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Goldberg Varations
Music is the common language that draws people together. Johann Bach’s Goldberg Variations brings the two lonely and unrelated people in the film - an inconspicuous mid-aged man Joe and a once popular actress Shu closer. A subtle and occasional encounter takes place in the remote country side where Joe is the night shift storekeeper and Shu goes to the area for shooting. When Joe plays this particular work of Bach, Shu is touched and shares with him her miserable life experiences. He feels that there is a bonding between them until he attempts to explore more into this illusive “relationship”.
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Plot Summary
A short musical film featuring David Patrick Kelly reciting the text of Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations, accompanied by the music itself. The piece explores the relationship between spoken word and musical composition.
Critical Reception
As a short experimental film, 'Goldberg Variations' received limited but generally positive attention within niche artistic circles. It was praised for its unique conceptualization and performance, though its unconventional format meant it wasn't widely reviewed by mainstream critics.
What Reviewers Say
A fascinating, if brief, exploration of the interplay between text and music.
David Patrick Kelly's delivery is both compelling and thought-provoking.
An artistic interpretation that challenges conventional film and music presentation.
Google audience: Audience reception is minimal due to its niche status, with available comments often highlighting its unique artistic merit and thought-provoking nature.
Fun Fact
David Patrick Kelly is known for his distinctive acting roles, including his iconic performance as Luther in 'The Warriors' and as thegermeister in 'Twin Peaks'.
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