Fred Frith

Overview

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Birthday
Feb 17, 1949 (76 years old)

Fred Frith

Known For

Touch the Sound
1h 39m
Movie 2004

Touch the Sound

A documentary which explores the connections among sound, rhythm, time, and the body by following percussionist Evelyn Glennie, who is nearly deaf.

A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn
1h 22m
Movie 2002

A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn

A rare peek into the working methods of John Zorn. Filmed over a ten year period, this documentary includes live footage of Masada, Naked City, Cobra, as well as improvisations, his classical work and rare interviews. A prize winner at European festivals, this film documents Heuermann's very personal, fifteen year odyssey with the music of John Zorn.

Biography

English musician, composer and professor, who is known for his avant-garde works involving electric guitars, film soundtracks and using improvisations in his music. He first gained prominence as a member of progressive rock band Henry Cow, in the 1970s, and collaborated with various musicians and bands throughout his career. Since the 1980s, he has composed music for film, theatre and dance. In addition, he was Professor of Composition in the Music Department at Mills College in Oakland, California until his retirement in 2018.

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