Joseph Liu Posted April 14, 2002 Report Share Posted April 14, 2002 A Sony representative came to the violin shop where I work to borrow instruments, cases, etc. for use in a new movie based on the book "The Far Side of the World". Its director is Peter Weir (did I spell his last name right?). Russel Crow will play a ship captain who plays the violin. He is taking violin lesson in Australia. I just thought I would share this for those who are intereted in movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andres Sender Posted April 14, 2002 Report Share Posted April 14, 2002 I exchanged some emails with one of the people from the prop/research department about that movie. She was hunting for details about early 19th century instruments--what a great job, and I am so glad they are paying attention to this very important aspect of the characters (and hopefully the feel of the period). That book is one of a series of truly awesome novels by the late Patrick O'Brian, which revolve around the friendship between two men in the British navy of the Napoleonic era. These novels have rightly been termed "the best historical novels ever written", and even that superlative is an unfair pidgeonholing of what are simply some of the finest novels written in the 20th century. If you have not read them, you are missing out. Among other things, you will find some inspiration for your playing--the friends are bound in great part by a common love of music, there are wonderful moments in which the two of them play cello/violin duets on quiet (and some not-so-quiet) evenings at sea. [This message has been edited by Andres Sender (edited 04-14-2002).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbiFiddler Posted April 14, 2002 Report Share Posted April 14, 2002 I read last week that Russell Crowe has so enjoyed his violin lessons for the role, that he plans to continue playing after the movie is finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picfiddle Posted April 14, 2002 Report Share Posted April 14, 2002 My husband will be ecstatic. He has all the Patrick O'Brien books & we've both read them. Jack Aubrey the captain plays the violin and Stephen Maturin his friend and ship's doctor/intelligence agent plays cello. Maybe Russell Crowe will become another violin fanatic..once hooked!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 14, 2002 Report Share Posted April 14, 2002 Thanks for the heads up. I love Russell Crowe. I also love historical novels, but I haven't read the ones mentioned here, I'll have to make a trip to the bookstore now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynzi Posted April 14, 2002 Report Share Posted April 14, 2002 WOW. that is really cool news. I can't wait to see that movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetland Posted April 14, 2002 Report Share Posted April 14, 2002 Who's doing the playing on the soundtrack? Anyone heard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samira Posted April 14, 2002 Report Share Posted April 14, 2002 Maybe Russell Crowe will be inspired to seek advice as an adult beginner on the Fingerboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andres Sender Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 Who's playing Maturin, I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fine Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 Heh... of course I would think this, but I think the late Dorothy Dunnett's Lymond Chronicles give Mr. O'Brian a run for his money (though they are different so it's hard to compare). I like the Russel Crowe tidbits though... when is the movie scheduled for completion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivezza Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 Sounds like good stuff. I'm already excited about seeing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbiFiddler Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 quote: Originally posted by shetland: Who's doing the playing on the soundtrack? Anyone heard? I've got the info at work. I'll check today and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mihneea Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 I am interested in movies too. Nice to hear about this one! I wish I were Crowe now!! Mihneea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbiFiddler Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 " In preparation for the role, Crowe is taking lessons from Australian Chamber Orchestra director and lead violinist Richard Tognetti, whom he describes as the most magnificent violinist Australia has produced. 'Crowe admits he's not going to make it into Tognetti's league as a musician but he wants to give a persuasive performance. "According to Tognetti, his new pupil has a formidable power of concentration and within a short space of time has been able to incorporate the violin into his physical being. "But Crowe says that the process of adding another string to his bow is not as simple as you might think. "I'm still battling with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.'" (The Age March 6, 2002) Sorry, no artist named yet...this is all I have so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2 Posted April 15, 2002 Report Share Posted April 15, 2002 Paul Bettany plays Maturin. The adaptation is of "Master and Commander." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andres Sender Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 "Master and Commander" appears in the earlier announcements, recent announcements (including the prop department people's information,) have all referred to "The Other Side of the World" (and they were among other things looking for information about period guitars, as one plays a significant role in the plot of the latter novel.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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