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Tape Number One: Side One (2013–2016)

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… a kaleidoscopic candy-colored cavalcade of speculative/pop-psychology and cathay tragicomic sing-a-long. Becker’s pieces sift through contemporary sites of existential malaise with indefatigable humor and a touch of world-weary wisdom. — Steve Polta, San Francisco Cinematheque

A self-described “poet trapped in a camcorder,” Tommy Becker‘s art rock films take a collagist approach to thematic investigation by combining original songwriting, spoken word, performance, costuming, animation, 16mm direct, glitch and in-computer design. Educational preludes, historical footage and thematic lyrics lend a documentary component to his work that balances meaning with personal, often humorous, poetic expression. Tape Number One: Side One provides lyrics and images to Becker’s “art rock films” 2013–2016.

Contents:
Catastrophe & Convenience
Song for the Lemons
Song for Koko
Song for Our Aquarium
Song for the Pain-Body
Song for Awe & Dread
Let’s Make a Movie
Reflections