Adventures of Power

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Adventures of power
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Directed by Ari Gold
Written byAri Gold
Produced by Andrea Sperling
Starring
CinematographyLisa Wiegand
Edited by Geraud Brisson
Music byEthan Gold
Production
companies
Distributed by Variance Films
Phase 4 Films
Release dates
  • January 8, 2008 (2008-01-08)(Sundance)
  • October 9, 2009 (2009-10-09)(United States)
Running time
89 minutes
LanguageEnglish
Budget$2.5 million

Adventures of Power is a 2008 American adventure comedy film written and directed by Ari Gold, starring Gold, Michael McKean, Jane Lynch, Shoshannah Stern, Chiu Chi Ling, and Adrian Grenier. It also features Steven Williams, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Annie Golden, and Nick Kroll, with a cameo performance by Rush drummer Neil Peart.

Contents

The soundtrack includes original songs by Ethan Gold and hits by Rush, Mr. Mister, Judas Priest, Phil Collins, Dazz Band, Loverboy, Bow Wow Wow, and Woody Guthrie.

The film premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival [1] and made its European debut at the 2008 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. It was released theatrically in 2009 by Variance Films and on DVD/VOD by Phase 4 Films.

Plot

Power is a mine worker whose love of drums and lack of musical skill has turned him into the ridiculed air drummer of his small town. But when a strike is called at the mine, Power discovers an underground subculture of air drummers who just might hold the key to changing the world. Power's journey across America brings him face-to-face with his town's greatest enemy and allows him to discover the beat within his own heart.

Cast

Awards

Reception

Adventures of Power received attention for its DIY spirit and unique premise following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. While initial reviews were mixed, the film has since gained a significant cult following and earned praise for its humor and heart. New York Magazine hailed it as "one of the funniest films in recent years," while *Nerds and Beyond* described it as a "hilarious, heartwarming, and truly unique" underdog story that manages to be "feel-good" without losing its edge. [2] [3]

The film’s reception has been largely defined by its endurance as a "modern cult classic" among indie cinema fans and the music community. [4] Reviewers have frequently pointed to the film’s earnestness; *Screen Anarchy* noted that Gold’s performance and direction created a "sweetly absurd" world that resonates with anyone who has felt like an outsider. [2]

The film’s cultural impact extended beyond the screen through a series of "Air-Drumming" tours led by Gold to promote music education and local charities. This movement culminated in Gold leading the largest air-drumming ensemble in history, earning a Guinness World Record. [2] In a 2012 retrospective, The New York Times noted the film’s role in bringing air-drumming into the cultural mainstream, citing it as an influence on the rise of drumming-based fitness and performance art. [4]

Home media

Adventures of Power was released on DVD in the United States on January 25, 2010, by Phase 4 Films. The DVD extras include an exclusive interview and drum-off with Rush drummer Neil Peart, a music video starring Adrian Grenier as Dallas H., deleted scenes featuring Jane Lynch, and short films by Ari Gold.

Soundtrack

The film features original songs by Ethan Gold and hits by Rush ("Tom Sawyer"), Mr. Mister ("Kyrie"), Judas Priest ("Hell Bent For Leather"), Phil Collins ("In The Air Tonight"), Dazz Band ("Let It Whip"), Loverboy ("Turn Me Loose"), Bow Wow Wow ("C·30 C·60 C·90 Go!"), Heart ("Dreamboat Annie"), Ramblin' Jack Elliot ("Pastures of Plenty"), War Party ("This Land Was Ours"), and Woody Guthrie.

The original motion picture soundtrack was released by Gold Records on December 25, 2010. The soundtrack includes the Adventures of Power story, 36 digital postcards that describe the making of the film.

Track listing

1. "The Beat of Our Mama's Heart"
2. "New Jersey Nights"
3. "Impossible Fantasy"
4. "No Drums"
5. "A Little Like You"
6. "Rainwalk"
7. "Dream Drum Solo"
8. "Crib Hip Hop Mashup"
9. "Trains"
10. "Cerealismo"
11. "Bring the Hammer Down / Blanda y Mojada"
12. "Hospital Lullaby"
13. "Tabla Conga Kit Workout"
14. "No Hands"
15. "Nahnu Wahad"
16. "Impossible Love"
17. "The Kiss"
18. "The People Want Peas"
19. "The Call"
20. "Lovin' Tonight"
21. "We Can't Beat Them"
22. "We Got a Job to Do"
23. "The Docks"
24. "The Drums of Bakir"
25. "I Can Feel You"
26. "The Dance Floor"
27. "Ecscape, Supposably"
28. "Showtunes"
29. "The Armpit of the Nation"
30. "Union Local 832"
31. "Memory"
32. "Bugle Call / Impossible Rainwalk"
33. "Who I Really Am"
34. "A Golden Sound"
35. "Grunge"
36. "Cap Medley"
37. "Possible Fantasy"
38. "New Jersey Nights / Tabla Breakdown"
39. "Impossible Fantasy Ballad"
40. "We Are Power"

References

  1. ↑ Debruge, Peter (2008-01-31). "Sundance Review: Adventures of Power". Variety. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  2. 1 2 3 [(https://www.arigoldfilms.com/about) "About Ari Gold"]. Ari Gold Films.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  3. ↑ [(https://www.nerdsandbeyond.com/2021/01/16/adventures-of-power-starring-ari-gold-shoshannah-stern-and-more-is-now-on-amazon-prime/) "'Adventures of Power' Starring Ari Gold, Shoshannah Stern, and More Is Now on Amazon Prime"]. Nerds and Beyond. 2021-01-16.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  4. 1 2 Rubin, Courtney (2012-09-08). [(https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/09/fashion/drumming-workouts-win-converts.html) "They're Not With the Band"]. The New York Times .{{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
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