A lively interpretation of jazz music played by the Oscar Peterson Trio. The music is visually represented in a series of abstract lines and shapes, hand painted directly on to the film, culminating in a fast and furious explosion as the tempo quickens. One of the high points of jazz in cinema (and of McLaren’s career).
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In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320099
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation