The Sentimental Bloke: Music from the score by Jen Anderson

by Jen Anderson

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1.	Bill and Doreen 03:54	info	buy track
2.	Minor Drama 03:06	info	buy track
3.	The Argument 03:44	info	buy track
4.	Chasing Doreen 03:55	info	buy track
5.	Emergency 03:11	info	buy track
6.	The First Date 04:39	info	buy track
7.	The Reception 03:09	info	buy track
8.	Curse of an Aching Heart 03:06	info	buy track
9.	Sad Sorrow 03:06	info	buy track
10.	Drunken Dream 02:28	info	buy track
11.	Meeting Mar 07:22	info	buy track
12.	There You Have It 01:15	info	buy track

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The Sentimental Bloke is one of the jewels of Australia's surviving silent
cinema based on the verses of C.J. Dennis that were originally published as “The Songs Of A Sentimental Bloke”. Made in 1919 and directed by Raymond Longford, the film became a smash hit when released. It then disappeared without trace until 1953, when it was rediscovered by members of the National Library, having been housed in a temporary vault in Melbourne. Consequently it screened to enthusiastic acclaim at the 1955 Sydney Film Festival.

In 1993, a new print of the film was produced for the Australian New Zealand Focus at the Pordenone Silent Film Festival. I was then commissioned by ScreenSound Australia in conjunction with the Melbourne International Film Festival to write an original score to accompany the film at the 1995 opening night of the Melbourne International Film Festival. It was performed at the Astor Cinema, Melbourne, by myself and two mates from the folk-rock band ‘Weddings Parties Anything’ (Mick Thomas and Mark Wallace). A short performance season followed with a very warm response from audiences and critics alike before other commitments took me away from the project.

2004 sees the imminent release of the most definitive version of the film yet. Having been painstakingly re-constructed by ScreenSound Australia, the print is derived from new material found in America. It’s believed that this version is much closer to the film Raymond Longford completed in 1919 than previous ones. In celebration of this momentous achievement and because it’s high time I did so anyway, I’m proud to announce the coincidental release of this CD containing highlights from the score that I’ve written. I hope you enjoy the listen!
Jen Anderson, 2004

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released August 2, 2004

Recorded at Subterranean Studios in various sessions from 1995-2003 and mixed by Jen Anderson at Subterranean Studios in 2004. Produced and engineered by Jen Anderson with early assistance from Dylan Ransom-Hughes, and creative input from Mick Thomas, Mark Wallace, Dave Evans and Dan Warner. Mastered at Sing Sing Studios by Ross Cockle. Cover art by Fin Graphics.

Thank you to the following got their help and encouragement: all at ScreenSound Australia (especially Megan Buckley, David Noakes, Jo Rose, Ken Berryman & Helen Tully), AFC (Sabina Wynn), Arts Victoria, Tait Brady, Mick THomas, Mark Wallace, Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Dave Evans, Dan Warner, Andrew Walker and Michelle Buxton.

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Jen Anderson Melbourne, Australia

Jen has toured and recorded with many of the country’s best known rock, folk and country artists, including the Black Sorrows (89-93), Weddings Parties Anything (93-98), Tim Rogers (You Am I), Tiddas, Archie Roach, and the Waifs.

She has produced and/or engineered albums for Ruby Hunter, Tim Rogers and The Waifs, along with four CD’s of her own wor ... more

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