TOMISLAV SIMOVIC - ZAGREB SCHOOL OF ANIMATED FILM (LIMITED 2LP OF 100 + 16-PAGE BOOKLET)
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Tomislav Simović - The Zagreb School of Animated Film (Original Soundtracks 1961-1982) Compiled by Leri Ahel and Željko Luketić. Master tapes were considered lost; now found and restored for this epic 2xLP release celebrating Yugoslavia's animated art shorts, including Oscar winning "Ersatz" by Dušan Vukotić.
★ From the Original Master Tapes
★ 2 x LP Vinyl Gatefold LP
★ Extensive Liner Notes
★ Photographs from the Films
★ Exclusive Cover Artwork by Dejan Krsic / NEP
★ Limited Edition with 16-page full color booklet with filmographies, Museum Of Contemporary Art Zagreb essey and additional photographs
★ 100 copies only - no repress! Not available in stores
★ A collection of unreleased themes and scores from 18 short animated films from the world famous Zagreb School Of Animated Film . Includes Oscar winning short cartoon Ersatz / Surogat by Dusan Vukotic (1961) and many other jazz, electronica and experimental scores by composer Tomislav Simovic .
★ Coined by the famed film theorist Georges Sadoul at the 1959 Cannes Festival , The Zagreb School of Animated Film(s) or The Zagreb School of Animation, was defined as an artistic and philosophical world-view that set its mark on the history of animation in the 60s and 70s. The key feature of the Zagreb School (not educational facility in any kind), was commitment to stylization in contrast with the Disney-style canon of realistic animation.
★ Among many composers that worked in Zagreb Film productions, the name of Tomislav Simović (1931 – 2014) stands out. In his oeuvre of 300+ film scores (not counting compositions and arrangements for pop singers and jazz orchestras), many were made exclusively for Zagreb film documentaries, fiction shorts, features and animation. Simovic was particularly adept at writing music for cartoons. He skilfully synchronized movement and sound and mixed different musical genres, although, like his peers at the time, he leaned towards jazz.
★ Composed, arranged and conducted by Tomislav Simović . Performed by studio orchestra at Dubrava film (1961-1962) and Jadran film, Zagreb (1962-1982). Additional musicians: Milivoj Majdak (Acoustic Guitar), Josip Stojanović (Cello), Ozren Depolo (Clarinet, Saxophone, Voice), Rajko Milosavljević (Double Bass), Boris Benini (Drums, Percussion), Silvije Glojnarić (Drums), Stanko Selak (Flugelhorn, Trumpet), Miroslav Sedak Benčić (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone), Marijan Domić (Trumpet), Prerad Detiček (Horn), Fred Došek (Piano, Electric Piano), Zlatko Tanodi (Synthesizer), Igor Savin (Synthesizer), Radmilo Maslovarić (Trombone), Ante Živković (Viola), Ivan Kuzmić (Violin), Božidar Alić (Voice on D3).
★ Executive producers, creative direction, concept and audio digitization: Leri Ahel & Željko Luketić Compiled by Leri Ahel and Zeljko Luketic. Research, liner notes & music editing by Željko Luketić Artwork by Dejan Kršić Rights Society: HDS/BIEM
★ STREAM, PREVIEW or BUY DIGITAL: https://bfan.link/the-zagreb-school-of-animated-film ★
THE TRACKS:
A1 Posjet iz svemira (A Visit from Space) (1964) Directed by Zlatko Grgić
A2 Čudna ptica (Strange Bird) (1969) Directed by Borivoj Dovniković
A3 Astromati (I) (Astromutts) (I) (1963) Directed by Dušan Vukotić
A4 Astromati (II) (Astromutts) (II) (1963) Directed by Dušan Vukotić
A5 Surogat* (Ersatz / The Substitute) (1961) Directed by Dušan Vukotić
B1 Klizi - Puzi (Twidle-Twidle) (1969) Directed by Zlatko Grgić
B2 Začarani princ (The Enchanted Prince) (1978) Directed by Zlatko Pavlinić
B3 Medvjeđa romansa (Grin and Bear It) (1978) Directed by Tony Claar
B4 Zid (The Wall) (1965) Directed by Ante Zaninović
B5 Dnevnik* (Diary) (1974) Directed by Nedeljko Dragić
C1 Gubecziana (Mužka puntarija 1573) (The Serfs' Uprising) (1974) Directed by Dušan Vukotić
C2 Plemeniti soj (The Noble Strain) (1971) Directed by Dušan Vukotić
C3 Homo Augens (1972) Directed by Ante Zaninović
C4 Idu dani (Passing Days) (1969) Directed by Nedeljko Dragić
D1 Opera Cordis (1968) Directed by Dušan Vukotić
D2 San (The Dream) (1982) Directed by Rudolf Borošak
D3 Kugina kuća (The House of the Plague) (1980) Directed by Zlatko Pavlinić
D4 Utopia (1973) Directed by Boris Kolar
D5 Dan kad sam prestao pušiti (The Day I Stopped Smoking) (1982) Directed by Nedeljko Dragić
*The Final Mix or the last synchronization version of the tape: includes music, screen sounds and noises.
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