On September 10, 2013 - Admin
OUR 50th TORONTO RAVEL Study!xxxxffxxxxxxxx               
           
Our study score is “The Planets” by Gustav Holst. First performed in 1918, not only did “The Planets” establish Gustav Holst’s international reputation as an important British composer of the 20th century, but it provided the template for a whole generation of film music. From “Star Wars” to “Star Trek” and beyond, Holst’s approach to the orchestra is ubiquitous in contemporary scoring.
Score for “Mercury, The Winged Messenger” can be found on the “Study Materials” page, at the bottom.
 
Watch Jamie Hopkings’ “Venus en reduction” at https://youtu.be/H5nKlsm_EA8. 
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“ANTHROPOCENE: THE HUMAN EPOCH” is both a stunning documentary film from filmmakers Jennifer Baichwall and Nick de Pencier, and photographer Edward Burtynsky, and an installation at the AGO and the National Gallery of Canada.  Third in a trilogy that includes Manufactured Landscapes (2006) and Watermark (2013), the film follows the research of an international body of scientists, the Anthropocene Working Group who, after nearly 10 years of research, are arguing that the Holocene Epoch gave way to the Anthropocene Epoch in the mid-twentieth century, because of profound and lasting human changes to the Earth.

With a combination of source sound, concrète, and score, Editor/Music Editor Roland Schlimme and Composer Rose Bolton create a unique and effective backdrop for Burtynsky’s images and the story they tell.  We are very fortunate to have these two collaborators at our next Toronto Ravel. 

The film is still showing at TIFF, and well worth seeing.
Go to https://theanthropocene.org/film/ to view the trailer for the film.
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NEW ADVENTURES IN LISTENING – Film clips from “On The Waterfront” and “Ryan” are posted on the “Study Materials” page for download. With the sound removed, they can be scored as an exercise, and brough in to “Adventures in Listening” for feedback and analysis. Adventures in Listening is a unique opportunity to get unbiased and honest feedback on your ‘in-progress’ or experimental work from a community of your professional peers. Because it is anonymous, it is a risk-free environment.  Whether you are an emerging composer or an experienced one, and whether your work is for concert or screen, I encourage you to take advantage of this invaluable resource.

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Many of you are actively performing musicians or are composers with TV shows or films containing your original scores. If you would like me to mention upcoming concerts or showtimes, please see me during the first hour, and I will make the announcement during “Adventures in Listening”. This way we can get the word out while preserving the relaxed and casual atmosphere that we have created at Toronto Ravel.
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We need your help. We know that Toronto Ravel is viable, but we need to ensure that it is sustainable. There are 2 ways you can help;  First, by spreading the word to your friends, Facebook friends, colleagues, etc., and by passing around the links to our videos – the links are below. Also – you can volunteer a bit of your time and be part of the Ravel team.  We need people who can assist with publicity and promotion to work with Janal Bechtholt in spreading the word.  Please email info@torontoravel.com if you can lend a hand. 
          Promo Video – PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AQN8yoJpDI
          Producer Larry Weinstein talks about Ravel  http://youtu.be/PAsiZJYFeY
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