Adventurous Andy

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During the fall of 1993 I was approached by Jason Sperling to create a musical score to his short film ADVENTUROUS ANDY. This score would be a unique opportunity for a composer since the film was a silent film. The main character, Andy, would be a Charlie Chaplin-type character whose screen actions, emotions and physical comedic mishaps were to be limited to only on-screen visual performances. All of the dialogue would be handled through single-card dialogue cards, just like the original silent films. There would also be no sound effects. The musical score would be the only sound for the film. Rather than a traditional organ accompanying the film, the musical score would be a full orchestral score. - Alan Williams

ADVENTUROUS ANDY is a 2-chapter story that begins with a traditional overture. In chapter one, BOY MEETS GIRL, Andy is smitten with the beautiful Prudence. Like Chaplin, he is a bumbling fool but his heart longs to be with Prudence. Chapter two, THE DATE, Andy finally musters the courage to ask Prudence on a date. She accepts and the dinner-date ensues complete with every comedic mishap imaginable. Despite the disastrous date, Prudence falls for Andy.'