The concert in Creteil was CHUTES, the music of Michael Jarrell, Martin Matalon and Raphael Cendo as performed by the German contemporary group, ENSEMBLE MUSIKFABRIK, from Cologne. I will update this post to include the concert selections – great music! Here’s a link to the venue
and an english translation of the introduction by Mark Texier

The last shutter of a trilogy of video operas, after An Index of Metals and Il Diluvio, Fall (s) reunites video director Paolo Pachini with three strong personalities and great musical worlds: the ideal beauty of Michael Jarrell, the sound luxuriance of Martin Matalon, strong sound saturations of Raphael Cendo. This show illustrates three visions of an universal archetype: the idea of fall.
As three supplementary sound colours superimposing that which recreates light.

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Dernier volet d’une trilogie de vidéo-opéras, après An Index of Metals et Il Diluvio, Chute(s) réunit autour du vidéaste Paolo Pachini trois fortes personnalités et autant de mondes musicaux : la beauté idéale de Michael Jarrell, la luxuriance sonore de Martin Matalon, les saturations furieuses de Raphaël Cendo. Ce spectacle illustre trois visions d’un archétype universel : l’idée de chute.
Comme trois couleurs sonores complémentaires dont la superposition recrée la lumière.
Marc Texier
 
MUSIQUES : MICHAËL JARRELL, MARTIN MATALON, RAPHAËL CENDO
AVEC L’ENSEMBLE MUSIKFABRIK
CONCEPTION ET VIDEO : PAOLO PACHINI
COPRODUCTIONS : FONDATION ROYAUMONT – GRAME/LYON, LA MUSE EN CIRCUIT/ALFORTVILE, CESARE/REIMS,
GMEA/ALBI : CENTRES NATIONAUX DE CREATION MUSICALE – FESTIVAL WHY NOTE /DIJON – ENSEMBLE MUSIKFABRIK/COLOGNE – MANEGE/CECN ET MUSIQUES NOUVELES /MONS – AUDITORIO NACIONAL DE MUSICA/MADRID. AVEC LE SOUTIEN DE PRO HELVETIA.

Film composer and musician extraordinaire, Jean-Michel Bernard, recently gave a concert as part of festival for French composers. In addition to his work with directors like Michel Gondry (“Science of Sleep” “Be Kind, Rewind” and “Human Nature”) Jean-Michel worked extensively with Ray Charles until Ray passed in 2004.

Today, perhaps more than ever at some point in the process, composers are faced with the challenge of creating and mixing their music. In some cases, we’re talking about synth mock-ups and other times it may be the final mix. In either case, we’ve come to realize a wide range of skill level when it [...]

For this assignment, Christopher Young and director, Jon Amiel worked closely with the USC students to rescore the film, “Copycat” with a 35 piece orchestra at Warner Bros. Eastwood Scoring Stage. Jon spotted the film with the student composers. Here’s an example of a cue from the session, by Clinton Rusich.
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On February 27th, the USC scoring program is back in the studio with a unique opportunity to work with members of the Hollywood Film Chorale. The film scoring class, led by SMPTV instructor Freddie Wiedmann, will combine pre-recorded instrumental tracks with an 18 voice choir. Director, Sally Stevens has put together an amazing group [...]

Oscar nominated scoring mixer, Dennis Sands has put together a series of classes on “Mixing for Composers”. In this setting, Dennis will invite the USC class to visit with him at his state of the art studio for an inside look at the art, craft and business of mixing. This 4 part series covers a [...]

Last week we had a chance to visit with feature film composer, Thomas Newman. Tom invited us to his studio for a close look at his creative environment. His studio is located in the same house his father, Alfred Newman, used during his career – talk about being in the presence of film music royalty! [...]

This year I asked a number of Hollywood composers if we could expand our format for composition forum by scheduling two sessions each. During the first session we would visit the composer in his studio environment to talk about his career and creative process. At the end of this session the composer would give the [...]

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We have a great schedule for this semester;
February 13th at East/West Studio in Hollywood with SMPTV instructors, Patrick Kirst and Sean Dougall focus on romantic comedy. Bob Fernandez will be the scoring mixer.
February 27th we’re back on campus with Sally Stevens and the Hollywood Film Chorale. SMPTV instructor, Freddie Wiedmann is set to produce [...]

I worked closely with Philippe Vincent and Bob Lipman to create a live musical dialogue, in real-time, between the stages in Lyon and my studio in Pasadena, California. I’m playing drums (Roland V-drum series), as well as playing a small acting role with the lead character, Woyzeck. Here’s the advertisement for the production. There’s another [...]

It’s taken me awhile to post this one… At first, we tried to make a connection via Internet 2 between the stage in Lyon, France and the campus of USC. The theater in Lyon didn’t have Internet 2 access so we decided to give Apple’s iChat a shot… so far, so good. We’ve just completed [...]

This is an unscripted sample of a potential storyline featuring several SMPTV graduates, tracing the experience from student, to composer’s assistant, to landing their own television series or feature film projects. In this example, Ludwig Goransson, USC class of 2008, was hired immediately after graduation from the SMPTV program by, A-list feature film composer, Theodore [...]

During my recent trip to Paris, I made some new friends – wonderful people. We shared in a weekend of great music, food and friendship. To preserve some of these moments, I took a few photographs. Upon my return to the U.S. Vincent Suzat, was curious to get a copy of the pictures. The day [...]

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We have yet to sort out the details but the dates are set; November 5th – 7th, 10th, 12th-14th at Centre de Creation in La Croix Rousse – Lyon, France. And, believe it or not, while the musicians take the stage in Lyon, I’ll do the same but from my Internet 2 hub, here in [...]

This tutorial is an attempt to take a closer look at some of the audio and MIDI recording capabilities of the Roland V-drum. The video also sheds light on the power, and ease of performance of the MIDI profiles, and how they can be applied to 3rd party plug-ins. When I created this, I opted [...]

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There’s an mp3 player on the sidebar of this page with 4 tracks from the 1981 smith street studio recording sessions.
The band members included; Rob Aldisert – bass; Mark Fineberg – saxes and flute; Bob Lipman – guitar; Steve Shebar – drums; Brian King – keyboards and compositions
So where are these guys, almost 30 years [...]

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This video clip is from a live performance at the Midtown Music Hall in Atlanta, GA on December 2, 1993.
MASADA – John Zorn – Dave Douglas – Greg Cohen – Joey Baron
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Toru Takemitsu Festival
April 25th and 26th 2009

Photo by Tetsuya Fukui
Confronting Silence:
The Music of Toru Takemitsu
Shumei Hall & Shumei Hall Gallery (MAP)
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary Season of the Shumei Arts Council of America
In collaboration with Southwest Chamber Music & Pacific Asia Museum
Acknowledgment: Margaret Smilow, Dr. Akiko Agishi, Alan Imai, Marie Forsyth
Free Admission
Background
Toru Takemitsu (1930—1996) is considered [...]

FRANK ZAPPA ALUMNI
Napoleon Murphy Brock
Roy Estrada
Don Preston
with
Christopher Garcia
and
Miroslav Tadic
AKA
GRANDE MOTHERS RE:INVENTED IN LA
the only FZ alumni consisting performing the music of the maestro
since 2002
www.thegrandmothers.com
or
myspace.com/GRANDEMOTHERSREINVENTED
April 25th, 2009
8:00 PM
1 performance only
at
THE MUSIC RECITAL HALL
LA HARBOR COLLEGE
to reserve your ticket you must email your request to
liraproductions@gmail.com
2 tickets will be held per email request
and payable at the door the [...]

April 19: Liebig/Clucas/Cook Trio & Crepuscule Trio
Liebig/Clucas/Cook Trio:
Steuart Liebig ­ bass,
Dan Clucas – trumpet,
Alan Cook ­ drums.
This is a new trio made up of three stalwarts of the Southern California jazz/improv community who met in part through the vagaries of the Internet and had an instant rapport. Go figure.
Drawing from a wide array of [...]

Sunday, April 5, at 7:00 p.m.,
Nathan Hubbard (solo percussion & electronics)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4desmBMRQIo
and
Mitsu Salmon & Ryotaro.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1CnurQVlnI
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock
(one block west [...]

4/3/FRI @ 8:00 PM
at MUSEUM OF NEON ART
EARTHA AUSTRIA TRIO
ROBERT ANDERSON
electric 5 string violin, electronics, sonic manipulations and such
JACOB SZEKELY
electric 5 string cello, electronics, sonic manipulations and such
CHRISTOPHER GARCIA
drumset/percussives/whatnots
with special guests
the MICHAEL VLATKOVICH TRIO
with
Michael Vlatkovich – trombone
Harry Scorzo – violin
Christopher Garcia – drumset/percussion
and special guest
Mark Weber – spoken word
MUSEUM OF NEON ART
136 W. 4th St.,
DOWNTOWN [...]

Vinny Golia Sextet, Slumgum, and Axis Trio
FREE!
April 15th, 9pm
Mr T’s Bowl
5621 1/2 Figueroa St., Highland Park
A triple bill featuring LA jazz legend, Vinny Golia! A virtuoso improviser on dozens of woodwind instruments, Vinny has been a featured performer with other avant-garde masters such as Anthony Braxton, Bobby Bradford, and John Zorn. At Mr. [...]

FRESH SQUEEZE JUICE FESTIVAL 2009
presents
L I N E S
CAROLE KIM video installation
STEPHANIE NUGENT dance
SHURIU LO dance
VINNY GOLIA winds
WADADA LEO SMITH trumpet
BO SUL KIM live-feed video
ALEX LORGE live-feed video
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
5:30 PM
C3 STAIRWELL – 2nd & 3rd floors
CALARTS

Remembering Charles Mingus
A Zócalo/City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Event
Moderated by Oscar Garza, Senior Editor, Los Angeles Daily News
Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 7:30 pm
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
4800 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Free parking in the lot at the bottom of the hill and in parking spaces surrounding the perimeter of the Barnsdall Art Park.
Barnsdall [...]

Herman Dune: Art + Science
March 28, 2009 from 10 am to 2 pm
Join the National History Museum in this new series to explore how science influences art, and the art inherent in science. Explore the natural beauty of gems and minerals by learning how to photograph our exhibits, using color and sparkle to identify specimens, [...]

John Fante’s 100th Birthday
Moderated by David Kipen, Director of Literature, National Endowment for the Arts
Tuesday, April 07, 2009, 7:00 pm
Hammer Museum, The
10899 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone Number: 310-443-7000
MAP IT GO METRO
Discovering John Fante is like tasting garlic for the first time. [...]

Third Friday: Opening Reception for Watoto Wanapiga Picha,
Art Attack Youth Mentorship showing, Open Studios, Taco Truck!
http://goldenbeltarts.com/index.shtml
Building 3 & ROOM 100
March 20, 2009
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Downtown Art Walk
Admission: Free, open to public
Parking: Main Parking Lot
As trees come alive and baby birds chirp & chirr, we invite you to Golden Belt to celebrate the arrival of [...]

Film Independent is proud to announce the launch of the @15 Short Film Contest, a new initiative designed to increase the opportunities for young filmmakers to get their films seen by a wider audience.
Presented by Best Buy, the @15 Short Film Contest is open to filmmakers ages 13-18, and there is no entry fee.
Go to [...]

Film Independent formally invites you to join us at the Redcat Theater, as we showcase Project:Involve’s most promising filmmakers. For more info, click here.
Reservations: Required. Reserved seats will be released 15 minutes prior to start of screening.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS ECONOMIC RECOVERY GRANT GUIDELINES RELEASED
Learn More about Applying for Stimulus Funds
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has released a comprehensive set of guidelines relating to the distribution of $50 million in economic stimulus funds approved by Congress in February. The guidelines outline the steps that local arts organizations need [...]

UPCOMING ARTS ADVOCACY DAYS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Arts advocates are speaking out across the country in support of the arts. Take this opportunity to learn about statewide advocacy efforts where you live. We also hope you’ll be able to make the to National Arts Advocacy Day, March 30–31, 2009, in Washington, DC. If not, here is [...]

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TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design — three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. And in fact, the event is broader still, showcasing ideas that matter in any discipline. The format is fast paced: 50+ talks over the course of four days (to say nothing of the morning and evening events). This [...]

With the semester in full-swing the students in the USC film scoring program are busy. Here are some of the highlights of the coursework, guest lectures and forums as well as scoring sessions for the next 8 weeks;
• February 2nd with Alan Silvestri at SONY for his latest scoring project, “GI Joe”
• February 9th with [...]

Two Minutes. That’s all it takes to tell Congress you support the Arts and Arts Education
Show Your Approval/Disapproval About Senate Anti-Arts Amendment
Senate Vote Prohibits Arts Recipients in Economic Stimulus Funding
During their consideration of the Economic Recovery bill, the Senate approved an amendment offered by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) that prohibits funding for “…museums, theaters and [...]

Monday, February 9, 2009, 8:00 pm
Colburn School of Performing Arts
Pre-concert Talk at 7:30 pm
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO OR TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Charles Wuorinen
Eleven Short Pieces for Violin & Vibraphone
(West Coast Premiere)
Ave Maria (Josquin)
Iridule for Solo Oboe & Ensemble (West Coast Premiere)
The Haroun Songbook (West Coast Premiere)
PROGRAM NOTES;
Charles Wuorinen (b.1938)
ELEVEN SHORT PIECES FOR VIOLIN & [...]

Alva’s Dance Studio
1417 W. 8th St.
San Pedro, CA
(800) 403-3447
http://www.alvasshowroom.com/
Vocalist Tony Jones & His Quartet, Sunday, February 15th, 4pm
OHM:, Saturday, February 21st, 8pm
Nutty, [...]

FEB 22ND 2009 @ THE LUCKMAN
Vtech, Mochilla and ArtDontSleep present
Suite for Ma Dukes : Miguel Atwood- Ferguson and a 40 piece orchestra
James Yancey will be forever be known as J Dilla. He was born in Detroit. His music was [...]

Sea and Space Explorations
4755 York Blvd, LA, CA 90042
http://www.seaandspace.org
Gallery is open for events, Sundays 1-5 PM, and by appointment.
Tel.: 323-445-4015. email: info@seaandspace.org
February 12th – February 15th. Installation ‘opening’ on Sunday, February 15th [...]

February 6th, 2009 8:00 PM
The Eclipse Quartet
Performs the Music of John Zorn, John King,
and Jeff Gauthier
@The Museum of Neon Art,
First Fridays Series
136 W. 4th St., Los [...]

February 27, 2009–7:30-11:30
Tribal presents three indie jazz bands: Whale Shark, Slumgum, & Colter Frazier/Matt Crane
Come sample an emerging SoCal modern jazz scene with bands from LA and Santa Barbara.
Tribal Café
1651 W. Temple St., #A
Los Angeles, CA., 90026-5026
(Echo Park)
no cover/$6 minimum delicious purchase
www.tribalcafe.com
SLUMGUM combines elements of jazz, free improvisation, world music, and contemporary classical music to [...]