‘The essence of cinema is precisely “dynamic movement of form and colour,” and their relation to sound. In this respect Belson is the purest of all filmmakers . . . the films remain concrete, objective experiences of kinaesthetic and optical dynamism. They are at once the ultimate use of visual imagery to communicate abstract concepts, and the purest of experiential confrontations between subject and object.’ Gene Youngblood
‘Jordan Belson is one of the greatest artists of visual music. Belson creates lush vibrant experiences of exquisite colour and dynamic abstract phenomena evoking sacred celestial experiences.’ William Moritz
Jordan Belson: Films Sacred and Profane All ages 70 minutes
Sat 3 May 3.00pm / Cinema A (Introduced by Cindy Keefer, Center for Visual Music)
Allures 1961
16MM, COLOUR, MONO, 8 MINUTES, USA / DIRECTOR: JORDAN BELSON / SOUND: JORDAN BELSON, HENRY JACOBS
Samadhi 1967
VIDEO, COLOUR, MONO, 6 MINUTES, USA / DIRECTOR/MUSIC: JORDAN BELSON
Chakra 1972
16MM, COLOUR, MONO, 6 MINUTES, USA / DIRECTOR/MUSIC: JORDAN BELSON
Light 1973
16MM, COLOUR, MONO, 6 MINUTES, USA / DIRECTOR/MUSIC: JORDAN BELSON
Music of the Spheres 1977
VIDEO, COLOUR, MONO, 7 MINUTES, USA / DIRECTOR: JORDAN BELSON / MUSIC: IASOS / ABRIDGED VERSION 2002
Northern Lights 1985
VIDEO, COLOUR, MONO, 6:45 MINUTES, USA / DIRECTOR: JORDAN BELSON / MUSIC: JOHN LUTHER ADAMS
Epilogue 2005
VIDEO, COLOUR, STEREO, 12 MINUTES, USA / DIRECTOR: JORDAN BELSON / MUSIC: SERGEI RACHMANINOFF
Jordan Belson program provided by Center for Visual Music.
