Symphonic Cinema
An experience like no other. Composer Timothy Blackmon Jr. and hip hop producer James Gardin are re-telling a cult classic through a live, original soundtrack. The 2025 installment of Symphonic Cinema will reimagine the original score for The Brother From Another Planet. To capture the essence of the 1984 futurist film, the reimagined live score will utilize vocal performance, trumpet, synthesizers, and pads reminiscent of the 80s era of electronic, dub and techno subculture.
Reminder: This film is Rated R
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DATE
Sunday, April 6, 2025 -
TIME
6:00 PM -
VENUE
Central United Methodist Church -
TICKETS
FREE
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Symphonic Cinema -
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The Brother from Another Planet
A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.
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DIRECTOR
John Sayles -
YEAR
1982 -
RUNTIME
108 Minutes
Timothy Blackmon Jr.
As an educator and artist-in-residence, Timothy Blackmon Jr. has taught masterclasses at The Florida State University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Alabama (Birmingham), University of Vermont, and The Royal Conservatory in Toronto, Canada.
As a performer, Blackmon is a member of The Modern Jazz Generation led by Marcus Roberts, a member of The Rodney Whitaker Sextet, a member of The Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra, and as a Geri Allen fellow and member of the Gathering Orchestra of Detroit. He has also appeared alongside a diverse list of great artists such as Parliament-Funkadelic, Joan Rivers, and Savion Glover. (JazzEd Detroit, January 19, 2025)
James Gardin
James Gardin is a musician who’s been around the block…a few times. With a 20-year career under his belt, this Lansing, Michigan native has seen it all – from playing to empty bars to performing with big-name artists like Bryce Vine, Jack Harlow, KING, MURS, Macklemore, and Quinn XCII. Gardin’s music has been featured on TV shows and films like ESPN’s ” First Take , CW’s “All American,” ,”Queen Sugar,” Bloom, and “Block Party,” proving that he’s not just a one-hit wonder. And if that’s not impressive enough, he’s also had his tunes played on Hot97 – you know, the radio station that’s heard by more people than a screaming toddler in a quiet restaurant. But what really sets James Gardin apart is his niche. He creates empowering, encouraging music for TV, film, and fans alike, all while using faith as a sonic/lyrical foundation. If you’re looking for a musician who’s got talent, heart, and a sense of humor (because let’s face it, he’s got to have one to have lasted this long in the industry), then look no further than James Gardin.
