The  Synthesist

Sci-Fi  Thriller  ( movie )

© 2021' ) INDEPENDENT FILM. Currently In pre-production. Looking for crowdfund sponsors. Contact producer for more details ( -below ).

Saving the World with a Synthesizer...

"The Synthesist" merges intelligent sci-fi with thrilling  suspense ( -as the film's lead is thrust into a dark govern-ment-ET conspiracy threatening Earth ). 

 

But that's just 

PART of the story... 

See: "Film of Firsts"   ( -below ).                             ( -ABOVE  )  "SYNTHESIST" -The Movie.

"Common man" rises to the occasion...

Things get interesting after a synthesist/ sound designer discovers his synth is capable of producing more than just music and sound-effects. Late one night, while programming sound-effects for a TV commercial, the synthesist discovers a curious "patch" that allows his synth to pick up distant extraterrestrial transmissions like a cosmic "radio receiver".      What he learns puts him on a desperate mission to save Earth.

( -Continued below )

Based upon real events? YOU decide...

In the mid 80's Las Vegas TV Reporter George Knapp broke the amazing story    of Bob Lazar - a technical advisor who'd been hired to figure out the propulsion system of one of ( 9 ) UFO craft hangered at Area 51.                                                        ( -ABOVE  )  KLAS TV REPORTER GEORGE KNAPP 

Bob told his friend John Lear ( -veteran pilot and son of Lear Jet magnate ) about UFO test flights conducted at Groom Lake. Shortly there after John published a document that's become a staple in UFO lore known as the Lear Document.                                                                                                            ( -ABOVE  )  BOB LAZAR'S "SPORTS MODEL" UFO 

One of the bombshells delivered in Lear's controversial document was the U.S. Government had entered    an "agreement" with an ET species following a meeting allegedly at Holloman AFB. I've seen the meet-ing footage. If it was faked whoever did it deserves an Academy Award    ( -ABOVE  )  BOB  LAZAR  &  JOHN  LEAR                                                                                                                                                                                                      for technical excellence - because it looks 100% AUTHENTIC. Our film "The Synthesist" uses this alleged ET - US Government "Agreement"      as it's backing premise.  It will leave you wondering: "Could this ET-US Government Agreement have actually occurred? And if so, what could possibly be NEXT  for humanity?

Film of "Firsts":  Home of the future and more...

"The Synthesist" is the first movie to expose audiences to the work-a-day world of a freelance synthesist/ sound  designer.  It's ALSO the first film to unveil new groundbreaking synth technology, the concept of "frequency medicine", a  revolutionary "home of the future" and our lead character is also a Jack in    the Box fan to boot!  Hooked?                                                                                                      ( -ABOVE  )  THE  SYNTHESIST                                                                               

The picture will be the first to show audiences what it's like to live in a  ( new ) "home of the future". In fact, the film's lead actually utilizes his home's high-tech design along  with his "synth smarts" to resolve the story's main conflict!                                                                                     ( -ABOVE  )  COOL  PREFAB  HOME  INTERIOR.

We haven't yet decided upon the TYPE of home this will be ( i.e: a SCIP home?,      a KEU ( or ) TESLA "smart  home"?, etc. ).  However, one thing's sure: the builder we select will receive years of positive, attention-grabbing publicity as movie viewers enjoy the film through it's multi-year DVD distribution life!      ( -ABOVE  )  FUTURISTIC  KEU  HOME  

Drop us an e-mail on our "Contact"  page. Let us know which TYPE of home you think our "Synthesist" should live in. Tell us WHY you think that STYLE seems right and should be used as the film's primary

interior setting.                                       

 ( -ABOVE )  TESLA  "SMART  HOME"

If we decide upon a Tesla "smart home" we're thinking it might be cool to offer Elon Musk a walk-on cameo role ( -and invite him to give audiences a tour of the "movie home" spotlighting it's many innovative features ). Would you like us to include such a "Making Of" EXTRA on the movie's DVD release? Let us know. We'll see if Elon would consider doing it! 

A higher purpose...

*NOTE:  A key motivation behind  this movie is my commitment to the "Build Smart" movement that promotes the increased use of high-tech building materials and "disaster-resilient" home design in order to save lives.                                                                                                                                                       "BUILDING  SMARTER"  SAVES  LIVES! 

By showcasing these "Build Smarter" practices in films like this, I hope    to motivate home buyers and builders to adopt these life-saving, energy efficient, affordable housing solutions whenever possible. Hopefully, our movie will effect a "sea change" in the home construction industry  ( -so we'll no longer have to witness heartbreaking scenes like the one    above on TV newscasts every spring tornado season! ).

Story within a Story...

Beyond the film's intriguing premise and storyline, "The Synthesist" is a story of rebirth and starting over.  After losing his home and project studio to a tornado, the synthesist vows to "never let it happen again!".                                                                               ( -ABOVE  )  A NEW START                                                                                    He learns of a new high tech housing solution ( -and with the help of his sister, is able to replace his home/ project studio in a new town with the home's install captured in time lapse in the film ). Movie audiences will learn of this innovative housing solution via film "flashbacks" and possibly a "Making Of" featurette included on the DVD.. 

Blinded by the light. The storyline continues...

The sound "patch" the synthesist discovers is buried in crosstalk. Thinking the interference is the result of "bleed through" from normal communications channels in the area, he continues tweaking in hopes the crosstalk will subside. To his dismay, it only worsens. That is, until he adjusts one last knob!        ( -ABOVE )  "BREAKING  THROUGH"

Into a "new dimension"

Despite it's modest production budget, "The Synthesist" employs a plethora of innovative visual special-effects.

 

This "interstellar Tunnel" effect is used when the Synthesist traverses "space and time" via    the crystal's matrix. 

Suddenly, the synthesist is knocked unconscious. He experiences a deep, hypnotic dream state (-during which he experiences a bewildering flood of telepathic images, cryptic symbols and strange vocalizations ). Waking with a terrific headache, the synthesist is both intrigued and perplexed by what he's experienced. He stores the curious patch

into his synth's memory and vows to investigate the patch further.             

Human - ET coexistence? Speculation, fact or fiction? Decide for yourself. Our film merges all these questions into a riveting sci-fi thriller that'll have you asking questions. Employing several groundbreaking technologies - this is a    film for the intellectually curious.  Are you curious?                                                        ( -ABOVE  )  "SPACE  BROTHERS"  OR  OVERLORDS? 

"The Synthesist updates the "common man" hero,  giving film audiences a rare glimpse into the world of a freelance synthesist / sound designer"                                                                                                                -Tomm Buzzetta -Producer "The Synthesist"

Piecing together the puzzle.

Over the following weeks, the synthesist continues monitoring the telepathic transmissions on his synthesizer. Slowly, he begins to

piece together the cryptic symbols, "thought-pictures" and sounds.

The conclusion he comes to has both startling and far-reaching implications:                                                                        ( -Continued below )

Synthesist's "tools of the trade". A bedroom project-studio like the one used in "The Synthesist". Pictured are PAIA Electronics's      ( 1975 ) vintage "Gnome" Micro synth, Behringer's "Pro-1" and "CAT" synths, 2 Korg "Volca Bass" modules, Roland's JU-06A and SH-01A "Boutique" synths.                                                                             ( -ABOVE )  "SYNTHESIST'S" STUDIO 

 

The transmissions are of extraterrestrial origin and an alien invasion is imminent! Worse yet, it appears high-placed government officials are aiding and abetting the aliens in their takeover bid. ( -continued below )  

 

                                                                                                 The "Desert Planet"

The Crystal Matrix

The Synthesist's plan to defeat the conspiracy requires using a crystal he's found at a UFO-landing site. By touching the crystal's facets he can travel to various alien "portal-nodes" ( -such as "the Desert Planet" ). He uses the crystal to leave something behind. We won't divulge "what" but it will make sense to physicists and synthesists. ( -continued below )

Summoning all of his courage, "synth smarts"

and out-of-the box thinking, the resourceful synthesist devises a plan to foil the invasion ( -all while bringing in his latest sound design job on-time and on-budget ) to the surprise of his difficult employer and demanding TV commercial client! ( -END ).

Continuing the "Common Man Hero" ethic...

Modern film has a fine tradition      of taking the "ordinary man"

-doing his everyday job -and  thrusting him into extraordinary circumstances that force him to  "go beyond" what he thought he was capable of. "The Synthesist" continues this film tradition by giving viewers a unique glimpse into the world of a freelance synthesist / sound-designer.           

 

( -ABOVE )  JOHN TRAVOLTA - BRIAN DE PALMA'S

RELUCTANT HERO IN ( 1980's ) "BLOW-OUT" 

 

In "Blow-Out" sound-effects man Jack Terry inadvertently captures a political assassination on audio tape, then has to decide what to do

with the incriminating evidence ( -before a hIred assassin kills HIM! ). 

Continuing a tradition by tweaking a knob...

In Antionelli's ( 1968 ) thriller "Blow-up", a fashion photog's casual park photos accident-ally capture a murder on film. The photographer -played by British actor David Hemmings, eventually comes to the stark realization his impromptu pix may hold the key to solving a          ( -ABOVE )  ANTIONELLI's "BLOW-UP" 

murder. Once again, "common man" unwillingly thrust into extraordinary circumstances he must "make right". The same predicament shared by our Synthesist. And the tradition continues. Only with sawtooth and sine waves pulsing in the movie's background sound score...

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Finally a movie for Synth Freaks! "THE SYNTHESIST"! 

 

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"Tiny  Synths, Mighty  Sounds"

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Some of the synths that have already been nominated for possible use in "The Synthesist" ( sci-fi movie ):

*NOTE:  This is a "sampling" of the synth nominations we've received. We'll try to include more as they come in. THANKS FOR VOTING!

We're looking for a truly unique and innovative synth to feature in our movie. It will serve as both story prop and "eye-candy" ( -as well as provide much of the film's SFX and music ). A tall order! 

 

Behringer's ( new ) VCS3 clone seems a good choice. It certainly has the fetching onscreen looks we're looking for. Tell us what YOU think! Should the VCS3 get the part or do you think another synth deserves this                                                                                                  "starring role"?                                          ( -ABOVE )  BEHRINGER'S VCS3

   

"You should absolutely use the VCS3 as the synth prop. It's got that crazy scientist vibe and the controls are perfect for articulating all sorts of things"                                                                                         -Henrik Gilvad.

"You should go with the ARP 2600. Korg makes one and Behringer makes a very nice one. Has the looks and sound".  -Michael Moore

 

"Of the synths listed, I would choose the Moog Subsequent 37. However,  I would suggest you add the Arturia Matrixbrute to the list".                                                                                                            -Chris Johnston                  

"Novation Mininova".   -Nash

 

"Out of the selections so far. I would nominate the Moog ( Subsequent

37 ). However, if you're looking for an interesting piece of kit to show,

I would personally recommend the Access Virus. There are several iterations to pick from the lineage, all of which are capable and versatile devices. Aggressive styling and appearance coupled with a strong sound engine makes for an intriguing instrument".    -Nick Toledo

"Keep those synthesizer nominations coming in!      I enjoy the thought-provoking comments            and "feedback".                                                                                                                                                                    -Tomm Buzzetta -Producer "The Synthesist".

"I would like to have the Mininova starred not only because of it's looks    ( -and because I own one ) but also because it could add to the plot -there's an Editor Software which can "glitch" or bring up the "hidden patch"                                   -Martin Ribitsch 

 

"Hi, I would vote for KORG MS2000 or KingKorg"   -Alisa Coral

 

"Waldorf QUANTUM without question + has greatest different coloured LEDs on a synth of which you can change. It has incredibly different sounds never before available in 1 synthesizer keyboard".     -John

 

"Sorry, the Hydrasynth Deluxe is not on your list, but it should be. It's  the only Hydrasynth with 16 voice polyphony, 73 keys and several    other extras".                        -Michael Loutris

"None of these, the Roland System 8 is the one you want. Not only    does Jean Michael Jarre use it front and center, it also has lots of knobs, sliders and lovely green lights which wouldn't look out of place in the matrix, or even in a borg mothercube"           -Glyne Wilde

"Life doesn't get any better    than a plate full of "warm from the oven" Tollhouse chocolate-chip cookies, a glass of milk and your synthesizer's oscillators warming up for a late night recording session". 

 

-Old Synthesist's proverb.