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CP - New micro-documentary about Geoffrey Ellis Flutes
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:50 am
by Geoffrey Ellis
I flagged this as a commercial post since it is undoubtedly self-serving to post it here
But I'm thrilled to have been the subject of a "micro-documentary" (a short, 3 1/2 minute film) by Blayne Chastain. Many of you know Blayne already as the owner of the Irish Flute Store as well as the co-director of the wonderful Patrick Olwell documentary "The Keymaster".
Blayne visited my shop and filmed me making one of my
Essential Flutes, and then he used the very same flute to compose and record a beautiful soundtrack to the film.
I welcome you all to view it here:
https://vimeo.com/321618537
Re: CP - New micro-documentary about Geoffrey Ellis Flutes
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 11:32 am
by PlanxtyPipes
Very cool video! I saw it on facebook a few days ago. Very well shot and edited and the flute sounds great. I think it's a great advertisement for what you do!
Re: CP - New micro-documentary about Geoffrey Ellis Flutes
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:02 pm
by PB+J
Lovely! Nicely done indeed and it's great to see the process
I'm saving up!
Re: CP - New micro-documentary about Geoffrey Ellis Flutes
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:09 pm
by Geoffrey Ellis
Glad you like it! Blayne is an insanely talented guy with a very broad base of skills, and it was a pleasure to watch him work. Just watching him edit the footage was jaw-dropping--such speed and efficiency, coupled with a well-honed sense of story telling. Made my part very easy
Re: CP - New micro-documentary about Geoffrey Ellis Flutes
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 8:12 am
by kintailpipes
WOw, very cool.
Re: CP - New micro-documentary about Geoffrey Ellis Flutes
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:59 am
by Gcobean
Really enjoyed this! Keep living the dream for all of us Geoff!
Re: CP - New micro-documentary about Geoffrey Ellis Flutes
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 8:01 am
by Geoffrey Ellis
Thanks for watching and for the nice comments!
Re: CP - New micro-documentary about Geoffrey Ellis Flutes
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:57 am
by eilam
that was beautiful ! thanks for sharing it with us !
Re: CP - New micro-documentary about Geoffrey Ellis Flutes
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 11:35 pm
by paddler
That was absolutely beautiful! What a lovely, intimate glimpse into your life and work! Fabulous job, both of you!
Am I right in assuming that the "Essential Flute" you are making in the film, and that Blayne is playing for the background music, is in the key of C? It sounds great!
Re: CP - New micro-documentary about Geoffrey Ellis Flutes
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:17 am
by Geoffrey Ellis
paddler wrote:That was absolutely beautiful! What a lovely, intimate glimpse into your life and work! Fabulous job, both of you!
Am I right in assuming that the "Essential Flute" you are making in the film, and that Blayne is playing for the background music, is in the key of C? It sounds great!
Many thanks! Yes, the Essential Flute that you see being made is in the key of C, and Blayne used it for the score. He's a great player