Moog (2004)

Bob Moog shaped musical culture with some of the most inspiring electronic instruments ever created. This "compelling documentary portrait of a provocative, thoughtful and deeply ... See full summary »

Director:

Hans Fjellestad

Stars:

Charlie Clouser, Herbert Deutsch, Keith Emerson

Cast

Credited cast:
Charlie Clouser	...	Himself
Herbert Deutsch	...	Himself
Keith Emerson	...	Himself
Woody Jackson	...	Himself
Edd Kalehoff	...	Himself (archive footage)
Gershon Kingsley	...	Himself
Pamelia Kurstin	...	Herself
DJ Logic	...	Himself
Money Mark	...	Himself
Mix Master Mike	...	Himself
Robert Moog	...	Himself
Jean-Jacques Perrey	...	Himself
Walter E. Sear	...	Himself
DJ Spooky	...	Himself
Luke Vibert	...	Himself

Storyline

Bob Moog shaped musical culture with some of the most inspiring electronic instruments ever created. This "compelling documentary portrait of a provocative, thoughtful and deeply sympathetic figure" (New York Times) peeks into the inventor's mind and the worldwide phenomenon he fomented.

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Plot Keywords:

electronic music | rock band | concert footage | new york city | archive footage | 

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Genres:

Documentary | History | Music

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Details

Official Sites:

ZU33

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 September 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

ZU33

Technical Specs

Runtime:

72 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Form and Function"
Written by P. David Miller
Performed by DJ Spooky
Published by P. David Miller / Subliminal Kid Publishing (BMI)

User Reviews

A great opportunity missed by a very poor film maker

Others have said it in other comments and I have to agree with them. Moog was an extremely important man in the world of electronic music and he really deserved a better tribute than this rambling mess of clips. The film maker never gets to grips with the guy in any way, shape or form but what I find more frustrating than anything is his choice of music to represent the moments in history. Perhaps he was on such a low budget that he couldn't afford certain rights but when Bob Moog talks about 'Switched on Bach' as being a ground breaking album, changing the public perception of what electronic music could offer, there isn't one single note from the album played. There's not even the mention of the composer's name. How can you have a documentary about Moog and not even mention the name Walter Carlos ? Quite unbelievable. The 'Switched on Bach' moment is quickly passed over for some reason and rushes into a short Keith Emerson clip. I also seem to remember that Tangerine Dream are never mentioned or any of their music played. All in all there are so many holes in the production it limits both its appeal and historic interest. Shame really because it queers the pitch for someone else who may want to do the job properly.