Depeche Mode – The Dark Progression is an unauthorized documentary tracing the career of the pioneering synth pop band. The documentary features rare performances, archive footage and exclusive interviews. Continue reading
The latest episode of the Internet radio show POEM (Power Of Electronic Music) looks at the upcoming documentary I Dream Of Wires. Continue reading
The latest in Resident Advisor’s Real Scenes series, Johannesburg, takes a look at house music in South Africa: Continue reading
Producers of I Dream of Wires (IDOW) – an upcoming, independent documentary film about the resurgence of the modular synthesizer – have released this trailer for I Dream Of Wires (Hardcore Edition).
The new film explores the passions, obsessions and dreams of people who have dedicated part of their lives to this esoteric electronic music machine. Written and directed by Robert Fantinatto, with Jason Amm (Ghostly International recording artist Solvent) serving as producer and co-writer, IDOW is set to receive it’s festival premiere, May 2013.
Preceding IDOW’s official theatrical release, the producers will be releasing a special, extended cut – I Dream Of Wires (Hardcore Edition). (IDOW-HE) will be released independently on BluRay / 2xDVD, and shipped to all IndieGoGo and pre-order customers, June 2013. Continue reading
Pump Up the Volume is a documentary that looks at the history of house music.
The documentary includes interviews with musicians and djs, including Carl Cox, Underworld, Pete Tong and others. It also offers a perspective on the history of house music and why it has stayed popular for so long.
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott starts a limited theatrical run in New York City today, running through July 19th.
Deconstructing Dad is a documentary exploration of the life and work of American composer, bandleader, inventor, and electronic music pioneer Raymond Scott (1908-1994). The film is presented from a unique perspective – the filmmaker is his only son.
The documentary is featured this week the New York Times, which calls it a “heartfelt documentary about the life and legacy of…..an eccentric techno-music pioneer.”
Filmmaker Stan Warnow will be at these showings for Q&A after the film:
Details on the run are available at the Quad Cinema site.