The Film:
In a gleaming futuristic city sharply divided between the pleasure gardens of the rich above and the machine halls of the workers below, Freder, the son of the city’s mastermind, meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences in Fritz Lang’s iconic silent film. Nearly a century later, Metropolis remains the blueprint for science fiction on screen — and its story of a world split between “head” and “hands,” waiting for a heart to mediate them, has only grown sharper.

Keebs will perform an original electronic accompaniment created for this screening.  Part DJ set, part live performance, the soundtrack will be built from pulsing machine rhythms, deep dub low end, and wide-open ambient space.  One night only, played live on stage in sync with the picture.

Keebs has been part of Pittsburgh’s dance music scene since high school as a DJ, promoter, lighting designer and more. With Cutups, he co-runs LazerCrunk, the city’s long-running bass music night, and he’s spent years building immersive audiovisual environments, from custom lighting rigs to laser installations. His audio and engineering background brings a natural technical presence to his carefully sculpted sets that balance sonic exploration with classic dance music principles. He’s excited and honored to tackle this challenge and to partner with Row House for their anniversary!