Order of the Illusive creates modern, innovative live scores for films. Utilizing a wild array of instrumentation—17-string bass, a custom-made string instrument, guitar, electronics, and more—the outfit synthesizes the sounds of experimental music and ambient rock to reframe classic films in an entirely new way.

On the third night of Groundtone in the open air PS21 Pavilion Theater, they’ll take on The Adventures of Prince Achmed—the oldest feature length stop-motion film on record, celebrating its 100th birthday this year. A collection of vignettes from Arabian Nights directed by German filmmaker Lotte Reiniger, The Adventures of Prince Achmed uses animation fused with musical beats—a playground for reimagined live scores.