Rivermaya, Sandwich, Lourd de Veyra join 11th Silent Film Festival - festival guide

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Rivermaya, Sandwich, and Lourd de Veyra are set to join the 11th Silent Film Festival, combining silent cinema with live music from Filipino bands. The event runs from August 31 to September 3 at Shang Cineplex, pairing each featured silent film with newly created soundtracks. Rivermaya provides live accompaniment for Café Elektric (1927), while Sandwich scores Pandora’s Box (1929), with additional international acts and new music for restored or missing original scores.

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Rivermaya, Sandwich, Lourd de Veyra join 11th Silent Film Festival

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International acts and new musical arrangements

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When and where is the 11th Silent Film Festival held?

It takes place from August 31 to September 3 at Shang Cineplex.

What role do Rivermaya and Sandwich play in the festival?

Rivermaya provides live accompaniment for Café Elektric (1927), while Sandwich scores Pandora’s Box (1929).

Why is new music important for the silent films featured?

The festival focuses on fusing live music with silent cinema, including creating new musical scores when original soundtracks are lost.

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