The Music of Apocalypse Now (Video 2006)

Francis Coppola wanted a classically based score realized completely on electronic synthesizers. This documentary explores this hyper creative phase including the composition and recording ... See full summary »

Director:

Kim Aubry

Writer:

Kim Aubry

Stars:

Jordan Amarantha, Richard Beggs, Carmine Coppola

Cast

Credited cast:
Jordan Amarantha	...	Himself (archive footage)
Richard Beggs	...	Himself
Carmine Coppola	...	Himself (archive footage)
Francis Ford Coppola	...	Himself (as Francis Coppola)
Patrick Gleeson	...	Himself (archive footage)
Randy Hansen	...	Himself (archive footage)
Mickey Hart	...	Himself (archive footage)
Bernard Krause	...	Himself (archive footage) (as Bernie Krause)
Ray Manzarek	...	Himself (archive footage)
Airto Moreira	...	Himself (archive footage)
Jim Morrison	...	Himself (archive footage)
Walter Murch	...	Himself
Don Preston	...	Himself (archive footage)
David Rubinson	...	Himself (archive footage)
Martin Sheen	...	Himself

Storyline

Francis Coppola wanted a classically based score realized completely on electronic synthesizers. This documentary explores this hyper creative phase including the composition and recording of the landmark synthesized soundtrack. The score went through many transformations; originally six or seven songs by The Doors were to be used. (Only "The End" remained as the film's opening.) The documentary reveals the influence of the Japanese arranger Tomita and his quadraphonic ideas. Also featured is The Grateful Dead's drummer Mickey Hart who designed a percussion-based score for the film. And of course The Doors.

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Genres:

Documentary | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 August 2006 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$75,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

ZAP Zoetrope Aubry Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

15 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This featurette can be found on the Complete Dossier DVD of Apocalypse Now, released in 2006.

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Connections

References Apocalypse Now (1979)

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