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14 Video Paintings is comprised of two separate works ("Mistaken Memories of Mediaeval Manhattan" and "Thursday Afternoon") created in the early ‘80s by Brian Eno for art gallery exhibition only. Available for the first time on DVD, viewers are presented with a series of slowly evolving "video paintings," with "Thursday Afternoon" focusing on the human figure and "Mistaken Memories" on the Manhattan skyline. The music for "Thursday Afternoon" is a different version than what appears on Eno’s album of the same name, while the music that accompanies "Mistaken Memories" comes from two of his acclaimed ambient albums (On Land and Music For Airports) and features an unreleased track.
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64 of 66 people found the following review helpful
By D. W WISELY
Format:DVD
It's good to see these video pieces by Brian Eno out on DVD. I own both on VHS and have enjoyed them over the years, particularly the Manhattan pieces. I probably would have watched them more frequently but for the rather inconvenient matter of having to roll my television on its side because of the vertical format. Once, I tried to simulate this by the considerably easier method of turning my self on my side, but it was surprisingly ineffective as entertainment. (I do recommend it for inducing sleep.) Happily, the DVD offers both vertical and horizontal viewing options.
Now, no one should sit down with this DVD with friends and popcorn and expect to be entertained. I like the title "video paintings." They don't move much. So, I recommend, in the true "ambient" tradition, put these on and go about your business. Go in and out of the room, read the paper, have conversations, whatever.
Now, no one should sit down with this DVD with friends and popcorn and expect to be entertained. I like the title "video paintings." They don't move much. So, I recommend, in the true "ambient" tradition, put these on and go about your business. Go in and out of the room, read the paper, have conversations, whatever.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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The DVD of Brian Eno's Thursday Afternoon is finally out on DVD, packaged with Memories of Midiaeval Manhattan, another ambient video project from the early 80's. Both pieces are formatted vertically, but for those of us unable to tip their monitors or TVs on their sides, horizontal can be chosen as an option.
The concept here is that video, like sound, can be a decorative element in a space and not have to be "watched' in the traditional sense. All these pieces have ambient music and the static, almost still pictures change veerrrrrrrrry slowly over time and then fade out. The Manhattan pieces all feature dramatic shots of the New York skyline, most with clouds surging by and recalling the paintings of Constable. Thursday Afternoon is one long continuous track of music with several different video treatments of a naked woman in a tub and other places.
I have always been a big Eno fan and enjoy these more than other installations of his I have seen. That said, this is not for everybody. I was very glad to find them in print, and you may enjoy this stuff if you're an ambient fan.
The concept here is that video, like sound, can be a decorative element in a space and not have to be "watched' in the traditional sense. All these pieces have ambient music and the static, almost still pictures change veerrrrrrrrry slowly over time and then fade out. The Manhattan pieces all feature dramatic shots of the New York skyline, most with clouds surging by and recalling the paintings of Constable. Thursday Afternoon is one long continuous track of music with several different video treatments of a naked woman in a tub and other places.
I have always been a big Eno fan and enjoy these more than other installations of his I have seen. That said, this is not for everybody. I was very glad to find them in print, and you may enjoy this stuff if you're an ambient fan.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Video, in this release, is like a form of painting with light. Images shift slightly and slowly, then fade in and out. The images themselves are very carefully selected-- in "Mistaken Memories" they are shots of the skyline of New York, often with the sky figuring prominently, and, especially, clouds. "Thursday Afternoon" showcases the body and face of a woman, in different postures and poses.
It is interesting that the music, especially in "Mistaken Memories", was not created for the video exclusively, but appeared in "Music For Airports" and "On Land", with, I believe, one previously unreleased piece. As a result, though relaxing, I wondered from time to time what the swamp and bog sounds had to do with the shots of New York. But the power of the shots themselves and the quality of the music, though somewhat disparate, won out in the end.
This project is great for sitting back, and focusing on the things in life that change more slowly over time.
It is interesting that the music, especially in "Mistaken Memories", was not created for the video exclusively, but appeared in "Music For Airports" and "On Land", with, I believe, one previously unreleased piece. As a result, though relaxing, I wondered from time to time what the swamp and bog sounds had to do with the shots of New York. But the power of the shots themselves and the quality of the music, though somewhat disparate, won out in the end.
This project is great for sitting back, and focusing on the things in life that change more slowly over time.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Eno fans, others, stay clear....
I've heard about these video "pieces" by Brian Eno for years, and I was overjoyed when I heard they've made it to DVD. Read more
Published on October 6, 2009 by Grigory's Girl
3.0 out of 5 stars
Eno is a bit of a screwball
Well, here he is. Brian Eno. I'm glad to see that this stuff made it to the DVD format as I have both videos on VHS. Read more
Published on November 30, 2007 by Norm Cash
1.0 out of 5 stars
Do not buy it
Unless you are a fan of Brian Eno. The videos are way too dark in color and nothing you couldn't do with your DV camera. Read more
Published on February 28, 2007 by R. Torres
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thursday Afternoon DVD
I have loved Eno's CD Thursday Afternoon ever since it came out and now finally I have the DVD of the "installation". It is fantastic. Read more
Published on December 23, 2006 by Lovblad
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a MUST
I am ipressed by the simple purity of these pieces.
They do convince through their clyrity and beauty! Read more
They do convince through their clyrity and beauty! Read more
Published on March 17, 2006 by Hanspeter Ammann
4.0 out of 5 stars
Essential add for the 'Eno-phile'
14 Video Paintings by Brian Eno is exactly what I expected and hoped for: an 'art-y', slightly pretentious but riveting video experience. Read more
Published on March 10, 2006 by Juanco
3.0 out of 5 stars
For the insomniac
I love Eno music but this video presentation is on the boring side. Depends alot on your mood at the time. Great to mellow one out if had a bad day at the office. Read more
Published on March 7, 2006 by Jim Cummings
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