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Tom Dowd and the Language of Music (DVD, 2004)

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In the annals of pop music, there's probably no one other than legendary impresario John Hammond whose ubiquitousness compares with that of engineer/producer Tom Dowd. From the 1950s on, Dowd was both a tireless technological innovator and a uniquely musical engineer and producer. A key figure at the Atlantic and Stax labels, among others, Dowd was intimately involved with the recording of the giants of jazz (Dizzy Gillespie, Ornette Coleman), soul (Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin), and rock (Cream, Allman Brothers, Derek & the Dominos). TOM DOWD & THE LANGUAGE OF MUSIC is a lively profile of this artistic and technical mastermind, punctuated by gripping performance footage of the countless top-shelf artists on Dowd's resume, as well as interviews with some of those musicians, and with the charming, effervescent Dowd himself.Besides being a skilled musician (at one point we see him playing some impressive jazz piano), Dowd was uniquely qualified for his work on the technical side, with his background as an army engineer. Not only did Dowd oversee the making of groundbreaking albums like Derek & the Dominos' LAYLA and Otis Redding's OTIS BLUE, he helped design and test the atomic bomb in the infamous Manhattan Project. Clearly this is a man with a story to tell, and this film tells it in a visually and contextually arresting format, focusing on Dowd's long list of achievements as well as his natural gift for communication and camaraderie.

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UPC0660200307721
eBay Product ID (ePID)30902174

Product Key Features

Movie/TV TitleTom Dowd and the Language of Music
DirectorMark Moormann
FormatDVD
Release Year2004
GenreMusical & Performing Arts
Sub-GenrePop Music, Media Arts

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RatingUnrated
Region CodeRegion0
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Release Date20040813
Film CountryUSA

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  • by rkohler428
    Apr 02, 2018

    Fantastic documentary

    Highly recommended if you can get it at a good price. This is currently out of print, with many sellers wanting $100 or more. I got a great deal at $35 and love this.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by cuddleme_nursery
    Dec 07, 2019

    Tom Dowd, the late and great, a part of so much recorded music.

    Such a great story of a great recording engineer from the early days of rock, R & B, and other music genres.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by notshoe45
    May 06, 2024

    Super great content.

    If you love music get this DVD! Tom Dowd is a legend.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by gollberg4006
    Sep 09, 2024

    If sound engineering is your thing you need to know about Tom Dowd.

    Just glad to find a copy in really good shape because it is out of print.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by bo.brbow.pxixejq
    Jul 13, 2021

    Tom Dowd & The Language of Music

    Quite possibly the best music documentary ever made! IMO

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by daviddavid99
    Feb 23, 2017

    Great video about one of the music legends who sat in the conrol booth.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by madon_328946
    Aug 04, 2020

    Layla and Other Assorted Greats

    Want to know how Layla was made? Great video!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • by teraphile
    Aug 23, 2021

    RARE VIDEO on the history of modern music recording!

    Awesome video!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by cactusmt
    May 14, 2018

    Must see Documentary Recording and Producing

    Very Entertaining commentaries for Music Legends

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by oc_custom_guitars
    Jun 09, 2024

    Thanks item is perfect

    Thanks item is perfect

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

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