Ayer Collection 0042
- Clips from Relâche: a Piece for Dogs
- Erik Satie interpreted by the Neoteric Ensemble
- Recording by Panda Kroll and Larry Nordstrom
- VHS tape
- 55' 40"
- April 1986
- Images © 1986 the Neoteric Ensemble
- Collection of David and Rebecca Ayer
- Here are a few video clips.
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The Woman (Carol Funke) examines the Decor; segue to Steve Doyle's testimonial to Satie. The Men finally get to break the poses they've held for the last twenty minutes as the audience was seated and the overture played.
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<mediaplayer width='320' height='240' autostart='false' id='2'>File:Relache_029_Orchestra.flv</mediaplayer>
The orchestra accompanying the film. File links for your local MP4 or Flash player.
<mediaplayer width='320' height='240' autostart='false' id='3'>File:Relache_039_Dance.flv</mediaplayer>
The Woman dances with Satie (Jim Slenger). File links for your local MP4 or Flash player.
<mediaplayer width='320' height='240' autostart='false' id='4'>File:Relache_041_Wheelbarrow.flv</mediaplayer>
The Dance of the Wheelbarrow and first of several exits. File links for your local MP4 or Flash player.
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