Georges Méliès Live Movie-Concert - Right in the Eye

ABOUT THE EVENT:

A live concert designed as a soundtrack to a montage of silent films by George Méliès (1861 – 1938) considered to be one of the inventors of cinematography. It is the musical brainchild of Jean-François Alcoléa who has created a magical show where a multi-layered, evocative and intricate score complements and interprets the otherwise silent films. A trio of virtuoso musicians are almost a show in themselves, as they conjure music from an extraordinary array of instruments: basics like piano, percussion and guitar; fantastic oddities like the aquaphone (ocean harp), theremin and melodica; and mundane objects like stemware, circular saws, and even plastic take-out lids. The mesmerizing score and panoply of unexpected sound expertly evokes the technical wizardry, hilarity, and stream of invention bequeathed to cinema by Méliès.

This multimedia production, showcasing 12 films, blends live performance with stunning visuals, offering an emotional journey through early cinema. The inventiveness of the musicians and imagery mirrors Méliès’ boundless imagination, creating a unique experience where both music and film work in perfect harmony to reimagine cinema’s early years.

A multimedia creation by Jean-François Alcoléa. 

THE FILMS:

“Introduction” (documentary based on archival material)

“Le cauchemar” (“A Nightmare”)

“Un homme de têtes” (“The Four Troublesome Heads”)

“Voyage à travers l’impossible” (“The Impossible Voyage”)

“La visite sous-marine du Maine” (“Divers at Work on the Wreck of the ‘Maine'”)

“Le voyage de Gulliver à Lilliput et chez les Géants” (“The Lilliputians and the Giants”)

“Panorama pris d’un train en marche” (“Panorama from Top of a Moving Train”)

“Les nouvelles luttes extravagantes” (“Fat and Lean Wrestling Match”)

“Le merveilleux éventail vivant” (“The Marvelous Living Fan”)

“L’équilibre impossible” (“An Impossible Balancing Feat”)

“Le royaume des fées” (“The Kingdom of Fairies”)

“Nain et géant” (“The Dwarf and the Giant”)