A Life in Waves

6.9
2017 1 hr 15 min Documentary

Explores the life and innovations of composer and electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani.

  • Cast:
    Suzanne Ciani , Peter Baumann

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Reviews

Voxitype
2017/03/12

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

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BeSummers
2017/03/13

Funny, strange, confrontational and subversive, this is one of the most interesting experiences you'll have at the cinema this year.

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Dirtylogy
2017/03/14

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

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Logan
2017/03/15

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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gavin6942
2017/03/16

"A Life in Waves" explores the life and innovations of composer and electronic music pioneer, Suzanne Ciani.While not an expert on electronic music, I consider myself a fan. I know about Theremin, Moog, Throbbing Gristle, Tangerine Dream and others. The name Suzanne Ciani is not one that I was familiar with. Having now seen this, and seen how important she was to video games, commercials, and music, I have to wonder how she is not a larger figure in modern history.There is one thing I would like to make clear. Ciani may be hailed as a "female" pioneer. For example, there is part of the film where she receives an award for women who have achieved great things. But while this may be true, I think it sells her short. She is a pioneer, period. Not simply among women, but among any group of electronic musicians. Her influence is wider than many others who may be better known.The film screened at the Boston Underground Film Festival (BUFF) on March 26 and I expect it will be picked up for distribution, possibly by Netflix. This is definitely a must-see for anyone who loves the history of music, electronics, or both.

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