June 12, 2005
ToonTime with THE RZA
In case you haven't noticed, THE RZA is slowly taking over the world. A founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, he sent shock waves through the hip hop community with his production work on the band's debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36th Chamber). Since then, he has recorded and produced countless albums, he's scored films, he's acted in movies, and recently he published his first book. (He's even faced the daunting world of film festivals, serving as our Artist in Residence this year.) But now, THE RZA faces his greatest challenge... CARTOONS.
While some of the strangest, coolest cartoons you've ever seen screen behind him, THE RZA will layer together a soundtrack live, demonstrating his gift for using music to complement the action on screen and evoke moods with a few notes. From the earliest Wu-Tang albums to his soundtracks for Jim Jarmusch and Quentin Tarantino, THE RZA's distinctive style - all spare beats and minimal samples - has always resulted in lean, yet forceful soundscapes. THE RZA is a nimble MC, and the interplay between the live tracks he will be laying down and the cartoon mayhem unspooling on screen will be electrifying - a once-in-a-lifetime hip hop battle where the animated and the Wu will collide.
Wed, June 22 8:30 pm
The Ford Theatre
part of the 2005 Los Angeles Film Festival
Posted by kellee at June 12, 2005 09:57 AM | TrackBackComments
I also found this other noteworthy event, and this one I can actually go to:
The Last Laugh (with live music score by J. Rocc)
As magnificent and tragic as a Rodin statue, Emil Jannings gives an unforgettable performance as the proud, brass-buttoned doorman demoted to lavatory attendant in F.W. Murnau's masterful tale of pride and degradation. Renowned for its groundbreaking mobile camera, Murnau's visual artistry will be matched by the indomitable, world-famous style of turntablist J.Rocc. Founding member of Los Angeles's premier DJ crew the Beat Junkies, J.Rocc has composed a film score of original beats and samples, which he will perform live, putting a distinctly modern spin on a timeless classic.
Sun Jun 19 8:30pm
Posted by: kellee ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://interactive.usc.edu/nav-commenters.gif)
at June 13, 2005 10:44 PM
I saw The Last Laugh tonight, and it was incredible. The Ford Amphitheatre is an awesome venue, the sound was great, and the movie was beautiful. J. Rocc did an amazing job creating an entirely new soundtrack to a classic film that flowed eleqouently and effortlessly. It was as if he had contacted the director from beyond the grave to collaborate with him on the project. I would highly reccommend checking out Toontime with THE RZA; if it's half as good as J. Rocc's mix was tonight, you'll be in for a real treat.
Posted by: kellee at June 19, 2005 10:17 PM
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