
Today, I bring you The Orchestra, a beautiful animated short from 2015 by award-winning Australian director and animator Mikey Hill. Co-written by Jennifer Smith, the short film’s tale is told using hand-drawn animation and the perfectly-suited score by composer Jamie Messenger.
“Imagine a world where a band of tiny musicians follow you and play a soundtrack for your life – communicating your emotions, fears and hopes. In this world lives elderly Vernon; a lonely man whose crippling shyness causes his orchestral musicians to perform terribly out of tune. When Vernon and his little band fall for their new next door neighbor and her classical ensemble, they find themselves presented with perhaps their last chance at happiness – a chance to strike a chord and play in harmony. But first they must confront their stage fright.”
– About The Orchestra
You can learn more about the very talented filmmaker Mikey Hill and composer Jamie Messenger on their websites.
August 4, 2021 at 6:49 am
Delightful…I needed this.
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August 4, 2021 at 1:22 pm
I’m so glad! I love finding something uplifting!
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August 4, 2021 at 7:20 am
Sure is different. There are a couple of very interesting music and not just noise. Fun listening this AM. Hal
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August 4, 2021 at 1:23 pm
It’s a great use of the orchestra!
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August 4, 2021 at 8:50 am
Wonderfully touching and charming! I love everything about it from the concept of the orchestra communicating emotional states, the storytelling, the animation, and the union of the music and visuals.
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August 4, 2021 at 1:24 pm
It really is such a wonderful little film. Watched it a few times, and will likely watch it again!
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August 4, 2021 at 4:20 pm
So very sweet! And he got the girl!
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August 5, 2021 at 10:15 am
He sure did!
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