9/10
Would Beethoven Enjoy This?
2 April 2023
During the early 1980s, I was living in China, playing viola music of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. PUNK is not in my vocabulary, then and now. Desolation Center was a shock as well as a treat to my ears and eyes.

The storytelling of the film is very engaging. I enjoyed watching the processing, the planning, the footage, the music, the audience, the unexpected visual and sounds.

The film is narrated by Stuart Swezey, the director. It adds a personal touch to the film, and it worked. Through many interviews from musicians, audience, producers, friends, the documentary flows nicely. During the watching of the film, I wished I was free and wild in my youth.

Although Beethoven lost his hearing, he still composed many compositions, including 6 late string quartets and the famous 9th symphony. I think Beethoven would love to be on that raw stage conducting his Punk Symphony, No. 10.
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