Arena: Cool

April 4th, 2009 by antimega

A masterful Arena, exploring cool jazz – but rather than taking the normal route of talking heads, here the music tells the story, with occasional narration, on-screen quotes from the musicians, clips from all sorts of places, even a brief Allen Ginsberg reading. There’s also wonderful original incidental music by George Taylor. Worth watching, even if you think you don’t like jazz.

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7 Responses to “Arena: Cool”

  1. Stuart Says:

    Who’s George Taylor? I was mesmorised by this music but can’t find any bibliography or discography.

  2. Brosc Says:

    Yes, mesmorised is the word. A captivating programme, but it’s the George Taylor ‘incidental’ music I’m desperate to track down!

  3. Alan Says:

    The incidental music linking clips and artists (by George Taylor?) also got to me. The internet usually demystify’s things but this time I’ve drawn a blank!

  4. george taylor Says:

    hi – it’s me!
    the soundtrack is not officially available but I’m talking to Arena about whether i can put the tracks up as mp3s on the Barking Green Records website
    cheers
    george

  5. neil Says:

    hello
    the music haunted me excellent beyond words keep us posted

  6. steve druce Says:

    fantastic music/ cd or even dvd would be a hit. best music ever heard.

    anyone know where available please e mail/

    extended version ot the piece accompyaning brazils goal in the world cup.

  7. Mike Deakin Says:

    I’d buy the cd & DVD
    How about a track list ?

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