Featured: Flute Job Documentary Short

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Flute Job / The Messenger - An upbeat Documentary Short Film about a very talented and oddly charismatic "Flute Player" from Peru who is trying to find his way professionally in New York City. He deserves, exposure, discovery and a "Job"! Serge 47 - This "rock & roll funky show dimension cybernetic flute boy"('s) first time in a recording studio and his LIVE PERFORMANCE at Joe's Pub at the Public Theater, NYC. This NYC MUSICIAN/MESSENGER and "Street Player" from Cusco and Lima, Peru can really make a "pretty sweet sound" with his flute. I first "experienced" Serge and his percussive style, at "Le Bar Bat" on West 57th St., NYC. The space was full of "good vibes" and was previously the "world famous" recording studio, Media Sound. Before that, it had been an old Manhattan Baptist Church. Everyone from Aerosmith, Aretha Franklin, Guns N' Roses, Kool & the Gang, Jimi Hendrix, Billy Joel, BB King, John Lennon, Meatloaf, Frank Sinatra, The Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder (to name a few) recorded multi-platinum records there. I produced several projects there myself. Media Sound was owned and founded by John Roberts who had put up the money and produced The Woodstock Music and Art Fair. Serge's energy is electric and intense. He was running around the club jumping from one stage to another singing and playing "original songs" on his flute and accompanying himself seamlessly. His music is both "aggressive and sweet". Wild! I figured he was "spun out" on "serious drugs". QUITE THE CONTRARY, later after his set I introduced myself. It was surprised to meet someone so "clear thinking" direct and original. He has never taken any drugs. After talking with him I felt committed to interviewing him on camera. I have rarely encountered a person as "talented and unique" as Serge. STREET MUSICIAN - Serge played regularly on the corner where I live. His flute playing was so distinctive (like hearing Ian Anderson, Eric Dolphy or George Crumb). Once I recognized his style I heard him playing everywhere. He worked / The East Village (by the Cooper Union Cube) / 14th Street at Union Square / Columbus Circle (by the U.S.S Maine Monument) / Central Park (by the Sherman Monument) and all over New York City. He rode his bike around, chained it, opened his flute case and was in business. He is innovative; his music has a rich, magical and joyful resonance. He's the "King Hamelin" of Pied Pipers.
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