Movie Description
No Ideas But in Things - the composer Alvin Lucier
(2012)Overview
“Don’t ask me what I mean, ask me what I’ve made” – inspired by this motto, the documentary accompanies the American composer Alvin Lucier (1931 - 2021) on concert travels to The Hague (Netherlands) and Zug (Switzerland). Lucier explains and comments on his œuvre – from his early live electronics performances (MUSIC FOR SOLO PERFORMER,1965 and BIRD AND PERSON DYNING, 1975) up to the premiere of his ensemble piece PANORAMA 2 in 2011. One of Lucier’s key works, I AM SITTING IN A ROOM (1969), is introduced as a central structuring device in the film. At home in Middletown, Connecticut, Lucier offers rare insights into the beginnings of his pioneering works, his time as a member of the Sonic Arts Union, his relations with John Cage and David Tudor, as well as his teaching practice at Wesleyan University.
Featured Crew
- Director : Hauke Harder,Viola Rusche
- Editor : Viola Rusche
- Cast : Alvin Lucier
Cast
Himself
Facts
Original TitleNo Ideas But in Things - the composer Alvin Lucier
Status Released
Release Information
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2012-03-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 36m
Homepagehttp://alvin-lucier-film.com/
Production CompaniesFilmFörderung Hamburg,Viola Rusche & Hauke Harder
Genres
- Documentary