Filmusik

I took Jasper to the gorgeous Hollywood Theatre to see quite an interesting performance.  Two stunningly beautiful claymation films, "Rip Van Winkle", and "The Little Prince", were projected on their movie screen.  It was accompanied by local ensemble Filmusik's live music, live sound effects, and all of the original voice talent from "The Little Prince" yet living (this film was originally released in 1979).  The film soundtracks had literally come alive.  It was thoroughly mesmerizing.  Afterwards, the performers, many of the original artists, and Will Vinton, the mastermind behind both films,  shared stories and took questions from the audience.  It was actually kind of a strange juxtaposition of films.  Both contemplate the responsibilities and priorities of adulthood versus childhood, somewhat unevenly.  But the subtext was happily unimportant to Jasper, who thought both films were feasts for the eye. Filmusik performs their own scores to films live, and judging from their website, their taste usually runs to the very campy.  When asked what they have in store for us, dinosaurs were mentioned.  They also have been working with Film Action Oregon at the Hollywood Theatre to create stop motion animation workshops for kids 7-10.  Yet another amazing local resource!