Claudio Simonetti's Goblin
Tenebre
Alex Theatre216 N Brand Blvd, Los Angeles 91203
Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin brings Dario Argento’s 1982 film Tenebre to the Alex Theatre with the score performed live alongside a screening. After the film’s finale and a brief intermission, the collective returns for a second set: quintessential Goblin pieces and best-of songs and scores paired with their cinematic counterparts. The billed performance is by Simonetti’s Goblin; no individual players are listed for this date.
An Italian progressive-rock band working at the meeting point of prog and horror cinema, Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin is led by the composer whose scores include Suspiria, Dawn of the Dead, Deep Red / Profondo Rosso, and Demons. Their work has been associated with filmmakers Dario Argento, George Romero, and Lamberto Bava. Simonetti’s horror writing is described by the venue as among the genre’s most influential, with its seminal work continuing to inform horror music; this live presentation focuses that legacy on the electronic prog-rock sound of Tenebre before widening into material from across Goblin’s screen catalogue.
The Alex Theatre’s unusual claim to fame is its atmospheric auditorium: Greek and Egyptian-inspired details create the illusion of an open-air garden, beneath the theatre’s distinctive 100-foot neon tower. Opened in 1925 as a vaudeville and movie house, it now presents concerts and a broad program of performing arts at 216 North Brand Boulevard in downtown Glendale. Expect a formal theatre evening in a large, roughly 1,300-seat auditorium, with reserved seats and a stage framed by ornate decoration. Shows are ticketed, so check the event listing for seats and details before you go. Concessions are available, and Brand Boulevard’s restaurants and cafes make it easy to plan dinner nearby. The Alex is still operating and listing upcoming performances.