au wrote: I agree. The rehearsal footage was fantastic. From the point of view of a music student, watching his "conduction" techniques was fascinating. If you want to read some very intersting stuff about Zorn and his background, I suggest William Duckworth's 'Talking Music'. Great read, especially when Zorn describes the rather alarming way he started his massive record collection. John ---- Original message ----
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2004 08:44:49 +0100 From: Richard Gardner Subject: Bookshelf on top of the sky To:
Finally got my copy of the Bookshelf on top of the sky DVD.
I know this was discussed on the list before when the film did the rounds but for some of us this is our first opportunity to see it.
As a fan I loved the great footage of rehearsals and performances from the last ten years and, when talking, Zorn is more open than I have ever read him in the press. For anybody still intrigued by Cobra there is no explanation of the piece but the rehearsal film is very enlightening.
A couple of questions to those in the know. In the scenes where Zorn is talking about his life and work is he giving a talk or lecture? He seems to be looking around the room at a group.
The whole structure behind the film (the film makers search for a way to film and ultimately interview John Zorn (which she never achieves) with Zorn teasing her with promises on her answerphone) seems a little mendacious when its Tzadik that have released the DVD. But I may be wrong.
Richard Gardner
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You can get your copy from the Tzadik website, or what's the same, from Downtown Music Gallery, and probably from the Squidco website as well (www.squidco.com), although I haven't checked it. Best, Efrén del Valle n.p: James Chance and the Contortions "Lost Chance" (Roir) --- COLIN CLARK <colin.clark1@btinternet.com> escribió: > Where can I get hold of a copy of this DVD from the
UK? I've tried amazon, but I don't have a credit card, only debit, so the oversees suppliers are out of bounds.
j4.porter@student.qut.edu.au wrote: I agree. The rehearsal footage was fantastic. From the point of view of a music student, watching his "conduction" techniques was fascinating.
If you want to read some very intersting stuff about Zorn and his background, I suggest William Duckworth's 'Talking Music'. Great read, especially when Zorn describes the rather alarming way he started his massive record collection.
John
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Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2004 08:44:49 +0100 From: Richard Gardner Subject: Bookshelf on top of the sky To:
Finally got my copy of the Bookshelf on top of the sky DVD.
I know this was discussed on the list before when the film did the rounds but for some of us this is our first opportunity to see it.
As a fan I loved the great footage of rehearsals and performances from the last ten years and, when talking, Zorn is more open than I have ever read him in the press. For anybody still intrigued by Cobra there is no explanation of the piece but the rehearsal film is very enlightening.
A couple of questions to those in the know. In the scenes where Zorn is talking about his life and work is he giving a talk or lecture? He seems to be looking around the room at a group.
The whole structure behind the film (the film makers search for a way to film and ultimately interview John Zorn (which she never achieves) with Zorn teasing her with promises on her answerphone) seems a little mendacious when its Tzadik that have released the DVD. But I may be wrong.
Richard Gardner
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