Die Schachtel in collaboration with O' Artspace proudly presents a deluxe DVD featuring six
experimental films by New York-based composer, photographer and filmmaker Phill Niblock
from the late-1960s. Anybody familiar with Niblock would probably characterize his work by
the sound of his long, sonorous drones, producing rich overtones usually combined with a
visual element -- since before moving into composition, Niblock was an active photographer
and filmmaker. While he usually is known for his films from the Movement Of People Working
series alongside performances of his music, Niblock's early works stand apart as unique
objects. The integrity and consistency of his style is fully on display in these seldomly-seen or
screened 16mm sound films wonders that include:
Morning (1966-1969) from an idea by Phill Niblock and Jean Claude Van Itallie, filmed by
PN, text by Lee Worley and Michael Corner, with members of the Open Theater group.
Starring Lee Worley, James Barbosa, Cynthis Harris, Sharon Gans, Joseph Chaikin; text read
by Lee Worley, James Barbosa, Barbara Porte, Dorothy Lyman, Michael Corner. Black &
white 16mm film.
The Magic Sun (1966-1968) with members of the Sun Ra Arkestra, music by Sun Ra and the
Arkestra. Filmed on high-contrast black & white 16mm film.
Dog Track (1969) -- a film by Phill Niblock, with a found text read by Barbara Porte. Color
16mm film. Annie (1968) -- a portrait of the dancer Ann Danoff, with a sound collage
soundtrack. Color 16mm film.
Max (1966-1968) -- an image collage film/portrait of percussionist/sound-artist Max Neuhaus,
with a collage soundtrack by Max Neuhaus. Black & white 16mm film.
Raoul (1968-1969) -- a portrait of the painter Raoul Middleman, with extensive use of
time-lapse film technique. The soundtrack is improvised by Raoul Middleman and Phill
Niblock. Color 16mm film.
Limited edition of 500 copies.
NTSC, all-region DVD, stereo, 4:3 format. Run-time: 65 minutes.
experimental films by New York-based composer, photographer and filmmaker Phill Niblock
from the late-1960s. Anybody familiar with Niblock would probably characterize his work by
the sound of his long, sonorous drones, producing rich overtones usually combined with a
visual element -- since before moving into composition, Niblock was an active photographer
and filmmaker. While he usually is known for his films from the Movement Of People Working
series alongside performances of his music, Niblock's early works stand apart as unique
objects. The integrity and consistency of his style is fully on display in these seldomly-seen or
screened 16mm sound films wonders that include:
Morning (1966-1969) from an idea by Phill Niblock and Jean Claude Van Itallie, filmed by
PN, text by Lee Worley and Michael Corner, with members of the Open Theater group.
Starring Lee Worley, James Barbosa, Cynthis Harris, Sharon Gans, Joseph Chaikin; text read
by Lee Worley, James Barbosa, Barbara Porte, Dorothy Lyman, Michael Corner. Black &
white 16mm film.
The Magic Sun (1966-1968) with members of the Sun Ra Arkestra, music by Sun Ra and the
Arkestra. Filmed on high-contrast black & white 16mm film.
Dog Track (1969) -- a film by Phill Niblock, with a found text read by Barbara Porte. Color
16mm film. Annie (1968) -- a portrait of the dancer Ann Danoff, with a sound collage
soundtrack. Color 16mm film.
Max (1966-1968) -- an image collage film/portrait of percussionist/sound-artist Max Neuhaus,
with a collage soundtrack by Max Neuhaus. Black & white 16mm film.
Raoul (1968-1969) -- a portrait of the painter Raoul Middleman, with extensive use of
time-lapse film technique. The soundtrack is improvised by Raoul Middleman and Phill
Niblock. Color 16mm film.
Limited edition of 500 copies.
NTSC, all-region DVD, stereo, 4:3 format. Run-time: 65 minutes.
artist: PHILL NIBLOCK
title: Six Films (1966-1969)
label: Die Schachtel
country: Italy
format: DVD (NTSC - all region)
title: Six Films (1966-1969)
label: Die Schachtel
country: Italy
format: DVD (NTSC - all region)
