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Street Musique

1972 8 min
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Animator Ryan Larkin does a visual improvisation to music performed by a popular group presented as sidewalk entertainers. His take-off point is the music, but his own beat is more boisterous than that of the musicians. The illustrations range from convoluted abstractions to caricatures of familiar rituals. Without words.

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Animator Ryan Larkin does a visual improvisation to music performed by a popular group presented as sidewalk entertainers. His take-off point is the music, but his own beat is more boisterous than that of the musicians. The illustrations range from convoluted abstractions to caricatures of familiar rituals. Without words.
  • director
    Ryan Larkin
  • producer
    Ryan Larkin
  • animation
    Ryan Larkin
  • camera
    Pierre Provost
    Cameron Gaul
    Simon Leblanc
  • sound
    Roland Newton
  • music
    Rick Scott
    Dick Tarnoff
    Rick Stone
    Rick Watson
    Jim Colby
    Jon Van Arsdell

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Ages 12 to 17
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Students can discuss the street music of buskers. Comment on the overall visual representations presented by the filmmaker. Are they ones that you would choose? Explore the concept of interpretation as it applies to both music and art. Discuss the varied music styles in the film. Comment on the kaleidoscope effects of the second music selection. Students could attempt a similar project.
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