The Square Symphony is an audio/video exploration using the noises of everyday sounds, rhythmically, and mixing them, one by one to make a cacophony of melody, percussion, syncopation and happiness. Anthony Boulc'h, the piano player and band director is much more intriguing (and handsome) than the average mime or storyteller -- they all take us down the river of creativity at the direction of the talented film creator, Etienne Jaxel-Truer.
The writing and timings are precise, as the words and music are structured to represent each other. In film music lingo, that means that what is happening on screen matches the sound, like with the old Mickey Mouse cartoons; he climbs up the ladder and the music climbs up the scale, and so on. The music is thus 'Mickey Mousing' the visual image, which is very cool. The timing for both visuals and sound on this handmade machine is impeccable! The characters are all precious. The band members are wearing vaudevillian costumes as they play the sound and music effects, but they are mirroring a complex sculpture in the form of a miniature neighborhood with animal characters. So clever! This film is on point in every way! It invites people to listen to the sounds of everyday live and to appreciate what's happening around you. It is simply entertaining in a BIG miniature way.
The film's message is that human creativity and artistic mastery can link up to make a film that everyone should see.
I give The Square Symphony 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. By Nancy K., KIDS FIRST!
The Square Symphony is an audio/video exploration using the noises of everyday sounds, rhythmically, and mixing them, one by one to make a cacophony of melody, percussion, syncopation and happiness. Anthony Boulc'h, the piano player and band director is much more intriguing (and handsome) than the average mime or storyteller -- they all take us down the river of creativity at the direction of the talented film creator, Etienne Jaxel-Truer.
The writing and timings are precise, as the words and music are structured to represent each other. In film music lingo, that means that what is happening on screen matches the sound, like with the old Mickey Mouse cartoons; he climbs up the ladder and the music climbs up the scale, and so on. The music is thus 'Mickey Mousing' the visual image, which is very cool. The timing for both visuals and sound on this handmade machine is impeccable! The characters are all precious. The band members are wearing vaudevillian costumes as they play the sound and music effects, but they are mirroring a complex sculpture in the form of a miniature neighborhood with animal characters. So clever! This film is on point in every way! It invites people to listen to the sounds of everyday live and to appreciate what's happening around you. It is simply entertaining in a BIG miniature way.
The film's message is that human creativity and artistic mastery can link up to make a film that everyone should see.
I give The Square Symphony 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. By Nancy K., KIDS FIRST!
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