Soundtracks for the CityThis project grew out of Ian Helliwell`s collection of films – in particular commercially produced city travelogue shorts made available for home movie viewing on 8mm and super 8 in the 1960s and 70s. The majority of the prints were silent, and in 2001 Ian asked a variety of composers and music-makers to create soundtracks to inject a new lease of life into these faded films from yesteryear. This area of educational, travelogue filmmaking disappeared with the rise in TV and [VID] Video viewing, and the consequent changes in the culture of cinema presentation and attendance during the 1980s. The practice of blacking out a room at home and running a film projector with an 8mm short on a special interest subject, also became a thing of the past. Nevertheless, while they may appear dated, the films in this programme have a distinctive period charm, now revived through the rejuvenating qualities of contemporary music.Geneva The Post Office Tower Las VegasSights of ParisTraffic Cop100mph through London StreetsHollywood Speedway to ParisCarnival In Rio Around Town With Forrest Tucker Exotic Nippon 700mph Journey By Train California Golden State Copenhagen New York NY Fascinating Hong KongVisit to London