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The Executives Enlivens Orlac’s Hande

jude bautista — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:41:06 +0000

A scene from ORLAC’S HANDE. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

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There’s nothing like a 30 piece big band to compliment scenes and set the mood for Austrian silent film Orlac’s Handë. The 1940s jazzy, bluesy soundtrack by The Executives Band gave an upbeat tempo. In slower moments when the character is more pensive a singular guitar would perfectly accompany the scene. The live element from such a storied and skillful ensemble is something everyone can and should experience. Butch Roxas, lead guitarist of The Executives Band, composed music for Orlac’s Handë. Musical direction was handled by Butch Silverio who is also on trumpet.

from left: The Executives musical director Butch Silverio, Austrian Cultural Attaché Lisbeth Strohmeier, composer Butch Roxas, Austrian Chargée d’Affaires Gabriele Zobl-Kratschmann and keyboardist Martin Macalintal. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

The 9^th International Silent film fest opened with Orlac’s Handë from Austria to the delight of audiences last night August 27, 2015 at the Shang Cineplex, Shangri-la Plaza Mall. Austria is only one of 9 countries participating in the event that combines classic silent films with live music from top international and local bands. The fest has always had a free entrance on a first come first served basis. So please do check schedules and fall in line at least an hour before screening to increase chances of attending this extraordinary treat.

The Executives Band provided music for ORLAC’S HANDE. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

The 9 countries include [Aug 27] AUSTRIA- THE HANDS OF ORLAC with The Executives Band, [Aug 28] PHILIPPINES-BRIDES OF SULU with Kjwan, JAPAN-PEERLESS PATRIOT, FIGHTING FRIENDS JAPANESE STYLE, A STRAIGHTFORWARD BOY and A BUDDHIST MASS FOR GOEMON ISHIKAWA with Hidden Nikki, [Aug 29] THAILAND-THE OVERTURE with The Royal Thai Navy Traditional Ensemble, GERMANY-SYMPHONY OF A GREAT CITY with Pierre Oser & Big Jazz Balloon, SPAIN-DON JUAN TENORIO with The Ding Dong Fiel Trio, [Aug 30] FRANCE-THE CRAZY RAY with Ian Lofamia Blues Band and ITALY-THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII with The Dawn, USA- SUNRISE: A SONG OF TWO HUMANS with Razorback.

Austrian Chargée d’Affaires Gabriele Zobl-Kratschmann. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

Orlac’s Handë is a touching tale of redemption for a concert pianist Paul Orlac (Conrad Veidt) who lost his hands in a train accident. A miraculous transplant by Dr. Serral (Hans Homma) gives Orlac a new chance at life. An executed murderer the day before the accident allows Dr. Serral to use transfer those hands to the injured concert pianist.

The Executive Band’s Marie Puyat has big finish. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

Directed by Austrian Robert Wiene the look and style of the film is considered to be part of the German Expressionist movement. Although it can also be considered as a precursor to the film noir look and in terms of story of later work in the 1930s and 40s. This is highlighted by the big band sound provided by The Executives Band established by the late Senator Raul Manglapus. There’s a strong element of mystery, a whodunit or how crimes were committed in the story based on French novelist Renard’s work: Les Mains d’Orlac.

The Executives Band’s Butch Roxas composed the soundtrack for ORLAC’S HANDE. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

A French British production called The Hands of Orlac was also produced in the 1960s starring Mel Ferrer and Christopher Lee. France’s own entry to this year’s Silent film fest is about ray that freezes people in Paris. Their film Paris Qui Dort (THE CRAZY RAY) will be accompanied by music from Ian Lofamia Blues Band.

Austrian Cultural Attaché Lisbeth Strohmeier; Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

FDCP Executive Dir Teodoro Granados during his speech noted, “The Silent Film Festival casts attention and gives recognition to archivists all over the world who tirelessly work to search, take care and restore these films so that we and future generations are able to witness such cinematic heritage. This sentiment we also share at the National Film Archives of the Philippines. It is vital for us to remember that our heritage is what keeps our cultures alive and flourishing.”

from right: FDCP Proj Dev Officer Quintin Cu Unjieng, FDCP Head of Cinema Evaluation & Coordination Wilma Isleta, Shangri La Plaza Mktg Div Head Marlene Concio-Dualan, FDCP Exec Dir Teddy Granados and Black Vomit (bassist) Igan D Bayan. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

Presented by Goethe Institut Phil, Instituto Cervantes Mla, the Japan Foundation Mla, Philippine-Italian Association, Film Development Council of the Philippines and Embassies of Austria, France, Thailand and United States of America. The 9th international Silent Film festival is made possible in partnership with Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza, JEC Philippines (Austria), the National Film Center of the Museum of Modern Art Tokyo and Shochiku Co. Ltd. the embassies of Italy and Spain, Filmoteca De Catalunya, Institut Francais and EUNIC Philippines.

The Executive Band’s Butch Silverio was musical director for ORLAC’S HANDE. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Kjwan provided music for Philippines’ BRIDES OF SULU. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Hidden Nikki provided music for Japan’s 4 classic comedies. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Marie Puyat of The Executives Band at the EAST WING of Shang Plaza during cocktails before the opening. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

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The Executives Band with Austrian Cultural Attaché Lisbeth Strohmeier and Austrian Chargée d’Affaires Gabriele Zobl-Kratschmann. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

The Thai Royal Navy Ensemble used traditional Thai instruments for THE OVERTURE. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

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from right: PIA Proj Coordinator Cristina Moricca, Italian Emb Attaché Tilly De Niehilo and Italpinas Architect Alessandra Abbruzzese. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

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from left: Japan Foundation Prog Coordinator Cyril Constantino, Inst. Cervantes Head of Cultural Affairs Jose Fons, Goethe Inst Dir. Petra Raymond, Japan Foundation Proj Coordinator Roland Samson & PIA Proj Coordinator Cristina Moricca. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

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The Ding dong Fiel Trio provided the music for Spain’s DON JUAN TENORIO. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Big Jazz Balloon employed traditional Filipino instruments like the kulintang. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

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HIDDEN NIKKI from left: Jason Conanan, Gilbert Asuque, Japan Foundation Dir Shuji Takatori, Tomoko Takatori, Aaron Gonzalez & Abby Clutario. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Thai-Japan Legends in 9th Silent Film Fest

jude bautista — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 12:20:56 +0000

The musical theme of THE OVERTURE from Thailand lends itself well to the 9th Silent film Festival. Watch it for free on August 29, 2015- 1pm, Shang Cineplex, Shang Plaza. Make sure to go an hour early for tickets given on first come first served basis.

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While there have been many great works and artists in previous Silent film festival editions such as Fritz Lang’s METROPOLIS and Charlie Chaplin, this year is particularly impressive. First time participant Thailand has put forth a film entitled THE OVERTURE. It is based on the life of Royal Musician Sorn Silapabanleng and his son Prasidh Silapabanleng who became National Artist for Music.

Sorn Silapabanleng was given the royal title of Luang Pradit Phairoh which translates to ‘inventor of beautiful sounds’. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early.

Japan on the other hand has 4 comedy short films, 2 of which are from Yasojiro Ozu: WASEI KENKA TOMODACHI and TOKKAN KOZO. Ozu is considered as the tenth greatest director of all time in the 2002 British Film Institute’s Sight & Sound poll of Critics’ top ten directors. Audiences will also be able to catch extremely rare Filipino silent film BRIDES OF SULU for this year’s fest.

Yasujiro Ozu is considered as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early.

These are just some of the legendary artists in a total of 9 different countries participating in the 9^th Silent Film Festival held at Shang Cineplex Shang Rila Plaza Mall from August 27-30, 2015. This is the only Silent Film Festival in Asia and is accompanied by top international and Filipino musicians.

Seated from left: FDCP Proj Dev Officer Quintin Cu-Unjieng, Austrian Cultural Attaché Lisbeth Strohmeier , U.S. Emb Asst Cultural Affairs Officer Elizabeth Liu, PIA Proj Coordinator Cristina Moricca , Royal Thai Emb Minister Counselor & Consul Somjai Taphaopong, French Audio-Visual Attaché Martin Macalintal and Goethe-Inst Phil Prog Coordinator Shadin Kitma. Standing from left: Inky De Dios (Kjwan), Ding dong Fiel (The Ding Dong Fiel Trio), Patrick Pulumbarit (Razorback-Mgr) Rommel ‘Sancho’ Sanchez, Buddy Zabala (The Dawn), Jason Conanan (Hidden Nikki), Inst Cervantes Mla Dir Carlos Madrid, Aaron Gonzales (Hidden Nikki), Japan Foundation Dir Shuji Takatori, Jett Pangan & Jun Boy Leonor of The Dawn. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early. Photo by Jude Bautista

The Royal Thai Navy Traditional Ensemble will be providing the soundtrack for THE OVERTURE. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early.

For this year The Royal Thai Navy Traditional Ensemble will be providing the soundtrack for THE OVERTURE. The ensemble is often assigned for Royal & state ceremonies. The fest has always had a free entrance on a first come first served basis. So please do check schedules and fall in line at least an hour before screening to increase chances of attending this extraordinary treat.

Musicians from right: Martin Macalintal (The Executives Band), Aaron Gonzalez, Jason Conanan (Hidden Nikki), Jett Pangan, Jun Boy Leonor, Rommel Sanchez, Buddy Zabala (The Dawn), Inky De Dios (Kjwan), Ding Dong Fiel (The Ding Dong Fiel Trio) and Patrick Pulumbarit (Razorback–manager). Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early. Photo by Jude Bautista

Royal Thai Emb Minister Counselor & Consul Somjai Taphaopong; Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early. Photo by Jude Bautista

Thailand- The Overture

The Overture (Hom Rong) while not strictly a silent film is a contemporary piece released in 2004. Having subtitles, color and modern production only adds to the ease of understanding the film for Pinoy viewers of today. The subject of two generations of Thai musicians who influenced the combination of traditional instruments with Western music lends itself to the silent film genre. As The Thai Royal Navy Traditional Ensemble will be flying in to score the film live using: saw duang (string instrument w bow), Grajabpi (lute), ranat ek (xylophone) and taphon (drum).

The Royal Thai Navy Traditional Ensemble will use Thai Musical Instruments; Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early.

It also garnered the distinction of becoming the official selection for the Academy Awards’ Best Foreign Language film. This is apart from winning Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor and a host of other awards from the Thai National Film Association Awards, Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards and Star Entertainment Awards.

Sorn Silapabanleng during his time as a famous royal musician earned a title given by King Rama VI as Luang Pradit Phairoh. The title Luang is similar to ‘Sir’ as knighted by the Queen of England in the field of music. Pradit Phairoh translates to ‘inventor of beautiful sounds’.

Thai Natl Artist Prasidh Silapabanleng and wife Ladda Saratayon Silapabanleng established the Phakavali Institute of Dance and Music. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early.

The story deals with his humble beginnings learning the traditional Thai instrument ranad-ek or wooden xylophone. Later on Sorn’s son Prasidh Silapabanleng would master the piano. The two would collaborate in combining Thai instruments with Western music. Eventually Prasidh would compose symphonies entitled: Siang Tian, Damnoen Sigh, Siamese Suite, and Cherd Nai, all adaptations of Luang Pradit Phairoh’s original works.

Thai Natl Artist Prasidh Silapabanleng; Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early.

According to an article in the Bangkok Post ‘it was Siamese Suite that put Prasidh at the forefront of composers of his time.’ What makes it even more interesting is that the seminal work debuted in Manila. It was the National Symphony Orchestra of the Philippines who had the honor of playing it for the first time and was recorded for Thai audiences back home. The debut was because of an invitation to Prasidh to participate in a UNESCO Music conference held here in 1954.

from right: Japan Foundation Dir Shuji Takatori, Royal Thai Emb Minister Counselor & Consul Somjai Taphaopong, Inst Cervantes Mla Dir Carlos Madrid, PIA Proj Coordinator Cristina Moricca, Austrian Cultural Attaché Lisbeth Strohmeier , U.S. Emb Asst. Cultural Affairs Officer Elizabeth Liu, French Audio-Visual Attaché Martin Macalintal, Goethe-Inst Phil Prog Coordinator Shadin Kitma & FDCP Proj Dev. officer Quintin Cu-Unjieng. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: Jason Conanan and Aaron Gonzalez of Hidden Nikki. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early. Photo by Jude Bautista

Japan- Silent Film Comedies

The Japan Foundation on the other hand has concentrated on what may be the best collection of slapstick comedies of the time: Kokushi Muso (PEERLESS PATRIOT) by Mansaku Itami, Ishikawa Goemon No Hoji (A BUDDHIST MASS FOR GOEMON ISHIKAWA) by Torajiro Saito and Yasojiro Ozu’s two comedies: Wasei Kenka Tomodachi (FIGHTING FRIENDS JAPANESE STYLE), Tokkan Kozo (A STRAIGHTFORWARD BOY). The average running time of each short film is 20 minutes.

Watch Kokushi Muso (PEERLESS PATRIOT) by Mansaku Itami, with live scoring by Hidden Nikki on August 28, 2015 (730pm) at Shang Cineplex for free. Make sure to go an hour early for tickets given on first come first served basis.

Director Torajiro Saito is one of the most popular and prolific filmmakers of the era having more than 200 titles to his credit. Japan Foundation director Shuji Takatori noted that his films were so popular all over Japan they were projected countless times and was so in demand most were never returned to the company/studio Shochiku Co, Ltd. For his success in slapstick Saito was called ‘God of Comedy’. Takatori added, “We selected these films in cooperation with the National Film Center, The National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo and Shochiku Co, Ltd.”

Japan Foundation Dir Shuji Takatori; Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early. Photo by Jude Bautista

Yasojiro Ozu is considered not just one of the best directors from the silent era but of all time. Ozu’s TOKYO STORY has appeared several times in the Sight & Sound poll of best films selected by critics and directors. In 2012, it topped the poll of film directors’ choices of “greatest film of all time”.

Watch Wasei Kenka Tomodachi (FIGHTING FRIENDS JAPANESE STYLE) by Yasojiro Ozu with live scoring by Hidden Nikki on August 28, 2015 (730pm) at Shang Cineplex for free. Make sure to go an hour early for tickets given on first come first served basis.

Ozu is almost like a Van Gogh–like figure whose work was appreciated and recognized only after he had passed away. According to wikipedia: at age 13 used to skip classes to watch screenings like QUO VADIS! and THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII by Mario Casreini.

Watch The Last Days of Pompeii by Mario Caserini with live scoring by The Dawn on Aug 30, 2015-5pm, Shang Cineplex Shang Rila Plaza. Make sure to go an hour early for tickets given on first come first served basis.

Incidentally, the Italian film exhibition for this year’s silent film fest is THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII with The Dawn providing the live soundtrack. In the same bio, Ozu at age 17 was kicked out of a dormitory for writing a love letter to a boy. Throughout his life he struggled against some sort of prejudice, was conscripted to becoming a soldier. He passed away at 63 and was buried beside his mother with the epitaph, “Nothingness”.

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The Dawn from left: Buddy Zabala (bass), Rommel ‘Sancho’ Sanchez (guitars), Jett Pangan (vocals) and Jun Boy Leonor (drums). Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early.

from right: PIA Proj Coordinator Cristina Moricca and Austrian Cultural Attaché Lisbeth Strohmeier; Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early. Photo by Jude Bautista

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from left: Goethe-Inst Phil Prog Coordinator Shadin Kitma, Japan Foundation Prog Coordinator Cyril Constantino, Martin Macalintal (The Executives Band), Writer Claire Agbayani, Shang Plaza Mktg Mgr MJ Mendoza & Japan Foundation Proj Coordinator Roland Samson. Watch Silent films for free w top musicians providing live soundtrack on the 9th Silent film Festival at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from August 27-30, 2015. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis so check out schedules and make sure to go early. Photo by Jude Bautista

Watch Tokkan Kozo (A STRAIGHTFORWARD BOY) by Yasojiro Ozu with live scoring by Hidden Nikki on August 28, 2015 (730pm) at Shang Cineplex, Shang Plaza for free. Make sure to go an hour early for tickets given on first come first served basis.

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