Kubota
1982
20 min
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A film featuring architect, sculptor, and musician Nobuo Kubota in a sound-sculpture performance. From within a cage-like structure filled with traditional musical instruments and sound-making devices fashioned from ordinary objects and toys, Kubota creates an aural/visual montage of musical notes and noises. Praised by music educators as a valuable tool for teaching creativity in sound exploration and musical innovation, the film reveals the infinite percussion possibilities of simple objects and presents a portrait of a versatile performer whose imagination has led him far beyond the confines of conventional music.
Details
A film featuring architect, sculptor, and musician Nobuo Kubota in a sound-sculpture performance. From within a cage-like structure filled with traditional musical instruments and sound-making devices fashioned from ordinary objects and toys, Kubota creates an aural/visual montage of musical notes and noises. Praised by music educators as a valuable tool for teaching creativity in sound exploration and musical innovation, the film reveals the infinite percussion possibilities of simple objects and presents a portrait of a versatile performer whose imagination has led him far beyond the confines of conventional music.
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directorJonny Silver
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editingJonny Silver
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producerArthur HammondKimmo EklundMichael May
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executive producerArthur Hammond
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cameraJoseph SutherlandDennis Pike
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soundDavid MillarReynald Trudel
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sound editingJonny SilverRoger Mattiussi
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re-recordingAustin Grimaldi
Education
Ages 9 to 10
Study Guide - Guide 1
Arts Education - Drama
Arts Education - Music
Have students bring in objects that make interesting sounds; they must not show their object to the others. With their back to the class, each student activates the sound of the object; the others must guess what it is. What does it sound like? Might we be able to use it as a sound effect in a film? To imitate what sound? Every sound we hear creates a mental image. This is a creative exercise that stimulates students’ hearing acuity.
