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MUSIC FOR WILDERNESS LAKE

29 minutes/Grades 7-Adult Stereo Sound

Produced by Rhombus Media/

A film by Niv Fichman and

Barbara Willis Sweete

The first production in the highly acclaimed Rhombus
collection, it traces the development and performance of a piece
of "environmental music" written by Canadian composer, R. Murray
Schafer. Twelve trombonists positioned around the shores of an
unpopulated lake play meditative music across the water to one
another at two specific times of day -- dusk and dawn. The music
is cued by Mr. Schafer himself from a raft in the middle of the
lake, while the natural inhabitants of the surrounding landscape
respond and contribute to the music in their own way.

Awards: First Prize, International Festival of Musical &
Choreographic Films, France

• Certificate of Merit, Chicago International Film Festival
  

• American Film Festival; Festival de la Rochelle; Cork
  International Film Festival
  

• "This gem of a production works on many different levels: as
  fascinating documentary, music instruction, and performance
  video... a marvelous videographic look at an experiment that works
  gloriously. This program is highly recommended for any academic or
  public library." ***** Video Rating Guide for Libraries
  

• "An excellent film for the music classroom for it is a fresh
  view of music making outside the formality and ritual of a concert
  hall... highly recommended for all age levels." Dr. Diana Brault,
  Professor of Music, Univ. of Toronto
  

• "I have never observed such a fascinating (student) reaction to
  a film in years... The discussion which ensued was filled with
  insight and profound questioning." John Franks, Music Chairman,
  Don Valley Jr. High
  

• "The film junks the weary notion that experimental music should
  remain the province of the stern, mirthless theorist... With its
  beautiful scenery, thrilling sounds and lucid presentation MUSIC
  FOR WILDERNESS LAKE is a strong argument for Shafer's adventurous
  concepts." Winnipeg Free Press
  

• "Not only engrossing for music lovers but should hold
  considerable fascination for anyone with even a casual interest in
  music or unspoiled wilderness." Toronto Globe & Mail.
  

Subject Areas: ENVIRONMENTAL MUSIC, CREATIVE PROCESS, ENVIRONMENT,
PERFORMING ARTS, CANADA, HUMANITIES, COMPOSERS

ISBN: 1-56029-115-X

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