“The Center for Visual Music is pleased to announce the release of:

3 Films by Elias Romero (1968-1972) on DVD

“Elias Romero is considered to be the Grandfather of the Light Show. In
San Francisco in 1956 he began developing a performance medium using
overhead projectors. He mixed oils and inks in dishes placed on the
projectors, passing light through the translucent blend which was then
projected onto a screen. He performed hundreds of shows throughout
California, accompanied by musicians and performers, and many of the
later psychedelic light show artists were inspired by his work.

“In 1969 he met Richard Edlund and they began making films with Bill
Spencer and others. ‘Stepping Stones’ is made up entirely of original
vintage light show projections, excerpts of which were recently
featured in the 2005 Visual Music exhibition at the Smithsonian’s
Hirshhorn Museum and The Museum of Contemporary Art in LA. ‘Za’ features
projections onto Diane Varsi as poet and alchemist, and costumes by
Cameron. ‘Lapis Lazuli,’ with Bill Fortinberry and Susan Darby, shows
them meeting simultaneously on different myth-planes.

“The DVD Bonus Features include: a documentary, ‘Notes on 3 Films,’
including interviews with Elias Romero and Edlund explaining the
visuals, sounds and creative processes of the film, and a Gallery
featuring other artwork by Elias Romero. Produced by Christopher
Romero. NTSC, Region 1. Total running time: approx 2 hours.

“$25 private home use, $100 institutions (for classroom and library use
only; public performance rights are not included). Available through
CVM’s online store:
http://www.centerforvisualmusic.org/store/Store60s.htm

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