hello I am new to this forum and searching for some info that will help greatly in a music industry/entertainment project. I believe some of your members have helped me previously on other forums.
I am searching for ANY leads or information regarding a MUSICIAN(S) and ANIMATED FILM that was produced independently some time in the 1970s/maybe early 80s and shown only a few times on college campuses (I believe in the Ohio area perhaps?).
the only clues I have are from previously reading some information on the internet about this musician (I did not save the page) who composed the rock soundtrack to an animated film, which apparently were visual interpretations of the music (?). I also recall there WAS a soundtrack LP released, but this film has never been released or seen since.
I recall it was perhaps an obituary that stated this person (male) had worked on this music.
I can tell you it's not Heavy Metal, or any Zappa related film either.
I know this is basically nothing to go on, ANY guesses or clues or insights will be GREATLY appreciated! thank you so much for your time.
Ralph Bakshi's "American Pop?" Released in 1979. The plot was tracing the life of a family of musicians and songwriters from the Depression era to the rock scene of the 1970s. The only familiar voice actor name in the cast was Roz Kelly who played Pinky Tuscadero on "Happy Days". Rated R.
Searching the Internet Movie Database with the musician's name might help.
www.imdb.com
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(This post was edited by artytoons on Jan 25, 2006, 11:37 AM)
unfortunately that is not it, no recognizable name like Bakshi was involved that I recall. unfortunately I can't remember the musician's name either! like I said, noting ot go on really but all replies are very appreciated!
A long shot, but possibly Forever Like the Rose(Hanna-Barbera/Pannónia Studios/Hungarofilm), featuring the music of Seals & Crofts.
This Hungarian feature was produced in 1978, but never released.
The story was adapted by Kimmer Ringwald from "Johnny Corncob," an epic poem by Petofi Sandor which was turned into a 1973 animated feature directed by Marcell Jankovics. The title is from a track in the 1978 Seals & Crofts album Takin' It Easy.
A long shot, but possibly Forever Like the Rose(Hanna-Barbera/Pannónia Studios/Hungarofilm), featuring the music of Seals & Crofts.
This Hungarian feature was produced in 1978, but never released.
The story was adapted by Kimmer Ringwald from "Johnny Corncob," an epic poem by Petofi Sandor which was turned into a 1973 animated feature directed by Marcell Jankovics. The title is from a track in the 1978 Seals & Crofts album Takin' It Easy.
Was that the unreleased Hanna-Barbera-produced "Rock Odyssey" movie?
Joseph Barbera in his autobiography mentioned the made for tv film made in 1982 but network executives were bothered by the graphically violent scenes depicting the Vietnam War and the film was never shown on tv nor released on home video.
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"Don't chew gum on camera. Don't whistle. You may kiss Bob Barker but please don't kill him." -announcer Johnny Olson briefing the audience of potential contestants for "The Price is Right"
(This post was edited by artytoons on Jan 25, 2006, 5:22 PM)
No, Rock Odyssey(see the BCDB listing) was a different animal, intended for release as a TV special. Forever Like the Rose, on the other hand, was planned for theatrical release.
Robert Taylor's son says that he -- not Hanna and Barbera -- directed it for H-B.
Dick Clark provided the rock and roll songs for the background.
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(This post was edited by eminovitz on Jan 26, 2006, 12:34 AM)
I don't believe it's either (?) of those, a very underground perhaps student produced film. HOWEVER I am FASCINATED by your replies as I was unaware of those titles. thank you for the exciting information!
Hanna-Barbera had a segment in their "Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera" block titled "HB-TV" which featured clips of Hanna-Barbera's animation set to familiar pop music hits (modeled after Disney's "DTV" music video filler for the Disney Channel). Several video compilations were released with specific music themes (50s Rock and Roll, Contemporary 80s rock and roll, Country songs). The clips featured familiar characters such as the Flintstones, Scooby Doo, and Yogi Bear as well as scenes from obscure HB tv cartoons such as "Jokebook", "The CB Bears", "Trollkins", and "Goober and the Ghost Chasers".
Some clips feature animation I've never seen and am not familiar with which Hanna-Barbera movie or tv series it originated from including some "Peter Max"-Beatles' "Yellow Submarine"-style drawings and some fairy tale-like graphics. I wonder if those clips belong to "Rock Odyssey" or "Forever Like The Rose?"
Anyone familiar with the HB-TV music videos and home video releases?
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"Don't chew gum on camera. Don't whistle. You may kiss Bob Barker but please don't kill him." -announcer Johnny Olson briefing the audience of potential contestants for "The Price is Right"
(This post was edited by artytoons on Feb 1, 2006, 2:21 PM)
I googled "Rock Odyssey Hanna Barbera" and found a page of original cels for sale, with some from this production that have some VERY intriguing examples! especially the one of the skeleton soldier! kool stuff.
