04Apr

Arena: Cool

posted by Chris Heathcote

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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.

6 comments

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  1. Posted by Stuart on Saturday 18th July

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

  2. Posted by Brosc on Sunday 1st November

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

  3. Posted by Alan on Sunday 1st November

    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. Posted by george taylor on Tuesday 3rd November

    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. Posted by neil on Wednesday 4th November

    hello
    the music haunted me excellent beyond words keep us posted

  6. Posted by steve druce on Tuesday 19th January

    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.

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