Sympathy For The Devil Flashcards
Action content
> repetition of key motifs from entire work in chronological order
echos all movement from previous sections
new motif “horned gestures” representing the dance
serpentine pathway handshake
bowing on “pleased to meet you”
leaps
rotating wrists. washing hands from sin, 60s rolling gesture
attitude tilts
Spacial content
> loads of entrances/exists as replays previous sections
linear pathways
diagonal formations
vast use of levels (elevation to floorwork)
Dynamic content
> climax of piece
flamboyant / explosive
rhythmical
fast/fluid / continuous
accented
bouncy
electric
expansive
Relationship content
> M/F partnering
large use of manipulation of number (male groups, female groups, partnering, trios, solos)
side by side duets
contact duets (male lifting females as wells as males lifting males)
Interpretation
> “pleased to meet you” courtly bow to mirror the lyrics
ends with the Rooster head jerk into blackout to highlight the main themes of the piece, shows male dominance will always be around
consolidates the whole work
Aural Setting?
Composer - Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Tempo/Time Signature - Samba rock
Volume/Rhythm - samba rhythm
Instruments - maracas , piano , drums (bongo drums) , electric guitar
Audible Aspects - three male dancers clap twice (4:12) , face slap by female dance to male dancer (5:20)
Key lyrics and how music enhances dance?
“Pleased to meet you” - male dancer bows, repeated whenever lyric is said.
Silence at end - both the music and movement fades out, lead male dancer performing the rooster walk and adjustment of tie in silence (highlights him)
Lighting?
Direction - side light , front light , wash light. Female dancers entre; cyclorama , white wash stays , all lighting fades out (centre spotlight appears, wash light on floor)
Colour - red (turns white) ,white/blue. Female dancers enter; red, darkness, white, blue
Intensity - high intensity. Female dancers enter; low intensity. Ending; high intensity, very low intensity.
Effects - turns focus to lead male dancer (ending)
Costume?
Male dancers - men wear no jacket
Female dancers - back in original costume
