The animated film of Harry Smith is made by using the original version of Monk's Misterioso (1948). When two geniuses are involved in one project chances are the result is going to be something very special. The sound track to this film is one of the most magnificent pieces of American music in any genre. But it's jazz and its composer is Thelonious Monk. Originally issued on Blue Note Records, the personnel is Monk piano, Milt Jackson vibes, John Simmons bass and Shadow Wilson drums. No. 11 Mirror Animation, from 1956 on 16mm color film, is all hand made by Smith himself, as were all his animations.