tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post638268973161399472..comments2024-02-05T21:23:49.249-08:00Comments on Lady Eve's Reel Life: Film with Live Orchestra: The Godfather (1972)The Lady Evehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-47811346929024863352015-02-03T14:31:45.348-08:002015-02-03T14:31:45.348-08:00Hi Marsha. I hope you have an opportunity one day ...Hi Marsha. I hope you have an opportunity one day to see a sound film with live orchestra. Living where you live, I'm sure you will. Films from various decades have gone on tour (Wizard of Oz, Casablanca, Singin' in the Rain, Vertigo, Godfather) and what they all seem to have in common is that every one is a certified classic with an equally classic musical score. The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-65386291030084985542015-02-03T04:09:04.549-08:002015-02-03T04:09:04.549-08:00Great post, Patty. I've never had this experie...Great post, Patty. I've never had this experience in a theater with a non-silent (otherwise known as "talkies") film and it sounds wonderful. I love that the combined mediums of film and music continue to find new ways to wow us!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-23859282887406485082015-02-02T13:37:57.791-08:002015-02-02T13:37:57.791-08:00Hi Kevin, great to hear from you. I don't know...Hi Kevin, great to hear from you. I don't know if you've ever attended one of these film-with-live-orchestra screenings (other than silent films, an entirely different thing), but it's definitely a must-see/"bucket list" kind of experience. From what I can tell, it seems every year a different set of films tours the concert circuit. Hopefully, "Robin Hood" is on its way to Chicago.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-8524960161937158682015-02-02T09:44:57.161-08:002015-02-02T09:44:57.161-08:00Sounds great. It's playing later this month in...Sounds great. It's playing later this month in Chicago, but I won't be able to make it. I love the idea of this series, and hope they can do THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD one day. I would love to see that live with the orchestra, especially with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, which has one of the best brass sections in the world. So glad you were able to experience this Patty.Kevin Deanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-78703092316381903082015-01-31T09:40:21.111-08:002015-01-31T09:40:21.111-08:00Love that you thought about the challenge of volum...Love that you thought about the challenge of volume control, Rick. During the concert I was aware how skillfully the orchestra was accompanying the film in terms of synchronization and volume. When I read your comment I was reminded of musical terms for "softly" and "loudly." From pianissimo to fortissimo and everything related and in between (con brio! subito!), what symphony musicians are capable of is amazing. The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-32926192302772213062015-01-31T04:40:21.490-08:002015-01-31T04:40:21.490-08:00Fascinating post, Eve (and I'm envious, of cou...Fascinating post, Eve (and I'm envious, of course, that you got to see/hear this event). In addition to the synchronization, I'd imagine the volume control was a tremendous challenge, too (though the abilities of professional musicians never cease to amaze me).Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-84761767193011026702015-01-26T21:37:16.529-08:002015-01-26T21:37:16.529-08:00MCB, Seems to me that any film worth watching mult...MCB, Seems to me that any film worth watching multiple times pretty much has to be superior on every level, and music is always one of the key elements of a great film. I've seen three classic films at the symphony so far and each is a film I've watched countless times. Each, of course, has a superb score: Casablanca (Max Steiner), Vertigo (Bernard Herrmann) and, now, The Godfather. <br /><br />I just wish the Symphony did this sort of thing more often. Every time I've attended, the performance has been a sell-out, so there is definitely a large enough audience to support such events.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-73284176522803397712015-01-26T20:15:02.896-08:002015-01-26T20:15:02.896-08:00Very entertaining and informative post, Eve. Nino ...Very entertaining and informative post, Eve. Nino Rota is one of my favorite film composers - he's so evocative, whether it be for the Godfather or his memorable music for Fellini (the soundtrack for Juliette of the Spirits is magical). It seems to me that the films I watch multiple times over the years all have great scores - it really is a vital part of the experience, of creating an alternative world on film. Sounds like you had a great time.Motorcycle Boynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-41117480274614611932015-01-26T15:50:33.812-08:002015-01-26T15:50:33.812-08:00Thank you, Christian, it was an exciting event (an...Thank you, Christian, it was an exciting event (and, happily, sold out). You'll have a chance to see The Godfather with live orchestra, too, if you're up for it. The San Diego Symphony is on its concert tour schedule in late April.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-84526251900205712242015-01-26T15:17:23.219-08:002015-01-26T15:17:23.219-08:00Wonderful post Lady Eve. I just saw the Godfather ...Wonderful post Lady Eve. I just saw the Godfather again last week, after skipping it many times on television. But as in any number of re-views its a powerful film and its score is emotional and evocative and reinforces the story-telling. What a great experience you had.Thank you for sharing it and giving us the background on why it worked so well on screen.Christian Esquevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442827724576856379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-19510949397556577322015-01-26T07:43:05.596-08:002015-01-26T07:43:05.596-08:00It's a one-of-a-kind experience - highly recom...It's a one-of-a-kind experience - highly recommended! Thanks for stopping by, Beth Ann.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-50515579065930431092015-01-25T21:23:25.991-08:002015-01-25T21:23:25.991-08:00Sounds like a wonderful live experience!Sounds like a wonderful live experience!Beth Ann Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719272883573214926noreply@blogger.com