Sound and Images

Here are some excerpts of some sound creators along with video. I did not appreciate some of them, but there are people who do. I know sound is a great aspect in making movies; it is a building block and is essential in film making. But when you have sound that is just nonsense with movies you get crap. Anyone who has experienced bad sound with their movies knows that it is crucial to have wonderful sound to complement their vision.




John Cage

What I'm not going to show you (but you may want to brace yourself when viewing) are some videos of abstract sound creators.
John Cage is considered a great composer of sound, but I do not favor his work. Perhaps Hitler's impression of some of his work can best explain my own attitude for the time being, but is subject to change.



...and then there is this experimentle film called "Boomerang" by Nancy Holt and Richard Serra.




I just want to rip my ears off and plug them with corks or cement. This video was so annoying, it makes me just want to smack the woman upside the head and knock the headphones off her. If you get through the rest of the video, I commend you, but you must not have anything better to do with your life. I had to watch this video as part of my class regarding sound, so I have a better excuse than you.

Then there is Gary Hill, his vision and sound just confuse the viewers. It’s a funny combination but most people who seen this video were confused about what was going on. The images and dialog are hard to focus on at the same time.  This experimental film is profound and I do credit the artist for creating it. Enjoy this film.

Gary Hill - Around and About (1980)

Last, but not least, is Jay Rosenblatt. His use of images and narration in "The Smell of Burning Ants" is very intriguing. I was very impressed with the images and how the dialogue made you correspond to what was going on. This is definitely a must watch film. Some images have been cut because they are too graphic for YouTube. If you can get a hold of the original film, it is one to add to your collection of great film makers.