Len Lye- Rhythms Response

This film achieved the image of what music might look like visually. Color and geometric shapes were painted onto celluloid. They bounce around synchronized to the music. The bright colors and speed of movement give this film an upbeat tone that matches the mood and rhythm of the music. Lines appear and move as to mimic the appearance of strings on an instrument or maybe sound waves. Different parts of the song are associated with different shapes, so as the sound changes, so do the visuals. The film has a musicality that is very captivating.