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We’ve had two sessions this season so far and hope to have at least two more before The OFFICIAL Formal New Years Eve Dinner Party here at The New Great Hall by the Sea.
Here, as a special treat, is an early take of one of the new tracks, very simply entitled:
Here is a glimpse into Christmas Dinner with Janice:
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The order is not determined yet, but here are the titles of the new tracks:
Today’s Nightmare
When the Believers Had Their Way
As You Are
The Man You Could Have Become
Anything For A Quiet Life
The Magician’s Prayer
Encore:
(These two tracks were encores last year, one of them will feature some 2013 revisions)
Azneovlantusis
Too Much Time on my Hands
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Pretty nice, right?
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A grand time was had last night here at The New Great Hall by the Sea.
The now-annual “Welcome Dinner and NTW2013 Kick off Party”.
It included this:
After appetizers we watched “Now Today Week 2012 part One”
Then Dinner, then we watched “Now Today Week 2012 part Two”
More Good Times and dessert followed by the first run through of the new material for this year. Six mind blowing numbers with an additional 2 classic tracks in the encore.
All original, all the stuff of Nightmare Rock.
The Dinner was a Persian Saffron Chicken over brown rice with whole wheat naan. Cava and Sparkling wine from California in the “method champagnaise” accompanied. Dessert was profiteroles with Turkish coffee and armagnac. None of the above is pictured.
Hopefully we’ll see some of you in the Holidaze Ahead!
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Whether it’s a week or fortnight remains to be seen. Certainly a week+ of GTs.
Consider the Sunday Welcome Event on the 22nd and let us know you are attending.
Food, drink, GTs, a screening of NTW2012, and the kick off of NTW2013!
a glimpse into the past and future: CLICK HERE
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On Monday we had the annual family Grave Duty Event:
Followed by the traditional visit to the “99”:
featuring the new “Stadium Burger”:
Then, last night, me, Winthrop Frank and Winthrop Derek (yes, you read that right) saw legendary performers “Goblin” last night. May haps a peak concert experience for all who were present:
at “Charlies Kitchen” (who remembers the one in Kenmore?)
and a brief glimpse into the show:
Amazing.
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On Sunday, December 22nd we hope to kick off Now Today Week 2013 with our annual “Sabitathica Welcome Dinner”. As we have the past 2 or 3 years now we’ll have a feast, both for the stomach and the minds.
-Appetizers
-“Now Today Week 2012 Part I”
-Dinner
-“Now Today Week 2012 Part II”
-Dessert
-First Run Thru of this years New-Winter Nightmare Ensemble
Register early if you wish to attend.
Q: Who may attend?
A: Anyone reading this.
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This “rarity” was recently put in front of me. From 2008. A work put together by DJS, featuring lost early-camera phone footage and “other things”. Re-view at thy own caution:
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After Mr Y’s extremely valid inquiry I realized that I had mis-spoke. The voice of the People was is fact the voice of The Judging Council as well.
Extensions XI: 46
The RoundTable: 55.5
The Bishop Universe: 53
Bliss: 58
Sea Virus: 41
Into The Void: 45
Introduction: 46
TMtsTMIV:NY3(ESEDIT): 54
Haverhast The Fifth remains with F2
Honourable Mention goes to John Wallace
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At the End of the Evening I thought it was pretty clear. There was one piece that was head and shoulders above the rest and the obvious candidate for The Haverhast.
But, upon a day of reflection, conversation, and looking over the viewer scorecards I realized that it wasn’t so clear.
My film by film analysis:
I stated earlier that some of us seemed to observe a connecting theme throughout the Programme. Somehow, essentially spiritually, all the films were telling a larger story.
Extensions XI
The First of the Extensions catalogue to be a contender for The Haverhast. What was a lost treasure in the vaults, being an inaccessible audio-only recording, has now seen the light of day. Instead of a 45 minute listening party we were delighted to a 15 minute audio/visual meditation. DJS provided us with a 2013 remix of the audio and DJM created the gazing video to accompany. I suggest all enthusiasts of the Extensions ouevre petition to get a copy of the original audio … it’s extraordinary. But not quite the thing for a night like this.
This film, oddly enough, received the highest and lowest grades simultaneously. It was a clear challenge to the viewer (always a bench mark), and it is an un-tried medium of “entertainment”.
“This is my room and these are my things, and that is that.” …. hmm the start of a cinematic theme for the evening?
It must be noted, some of us were fighting off “illness” and therefore my speeches and technical skills were not at their height.
Up next came The RoundTable
This was another high-ranking number. In fact, using the scorecard alone would deem this the winner. Although one person called it a “throw away”, there was a tremendous amount of work put into the over-dubbing process. I hope to return to this medium again, because it does make for great story telling. As, for the theme of “the devil”, there is nothing more frightening. But who was the villain???
Next up was “The Bishop Universe” by Persephone Haverhast. This is Info-tainment. It was nice to get a taste of the forthcoming Bishop film, but the real gem was seeing John Wallace as the interviewer. Performance of the Night by far!
We then took a break before the second set.
The Second set opened with “Bliss” by Frank Squared (F2).
We may all recall the “meat-a-mation” from last years film “La morte du Frank carre”, this work had lots of meat (pig intestine) and lots more of animation. Lots of well placed animation in a disturbing tale of striving, bliss, and really: damnation. It was a love story of sorts too, a flirtation with damnation. A realization of a sad new-permenance. F2 has never been afraid of shock tactics before, but the subject matter conduit (temporary bliss via phone sex) was brave new territory for this crowd. And, like last year, a really great original score. Including a “hit single” …
… anyway … what could follow “Bliss”?
Herr O bunted with a trailer of a film to come. “Sea Virus”. Not available on the internet. This short work had a fantastic graphic. O claims it’s a forgone conclusion as Haverhast the Fifth. But we shall see …
“Into the Void” by Visitor Blim was a personal favourite of mine. Yes, we’ve seen images of me and others jumping into the water in all sorts of conditions, but this truly was a last of sorts. Moreover, he captured several of the larger paint strokes of the massive beach-reclaimation project taking place. The last of the old terrain, the demolishment of the altar, the eerie green fence (as we hear “The Mistress of the Night Terrors) … This was his greatest work to date as far as I’m concerned.
More Good Times and Mingling
The last segment of the Programme began with the horror-art “Introduction”. Here we see some prophetic images of “Frank and the Mistress of the Night Terrors”, tying together some of the Bliss theme and some similiar footage Blim used. Moreover the soundtrack was a recording of mine from 1992, an early version of “The Mistress of the Night Terrors” called “The Bells.” The percussion was me striking the old donut cake-mixer paddle.
Introduction? Introduction to What?
The Mission to See the Mission IV:NY3 (Extensions Saturday EDIT). One person commented that this should be a drinking game!
This lively piece traces a journey and transformation for all involved. I was hesitant to present, but the strength of the work was evident. This scored higher than anticipated as well!
In days ahead I may share more analysis, but I do hope others will chime in in the comments section.
Truly a fantastic Night!
… and now the title of Haverhast the Fourth goes to:
Frank Squared (F2) for “Bliss”
After 36 hours of deliberations, ponderings, and re-views, my first impulse remains correct.
Congratulations Winthrop Frank and his team! The animation, score, story, medium, challenges, etc were and are the Only Choice for The Haverhast The Fourth.
May we all strive to at least match this years achievement!
I recommend start work now to win Haverhast the Fifth. Herr O has …
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… and then this happened:
Hope to see some of you during Now Today Week/fortnight
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My brain still hurts from all the horror and art from last night. The programme exceeded all of my personal expectations. It was uncanny how well the films worked together to create a perfect evening programme of “entertainment”.
For a few days these films will be available to re-view.
Extensions 11:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpkwtdmhTqY&feature=youtu.be
Bliss:
May 14th 