| Description |
1 videodisc (107 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Program notes about the videos and the director in English and French inserted in container. |
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Special features include Ring, an experimental short film by Scheffer. |
| Contents |
Music for Airports: 1/1: arranged by Michael Gordon (17:04) -- 1/2: arranged by David Lang (9:11) -- 2/1: arranged by Julia Wolfe (11:54) -- 2/2: arranged by Evan Ziporyn (12:27). |
| Credits |
Music for airports: cameras, Frank Scheffer and Rene van der Eijk ; editor, Frank Scheffer. |
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In the ocean: scenario by Frank Scheffer and Benedict Weisser ; editor, Riekje Ziengs. |
| Performer |
Music for airports: performed by Bang on a Can All-Stars. |
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In the ocean: interviewees, Brian Eno, Steve Reich, Louis Andriessen, John Cage, members of Bang on a Can All-Stars. |
| Summary |
Music for airports: Ambient music with electronic media, piano and voices accompanied by slow-motion images of people and objects in an airport. |
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In the ocean (52 min.): Documentary on the contemporary music scene, featuring Michael Gordon, David Lang, and Julia Wolfe, the founders of the Bang On a Can musical festival. Explores how American and European composers have influenced each other during the last 30 years. |
| System Details |
DVD, all regions, full screen (4:3) presentation; PCM stereo. |
| Language |
In the ocean: English soundtrack, with optional subtitles in French or German. |
| Subject |
Bang on a Can (Music festival)
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Ambient music.
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Environmental music.
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Minimal music -- History and criticism.
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Electronic music -- History and criticism.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films
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| Added Author |
Eno, Brian, 1948- Composer.
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Scheffer, Frank, 1956- Director.
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Ziporyn, Evan. Arranger.
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Gordon, Michael, 1956- Arranger.
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Lang, David (David A.) Arranger.
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Wolfe, Julia. Arranger.
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Bang on a Can All-Stars. Performer. Interviewee.
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Allegri Film.
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Nederlandse Programma Stichting.
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Medici Arts (Firm)
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| Added Title |
In the ocean.
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Ring.
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| Standard No. |
899132000671 |
| Music No. |
EDV 1333 Medici Arts |
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3077558 Medici Arts |
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