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Keaton's Silent Film Gets a Rock Remix
4 Feb
Summary
- Buster Keaton's 1924 comedy Sherlock Jr is paired with REM music.
- The Silents Synced project aims to attract new audiences to classic films.
- Films feature added colorization and visual effects.
Buster Keaton's 1924 silent film, Sherlock Jr, is being presented with a modern twist, featuring music from REM's 1990s albums. This initiative, spearheaded by Josh Frank, aims to bridge the gap between classic cinema and contemporary music fans.
The Silents Synced project, which previously paired Nosferatu with Radiohead, now includes Sherlock Jr and the 22-minute short The Balloonatic. The latter is accompanied by a techno soundtrack from Amon Tobin. While the musical choices may not directly enhance the films, their purpose is to draw new audiences into experiencing these cinematic treasures.
Furthermore, both films have undergone enhancements, including colorization and the addition of visual effects. These modifications, alongside Keaton's signature stunt work and innovative in-camera effects, offer a fresh perspective on the groundbreaking nature of Sherlock Jr. The film's meta-narrative about a projectionist dreaming himself into the movie he's screening was remarkably ahead of its time.
