The Entertainment Gathering (EG'07)
was the catalyst for a
collaboration between Michael Lawrence Films and
Zenph®. Studios.
Michael Lawrence and Dr. John Q. Walker were both
EG'07 presenters, and they developed a strong friendship that resulted
in Zenph hosting venues for several segments for Michael's new film
The Bach Project.
This documentary film explores how Bach's music influences lives
in the 21st century.
The Bach Project
is now in post-production, and Michael
is posting his initial edits in 4-minute segments on YouTube.
Zenph is proud to collaborate in this important endeavor.
The filming in Raleigh
was reported extensively
(in the midst of rehearsals for the Art Tatum show in New York).
The following segments were filmed at Zenph Studios facilities
Glenn Gould and Zenph Studios
Computer game designer
Sid Meier
discusses the
Zenph re-performance®. of Glenn Gould's
1955 Goldberg Variations
with Drs. Anatoly Larkin and John Q. Walker.
Master technician
Marc Wienert
is interviewed in the midst of
voicing the Yamaha Disklavier Pro concert grand at Zenph Studios.
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Sid Meier
Computer game innovator
Sid Meier
introduces his software program
CPU Bach, discussing it with
Drs. Anatoly Larkin and John Q. Walker.
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Michael Hawley
Mike Hawley
hosts the annual
Entertainment Gathering (EG)
conference.
He has been a researcher at the MIT Media Lab.
He is also a gifted pianist --
a winner of the 2002 Van Cliburn piano competition in the
amateur division.
Here he discusses Bach and his music,
and plays the Organ Fugue BWV 577
on a Steinway concert grand at Zenph Studios.
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John Bayless
Acclaimed piano improvisor
John Bayless
discusses Bach's
improvisation techniques and plays some his famous Beatles' improvs
on a Steinway concert grand at Zenph Studios.
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John Bayless and Dr. Anatoly Larkin on two pianos
Improvisor
John Bayless
and Dr. Anatoly Larkin
discuss the art of improvisation and perform
in a dual-piano improvisation at Zenph Studios.
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Ward Swingle and The Swingle Singers
Conductor and arranger
Ward Swingle
and
The Swingle Singers
perform at Zenph Studios. Ward even mentions the
Goldberg Variations
(note the Gould album jacket in the background).
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