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Tom Dowd & the Language of Music (2003) -- A documentary about Tom Dowd, who was an innovative recording engineer and producer of noted albums with John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Otis Redding, Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers and many others.
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A documentary about Tom Dowd, who was an innovative recording engineer and producer of noted albums with John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Otis Redding, Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers and many others. full summary | add synopsis
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A great insight into the creative process more (7 total)

Cast

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Ginger Baker ... Himself (archive footage)

Ray Charles ... Himself

Eric Clapton ... Himself
Ornette Coleman ... Himself
John Coltrane ... Himself (archive footage)
Bobby Darin ... Himself (archive footage)
Tom Dowd ... Himself
Ahmet Ertegun ... Himself
Aretha Franklin ... Herself
Thelonious Monk ... Himself (archive footage)

Tito Puente ... Himself (archive footage)
Phil Ramone ... Himself
Otis Redding ... Himself (archive footage)
Mike Stoller ... Himself
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82 min | Canada:90 min (Toronto International Film Festival)
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6 out of 6 people found the following review useful.
A great insight into the creative process, 17 May 2005
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Author: ggallagher from South Carolina

This documentary provides a wonderful insight into the recording business as it was in the early days when Tom Dowd established himself as one of the foremost recording engineers of our time. To learn that he passed away shortly after the film's completion is extremely sad, as he was a unique talent. He love for music comes through loud and clear in both his personal comments, and those of the myriad stars he committed to tape and wax. It is hard to believe that someone could remain at the top of his industry for a full half century, influencing multiple generations in the process. Anyone with an interest in music, recording, or production should enjoy this comprehensive look at Tom Dowd and his life.

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