RANDY EDELMAN: THE MAN BEHIND THE MUSIC OF
"THE MASK"
Friday, March 13th at 7:30 PM
Featuring a screening of The Mask, a
live concert by Randy Edelman, and a post-film discussion and Q&A
Join us for a
special evening with legendary film composer Randy Edelman, featuring a
screening of the iconic 1990s comedy The
Mask, followed by a live concert and post-film discussion and Q&A.
Starring Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz, The Mask remains a
high-water mark of comic fantasy, driven by Edelman’s instantly recognizable
score. After the film, Edelman will take the stage to perform music from his celebrated career and reflect on the lasting
impact of his work in film and television in this special live appearance.
The Film: THE MASK
He's s-s-s-smokin'! Jim Carrey
and Cameron
Diaz star in this iconic 90s super-hero comedy about a socially inept bank teller, Stanley
Ipkiss, who dons an ancient Nordic mask and is transformed into a green-faced,
hyper-confident trickster who moves at warp speed, reads your every desire, and
dances like Fred Astaire, Gumby, and Baryshnikov combined. As The Mask,
Stanley gains cartoon-like powers and a fearless new persona that turns his
life upside down, drawing him into a world of gangsters, nightclub glamour, and
comic chaos. (USA, 1994, 101 mins,
PG-13, English | Dir. Chuck Russell)
Randy Edelman is an
acclaimed composer and songwriter whose work spans more than 100 film and
television projects. He is best known for scoring iconic comedies including My
Cousin Vinny, The Mask, Billy Madison, Ghostbusters II, Twins, and Kindergarten
Cop; dramatic and epic films such as Gettysburg, The Last
of the Mohicans, and The Bruce Lee Story; and
fantasy and adventure titles including Dragonheart
and The
Indian in the Cupboard. His television credits include the
celebrated theme and scores for MacGyver, as well as
projects for HBO, Netflix, NBC, ESPN, and NASA.
Edelman’s
music has earned him an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe nomination, a BAFTA
nomination, and BMI’s Richard Kirk Award for Outstanding Career Achievement,
along with an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati.
His scores are frequently performed by orchestras worldwide, including the
Boston Pops, and he continues to compose, perform, and release new work, most
recently appearing in sold-out live performances in New York and London.
