Modulations
"Cinema for the Ear"
Originally released in 1998. Modulations is a documentary/music film. directed by Iara Lee. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Karlheinz Stockhausen, Moby, and Afrika Bambaataa
Synopsis
Less a documentary than a primer on all electronic music. Featuring interviews with nearly every major player past and present, as well as a few energetic live clips, Modulations delves into one of electronica's forgotten facets: the human element. Lee travels the globe from the American Midwest to Europe to Japan to try to express the appeal of music often dismissed as soulless. Modulations shows that behind even the most foreign or alien electronic composition lies a real human being, and Lee lets many of these Frankenstein-like creators express and expound upon their personal philosophies and tech-heavy theories. Lee understands that a cultural movement as massive and diverse as dance music can't be contained.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Caipirinha Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Modulations about?
Less a documentary than a primer on all electronic music. Featuring interviews with nearly every major player past and present, as well as a few energetic live clips, Modulations delves into one of...
Who directed Modulations?
Modulations was directed by Iara Lee.
How long is Modulations?
Modulations has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Modulations released?
Modulations was released on September 18, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Modulations?
The main cast of Modulations includes Karlheinz Stockhausen, Moby, Afrika Bambaataa, Derrick May, Genesis P-Orridge.