A Touch of Noir - Film and Music project November 21, 2008

Film by Ana Isabel Ordonez and François Olivieri.

Music composed by Michiel Braam.

Narrated by Herb Robertson.

Performed by Bad City Band.
Bad City Band

Herb Robertson – trumpet, mutes, megaphone, toys
Alexis Cuadrado-bass
Nasheet Waits- drums
Mat Maneri-viola
Elliot Levin- saxophone

“A Touch of Noir” brings about a new music approach to classic film noir history correcting the disembodiment that existed in the original scores, making a dark and ominous dramatic effect. The improvisers will combine blues and swing and some written excerpts with the film “A Touch of Noir” simultaneously. The effect of this live performance will instantly create a score for the film and two separate media experiences or one total experience together. This film has been performed in Europe (Luxembourg, Netherlands) and USA (New York). Film noir and spontaneous music convey an interesting analysis on life’s improvisations.

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