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Where art meets music meets film
James Bartling’s yet to be released, indie-to-the-max film, 'Nostalgia' chronicles specific real-life events from April to July 1996. It’s his personal story, has taken eight years to make, and encompasses a unique creative process.
James formed his own production company, Twilight Child Productions in 2000 to produce a series of film-related projects for international audiences. 'Nostalgia' is unique because it’s non-fiction down to the spoken word (a micro recorder was used to record dialogue during the events in question), with everyone appearing as themselves. Many of the actual locations were used while shooting; in essence, re-creating particular moments in time as soon as possible after the fact. This combination has never been used in film before. In addition, the entire music score consists solely of the human voice, which is also a first for cinema.
Over thirty individuals contributed to the score of 'Nostalgia' - vocalists and compositions are from numerous ethnic backgrounds, with genres ranging from classical to tribal. The recordings range from one-take solos to quarter-second edits, and create a musical landscape unlike any other.
Although the film hasn’t been released... soundtrack is available Amazon & ITunes
Ex-Supreme Susaye Greene devised and painted the film’s poster which is available from supremextreme.imagekind.com
Words SHARON DAVIS
