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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves production and publicity photographs by David James (1991)

[abs0luteb4stard]

W A T C H I N G

The 155-minute director's cut

[camyfilms]

THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE 2001

Now if you two don't mind, I'm going to bed before either of you come up with another clever idea to get us killed - or worse, expelled.

[cultfaction]

Preview- Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Limited Edition 4K UHD)

Preview- Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Limited Edition 4K UHD)

Sometimes the only way to uphold justice is to break the law. From Errol Flynn to Disney, Hollywood has long been fascinated with the legend of Robin Hood. Helmed by director Kevin Reynolds (Waterworld, The Count of Monte Cristo), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves pays homage to the past while transforming the famous outlaw of Sherwood Forest into a movie icon fit for the 1990s. Robin of Locksley…

[intimidating-fettuccine]

Not sure if anyone asked this before, but, what do you think all the creeps voices sound? like categorically; high, medium, deep?

good day <3

I've been asked about this before, but I actually will use this just to update my voice headcanons this time around. I originally made a voice headcanons list with people before, but it didn't have everyone and I wanna change a couple.

Updated Voice Headcanons;

Jeff: Sean Chiplock (Listen here) (Updated*)

BEN: Greg Ayres (Listen Here)

Eyeless Jack: Chris Tergliafera (Listen Here) (Updated*)

Laughing Jack: David Near (Listen Here)

Toby: Kieran Regan (Listen Here) (Updated*)

Tim: Tim Sutton

Brian: Brian Haight

Slender: J Michael Tatum (Listen Here)

Liu: Vic Mignogna (Listen Here)

Jane: Cristina Vee (Listen Here) (Updated*)

Natalie: Krystal LaPorte (Listen Here)

Helen: Trevor Devall (Listen Here)

Dr. Smiley: Brian Hanford (Listen Here)

Sally: Kristen Schaal (Listen Here)

Offender: Yuri Lowenthall (Listen Here) (Updated*)

Trender: Sam Reigel (Listen Here)

Splendor: Dave Trosko (Listen Here)

Jason: Darin De Paul (Listen Here)

Puppeteer: Michael Kovach (Listen Here)

Zalgo: Alan Rickman (Listen Here)

Candy Pop: Mick Wingert (Listen Here) (New*)

Hobo: Niel Newbon (Listen Here) (New*)

Nina: Marieve Herington (Listen Here) (New*)

Kate: Samantha Beart (Listen Here) (New*)

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Title: Harry Potter

Rating: PG

Director: Chris Columbus

Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Tom Felton, Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane, Maggie Smith, Richard Griffiths, Ian Hart, Fiona Shaw, John Hurt, David Bradley, Matthew Lewis, Sean Biggerstaff, Warwick Davis, Harry Melling, John Cleese

Release year: 2001

Genres: adventure, fantasy

Blurb: Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life...but on his eleventh birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard, with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths...and about the villain who's to blame.

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One of the striking things to me about Rings of Power is how little it has invested in acting talent. It has zero people I recognize, either by face or by name.  Yes, some of them have recurring roles, and I’m sure there are a couple who are known outside the community.  

But I saw how much the cast was getting paid, and the highest paid was about $35k/episode. Taking the top 8 stars, it came to about $2.8M for the entire season. This is approximately what Rosamund Pike got for the entire first season of Wheel of Time, a show with (a) fewer episodes, and (b) approximately 10% the budget.

A lot of shows like to invest in new talent, and this is good! 

But Game of Thrones started with Sean Bean (from LOTR), and Aiden Gillen who was well-regarded from The Wire. Stranger Things has Wynonna Rider. 

The entire LOTR trilogy had a budget of $280M, which comes to about $450M in today’s dollars. And it managed to have Sir Ian McKellan, Christopher Lee (not yet Knighted), Cate Blanchett, and Hugo Weaving, plus Sean Bean and a number of known, if not super-famous stars.

The first Harry Potter movie had a budget of $125M (about $200M today) and had Maggie Smith and Richard Burton, as well as a known, but not ridiculously famous Alan Rickman.

And a bunch of other TV shows are shelling out ridiculous amounts for well-known stars. Orlando Bloom is getting $350k/episode! Patrick Stewart is getting $750k!

Meanwhile, Rings of Power had a production budget of $750 million for the first season, and has absolutely no high-level talent, anywhere. And did not seem to overly-prioritize strong acting ability among its newer talent, either.

[scotianostra]

Happy Birthday actor S​ean Biggerstaff, born on March 15th 1983 in Glasgow.

Biggerstaff grew up with his parents, a fireman and a community education worker in Maryhill. He joined a local drama group and he acted as Augustus Gloop in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. After that, for six years, he joined the Scottish Youth Theatre. It was there he got his big break when Alan Rickman asked him be Tom in The Winter Guest.

Rickman took him under his wing and Seam moved to London where his mentor helped get him the role he is best known for “Captian” Oliver Wood keeper of the Gryffindor Quidditch team, which he played in three of the film series of Harry Potter.

Other notable roles Sean has had are Young Darren in The Crow Road, Kyle in The Lost Book TV series and Sargent in The reboot of Whisky Galore. In 2017 he was back home appearing in the Tron Theatre production of The Brothers Karamazov.

I can gather he finds it hard to talk about Rickman, he did say in an article that….“I could talk to him when times were tough. Having someone as brilliant as Alan having believe in me was an incredible safety net against the worst situations.”

i like the fact that Sean spoke out about that fool Jeremy Clarkson last year after the former Top Gear presenter had described socialists as ‘disgusting people’

“Shut the fuck up you rancid old thug,” wrote Biggerstaff in response to Clarkson’s post.

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https://www.tumblr.com/hotchs-big-hands/730011335335837696/my-first-ever-crush-in-life-was-alan-rickman

my taste in men has been pretty consistent even as a child 😶😶 alan rickman, robert sean leonard (house md), thomas gibson, mark harmon, harrison ford, jeremy irons 🫣

You have fucking impeccable taste babe KSJFJEFKSKFI I see you!!!

Another for me was 2004 phantom of the opera movie Phantom played by Gerard Butler 🫣🫣🫣🫣 remembered watching it when I was 5 and yeah... I think that was my older men awakening LMAO 💀💀💀💀

[alexlacquemanne]

Janvier MMXXIV

Films

Bridget Jones Baby (Bridget Jones's Baby) (2016) de Sharon Maguire avec Renée Zellweger, Patrick Dempsey, Shirley Henderson, Gemma Jones et Jim Broadbent

Arnaque à Hollywood (The Comeback Trail) (2020) de George Gallo avec Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones, Morgan Freeman, Zach Braff, Eddie Griffin, Emile Hirsch et Kate Katzman

Copie conforme (1947) de Jean Dréville avec Louis Jouvet, Suzy Delair, Annette Poivre, Madeleine Suffel, Jane Marken, Danièle Franconville, Jean-Jacques Delbo et Léo Lapara

L'Inconnu du Nord-Express (Strangers on a Train) (1951) d'Alfred Hitchcock avec Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Robert Walker, Leo G. Carroll, Patricia Hitchcock, Marion Lorne, Jonathan Hale et Laura Elliott

Une affaire d'honneur (2023) de et avec Vincent Perez et aussi Roschdy Zem, Doria Tillier, Damien Bonnard, Guillaume Gallienne, Nicolas Gaspar, Pepe Lorente

Hôtel fantôme (Das letzte Problem) (2019) de et avec Karl Markovics et aussi Stefan Pohl, Maria Fliri, Julia Koch, Max Moor, Sunnyi Melles Laura Bilgeri

Aviator (The Aviator) (2004) de Martin Scorsese avec Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, Adam Scott, Kelli Garner, Alec Baldwin, Ian Holm, Jude Law et Danny Huston

Palais royal ! (2005) de et avec Valérie Lemerciere et aussi Lambert Wilson, Catherine Deneuve, Michel Aumont, Mathilde Seigner, Denis Podalydès, Michel Vuillermoz, Gisèle Casadesus, Gilbert Melki, Maurane

Du plomb pour l'inspecteur (Pushover) (1954) de Richard Quine avec Fred MacMurray, Philip Carey, Kim Novak, Dorothy Malonne, E.G. Marshall, Allen Nourse, James Anderson et Joe Bailey

Les Douze Salopards (The Dirty Dozen) (1967) de Robert Aldrich avec Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, John Cassavetes, Richard Jaeckel, George Kennedy, Trini Lopez et Telly Savalas

Le silence des ânes (Das Schweigen der Esel) (2022) de et avec Karl Markovics et aussi Julia Koch, Caroline Frank, Gerhard Liebmann, Valentin Sottopietra, Klaus Windisch, Tobias Fend, Julian Sark, Stefan Pohl

Elmer Gantry le charlatan (Elmer Gantry) (1960) de Richard Brooks avec Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, Arthur Kennedy, Dean Jagger, Shirley Jones, Patti Page et Edward Andrews

Tendre Poulet (1978) de Philippe de Broca avec Annie Girardot, Philippe Noiret, Catherine Alric, Hubert Deschamps, Paulette Dubost, Roger Dumas, Raymond Gérôme, Guy Marchand, Simone Renant et Georges Wilson

Judy (2019) de Rupert Goold avec Renée Zellweger, Darci Shaw, Rufus Sewell, Michael Gambon, Finn Wittrock, Richard Cordery, Jessie Buckley et Bella Ramsey

Cinquième Colonne (Saboteur) (1942) d'Alfred Hitchcock avec Robert Cummings, Priscilla Lane, Otto Kruger, Alan Baxter, Clem Bevans, Norman Lloyd, Alma Kruger et Vaughan Glaser

Robin des Bois, prince des voleurs (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves) (1991) de Kevin Reynolds avec Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Christian Slater, Alan Rickman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Nick Brimble et Michael McShane

La Fine Fleur (2020) de Pierre Pinaud avec Catherine Frot, Melan Omerta, Fatsah Bouyahmed, Olivia Côte, Marie Petiot, Vincent Dedienne et Serpentine Teyssier

Maigret et l'Affaire Saint-Fiacre (1959) de Jean Delannoy avec Jean Gabin, Michel Auclair, Valentine Tessier, Robert Hirsch, Paul Frankeur, Michel Vitold, Camille Guérini, Serge Rousseau et Micheline Luccioni

On a volé la cuisse de Jupiter (1980) de Philippe de Broca avec Annie Girardot, Philippe Noiret, Francis Perrin, Catherine Alric, Marc Dudicourt, Paulette Dubost et Roger Carel

Gosford Park (2001) de Robert Altman avec Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Kristin Scott Thomas, Camilla Rutherford, Charles Dance, Geraldine Somerville, Tom Hollander, Stephen Fry, Helen Mirren et Emily Watson

Meurtre à Hollywood (Sunset) (1988) de Blake Edwards avec Bruce Willis, James Garner, Malcolm McDowell, Mariel Hemingway, Kathleen Quinlan, Jennifer Edwards, Victoria Alperin et Patricia Hodge

Iron Claw (The Iron Claw) (2023) de Sean Durkin avec Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Holt McCallany, Lily James, Maura Tierney et Stanley Simons

Séries

La croisière s'amuse Saison 1

Une traversée de chien - L'Amour fou - Ami ou Ennemi - Farces et Attrapes - Une célébrité encombrante - Le Grand Air - Le docteur voit double - Le Grand Amour - Le Père du commandant - Monnaie de singe - La vie est belle au large - Tel est pris qui croyait prendre - Jeux de mains - Les Grandes Retrouvailles : première partie - Les Grandes Retrouvailles : deuxième partie - La Victoire en dansant - Le Gros Lot - Coupable, mais de quoi ? - Souvenirs Souvenirs - Il y a des jours comme ça - Qui comprend quelque chose à l'amour ? - Le commandant connaît la musique - Coup de folie - Ne comptez pas sur moi pour tomber amoureuse

Coffre à Catch

#148 : Bonne année 2024 à tout l'univers d'Agius ! - #149 : Zack Ryder : Woo Woo Woo, tu le sais ! - #150 : L'exceptionnel retour de Colby ! - #151 : Les adieux au catch de Tommy Dreamer ? - #152 : Tommy Dreamer enfin champion de la ECW !

Les Simpson Saison 1

Noël mortel - Bart le génie - L'Odyssée d'Homer - Simpsonothérapie - Terreur à la récré - Ste Lisa Blues - L'Abominable Homme des bois - Bart a perdu la tête - Marge perd la boule - L'Odyssée d'Homer - L'Espion qui venait de chez moi - Un clown à l'ombre - Une soirée d'enfer

Downton Abbey Saison 5

Tradition et Rébellion - Un vent de liberté - Le Bonheur d'être aimé - Révolution à Downton - Tout ce qui compte… - Étape par étape - Désillusions - Menaces et Préjugés - La Réconciliation

Castle Saison 4

Renaissance - Lame solitaire - Casse-tête - L'Empreinte d'une arme - L'Art de voler - Démons - Otages - Dans l'antre du jeu - Course contre la mort - Détache-moi

Kaamelott Livre IV

Tous les matins du monde première partie - Tous les matins du monde deuxième partie - Raison et Sentiments - Les Tartes aux fraises - Le Dédale - Les Pisteurs - Le Traître - La Faute première partie - La Faute deuxième partie - L’Ascension du Lion - Une vie simple - Le Privilégié - Le Bouleversé - Les Liaisons dangereuses - Les Exploités II - Dagonet et le Cadastre - Duel première partie - Duel deuxième partie - La Foi bretonne - Au service secret de Sa Majesté - La Parade - Seigneur Caius - L’Échange première partie - L’Échange deuxième partie - L’Échelle de Perceval - La Chambre de la reine - Les Émancipés - La Révoquée - La Baliste II - Les Bonnes - La Révolte III - Le Rapport - L’Art de la table - Les Novices - Les Refoulés - Les Tuteurs II - Le Tourment IV - Le Rassemblement du corbeau II - Le Grand Départ - L’Auberge rouge - Les Curieux : première partie - Les Curieux : deuxième partie - La Clandestine - Les Envahisseurs - La vie est belle - La Relève - Les Tacticiens : première partie - Les Tacticiens : deuxième partie - Drakkars ! - La Réponse - Unagi IV - La Permission - Anges et Démons - La Rémanence - Le Refuge - Le Dragon gris - La Potion de vivacité II - Vox populi III - La Sonde - La Réaffectation - La Poétique II : première partie - La Poétique II : deuxième partie

Affaires sensibles

Henri Martin, debout contre la guerre d’Indochine - 1923 : Germaine Berton : l’anarchiste qui tua pour venger Jaurès - Prince de Conty : où sont passés les lingots de l'épave? - De Paris à Dakar, le rallye du désert - Cannes 1987, Pialat et sa palme - Affaire Mis et Thiennot, la fin de l'énigme judiciaire ? - Agnès Le Roux, la disparition d’une héritière - Les mystères de Chevaline

The Crown Saison 6

Un engouement fanatique - Hors du temps

Le Voyageur Saison 2

La Forêt perchée - La tentation du mal

Alfred Hitchcock présente Saison 5, 6, 3, 7

Arthur - La Vengeance - Chantage - Pan! vous êtes mort

Spectacles

Concert du Nouvel An en direct du Musikverein, à Vienne (2024)

Adele Live At The Royal Albert Hall (2011)

Sexe et jalousie (1993) de Marc Camoletti et Georges Folgoas avec Jean-Luc Moreau, Marie-Pierre Casey, Patrick Guillemin, Marie Lenoir et Bunny Godillot

Billy Cobham's Glass Menagerie (1981) live at Riazzino, Switzerland

Agents Are Forever : Danish National Symphony Orchestra (2020) avec Caroline Henderson

Bonté divine (2010) de Frédéric Lenoir et Louis-Michel Colla avec Jean-Loup Horwitz, Benoit Nguyen-Tat, Saïd Amadis et Roland Giraud

Livres

Kid Paddle, Tome 1 : Jeux de vilains de Midam

Détective Conan, Tome 20 de Gôshô Aoyama

Castle, Tome 1 : La dernière aube de Brian Michael Bendis, Kelly Sue DeConnick et Tom Raney

James Bond : Le guide officiel de 007 de Lee Pfeiffer et Dave Worrall

[thxnews]

Rediscovered Art Reveals Falklands War History

In a remarkable discovery at HMS Raleigh, staff rediscovered a long-forgotten painting depicting a harrowing scene from the Falklands War, sparking interest and deep reflection among veterans, staff, and the wider community. This find, made in a disused classroom, illuminates a critical chapter in British military history, bringing to life the stark realities of war through the medium of art.  

A Forgotten Treasure in HMS Raleigh

Discovery by Defence Infrastructure Organisation The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), responsible for maintaining Defence estates, played a crucial role in uncovering this historical artifact. In Building 110, also known as the Fieldhouse block - named in honor of Admiral Fieldhouse, who spearheaded the retaking of the Falkland Islands - someone discovered the painting. It had remained hidden and neglected for years in a classroom that had fallen out of use.   The Artwork's Poignant Depiction The painting powerfully portrays the Bluff Cove Air Attacks, a pivotal and tragic moment during the Falklands War. It strikingly features the burning HMS Sir Galahad, a poignant reminder of the conflict's deadliest incident. In this attack, 56 British personnel lost their lives, with 48 dying from the bombing of HMS Sir Galahad alone. The artwork serves as a stark and moving tribute to those who perished and the brutal reality of war.  

The Mystery of the Artist

The Search for the Creator Following its discovery, the painting has ignited a wave of curiosity about its unknown creator. The artist’s identity remains shrouded in mystery, raising questions about whether they were a witness to the conflict and what inspired them to create such a vivid depiction of war.   Jon Rickman-Dawson's Discovery Jon Rickman-Dawson, the DIO Facilities Manager at HMS Raleigh, came across this evocative artwork during an inspection of the disused building. His accidental discovery has led to an intriguing quest to uncover the story behind this painting, and to acknowledge and celebrate the artist’s contribution to HMS Raleigh’s historical narrative.  

A New Home and Purpose

The Painting's Journey to the Trainees' Bar Now prominently displayed in the Trainees’ Bar at HMS Raleigh, the painting measures an impressive 20ft by 6ft. It has become a historical artifact for staff, recruits, and their families to contemplate and appreciate, especially during significant occasions like Passing Out ceremonies. The artwork not only decorates the bar but also serves as an educational piece, offering insights into the conflict and the harsh realities of war.   Refurbishment and Preservation The Establishment Services team, affectionately known as the ‘Buffers’, actively refurbished the painting before its installation in the new location. They meticulously cleaned, re-stained, and treated the frame, ensuring this poignant piece of history is preserved and appreciated by future generations.  

Emotional Resonance and Pride

Mark Eve's Personal Connection The painting holds a special significance for Mark Eve, a former Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy who served during the Falklands War. His personal experiences on HMS Hecla, an ambulance ship during the conflict, resonate deeply with the scenes depicted in the artwork. Upon seeing the painting, Eve experienced a flood of emotions, feeling both a profound sense of pride and a poignant reminder of his duty during that tumultuous time.   Base Commander Sean Brady's Interpretation Sean Brady, the base commander at HMS Raleigh, keenly seeks to understand the artist's perspective and believes the painting vividly captures the harsh reality of conflict, a sentiment echoed by many who view it. Consequently, the quest to find the artist and understand their intentions stems from a desire to connect more deeply with the narrative of the Falklands War as depicted in the painting.  

A Call to Uncover the Artist's Identity

The Timeframe of Creation It is believed that the artwork was created sometime between 1982 and 2010, likely by someone who was present during the air attacks, evidenced by the detailed and emotionally charged nature of the painting.   Seeking Information The DIO is actively seeking information about the artist or the origins of the painting and, therefore, encourages anyone with knowledge to reach out via email or through DIO's social media channels. This call for information is not merely about solving a mystery; it's fundamentally about honoring the artist's contribution to preserving a crucial part of military history.   Sources: THX News & Defence Infrastructure Organisation. Read the full article

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Assistir Filme Robin Hood: O Príncipe dos Ladrões Online fácil

Assistir Filme Robin Hood: O Príncipe dos Ladrões Online Fácil é só aqui: https://filmesonlinefacil.com/filme/robin-hood-o-principe-dos-ladroes/

Robin Hood: O Príncipe dos Ladrões - Filmes Online Fácil

Após voltar de uma Cruzada, Robin de Locksley (Kevin Costner), um jovem cavaleiro, descobre que seu pai, Lorde de Locksley (Brian Blessed), foi morto pelos seguidores do xerife de Nottingham (Alan Rickman), que por sua vez é partidário do Príncipe João, que fará de tudo pra que Ricardo Coração de Leão (Sean Connery) não volte ao poder. Robin é visado pelos usurpadores e foge, mas sempre acompanhado por Azeem (Morgan Freeman), um mouro que lhe deve a vida. Eles vão parar na Floresta de Sherwood, onde são atacados por camponeses que, para sobreviver, atacam os asseclas do xerife. Logo Robin e Azeem se unem ao bando e planejam trazer Ricardo de volta ao poder. Em meio à sua luta, Robin é ajudado por Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio), uma bela donzela por quem se apaixona.

[mosaicrecords]

Steve Coleman and Five Elements: Skopje Jazz Festival, 2017

A good look at Steve Coleman and his Five Elements in its outstanding 2017 incarnation: Jonathan Finlayson on trumpet, Anthony Tidd on bass and Sean Rickman on drums. They make it look so simple.

-Nick Moy

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Steve Coleman & Five Elements [57 Jazzaldia 2022 XIII] Por José Luis Luna Rocafort [INSTANTZZ AKA Galería fotográfica AKA Fotoblog de jazz, impro… y algo más]

Steve Coleman & Five Elements [57 Jazzaldia 2022 XIII] Por José Luis Luna Rocafort [INSTANTZZ AKA Galería fotográfica AKA Fotoblog de jazz, impro… y algo más]

57º Jazzaldia 2022 Fecha: Sábado, 23 de Julio de 2022. 21:00h. Lugar:  Plaza de la Trinidad Grupo: Steve Coleman & Five Elements Steve Coleman: saxo alto Kokayi: voz Jonatahn Finlayson: trompeta Anthony Tidd: bajo eléctrico Sean Rickman: batería Tomajazz: © José Luis Luna Rocafort, 2022 Más información sobre Steve…

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Steve Coleman and Five Elements — Live at the Village Vanguard, Vol.1 (The Embedded Sets) (Pi)

Live at the Village Vanguard, Vol. 1 (The Embedded Sets) by Steve Coleman

It’s a bit deceptive to state simply that Five Elements has been around for a few decades. While it’s true chronologically, the statement obscures the fact that 5E is constantly changing, the base workshop for altoist/composer Steve Coleman’s relentless conceptual and musical imagination. There are musical constants — intricacy, density, and tons of rhythmic momentum — and some longstanding personnel, too. But what makes Coleman’s music so vital is how he keeps turning over and reinventing his sound, even as his alto and compositional imprint are unmistakable.

For the group’s first live recording in 15 years, comprised of two sets at the Vanguard, Coleman is joined by trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson, guitarist Miles Okazaki, bassist Anthony Tidd and the outrageously good drummer Sean Rickman. It’s not just that Live at the Village Vanguard, Vol.1 (The Embedded Sets) contains over two and a half hours of music; listeners also get the opportunity to explore the group’s varied approaches to some of the same tunes from set to set. It’s something that we jazz nerds love to do, and there are riches here.

The first set pops up with the filthy mid-tempo funk of “Horda,” and just like that the group finds the sweet spot: a deeply organic groove that’s simultaneously the most ridiculously balanced complexity that you can’t quite count along with. This particular configuration of Five Elements has some serious chemistry built from many years of playing. That’s nowhere more evident than Coleman’s and Finlayson’s synergy, playing off each other or nailing the unisons. But it really is about the group sound in total. Things are always trailing off, overlapping someone else’s rhythm, shading bright or lurking just below. There is just so damn much going on in this music — so how does it sound so tight all the time?

One answer is that each player understands that they aren’t a typical soloist so much as a moving part in Coleman’s whole. Consider Okazaki (whose recent solo recording of the entire Thelonious Monk oeuvre is required listening, by the way). He’s got a real talent for finding nuggets of rhythm or melody at the heart of a large sound, turning them inside out and reinventing them. On “Djw,” for example, he locates a stuttering Jimmy Nolen figure that’s a bracing contrast to the Tidd-Rickman flow. Likewise, Okazaki bounces brilliantly through the circuitous, burbling post-bop funk of “twf.” Finlayson is just outrageously good, dialed in completely to what makes Coleman’s music work. On the whirligig “Figit Time” and on “Djw” he cranks out some simply bonkers improvising, growling lines, trading polyrhythms with Okazaki, playing so much trumpet that sometimes you feel as if you need to hold on for dear life.

And yet there’s a surprising amount of space for music so dense. Despite the complexity of the barnstorming “Change the Guard” or the tense, multi-tempo “rmT,” the structure isn’t a cage, but a framework for play. This is another benefit of the live versions: on many tunes, Coleman’s own a capella openings reveal how he hears the tempo and phrasing on deck. His alto sounds inquisitive to start “Little Girl I’ll Miss You/Embedded #1,” whose group performances takes the cues for some fairly chill counterpoint, tight harmony, and tasty brushwork. The slow, deliberate opening to “idHw” yields more spacious and free music than one often hears with this group. And the harmonic minor riffing that opens “Nfr” uncorks one of the finest neo-bop heads here.

The music resists closure or summation. But if one thing sums it up, it’s the sheer energy of it all. You know this from Coleman’s own vocalisms throughout, from his direction (“Open up! Open up!”) to his scatting duos with Tidd, to his end-of-set address to the audience (directing them to his website, he says “There’s lots of videos to teach people how to lose gigs”). Tight but loose, able to start and stop on a dime, this music is effervescent. Bring on Vol. 2!

 Jason Bivins

[ohwhpotter]

harry potter behind the scenes cast pictures (part six)