Chaplin's GREAT DICTATOR - with new symphonic underscore
John Califra
working with Kevin Michael Godley to create a truly America form of music theater....."America; WTF!" it features Uncle Sam, Harriet Tubman and FDR as Nazi hunters in 21st century America! Scenes shall be posted.
The Chaplin speech from his film, is one of the most inspired and moving political speeches .... and, the fact that it was not written by a politician, does nothing to diminish its eloquence nor, its relevance. And, sadly, this speech is highly relevant in America today, as we stand on the precipice of national tragedy. Today, America witnessed six attempted murders of past public servants - Democrats all - clearly, by a Trump "inspired" terrorist. At this moment, we forget what idealism is, fearful, as we are, for our now uncertain future. I find myself asking how there can be idealism when we seem to be racing towards an existential calamity?
Yet, I took the step of underscoring part of the speech - using a piece from my symphonic library. I did it, because doing so gave me the fleeing sense of participating in Chaplin's humanity and genius. This, is a conceit, I know. Still, it was a conceit that allowed me the illusion of taking some concrete stand against the outrage Americans are subjected to now, daily.
Producer/Founder at NiveK Productions
6 年happy holidays John.? nanschuler.com
Founder, Executive Director at Self employed
6 年John, Dare I say it? You're simply the best, Better than all the rest! I've known it for over 40 years... the world's finally caught up. Kudos to you and to the world, which is certainly a better place with you in it, my friend.