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Various Artists: Sounds and Silence (DVD)

"DVD release of the acclaimed documentary film which won the Berner Film Prize in 2009, and is nominated for the Swiss Film Prize. It follows ECM producer Manfred Eicher to sessions, concerts and festivals around the globe, in the search for sounds leading from Gräfelfing to Athens, from Udine to Carthage, from Tallinn to Pernes-les-Fontaines, from Copenhagen to Salta, Argentina. Featured musicians include Arvo Pärt, Eleni Karaindrou, Dino Saluzzi, Anja Lechner, Jan Garbarek, Kim Kashkashian, Nik Bärtsch, Gianluigi Trovesi, Anouar Brahem, Marilyn Mazur and more" (http://www.ecmrecords.com/Catalogue/ECM_Cinema/5050_DVD.php, 2012).

This is an excellent documentary that captures the process of composing and recording some of the most innovative and interesting jazz music, from some of the best composers around the world. The sights are just as good as the sounds, as the viewer is allowed to get lost in the culture, allure of the venues, and the multiple cities travelled. You are able to watch the creative process at work and see the work stations, view from the road, and the stellar delivery of these great works of art in some of Europe's most elite venues, full of anticipating fans. This DVD helps give these jazz musicians "rock star" coverage, and it is a wonderful collection of the best in jazz today.

I especially enjoyed the tours of the cities and venues, but the human side of watching multi-generations of Argentinian musicians work together was another highlight. An excellent work of art, well worth your time and attention.

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Full DVD documentary covering the travels of Manfred Eicher. Bonus material includes: a short film Manu Katché, "Playground" by Gildas Boclé, and the trailer. DVD NTSC, 16:9 (anamorph), Region Code: 0 (worldwide), Multi-lingual original version, Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0, Subtitles German, English, French, 87 min (http://www.ecmrecords.com/Catalogue/ECM_Cinema/5050_DVD.php, 2012).

Added: January 29th 2012
Reviewer: Mark Johnson
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Related Link: ECM Records.com
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Language: english

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