An independent documentary film about the phenomenal resurgence of the modular synthesizer — exploring the passions, obsessions and dreams of people who have dedicated part of their lives to this esoteric electronic music machine. Inventors, musicians, and enthusiasts are interviewed about their relationship with the modular synthesizer — for many, it's an all-consuming passion.
Director: Robert Fantinatto
Cast: Trent Reznor, Gary Numan, cEvin Key, Patti Schmidt, Joel Chadabe, John Mills-Cockell, Morton Subotnick, Maggi Payne
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An independent documentary film about the phenomenal resurgence of the modular synthesizer — exploring the passions, obsessions and dreams of people who have dedicated part of their lives to this esoteric electronic music machine. Inventors, musicians, and enthusiasts are interviewed about their relationship with the modular synthesizer — for many, it's an all-consuming passion.
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An independent documentary film about the phenomenal resurgence of the modular synthesizer — exploring the passions, obsessions and dreams of people who have dedicated part of their lives to this esot…
1h 36m
November 10, 2014
Robert Fantinatto
Trent Reznor, Gary Numan, cEvin Key
Music, Documentary
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