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Show Messenger-Enterpris- e, 19M Thursday, November 22, Pag B6 LDS musical video movie a positive alternative Hollywood composer Lex de Azevedo has long believed that music is a powerful communicator, reaching and teaching in ways that words alone cannot. Hes also aware that the messages conveyed by todays rock videos do not support high moral standards. If we are to fight in the war for the minds of men," he wrote in Pop Music and Morality (Embryo Books, 1982), "we must learn to use the weapons of our time. Music is one of todays most powerful weapons. That philosophy, combined with the expertise of three Latter-daSaints who are veterans of the Hollywood movie scene, has y resulted in a musical video movie with an uplifting message. "A Field So White" is the brainchild of Lex de Azevedo and choreographer-directo- r Ben Lokey, with cinematography by Reed Smoot. presents Non-Morm- V.rI ui , TowneTheatw Ephraim movie in stereo is The described by its producer as "a positive alternative to todays trends It was shot this in rock video. summer in Provo Canyon, Hcber Valley, and downtown Salt Lake City, with indoor scenes done at the BYU Motion Picture Studios. n 'V A Kinema Theatre Mt peasant JfJELj), Monday Nov. 26 2 Showings in Ephraim: 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 27 2 Showings in Mt Pleasant 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. Admission: $2.50 adults $1.00 children (1 1 and under) Michael True to video format, there is little dialogue to go with the images accompanying the rock beat of such songs as "The Leaders of Tomorrow," "Child of Forever, "Love the People, and Share It!" The songs were written and composed by de Azevedo and Jamison Davis. A Field So White" features the singing of Cam Garke (Jimmy Flinders in the Los Angeles production of "Saturdays Warriors"), Paul Engemann (who has a number one hit single in Germany and w as the only vocalist on the 1984 Olympics album), and Jennifer Madsen of Los Angeles. Appearing onscreen with Garke and Engemann are Shannon Engemann (Miss Provo 1984), Kathryn Laycock, Romona Eddy Schumacher, J. Bennett, and Clark among others. Saints. Frogley, Latter-da- y . are All (tonneon de Azevedo has composed Lex The title is taken from John 4:35: "Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. The message of the lyrics and the visuals that accompany them is "people reaching out to bring about a positive change in other people." Scenes include an interpretation of Lehis dream and a young man coming up from the waters of baptism in a pond. Sister missionaries are also seen, although never pointed out as such. This first musical video movie is full of positive ideals, yet isnt Christians who pushy. viewed the movie in Hollywood enjoyed it as much as LDS people did. LEX DE AZEVEDO Gibbons, Fri: numerous musical scores for such TV shows as Sonny and Cher, the Osmonds, Michael Jackson, and Dick Van Dyke. He has written sound tracks for "Where the Red Fern Grows, "Against a Crooked and other films. In LDS Sky, circles, hes probably better known for his pioneering contribution to the LDS stage musical, with "SaturMy Turn on day's Warrior, Friday, Saturday and Monday, Nov. A Lokey 23-2- 4 & 26 Davey Osborne is playing for keeps His views on the influence of music have led him to write a book, speak at firesides, and produce several albums, including "Our Own Kind of Music." He sees music as a vehicle to communicate ideas, rather than as an abstract art form. r Sat: 8:00 p.m. Monday: 7:00 p.m. Show Times: Earth, and, mostly recently, "Charly. Choreographer-directo- 7:00&9:00p.m. HIDE SCREE!) 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