At some point I also thought that any form of art that wasn't painted in Italy during the Renaissance was trash so I can see where they are coming from but it is pretty close-minded.
I am quite surprised at how much I liked it, what a mesmerising 16 minutes. The very experimental Dadaism from a century ago is obviously not for everyone, but at the very least people should appreciate it for what it is. Lashing out at a piece of art from a hunderd years does not refelct well on oneself.
There's nothing remotely Dada or "experimental"--a meaningless adjective when applied to cinema--about Ballet Mecanique. The film and score are masterpieces of post-WWI Modernist moving-image/sound art. To pigeonhole it as you've done is absurd and does a grave disservice to the work.
@@AlbertKilchesty The film is described as "Dadaist post-Cubist" and a prime example of early "experimental filmmaking", with the latter actually being a term to describe the method of filmmaking. But I certainly agree there is no actual need to label art in order to enjoy it.
Even the fact the premiere was presented without the score underlines the dissonant ideas and thoughts from their creators felt in the film itself. That alongside its technical and visual prowess makes it a pure act of rebellion.
Great copy of a great film. People who hate this film probably hate all modern art. To each his own. This is a classic work of cubism which reflects on the mechanical material and frenetic pace of the modern world integrating the natural rhythm and timbre of a modern medium, film.
Watching this from today's perspective, I'm sure Léger et al. knew what was coming. Futurism glorified speed and machines, but also was ambivalent toward them. The pace and cacophony could never be sustained. Part of the genius of this film is the repetition of the machinery juxtaposed with the "machinery" of the repetitive movements of the human facial/neck movements and the loop of the woman climbing the stairs. Are the machines becoming human, or are we becoming machines? We've made them in our image and they will eventually take over and be indistinguishable from us, which is what is happening now with robots, AI, etc. Did Charlie Chaplin steal the necklace, and are those sirens for him? It doesn't matter, because the dance of the zeroes always ends in one solitary zero.
if anyone here is familiar with the swiss electronic duo yello, the music videos that they put out in the '80s and early '90s take visible influence from this film. yello's vocalist dieter meier, who also directed the group's videos, cut his teeth as an avant-garde performance artist; what's more, a song on yello's second album is named after this film. given that, it's not implausible to suggest that the parallels are deliberate.
Amazing. It would be a hit nowadays. What an amazing look into what was happening in the roaring 20's. Too bad it got ruined later on. It's an amazing look at what really inventive people were dong experimentally with this new medium called film. That woman's lips had an amazing coat of lipstick. And what a smile. I thought the lady climbing the stairs with the sack was going to fall and all the mechanics of the day were pretty cool. Go to settings and play the movie at 1.75 speed it sounds pretty cool. And kind of makes sense. What say you with the speed quicker? Love it.
For music in such perpetual motion...16 minutes does feels like a very long time.....even with the interesting visuals. Overall this is quite captivating, so much fun and quite original for it's time. If you have a tedious task and need to get into a zone listening to this is a great way to make repetitive work more interesting. A sonic juggernaut.
Much clearer version, with more of Antheil's instrumentation. This time the recurring features: boater hat, funnels, whisks, etc. can be seen from their first iteration. The 'Canonical' print from 2016 is a lot less clear.
What is it with early 20th century modernist art films being so obsessed with swinging pendulums? Between this and L'inhumaine, clock makers must have got a lot of sales amongst experimental film makers in france in 1924.
Kiki and I (Rocco Vages, Zeno Archer, Iman Obelsik, Buddy, &c., &c.) are throwing a party to celebrate Ballet's centennial. Bring your own kicks and quirks. We scored a case of absinthe and I've been told Rocco has laudanum-drenched sugar cubes a -plenty. Holographic renditions of Fernand, Dudley, George and extra-special guest Hedy Lamar will be on hand to mix and mingle, perform sleight of hand anti-art magic tricks, and hurl nonsensical jibes, ethereal insults and, of course, toxic hetero-male pronouncements, the latter never out of style. Hedy is programmed to rebut in real time. It'll be wild!! Happy Birthday! Now it's time on Sprockets vhen Charlot dances...
No wonder this was created after the Great War, all the talented minds have been killed off. Reading the comments, I finally understand why my professor said the world has never recovered from the devastation of the War.
This is a music composer’s creation. If you listen to it without watching the video, you may hear the music undistracted. George Antheil was a very talented creator of music, but way ahead of his time.
If I wanted to watch videos about shapes I’d go back to kindergarten. But this high budget film is perfect for all you kindergarten dropouts or mentally retired folk. Whoever had to watch this in film studies should sue the university for their tuition back, this nonsense is below you. But for all you fangirls of this “revolutionary work”, go watch some Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or take a Calculus course. I can’t believe that in the short 84 years I’ve been alive, that I’ve already witnessed regression so severe people actually find meaning in nothing. That is the main takeaway from this “cinematic masterpiece”.
Hi there's a song from Frank Zappa on the 200 motels album that sounds like this. which Frank Zappa song from the 200 motels album sounds like this ??? Tell me please
100 years old and still fresh! News that stays news.
wtf is this comment section. great film. think about it as an exercise in exploring cinematography through method; not through narrative lens.
At some point I also thought that any form of art that wasn't painted in Italy during the Renaissance was trash so I can see where they are coming from but it is pretty close-minded.
I am quite surprised at how much I liked it, what a mesmerising 16 minutes.
The very experimental Dadaism from a century ago is obviously not for everyone, but at the very least people should appreciate it for what it is. Lashing out at a piece of art from a hunderd years does not refelct well on oneself.
There's nothing remotely Dada or
"experimental"--a meaningless adjective when applied to cinema--about Ballet Mecanique. The film and score are masterpieces of post-WWI Modernist moving-image/sound art. To pigeonhole it as you've done is absurd and does a grave disservice to the work.
@@AlbertKilchesty The film is described as "Dadaist post-Cubist" and a prime example of early "experimental filmmaking", with the latter actually being a term to describe the method of filmmaking.
But I certainly agree there is no actual need to label art in order to enjoy it.
@@AlbertKilchestyhow the hell did you manage to be the most pretentious person in this comment section? Quite the feat
Even the fact the premiere was presented without the score underlines the dissonant ideas and thoughts from their creators felt in the film itself. That alongside its technical and visual prowess makes it a pure act of rebellion.
100 years and its STILL hitting!!!
Lmao
cinematic representation of my current mind state on a day to day basis - sedate me
Yup!
Great copy of a great film. People who hate this film probably hate all modern art. To each his own. This is a classic work of cubism which reflects on the mechanical material and frenetic pace of the modern world integrating the natural rhythm and timbre of a modern medium, film.
B+ for pretentious effort :P
no it doesnt
99 years later and that shit still slaps!
Fantastic. I love the dance of the zeroes (the monetary dance)
Watching this from today's perspective, I'm sure Léger et al. knew what was coming. Futurism glorified speed and machines, but also was ambivalent toward them. The pace and cacophony could never be sustained.
Part of the genius of this film is the repetition of the machinery juxtaposed with the "machinery" of the repetitive movements of the human facial/neck movements and the loop of the woman climbing the stairs. Are the machines becoming human, or are we becoming machines? We've made them in our image and they will eventually take over and be indistinguishable from us, which is what is happening now with robots, AI, etc.
Did Charlie Chaplin steal the necklace, and are those sirens for him? It doesn't matter, because the dance of the zeroes always ends in one solitary zero.
Congratulations to all who made this possible. Well done!!
if anyone here is familiar with the swiss electronic duo yello, the music videos that they put out in the '80s and early '90s take visible influence from this film. yello's vocalist dieter meier, who also directed the group's videos, cut his teeth as an avant-garde performance artist; what's more, a song on yello's second album is named after this film. given that, it's not implausible to suggest that the parallels are deliberate.
Amazing. It would be a hit nowadays. What an amazing look into what was happening in the roaring 20's. Too bad it got ruined later on. It's an amazing look at what really inventive people were dong experimentally with this new medium called film. That woman's lips had an amazing coat of lipstick. And what a smile. I thought the lady climbing the stairs with the sack was going to fall and all the mechanics of the day were pretty cool. Go to settings and play the movie at 1.75 speed it sounds pretty cool. And kind of makes sense. What say you with the speed quicker? Love it.
For music in such perpetual motion...16 minutes does feels like a very long time.....even with the interesting visuals. Overall this is quite captivating, so much fun and quite original for it's time. If you have a tedious task and need to get into a zone listening to this is a great way to make repetitive work more interesting. A sonic juggernaut.
turn the volume on this down 65% and play an Alan Watts ramble over the top :)
This is genius.
Yes. Please. And thank you.
This is such a fantastic dadaism deep cut
Much clearer version, with more of Antheil's instrumentation. This time the recurring features: boater hat, funnels, whisks, etc. can be seen from their first iteration. The 'Canonical' print from 2016 is a lot less clear.
This whole film reminds me of Kazimir Malevich's paintings.
The great grandmother of music videos 😁
What is it with early 20th century modernist art films being so obsessed with swinging pendulums? Between this and L'inhumaine, clock makers must have got a lot of sales amongst experimental film makers in france in 1924.
C'est magnifique.
After watching this I got a phone call that said I will die in 7 days.
did you make a copy and share it?
But did you die?
Dude I was thinking the exact same thing
that's exactly what i thought
@@jfranciscosrj the lack of response hints at it
starting at 10:00 i love her especially at 10:16 to 10:41
Whoa- I’ve been wanting to find where that shot was from for a while
agora entendo o quebra pau que saiu durante a primeira exibição!
Music video before there were music videos
Psychedelic before there were psychedelics
reminds me of the aesthetic of Death Grips
Way too Romantic for my taste.
Is this is the same score they used way back or it's an interpretation of it? Excellent work and thank you for bringing this masterpiece
現代より
先を行っている！
j'est rien compris
Kiki and I (Rocco Vages, Zeno Archer, Iman Obelsik, Buddy, &c., &c.) are throwing a party to celebrate Ballet's centennial. Bring your own kicks and quirks. We scored a case of absinthe and I've been told Rocco has laudanum-drenched sugar cubes a -plenty. Holographic renditions of Fernand, Dudley, George and extra-special guest Hedy Lamar will be on hand to mix and mingle, perform sleight of hand anti-art magic tricks, and hurl nonsensical jibes, ethereal insults and, of course, toxic hetero-male pronouncements, the latter never out of style. Hedy is programmed to rebut in real time. It'll be wild!! Happy Birthday! Now it's time on Sprockets vhen Charlot dances...
This feels like what one would see after being abducted by aliens, or perhaps during MK Ultra.
Bien
this is really unsettling. it looks like what id imagine a lobotomy to feel like
1:09
1920s baby einstein
Holy fuck....
Ok
Pretty much every marvel movie is like this
Dont watch this on lsd 😮
No wonder this was created after the Great War, all the talented minds have been killed off. Reading the comments, I finally understand why my professor said the world has never recovered from the devastation of the War.
I don’t think you do, tbh
A talented mind would not have written this comment.
Oh, you have a professor. How nice.
This was groundbreaking.
This is trash beyond understanding. I literally learnt so much about what I should not watch on youtoube
This is a music composer’s creation. If you listen to it without watching the video, you may hear the music undistracted. George Antheil was a very talented creator of music, but way ahead of his time.
ok then leave? no one is keeping you here??
I've always felt the most productive approach to something beyond my understanding is to denounce it as trash.
Excelente!!!! Otro incomprendido en su época. Se suma a los genios como Beethoven, Mahler, Berg, entre otros!
Don’t forget Picasso and Dali!
If I wanted to watch videos about shapes I’d go back to kindergarten. But this high budget film is perfect for all you kindergarten dropouts or mentally retired folk. Whoever had to watch this in film studies should sue the university for their tuition back, this nonsense is below you. But for all you fangirls of this “revolutionary work”, go watch some Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or take a Calculus course. I can’t believe that in the short 84 years I’ve been alive, that I’ve already witnessed regression so severe people actually find meaning in nothing. That is the main takeaway from this “cinematic masterpiece”.
Your comment is more engaging than the video.
If only the filmmaker has as many brains as you…
Bro really stole a comment from a dif upload from 7 years ago. Is some octogenarian's really the best you've got 💀
Simpleton. Rot. You are nothing.
I’d like to see you produce an art film then.
Shakespeare the film critic: "...a tale told by an idiot / Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."
I think you understand neither Shakespeare nor Dada.
On second thought, maybe you actually do? Very confusing comment.
So beyond that, "To be or not to be" and "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo," what else you got?
They don’t make ‘em like they used to 🥅🍽️🫗🫙🥚🌫️🫧
FASTER FASTER FASTER
Hi there's a song from Frank Zappa on the 200 motels album that sounds like this. which Frank Zappa song from the 200 motels album sounds like this ??? Tell me please
I'm stealing the towels
It personally reminds me of Alladin Sane by David Bowie.