The North Texas Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 73, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 20, 1979 Page: 3 of 6
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Tuesday, February 20, 1979
THE NORTH TEXAS DAILY—PAGE 3
Matrix brings versatility to album,
blends jazz, other musical styles
By KATHLYN AUTEN
Daily Reporter
The album “Wizard” by Matrix,
released last October by Warner
Brothers, has a little of something for
everyone—except the traditional
It’s an album that’s tough to stick a
label on. It’s predominately jazz, with a
little rock, soul and a dash of classical
thrown in. The seven numbers of the
album, all composed by group members
John Harmon and Fred Sturm, cover a
wide variety of music, ranging from the
flashy and the fast to the melodic and
the slow.
But the most admirable quality of the
band is its mellow sound and excellent
blend. It is not the kind of jazz band that
tries to stun (or deafen) its listeners with
endless strings of wandering or showy
solo improvisations. Matrix is
sophisticated and sensitive Its subtlety
entices the listener rather than knocking
him over the head with brass and exces-
sive decibels.
The group strives to appeal as much
to the listener’s imagination as to his
ears.
"All our songs have programmatic in-
tent," John Harmon, the group’s leader,
said. "We always give the listener
something to latch onto in terms of what
inspired the piece, so they have a little
head start and it’s not just an abstract
group of sounds. For example, the title
cut of our album is inspired by Tolkien,
and to introduce the song with this in-
formation puts the audience in the frame
of mind where they’re ready to receive
all the underworld sounds we might
throw at them."
And the group puts out as many un-
derworld sounds as it can. "Wizard,"
Motionless figures cast gleaming eyes
based on the sage Gandalf from "The
l.ord of the Rings" trilogy, is a long
ominous number, a conglomeration of
sound effects, broad, sweeping trumpet
trios and solo passages. A keyboard solo
scurries between the sounds of a gong,
trumpet and a saxaphone solo.
“Spring,” the only composition by
Fred Sturm, is supposedly based on
Pigmy chants. Whatever its background,
it is the most melodic piece on the album
and very hummable. It is more tightly
structured than most of the other pieces;
first stating and elaborating on the
theme, then splicing in a couple of solos
and recapping to finish with the opening
melody. Dynamic control is good; the
band fades away leaving the sax
standing alone for a solo.
“Mountolive," which takes its title
from the Lawrence Durrell novel, con-
tains a skilfull drum solo. The piece
opens softly, the trumpets and trombone
blending so well in the first few bars of
classical chorale that they sound almost
like ar. organ. The tone changes abrupt-
ly, and the rcst of the number is a com-
bination of fast bright runs on the
trumpets and some solid drumming.
"Smile at the Foot of the Ladder" was
based on Henry Miller’s book, and of-
fers more mellow melody. "Come
September,’’ subtitled "a father’s
farewell to his 5-year-old son," sounds
appropriate for its title. A lone trumpet
sustains sweet-sad tones in a short, slow
melody, and leaves are almost visible in
the lazy September air.
The last number on the album. “Blue
Boy. a Bermudian Street Scene," ends
the album on a light note.
"Wizard" is Matrix’s secondalbum,
and for a second album it is remarkably
cohesive, the result of years of practice
and concertizing. No amount of practice
could make the album any more apeal-
ing than it is now.
Matrix will perform Wednesday at 8
p.m. in the Main Auditorium. Tickets
for the concert are $2.50, and can be
purchased at the Lab Band office, the
Union Ticket Office, or at the door
Wax museum houses famous personalities, relics
By PAM LOVE
Daily Reporter
Silent and motionless they stand,
watching with gleaming eyes the
progress of those who pass. One almost
hears them sigh as he turns away.
Lifelike figures of famous per-
sonalities as well as historic relics are on
display at the Southwestern Historical
Wax Museum on Interstate 30 between
Dallas and Fort Worth. The low light of
the museum, together with settings
dating back to appropriate periods, con-
tribute to a feeling of timelessness', of
witnessing events that happened years
ago.
The first part of the museum is
devoted to Texas history and includes a
section on the Alamo.
Another scene recreates the Battle of
San Sabine Pass, which was the most im-
portant Civil War battle fought in
Texas. During the 45-minute conflict, 42
Irishman from Houston defended the
pass against 5,000 Union soldiers. The
Texans wrecked two gunboats, accepted
3I5 Yankee prisoners and routed the in-
vaders in the short but furious battle.
Another section of the museum
portrays facets of the Wild West.
Outlaws, lawmen, prospecters and hang-
ings are depicted in a long series of ex-
hibits.
The Hole-in-the-Wall Gang, to which
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
belonged, is shown exactly as it was
photographed during the outlaw years.
Judge Roy Bean and Isaac C. Parker
were two famous judges of the West.
Bean was a justice of the peace in
Langtry, Texas, from 1882-1903. He
held court in his store, which also served
as a saloon. Bean was known as the
"Law West of the Pecos.”
Parker, better known as “The Hang-
ing Judge," ordered 79 persons hanged
during his years from 1875 to 1896 at
Fort Smith, Ark.
Famous Texas Rangers and U.S.
'Under Milkwood' cast
finds challenge in play
“United We Stand" would be an apt
motto for cast members of “Under
Milkwood” as they tackle the challenges
of staging Dylan Thomas’ unique play.
The play does not focus on a main
character. Instead, all cast members
have equal prominence. “The fact that
there are no stars has pulled everybody
together.” cast member Steve Parker,
Dallas freshman, said.
“I don’t think this show would work
without everyone working together as an
ensemble," cast member Jim Kaufmann,
North Andover. Mass..freshman, said.
"Under Milkwood” was written for
radio, and Thomas emphasized the
sound quality of the dialogue. “Dylan
Thomas is perhaps one of the best exam-
ples of a writer who is able to com-
municate word pictures,’’ Lynn
Edwards, Denton sophomore, said.
Each cast member plays several roles.
“We have to convey the differences of
our characters with our voices and ac-
tions. because there won’t be time for
make-up or costume changes," Marie
Marshall, Dallas freshman, said
Since each cast member plays several
roles they often must play one role in
one part of the room, and then appear as
a different character across the room,
“Under Milkwood" will begin at 8
p.m. Wednesday through Saturday in
the Studio Theatre in the Speech and
Drama Building. Tickets may be
purchased at the University Theatre.
Students, staff and faculty tickets cost
SI .50, others are S2.50.
Suffer With Headaches?
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NTSU Psychology Department is studying this
new and innovative technique.
Individuals wishing to participate must be willing
to cooperate thoroughly in gathering personal
data and dietary intake.
Please leave name and phone number at Terrill
Hall, Room 305
Notice To Seniors
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marshalls are in the exhibit. Bat
Masterson is represented, and so is Pat
Garrett, who killed Billy the Kid while
sheriff of a New Mexico county.
Other events shown in the Wild West
section are the killing of Wild Bill
Hickock, who was shot from behind as
he played poker in a saloon, and an es-
cape of Billy the Kid as he shot a guard
from inside his jail cell.
The shootout at the OK corral in 1881
is also depicted. The fight took place in
Tombstone Ariz., and involved Doc
Holliday, the Clanton brothers, Wyatt
Earp, and others.
Less tasteful displays include a
decapitated body with colored water
spouting from its neck.
I he next section deals with funerals.
Several hearses dating from 1880, sup-
plied by Denton funeral homes, are on
display. A mock graveyard is in the
center of the area, and some of the
tombstones are amusing.
Famous generals such as MacArthur,
and Eisenhower are depicted in
wax, and a nearby display case contains
war medals of all types which were
donated by various persons.
A large display with newspaper arti-
cles, pictures and scenes of Bonnie and
Clyde is also on exhibit at the museum.
A gun used by Clyde and the death car
used in the movie "Bonnie and Clyde"
are included in the collection.
Entertainers such as “Tex" Ritter and
Will Rogers are also included in the
museum. A figure of Elvis Presley was
being repaired last week. More recent
entertainers are shown in a glittery ex-
hibit of superstars of the entertainment
world.
The last part of the museum deals
with the life of Jesus. One scene is
modeled after da Vinci’s "The Last Sup-
per"
A variety of relics are on display, in-
cluding a large gun display, barbwire
types spurs, sidesaddles, arrowheads
and belt buckles. Old-fashioned office
equipment, old bottles and old hats are
on exhibit. There are even keys to old
prisons.
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Monday through Friday, and is
open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday Admission is S3 for adults
and SI.50 for children.
To reach the museum, take the
Beltline-Grand Prairie exit off Interstate
Highway 30. The address is 601 E. Safari
Parkway.
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Morrison, Sue. The North Texas Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 73, Ed. 1 Tuesday, February 20, 1979, newspaper, February 20, 1979; Denton, TX. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1003342/m1/3/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.