Abstract images drawn directly onto the film are accompanied by three pieces of jazz performed by the Oscar Peterson trio.
You get a whole new perspective viewing this film from the editing bench. See this photo I took: http://bit.ly/1biu3v6
Begone Dull Care is a masterclass in texture and movement. Few films I've seen display such a powerful understanding of the interplay of music and shape.
Movies by Norman Mc Laren may be seen on : http://www.onf.ca/explorer-tous-les-cineastes/norman-mclaren
Superbe orchestrations des mouvements d'abstraction, parfois sur plusieurs plans différents. Passages émouvants. Excellente musique, rythmé et entraînante, de Peterson.
A fantastic merge of the arts, jazz and cinema, sinesthesia at work, a celebration of life!. Highly recommended.
I can't imagine how painstaking it was to draw all of that. Overall good. Second and third parts were better than the first. Too much Mickey Mousing in the beginning.
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oscar peterson trio meets abstract equals joy
Talk about a successful experiment! I'm amazed at how perfectly and timely these beautiful and abstract yet appropriate images were displayed on screen. The fact that this was made back in 1949 impresses me very much. Also the jazz is superb.
Funky and hypnotic. Can't believe which year it was made.
Exuberant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86Wp96uG-N8 Love the music too.
A jazz induced experience that ensues delight for your ears and your eyes.
What a great sort piece of film! The visuals go fluidly with the awesome jazz music! Such a treat for the eyes, definitely recommended if you are interested in Stan Brahkage or other experimental film.