Ford Hallam Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 Many of you will have seen images of this tsuba in my photo gallery here but not so many will have seen how it was made. This is the premier public 'screening' of the latest offering from the acclaimed South African film-maker and my most excellent friend, Brad Schaffer and with the indispensable support or our ever reliable Mr Bob Morrison. http://bradshawschaffer.com/Bradshaw_Schaffer___Filmmaker___Yugen.html It's shorter than our previous collaboration, only 12 minutes, but we believe it packs quite a punch. You may be pleased to learn you won't have to listen to me rabbit on as there's no commentry. We did, however, comission a piece of music specifically for the film from Sasha Sonnbichler, a leading South African composer. We actully wanted some Miles Davis but what we ended up with is far better I think. The film is deliberately more arty and moody. This is to reflect various aesthetic sensibilities both Brad and I were leaning towards after trying to grasp the essence of Junichiro Tanizaki's 'In Praise of Shadows.' The film is also availible to view in high res. by clicking on the big black block. Enjoy, and please share it far and wide. regards to all, Ford P.s. And if this inspires you to pick up a chisel you might want to join me on some classes I'll be running in New Hampshire next month. Drop me a message via my website if you're interested. Quote
Marius Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 Ford, I have just posted this excellent movie in another section Thanks for sharing, it is beautiful! I have enjoyed it thoroughly. Quote
christianmalterre Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 Herrlich! :D Christian Quote
Marius Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 I love the aesthetics of the film - very fitting for this topic. Also, just like in "Katsuchka's tiger:, we actually see how a tsubako goes about creating a tsuba. Needless to say, that the quality of Ford's work is unrivalled. A feast! Quote
kissakai Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 Hi Is it possible to save this to my hard drive? A splendid and inspirational film Grev UK Quote
jlawson Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 Great job Ford. Curious as to what will or has happened with this tsuba since the movie. Did it go back to Japan for competition? Quote
Brian Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 Bravo Ford. That tsuba is a superb piece of art that appeals to me at the highest level. And that groundwork.... My biggest regret is not being able to commission a piece from you when I had a slight chance. Oneday maybe....but this is a joy to behold. Brian Quote
Fuuten Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 Wow just exceptional! Thank you for showing so much of your personal space & craft. Gorgeous shaping work. Quote
Surfson Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 Absolutely wonderful Ford! My favorite part is when you are carving the lineal furrows in the leaf - that must take tremendous control. The art in the piece is as superb as the craft. Thanks for posting this! If you have a link to your website to see the items that you have available, please post or send it. Do tell more about the NH class - do you teach working in soft metal only? Cheers, Bob Quote
Kevin Adams Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 Is it possible to save this to my hard drive? Grev, if you click on the button that says "Download in Hi-Res" you should be able to download it. Quote
Surfson Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 Ooops, the website was there right in front of me. FordHallam.com Quote
sabi Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 Just lovely, thank you very much for sharing. It kills me that I'm fortunate enough to be very close to where you run the class, but don't have the financial means to attend. I'm sure there are plenty here who have the opposite problem! Maybe next year... Quote
Gabriel L Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 Ford, Lovely tsuba and film. I found the concept of yūgen very compelling. Anyone who has seen me on SFI or myArmoury may remember my signature for the last 10+ years, the following quote: The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science. (From "The World as I See It" by Albert Einstein.) That sense of wonder is a powerful motivating factor in my interest in any and all forms of art. Thank you for reminding me of that. Quote
kusunokimasahige Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 Gorgeous video Ford ! Shared it on Facebook. Love that Tsuba ! KM Quote
Ford Hallam Posted September 12, 2014 Author Report Posted September 12, 2014 Thanks for the kind commments Gents, much appreciated and I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed the film. Quote
Gasam Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 Lovely! Shared to all facebook friends along with the tiger tsuba film, neither of which I had seen before. Spiffing awesome good stuff! Quote
Jussi Ekholm Posted September 12, 2014 Report Posted September 12, 2014 That video left me bit speechless, and I'm not even a tsuba guy but that tsuba is just amazing... Quote
k morita Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 歩王道 Nice millet themed Tsuba. And, the scene which is making the Nanako-chisel is also good. Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 The film was really quite phenomenal! The tsuba was something else entirely. Well done to all involved in the production and the production. Quote
Guido Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 Yes, nice indeed. However, despite your best efforts, you don't look sufficiently Japanese enough to me. May I suggest some shakuhachi background music for your next project and maybe wearing a hachimaki? Quote
Ford Hallam Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Posted September 13, 2014 Guido, I don't suppose this will work... Quote
Guido Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 I don't suppose this will work... Quote
Kevin Adams Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 That'll be an Easter Egg on the Blu-Ray release of the film. Quote
Antti Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 Beautiful video. It has the same calming effect as Katsuhira's Tiger did. Quote
Thierry BERNARD Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 I had the chance to see this tsuba for real the patina is very impressive, and the millet tuft look like real, definitely one of my favorite tsuba! a very relaxing film! Quote
cabowen Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 Not much to say that hasn't been said already....bravo! I was a bit disappointed though Ford to see that you are making cast tsuba.... :lol: Quote
Ford Hallam Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Posted September 15, 2014 Thanks again, chaps, for the generous comments. I'll be sure to pass your appreciation on to Brad also. Chris, yes, the cat's out of the bag now I suppose. It's a good thing we edited out the 'state of the art' CNC milling machine that does all the really tricky bits Quote
Bazza Posted September 15, 2014 Report Posted September 15, 2014 Guido, I don't suppose this will work... MEIN GOTT - sounds more like an "exercise for many fingers" than a pleasantly melodious guitar piece!!! But thanks for the introduction to a guitar artiste previously unknown to me. I shall seek out other performances. Bestests, BaZZa. Quote
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