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Cntia Osily.Tar HcelWednesday.JDctober 7, 1981 ' Documentary 'defective' Film exBOses Chinu cidtural revo Dy TOM MOORK Art laiiw From Mao to Mozart, which won the Academy Award for best documentary this year, chronicles virtuoso vio linist Isaac Stern's three-week trip to China in 1979. Though Stern's visit was largely goodwill, he did take the time to perform on several occasions and also to visit a number of musical conservatories. In China he found a nation appreciative of Western classical music, but whose musicians, especially the younger ones, were sadly lacking in classical training, largely due to the 15-year Cultural Revolution. cinema From Mao toMozart, a rambling travelogue sort of documentary, takes as its main point the dangers of the Culture Revolution. In 1966 Mao Tse-tung cut off all Western sources of art in order to make Chinese culture flourish. In this period, which endured for 15 years, it was illegal to te2ch anything about Western culture. Those who did were punished. He Ludeng, the director of the Shanghai Musical Conservatory, describes the period in the flim: "I was treated as a criminal ... 10 of our (the conservatory's) teachers died by suicide because they couldn't stand the torture and humiliation. We were all treated as criminals because we taught Western music." Director Murray Lerner tries to add impact, by show ing a number of scenes where young Chinese play classi cal pieces but don't quite bring thejm off because they lack the feeling they think to play loud and fast is enough. Attempts to further vent this point are scattered throughout From Mao to Mozart with Stern complain ing over and over again about how music must come from the heart and soul and not from the instruments alone. "Every time you pick up an instrument you make a statement. Unless you feel that music can say more than words ... that you aren't alive unless you play music ... don't be a musician." But such heartfelt talk and scenes from seemingly infi nite musicians damaged by the artistic censorship fail to really drive home the horrprs of such a totalitarian move as the Culture Revolution. -. '" - Stern, who looks like a Walt Disney chipmunk, has such a wry and witty persona that he holds together this rather chaotic film. Not only is Mao To Mozart con fused about the points it wants to make politically, it provides scene after scene of the Chinese countryside and people without giving the audience many clues to whatVgoing on. - The film is extraordinarily well-shot for a documen tary, but since you don't know what you're looking at half the time,- it seems quite a waste. These days the . trend in documentaries is to eschew narration and title cards in favor of a more realistic presentation. Some times this works but more often it's quite unsettling. Though From Mao To Mozart has some narration it could have used much more. ' Luckily, the winning personality of Stern and the moving performance of classical music by him and David Golub, the pianist who accompanied Stern on this trip, make up for From Mao To Mozart' s many defects. raecial effects add fla ir to Messiiia Vlatest ' , By ED LETTCH DTH Staff Writer A sample of the lyrics of "Whispering Waters," a song off Jim Messina's new LP Messina, goes: Well, I've been out walkin'.on the banks of the sea Where the whispering waters run down I spied a maiden enchanting to me She sang such a sweet melody. records If you think the words sound frivolous, how would you react if I told you that he also used recorded sound effects of water falls and children laughing? How about if I told you that in addition to the acoustic guitars and four-part harmony, he added recorders, violins, snare drum, mandola and various other sundry sound effects to resemble the tinkling sound of water? And v he did it all in increments, layer after layer of lush sound piled on to support about ten lines like those above. t Would you say it was a waste of time or a misdirected effort? Would you say Jim Messina was infatuated with fluff? Would ,you fear that you were about to be pelted to death with cotton balls? Actually, Jim Messina has pulled it off and emerged from it all, with his listeners. J TTTTH.T Air M Jrf) JuLUiNAiVl rWjl. vvJJ n.HTNF.SF RESTAUR ANT Authentic Hunam-Stvlo Cuisine Special Fast Lunch (from 11 am weekdays and 02.45 Football Saturdays.) Comprehensive Dinner Menu (from 5 p.m. weekdays; all day Sat. & Sun.) , Take Out Service All ABC Permits 132 W. Franklin St. Across from Univ. Square 1 967-6133 ' Open 7 days. unscathed and probably better off for the experience. Nine out of 10 other per formers would have totaled the song or at least done a "Rockford Files" turn about halfway through and tried to escape the trap they had laid for themselves. Jim Messina deserves a great deal of credit because no other performer has ever used waterfall sound effects, much less children laughing, and not had it gp over like Donny and Marie filling in for the Rolling Stones. As a performer or a producer, Messina has never been one to cut corners or pander to anyone. That is precisely why "Whispering Waters" and the whole album for that matter works so well. The ar rangements are flawless, the performances are inspired, and the attention given to de tail is staggering. If you hear a pin drop when Messina is on your turntable, it is because Jim Messina f -pv--f"" 1 'iiiui,"u,u,ii"uji' X I 1 . . I I f 1 I 1 f J r -r r TEAM SIGN-UPS for . ; ..." CoIIcgo Bowl Mpn.f:bct5 thru NOON Wed., Oct. 14 ct the Union Information Desk A Carolina Union Recreation Committee Presentation OOO0QOOOOOQOOOOOOOOQO0 SIGMA CHI Presents D BY. DANCE FEATURING STAIRCASE O o o o a o o O a a cm o o o a o o o o O O a THURSDAY, OCTOBER 0th in the Great Hall of the Carolina Union 8:30-12:30 Beer or Wine Only Tickets from your favorite Sorority or at the Union Desk. - . Protect your home from burglary! LOCK ALU DOORS AND WINDOWS wanted you to. Every guitar lick is in place and if you are interested in such things, Jim has included on the lyrics sheet a list of types of guitars used (a Fender 1956 Stratocaster on "Child of May Dreams," for instance) and where he bought them in many cases. Side two of Messina is some of the most versatile party music ever created, guaran teed to please a diverse crowd. Don't get the idea that this is elevator music though. A romantic little duet by Jimmy Messina and Pauline Wilson entitled "Stay the Night" might entice someone to do just that. . All things considered (and they were in the production of this album), Messina is a thoughful, well-crafted display of talent and a welcome addition to one's record collection. So throw it on between your Mother's Finest albums and The Ember's Greatest Hits you won't be disappointed. Film presented today in Carroll The Toronto Exchange presents Don Siegel's classic horror film Invasion of The Body Snatchers, actually an allegory about McCarthyism, at 7, 9, 1 1 p.m. today in Car roll Hall. This 1956 film stars Kevin Mc Carthy who was also featured in the re make. Admission is $1. Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow, nor hail can keep The DTH from UNC. Look for it in the 40 drop-boxes across campus. LA JL 7 If- -. e3T" TO EMTER: SEE WS t'ir.FF J0HES COLLEGE mm SPECIALIST DUniM WE MHQ PnCJOTIOtU Spy Wednesday, October 7th V "CHAftGER-WOY SVrHPSTMES" 0FRQAL RULES . NO PUdCHASC NECCSSAHV . . m mmm mm tm ncmw Jew Cm MnB tm w N CW MMnapoi KQ3 V !? 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UOP, Inc., Corporate Research Center Jefferson Standard Life In surance Co. J.C. Penney Co., Inc., In , temal Audit Dept. Oxford Industries Creative Dining Division of General Mills Restaurant Group Bank of the South Oct. 13 Black & Decker Bank of the South College of William & Mary ' Law School Rose's Stores, Inc. W.S. Peebles & Co. E.I. DuPont de Nemours & CO. Hallmark Cards, Inc. Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & -' Co. - Oct. 14 Black & Decker 1 Frito-Lay, Inc. Fidelity Union Bancorpora- tion University of Richmond Law School . National Security Agency . Coopers & Lybrand Premiere of 'Romeo and Juliet; end product of combined efforts By MARC ROUTH DTH Staff Writer When the houselights dim in the Paul Green Theatre this evening at 8 p.m., and Romeo and Juliet begins, faithful audience members from past years productions by the Department of Dramatic Art will notice that a dedicated crew has come together to give life to Shakespeare's famous tragedy of the two "star-crossed lovers." ' Nicholas Searcy and Laura Sumner as the infamous pair and director Tommy Rezzuto have once again joined together in presenting this awaited addition to the fall theatre season. Last fall saw Searcy and Sumner in the much lighter trappings of Moliere's The Would-be , Gentleman, also directed by Rezzuto. Although they portrayed a com parable set of infatuated youths in that comedy, the plot never reached beyond the conflict of love to the greater conflicts of the warring Montagues and Capulets in Romeo and Juliet And yet even further back, the three some worked together on Summer and Smoke, Tennessee Williams' classic. It has been a long journey from the America of Williams' play to Moliere's Paris, France, to the Verona and Mantua of this play. But for those who see all three of the pro ductions, the contrasting styles and view points against a common ground can be seen.. ' ; Director Rezutto also wears the hat of scenic designer for this production, a dualness that allows for unusual cohesive- duction and the visual elements. His set desien sueeests the various locations of the - O . ' " . . play through the use of a unit set which allows the audience to rely on the imagina tion to transport it from one location to another, much like in Shakespeare's time. A varied theatre piece, Romeo and Juliet. is the result of creative efforts from a few areas. Rick Brown, costumer for Play makers Repertory Company and Dramatic Art productions, designed the costumes. Tom Johns, M.F.A. candidate in Dramatic Art, designed the lighting. Laurie Dowling serves as the sound technician, Jon Roth -d. i xi tr. .Li i it.' a. provided the choreography Performances are at ; 8 p.m. today through . Saturday -in the Paul Green Theatre. Tickets are available at the Carolina Union and Graham Memorial box offices. . 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