Tag Archives: Poe

THE RAVEN at the REFLECTING POOL

Posted on June 25, 2026 by dannyashkenasi

Footage of the the Memorial Waters before the Drumpfian Disaster Little did I know when I traveled to Washington D.C. last fall to shoot footage for my third musical short film Edgar Allan Poe adaptation “The Raven-a musicabre” that I … Continue reading →

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Announcing the New Musicabre: The Raven

Posted on May 19, 2026 by dannyashkenasi

“Raven” is the New Page in the Notes from a Composer Banner I’ve been teasing this announcement for a while now. Three previous posts have already revealed that I am working on the third short film Poe musicabre, to join … Continue reading →

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Me as Poe (or) Poe as Me (or) The New Musicabre

Posted on August 12, 2025 by dannyashkenasi

A Little Sneak Preview at Coming Attractions I just got my hair cut, finally. The length it had before had been uncomfortable in the summer heat. But I couldn’t cut it earlier because I needed my hair long for my … Continue reading →

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POE MUSICABRES Screen Together 11/17 in NYC

Posted on November 6, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

First and Only Live Double Bill Screening of “The Tell-Tale Heart – a musicabre” & “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” 11/17, 1pm free admission as part of The North Film Festival in NYC The festival season for … Continue reading →

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Danny Looks into the Lens

Posted on July 30, 2021 by dannyashkenasi

A Pit & Pendulum On-Set Tidbit We were shooting a moment where I am mostly in profile. So, before each take, Jason Chua, the cinematographer, would ask “Danny, could you look into the lens?” to get me to squarely face … Continue reading →

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A Halloween Treat: THE TELL-TALE HEART – A MUSICABRE and the roommate from hell who planted its seed

Posted on October 28, 2015 by dannyashkenasi

Just in time for Halloween the Tell-Tale Heart page goes live today, showcasing the audio of a live performance of my musical adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart”. The Tell-Tale Heart is the ultimate bad roommate story, as … Continue reading →

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