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  • Underground Sounds: The New Thousand Story (2025)
  • Short | Documentary, Short
Underground Sounds: The New Thousand Story (2025)
Short | Documentary, Short
"Underground Sounds" focuses on the life and artistry of Adrian Jusdanis, a mesmerizing violinist and street performer, and his collaboration with drummer Alan Zavodsky (aka Go Alan Go) in their musical project "New Thousand." The film ...See more"Underground Sounds" focuses on the life and artistry of Adrian Jusdanis, a mesmerizing violinist and street performer, and his collaboration with drummer Alan Zavodsky (aka Go Alan Go) in their musical project "New Thousand." The film highlights Adrian's vibrant performances in NYC and traces his roots back to street performing in New Orleans. Audiences will gain insight into Adrian's musical background, his distinctive performance style, and what makes "New Thousand" unique in the world of street performance. The documentary delves into Adrian's personal journey, the evolution of his street performances, and how he stands out from traditional violinists and other performers. It provides an intimate look at the everyday life of a street performer, capturing the challenges and rewards of performing in public spaces. The film explores the process of registering for the Music Under NY program with the MTA and reflects on Adrian's experience missing a crucial audition the previous year, which would have secured him time slots in the city's prime subway stations, leaving him to compete with other registered performers. In addition to Adrian and Alan's dynamic collaboration, the documentary showcases their spontaneous collaborations with other dancers and performers who join them on the streets. These unplanned interactions add an extra layer of vibrancy to their performances, creating a unique fusion of music, movement, and energy. The film captures the innovative musical expressions and techniques that define "New Thousand," including Adrian playing the violin with his teeth, incorporating dance, whistling into the violin to create echoing effects, playing behind his head, and drawing energy from the crowd's presence. Ultimately, the documentary tells the incredible story of the everyday lives of street performers, celebrating their unseen talent, creativity, and the magic that happens when art spontaneously intersects with the public. See less
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Director
Emma Keatley
Producer
Owen Kepshire
Cinematographer
Declan Lighthouse
Editor
Emma Keatley
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Updated Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 2025 (United States)

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