Blast! (2000)

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Blast is a performance genre all its own, blending together musicians and dancers for a unique artistic spectacle. This 2001 PBS program features a show from the London Apollo Theatre that uses musical works by the likes of Maurice Ravel, Leonard Bernstein, Chuck Mangione, and many others. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

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Synopsis of Blast!

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 115 mins

Categories:: Music & Performing Arts, Documentary

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	Anthony N.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Though I had never before heard about or even read about this disc anywhere before (never saw the PBS show), I was intrigued by the notion of using marching band-style musicianship and performances because of my own experience with high school marching band. The opening sequence starts with Ravel's "Bolero", and it was a perfect way to introduce the marching band concept without making it seem hokey on a stage setting. After that intro, the performers took license to veer away from traditional maching band songs to play some blues, Aaron Copland, and even Chuck Mangione. Sprinkled throughout the show were some interesting sequences involving the use of the flags and other props, although I thought they detracted from the true stars of the show, the band and the drummers.

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