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Monday Movie - Powerhouse on Piano

Feb 07, 2011 10:49

Originally published at The Ink and Pixel Club. Please leave any comments there.

Has Monday got you down? Is the thought of another work week leaving you blue? Are you ready for Friday already? Have you been seriously considering taking a blowtorch to the ice in your driveway? (Okay, maybe that last one is just me.) The Ink and Pixel Club is here to help! Let’s chase away the Monday blues with a fun - and, of course, animation related - video!

(Depending on how it goes, this may become a regular or semi-regular feature. I’m aslo thinking about doing a themed Friday post.)

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Composer Raymond Scott‘s “Powerhouse” is one of those tunes that you recognize immediately, even if you don’t know the name. As the video notes, it’s often used in chase scenes in old Warner Brothers shorts, but the middle section frequently accompanies some kind of mechanical movement: a robot being activated or an automated assembly line. I came across this rendition of “Powerhouse,” with pianist Dave Powers accompanying himself, on Mark Evanier’s blog, a great source for all kinds of information and fun from the entertainment world and beyond. It’s a really fun video, both for Powers’ musical wizardry and the happy memories of Saturday mornings spent watching your favorite cartoons.

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