The Matrix is a 1999 American–Australian neo-noir science fiction action film written and directed by The Wachowski Brothers, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano. It depicts a dystopian future in which reality as perceived by most humans is actually a simulated reality called "the Matrix", created by sentient machines to subdue the human population, while their bodies' heat and electrical activity are used as an energy source. Computer programmer "Neo" learns this truth and is drawn into a rebellion against the machines, which involves other people who have been freed from the "dream world".
The Matrix is known for popularizing a visual effect known as "bullet time", in which the heightened perception of certain characters is represented by allowing the action within a shot to progress in slow-motion while the camera's viewpoint appears to move through the scene at normal speed. The film is an example of the cyberpunk science fiction genre. It contains numerous references to philosophical and religious ideas, and prominently pays homage to works such as Plato's Allegory of the Cave,Jean Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulation and Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Over the years, numerous critics have pointed out the many similarities between the highly successful Matrix series and the earlier box office bomb but cult classic Dark City, some going on to cite plagiarism. The Wachowskis' approach to action scenes drew upon their admiration for Japanese animation and martial arts films, and the film's use of fight choreographers and wire fu techniques from Hong Kong action cinema was influential upon subsequent Hollywood action film productions.
The Matrix: Original Motion Picture Score is one of the two 1999 soundtrack albums from the blockbuster film, The Matrix (the other being The Matrix: Music from the Motion Picture).
The Region 1 single disc DVD release (September 21, 1999) contained an isolated score track, including commentary by Davis.
In September 2008 Varèse Sarabande released an expanded to 78 minutes version of the score, that was limited to 3000 copies.
Coordinates: 37°47′55″N 122°26′09″W / 37.7987°N 122.4357°W / 37.7987; -122.4357 The Matrix, a renovated former pizza shop, was a nightclub in San Francisco from 1965 to 1972 and was one of the keys to what eventually became known as the "San Francisco Sound" in rock music. Located at 3138 Fillmore Street, The Matrix opened August 13, 1965 showcasing Jefferson Airplane, which singer Marty Balin had put together as the club's "house band." Marty had persuaded three limited partners to put up $3,000 apiece to finance the opening of The Matrix, giving them 75% ownership, while he retained 25% for creating and managing it.
Jefferson Airplane rose rapidly to local prominence during late 1965 and early 1966 with their performances at The Matrix, and it was there that they were first seen by noted music critic Ralph J. Gleason, who became an early champion of the group.
The Matrix was a favorite haunt of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson in the late 1960s (see Fear and Loathing in America, c. 2000) and was also mentioned briefly in his book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas during a flashback scene. During this period, Thompson was a contributing editor for the then-new tabloid magazine Rolling Stone, which was founded in San Francisco in 1967.
So many times in the past
I have been hearing
This word I don't understand:
What is The Matrix?
The quest is over today
Cause the answer
Came right to me in the shape
Of Morpheus
Bridge 1:
Tell me what should I do
To get freedom of mind
For it's better to die for the truth
Than to live in a lie
I can't believe what I see
Is this the real world?
Can I be their chosen one
To end this evil?
About the Matrix I had
This revelation:
The only limit is my
Imagination
Bridge 2:
Maybe I'm not the one
I don't think he is right
But I won't let my friend die for me
Not without any fight!
Chorus:
Matrix
Now I know and I'm not afraid
For a new world is starting today
Matrix
Now the secret has been unveiled
I'm the one who will ease all the pain
Bridge 1