Bringing a fresh new perspective to the nature of music and of sound in general, Thomas Riedelsheimer's TOUCH THE SOUND: A SOUND JOURNEY WITH EVELYN GLENNIE has been rarely seen since its original run on the festival circuit.
Deaf from an early age, Glennie ignored the nay saying of doctors by continuing a career in music despite her hearing difficulties. Ultimately she has gone on to become one of the world's most accomplished and acclaimed percussionists.
Riedelsheimer's documentary follows Glennie through both crowded cities and her rural background in the north of Scotland and to the recording of an album with Fred Frith. It makes for inspirational viewing to see/hear how Glennie feels the sounds.
The film's style may not be to everyone's taste but it's difficult to see this film working in any other way once you've seen how Riedelsheimer approaches it. Although still very visual in nature, the sound understandably takes on the most importance and the emphasis falls on the little sounds that we take for granted; now they take centre stage.
The film has now finally been released on DVD in the UK and is available from all the usual places.
Deaf from an early age, Glennie ignored the nay saying of doctors by continuing a career in music despite her hearing difficulties. Ultimately she has gone on to become one of the world's most accomplished and acclaimed percussionists.
Riedelsheimer's documentary follows Glennie through both crowded cities and her rural background in the north of Scotland and to the recording of an album with Fred Frith. It makes for inspirational viewing to see/hear how Glennie feels the sounds.
The film's style may not be to everyone's taste but it's difficult to see this film working in any other way once you've seen how Riedelsheimer approaches it. Although still very visual in nature, the sound understandably takes on the most importance and the emphasis falls on the little sounds that we take for granted; now they take centre stage.
The film has now finally been released on DVD in the UK and is available from all the usual places.
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