This film from 1980 provides an entertaining but very superficial glimpse into his music which, even in the context of sloppy 70s jazz meltdown stuff, is kind of annoying and his odd little communecult of likeminded musicians and admitted disciples. A joyful noise 1981 filmmaker robert mugge profiles sun ra, a musician, bandleader, prophet and selfstyled poet. A joyful noise, robert mugge spent two years shooting sun ra and members of his socalled jazz arkestra in a wide variety of situations. Robert mugge made an excellent documentary about him and his space age theology called sun ra, a joyful noise. The resulting 60minute film includes multiple public and private performances, poetry readings, a band rehearsal, interviews, and extensive improvisations. This reissue, prior to the release of many of sun ras saturn albums on evidence cds, was often thought of as ras second recording although now several earlier dates have appeared. The resulting mythocracy might perhaps be a lie, ra would acknowledge, but a lie that was possibly of more use and that offered more potential to the planet than the lie on which reality was based. I determine why the film has attained cult status, and demonstrate how an understanding o.
It was wrong to hit your little sister, to giggle or tickle or otherwise revel in pleasure, to take or even want the biggest piece. One rare exception is the work of the director robert mugge, whose film sun ra. Gil scottheron, sun ra e rahsaan roland kirk, visionari in video. Compilation of scenes from sun ra a joyful noise go watch the entire documentary. And it just so happened that queen latifahs character had a son with aspergers. I was glad to find some recordings of his music online. Visionary jazz iconoclast sun ra s life is profiled in this rousing documentary exploring how his cosmicallyinspired oeuvre created a new music form synthesizing science fiction, ancient egyptian.
The music from sun ra s chicagobased band of the 1950s some of the same tunes, but different performances, also appear on evidences planet earthlow ways is quite interesting for its ties to the bop and swing traditions are much more obvious than it would be in the near future. Ray keck, tamiu president, shows off the intricacies of the new sharkeycorrigan pipe organ to students in the tamiulisd early college high school. A joyful noise 1980 the prevalence of documentaries about musicians is a curse, because most of these films do a terrible job of showcasing music. A joyful noise was first released directly following the filming of the production in 1980 at the international house philadelphia.
As long as the sun continues to print gems like this, you will have my fervent support. Includes public and private performances, poetry readings, interviews and extensive improvisations with sun ra and his arkestra. Robert mugges a joyful noise is a great film that anyone who is interested in sun ra should buy immediately. This film includes multiple public and private performances, poetry readings, a band rehearsal, interviews, and. It was written and directed by todd graff, with gospelinfused music by mervyn warren. Mar 01, 2017 sun ra was a highly productive jazz musician, composer, poet and bandleader best known for his cosmic philosophies on life and music, and for leading his musical ensemble, the arkestra. Written by joyful noise recordings january 27 2020 announcing a new, incredible art object from deerhoof.
Most know his esoteric philosophising, lavish stage shows, and outwardbound music, but those features only scratch the surface of ras music. Oct 15, 2015 robert mugge filmed jazz great sun ra on location in philadelphia, baltimore, and washington, d. It might be true, that ra has remained mysterious all his life considering his philosophy but as to his music many of the elements of his music have been displayed very clearly from the late 1950s until the end of his earthly existence there has always been. Smallest size with best quality and fast downloads at. He is on the map, but understood and given his proper significance by only a loyal few. Having only heard of sun ra from thirdhand sources, i was interested to know more about him.
In the jazz universe, sun ra typically travels in an unknown, distant galaxy of his own. Download strut records music label songs, singles and albums on mp3. Ra 1984 and a joyful noise also allow viewers a glimpse into sun ras. Piuttosto celebre e anche sun ra, a joyful noise, documentario del 1980 che testimonia alcune performances dellarkestra a philadelphia, washington e baltimora. Includes public and private performances, poetry readings, interviews and extensive improvisations with. This birmingham native was a space cadet, and his jazz compostions were out of this world. Documentaries include space is the place 1974, sun ra. In 1974 the eccentric jazz musician sun ra and his band the arkestra. A joyful noise, the musician speaks of the limitations of earthly creation and the creative power that comes from outer space. Over one million legal mp3 tracks available at juno download. As explained by ra during the videos waning moments, the title a joyful noise is derived directly from sun ra s core philosophy that the sounds he and his arkestracreate fulfill the old testament scripture psalm 100 to make a joyful noise unto the lord. A joyful noise signals a brigther future our students new tv campaign portrays tamius student diversity, success from the capitol senator judith zaffirini shares the state funding journey for tamiu the trip of a lifetime. Transferred to hd from the original 16mm film and lovingly.
Sun ras polemical broadsheets and streetcorner leaflets 2006. Sun ra was a highly productive jazz musician, composer, poet and bandleader best known for his cosmic philosophies on life and music, and for leading his musical ensemble, the arkestra. Sun ra profiled, with performance footage and comments from musicians including john gilmore, marshall allen, danny thompson, james jacson, elo omoe and june tyson, vocal. It might be true, that ra has remained mysterious all his life considering his philosophy but as to his music many of the elements of his music have been displayed very clearly from the late 1950s until the end of his earthly existence there has. Sun ra piano, wurlitzer, art hoyle trumpet, dave young trumpet, john avant trombone, pat patrick alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, john gilmore tenor saxophone, charles davis baritone saxophone, victor sproles. It captures the arkestra in a variety of environments, including at their communal home in philadelphia, in concert at various locations, and even on a rooftop. Download joyful noise songs, singles and albums on mp3. The philadelphia performances captured by the film took place at dannys hollywood palace and on the rooftop of the philadelphia international center. This picture book biography is a great blending of music, art, and facts about an imaginative and creative man. Obviously inspired by these sun ra voice clips and instrumentals ive been gathering like a squirrel lately. Joyful noise is a 2012 american musical comedydrama film, starring queen latifah, dolly parton, keke palmer, courtney b. A joyful noise free experimental jazz visionary sun ra was filmed on location in philadelphia, baltimore, and washington, d. An odd little slice of time mahatmarandy 16 october 2005. Sun ra and his arkestra were the subject of a few documentary films, including robert mugges sun ra.
Mystery, sun ra said in the documentary a joyful noise. Transferred to hd from the original 16mm film and lovingly restored for the best possible viewing experience. He wears dark glasses all the time and cant stand to be touched and is obsessed with onehit wonder groups, especially the. Ensemble performances were filmed at baltimores famous ballroom, at dannys hollywood palace in philadelphia, and on the roof of philadelphias international house on the. A joyful noise free experimental jazz visionary sun ra.
This rare, revealing documentary presents jazz legend and mystic sun ra as both philosopher and inspired leader of his most famous band, the intergalactic arkestra. This paper examines the film space is the place, a 1974 science. Purveyors of interesting media for a variety of exploratory musicians including kishi bashi, why. The children of hoof music library 25th anniversary cassette box set is an elaborate art piece canonizing the first quartercentury of output from one of the worlds best and most unique bands. This week i finally got to read the cosmobiography of sun ra by chris raschka. We also release new albums by original legends and new world music artists including mulatu astatke, orlando julius and the souljazz orchestra. A joyful noise is available to stream on prime video, fandor and snagfilms. I carefully cut it out of the magazine, copiously underlined it, and have read it over and over as part of my morning spiritual practice. This rare, revealing documentary presents jazz legend and mystic sun ra as both philosopher and inspired leader of his most.
A story of faith and determination by the choir leaders queen latifah and dolly parton and the young talent who give their all to win gods praise and beat the competition for the grand prize. Filmmaker robert mugge profiles sun ra, a musician, bandleader, prophet and selfstyled poet. A joyful noise is to be reissued on dvd and bluray. Sun ra and his arkestra in the opening of the robert mugge. A joyful noise is a 1980 jazz film by robert mugge documenting performances by sun ra and his arkestra in philadelphia, washington d. Sun ra and his arkestra in the opening of the robert mugge film sun ra.
This film from 1980 provides an entertaining but very superficial glimpse into his music which. The music from sun ras chicagobased band of the 1950s some of the same tunes, but different performances, also appear on evidences planet earthlow ways is quite interesting for its ties to the bop and swing. Joyful noise is the story of a small town choir out to win a national competition despite overwhelming odds. As a child, you followed the rules that was your job. Robert mugge filmed jazz great sun ra on location in philadelphia, baltimore, and washington, d. The opening sections of robert mugges remastered 1980 portrait of visionary jazz artist sun ra. He was honored with the liberty bowl award from the city of philadelphia and was voted the top big band in a downbeat magazine critics poll. Sun ra, a joyful noise mvd entertainment valutazione. Musicians, fans unite for sun ra centennial at alabama. Musicians, fans unite for sun ra centennial at alabama jazz. Visionary jazz iconoclast sun ras life is profiled in this rousing documentary exploring how his cosmicallyinspired oeuvre created a new music form synthesizing science fiction, ancient egyptian.
Throughout mugges involvement with ra, he managed to. Transferred to hd from the original 16mm film and lovingly restored for the. As explained by ra during the videos waning moments, the title a joyful noise is derived directly from sun ras core philosophy that the sounds he and his arkestracreate fulfill the old testament scripture psalm 100 to make a joyful noise unto the lord. Musicians, fans unite for sun ra centennial at alabama jazz hall of. A joyful no ise, robert mugge spent two years shooting sun ra and members of his socalled jazz arkestra in a wide variety of situations. Sound of joy by sun ra and the arkestra album, postbop. Testimonials from colleagues are intercut with concert footage in baltimore and philadelphia, as well as sessions with the ra himself, filmed in the. It interspersed passages of performances and rehearsals with sun ra s commentary on various subjects ranging from todays youth to his own place in the cosmos. Gil scottheron, sun ra e rahsaan roland kirk, visionari. Herman sonny blount, an experimental jazz master and birmingham native, would have been 100 this year. As you might expect, ubiquitous is a pretty heavyweight jam all hardwired funk rock grooves, hectic drumming and, naturally, some seriously fullon guitar trickery. The prevalence of documentaries about musicians is a curse, because most of these films do a terrible job of showcasing music.
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