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The Heart Is a Drum Machine (2009) -- What is music? Many of today's top artists and scholars grapple with the question in this cinematic look at a uniquely human obsession. The Heart is a Drum Machine is a new feature documentary film project from the producers of the award-winning film Moog

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Hans Fjellestad (written by)
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What is music? Many of today's top artists and scholars grapple with the question in this cinematic look at a uniquely human obsession. The Heart is a Drum Machine is a new feature documentary film project from the producers of Moog. | add synopsis
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1 August 2009
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Cast

 

Jason Schwartzman ... Himself

Elijah Wood ... Himself

Juliette Lewis ... Herself

Fairuza Balk ... Herself

Bijou Phillips ... Herself
Charlyne Yi ... Herself
John Doe ... Himself

Maynard James Keenan ... Himself
Victoria Jackson ... Herself
John Frusciante ... Himself
Tim Heidecker ... Himself
Andrew VanWyngarden ... Himself
Eric Wareheim ... Himself
Charlie Clouser ... Himself
George Clinton
Alexandra Patsavas ... Herself
Ann Druyan ... Herself
Mickey Avalon ... Himself
Wayne Coyne ... Himself
Kurt Loder ... Himself
Kimya Dawson ... Herself

Courtney Taylor-Taylor ... Himself
Brian Reitzell ... Himself
Wes Borland ... Himself
Matt Sorum ... Himself

Billy Morrison ... Himself
Isaac Brock ... Himself

Bob Hiltermann ... Himself
Jim Adkins ... Himself
Silversun Pickups ... Themselves
Zia McCabe ... Herself

Becky Stark ... Herself

C.J. Jones ... Himself
Britt Daniel ... Himself
Nic Harcourt ... Himself
Rachel Trachtenburg ... Herself
Phoenix Stone ... Himself
Gene Hoglan ... Himself
Benjamin Wright ... Himself
Page Hamilton ... Himself
Sybil Hall ... Herself
Little Freddie King ... Himself
Norwood Fisher ... Himself
Morton Subotnick ... Himself
Eddie Kramer ... Himself
Emily Kokal ... Herself
G.E. Stinson ... Himself
Ivar Bjornson ... Himself
Janet Weiss ... Herself
Bob Ludwig ... Himself
Steve Berlin ... Himself
James Tamborello ... Himself
Heloise Williams ... Herself
Milford Graves ... Himself
Jason Trachtenburg ... Himself
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Argentina:74 min
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A Great Documentary about the Musical Experience, 7 February 2009
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Author: eedan from United States

I saw this last night at the Phoenix Art Museum; it is always a treat to see the director, producers and some of those in the film appear at the film. Maynard James Keenan of Tool/A Perfect Circle, and Matt Sorum of Guns N Roses/Velvet Revolver attended.

My musical experience is limited to playing the saxophone for 3 years in grade school, so I am mostly just a fan.

The concept of the film, that there is something primal about music, came through exceptionally well as told by the musicians that were interviewed. I love any movie that helps me to see something I knew somewhat instinctively, yet subconsciously. That music forces us to stop and be in the moment was a strong element. There was a balanced amount of humor sprinkled throughout the interviews, and the theme of the golden record going out to space connected me with the idea that the best way to possibly communicate with alien life forms would be through music.

Having said that, I was surprised that none of the interviewees discussed the anticipation one feels with music. When I ponder the question, why does anyone listen to or perform a song more than once, I realize that it is the anticipation of a sound/hearing the sound feedback loop that is a powerful element of music.

The other disappointment was the celebrity interviews--to put it bluntly, I don't care what Juliette Lewis thinks about music.

All in all, a great experience, and a must-see for music fans and professionals.

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