The Silent Film Music Podcast - ep. 54: playing different theatre/pipe organs in Oct & Nov 2022

In this episode: Ben talks about the fun and challenges of playing a number of different organs at silent film shows during October and November in Ocean Grove NJ, Ursinus College in PA, and at the historic Everett Theatre in Delaware; Ben and Kerr discuss how often to use leitmotivs and some techniques Ben uses to create themes before or during a show; Ben talks about the sixth sense silent film accompanists develop and use to sense an audience’s engagement with a silent film during a screening; plus some thoughts on Lois Weber’s direction of “Shoes” (1916), meeting a Silent Comedy Watch Party fan at a show, using a Zoom digital recorder for show recordings, and more.
Show notes for episode 54 can be found at www.silentfilm...
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The Silent Film Music Podcast with Ben Model - it’s the podcast that takes you inside the mind of someone as they prepare for, perform, and reflect upon performances of live musical accompaniments to silent films. Hosted by renowned silent film accompanist and historian Ben Model, along with co-host Kerr Lockhart, each episode includes discussion on the silent film composer-musician’s process, approach toward the films, practice in performance, and on silent film history. Ben and Kerr cover a range of topics unique to the perspective of someone creating a live score to help an audience enter the world of the film, and include excerpts of live musical scores Ben has performed at shows on piano and theatre or pipe organ.

[@QalinaCom]

as I am preparing for my first Silent performance, I have to say your podcasts are full of subtle advice which I collect as pearls of Wisdom. Thank you for that!

[@silentfilmmusic]

Qalina, I'm glad you found the podcast and that they're helping you get ready for your performance.

[@QalinaCom]

​@@silentfilmmusic Thank you! I did it, a bit rough, lots to learn! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXm1ZpebhZd2fq8

[@VicMartino]

Hey Ben I just now came across this and just as I do "The Silent Comedy Watch Party" enjoying very much.

[@singatune]

First time I heard your podcast. Good ideas. Green with envy to play so many magnificent organs.

[@silentfilmmusic]

Thanks for listening!