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Show Reviews d7iat&07i& LP Review: Roth Should Have Been Mtn. Climbing By Cara Cahoon Are we talking space men here?" asked police detective Tom Beck in Jack Sholders new film 1116 Hidden. The answer was yes, but they were not "ordinary space men at all. The opening scene of The Hidden" grabs your attention; the rest of the movie keeps it. This is done by an effective combination of suspense, drama, sci-f- i, and humor, as well as several high speed chase segments and the ti vijpz&o ! S 2. ?.' V3 v few years surrounding himself with genuinely talented musicians: guitarist extraordinaire Steve Val (remember the wine swigging Devils guitarist In "Crossroads?" Thats him.), brilliant bassist Billy Sheehan (who, after recording Skyscraper, has left the band), and hungry percussionist Greg " - Available in: Syme Lounge Thurs. Feb. 25 Also 9 a.m.-- 7 Midtown Campus Wed. March 2 5- -7 , p.m. p.m. Li qJ Symphony Review: his hlney. By Gixrny Gale The Utah Symphony recently showcased two distinguished guests: Yoav Talml, Conductor, and Ida Levin, violin soloist. A graduate of the Rubin Academy of Music In Talml directs the Israel Chamber Orchestra arid the New Israeli Opera. Also a graduate of the Julliard School of Music In Finally. If you get a chance to hear Skyscraper (make sure you do It before you tbuy It) , try to Ignore Roth and concentrate on Val and Sheehan. Their work on Skyscraper Is exceptional, and should be commended. They almost save Skyscraper. Slmost, but not quite. Tel-Avi- v, conducting and composition, he has conducted numerous leading symphony orchestras around the world and has won prestigious competitions and awards with his energetic, yet sensitive, conducting. The first half of the program, Brahms Symphony No. 3 In F Major, Opus 90, was preceded by, and interspersed with distraction. A moment before the downbeat came the thud of a door, closed perhaps by some careless usher. The effect of the first movement was tainted with Its memory. Bay of Love By Debbie William Leaving messages of affection and love at the doorway of your sweetheart, and running from the scene Is a poor way of showlngyour feelings for another person, according to 8 year- - old, Joyce ShilTrer. The way I like to do It Is knock on the door, then give them a kiss, she said. Yes. of course, St. Valentines Day, the day of that ancient ritual when lovers send messages of affection and pictorial greetings After each movement, one was transported back In time to grade school, when talking was a necessity, and silent serenity was a dream In the minds eye of the teacher. A large portion of the audience seemed to to each other. the following year. Somehow the Lupercalia took Saint Valentines name and was soon adopted by lovers In England. The practice of sending greeting cards, called valentines, reached Its height in the 19th century In most of Europe. Today, many people still send cards to their loved ones, or gifts of flowers. Many children now enjoy leaving anonymous cards in doorways. . With Herff Jones Graduation Announcements. Roth has also employed several excellent engineers and studio people that put a glossy finish on Skyscraper. There Is only one thing missing some real vocal talent on Roths part. In other words. If one was to remove the weakest link in this musical chain (Roth), and replace him with someone a little less arrogant and a little more talented. Skyscraper would be a smash. As it sits, itlsa well engineered, brilliantly Instrumented, and Incredibly average LP. The problem with Roths vocals Is not an easy one to pin down. His range has decreased but the background vocals cover this up. There is a little more grating In his voice, so he throws in a few Intentional growls to make the listener thlnkOh, he meant to do all that growling before." The engineers threw a few studio tricks in as well to take the llsterer's mind off of Roth's weak points. Once again. It Is the talent of others, not Roth himself, that literally saves Valentines Day consists of two celebrations that, by accident, happened to merge. In 270 AD. aRoman priest. Saint Valentine, was put todeath on orabout Feb. 14, because he refused to pay tribute to the pagen gods. He was canonnized by the Roman Catholic Church as a martyr. Saint Valentines death coincided with a Roman feast called the Lupercalia. At the feast, youths chose their sweethearts by lots, ' & UP Blssonette. for The Hidden Not For the Weak Hearted hmiefmei By Erick Scheen After the moderately successful "Eat em and Smile" tour, former Van Halen vocalist David Lee Roth faded out of sight for about a After listening to his latest LP, year. Skyscraper, Its rather apparent he didnt spend the time off taking vocal lessons. If fact, he spent the majority of the time working on his new hobby: mountainclimbing. Maybe he should stick to the hobby, and give up music. Skyscraper Is a monument to corporate brilliance. Roth's secret to success today Is painfully obvious. He has spent the past Movie Review: . sit through the Brahms concerto in order to hear a later portion of the program. Brahms, known for his heavy, dark textures even In allegro movements, can (and did) put some people to sleep. Some of the audience could be observed nodding off, only to be awakened by powerful staccato brass chords and timpani in the last of four movements. The musical performance itself was praiseworthy. Against great odds, the concentration of the musicians was undisturbed as they brought the ponderous, philosophical soul of Brahms to life. The piece was performed with great conviction by conductor and orchestra. 1 was moved by the conductors Interpretation of the gypsy-lik- e melody that opens the third movement. The second portion of the concert began with the Prokofiev Concerto No. 1 for the ' at these times: thrill of aliens existing on earth. FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher, played by Kyle MacLachlan, teams up with Los Angeles police detective Tom Beck, Michael Nouri. to catch a ruthless killer. Actually they seem to be after several ruthless killers. What Beck does not know is that he is chasing an alien organism with an FBI agent who is aware of the whole situation. The mysterious identity of Gallagher and the Intense following of a deadly alien in human form, combine to make a spellbinding, action-fille- d plot. The roles of Gallagher and Beck are exceptionally acted by MacLachlan and Nouri. MacLachlan played the lead role in David Lynchs Dune" in 1 983; Lynch later offered him the part ofJeffery in Blue Velvet. In the role of Gallagher, MacLachlan did not leave such an impression as did Jeffery in Blue He has, however, developed as a Velvet." prominent young actor since the shooting of "Dime. Expect to see a lot more of & Gown Measurements MacLachlan in the future. Cap Nouri has played in just about every kind of & Senior - role. He was the leading actor in Flashdance;" a mafia man in The Gangster HERFF Chronicles; a baseball manager in Bay City Blues; the list goes on. He has also performed on Broadway and on television. In The Hidden,- - Nouri effectively plays the part of a real person with a real family who is thrown into a bizarre and confusing situation. The way he handles the ordeal is well done as the result of good acting. The movie is exciting and innovative; It is not, however, for those who are intolerant of Violin and Orchestra In D Major, Opus 19, violence on the screen. Blood and brutality featuring the brilliant violin soloist Ida area fact of life In this movie, but much of this Levin. gore could have been removed; the movie Levin performed at the White House with would have still made an impression on its Internationally renowned pianist Rudolph viewers. Serkln In 1 98 1 . She has made recital debuts If you love suspense, that doesnt stop, at the Kennedy Center and New Yorks Town Hall, and completed her second solo tour of alongdwith a little extraterrestrial mystery in a movie, youll love The Hidden. season. Italy in the 1986-8- 7 If have a hard time dealing with violence you The Prokofiev concerto Is written In three at the movies, stay away from this film. movements: Scherzo: Andantino, Portraits JONES well-acte- Vivacissimo, and Moderato. 1116 wonderful accoustics of the hall and the sensitivity of conductor and orchestra allowed Levin to be the entire focus, as it should be. As I listened to the piece I noted the sharp contrast in orchestral textures between this and the Brahms, the Prokofiev having higher ensemble textures and more dissonant harmonies. Where the melodies were slow and sustained. Levins sound was rich, and yet like the proverbial air. She played fast passages with a fire that sent gasps through the audience and a masteiy that made the impossible seem like childs play. The ovation she received was The concert ended with two compositions by Ravel, Pavane for a Dead Princess and well-deserve- d. LaValse." Unlike the Brahms. Pavane" does not require ones undivided attention. Nor does it command attention like the Prokofiev concerto. For those who have any tendency toward sentiment, it reaches right for the heart, opening with a minor theme, moving to a middle section full of rich, soothing chordal textures, and closing with a restatement of the first theme. The final piece, RavalsLa Valse" is a waltz reminiscent of Strauss, but with many exciting tempo and color changes that the grandfather of waltzes himself would have been awed by. The excellent performance of this piece made a fine finish for the evenings concert. CRUISE SHIPS NOW HIRING Summer & MF Career Opportunities (Will Train). Excellent pay plus world travel. Hawaii, Bahamas, Caribbean, etc. CALL NOW: 206-736-07- J Ext. 550 75 Mas Sale The Senior Advisory Council is sponsorin a Bake Sale! We need your help. Seniors. Please donat two baked items and volunteer some of you time. Remember, without fund raisers, th Senior class cannot donate a senior class gift nor plan any activities for the graduatin class. b&ke The sale will be for two days: - February 10 Wednesday February 1 1 Thursday Please contact Karen Hendry in theDean offkre at 2 or Naoma Wabel at 263 - 488-413- Remember! This is your senior class, w cannot do it without your help. February 9, 1988 Issi - |