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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This DVD is a documentary about the man Bob Moog and his synthesizers. Bob Moog talks about the time and inspiration behind why/how he came to make the first Moog synthesizers and theremins.
His explanation comes via talks to some of the musicians that grew up using and abusing his instruments and the magic that could be achieved by these machines. I really enjoyed the explanations from artists of what the Moog Synth has done for them and their performances. This allows us to trace the musical history of the synth and see just how important an instrument it is!
The movie was only an hour long. There are some extra full performances from some of the bands featured in the special features section and deleted scenes too.
Bob Moogs ideas about expression of life by electronic music are indeed inspiring how he can visualise the music being created in the circuitry.
Well worth watching if you like electronic music!
Also, 'Moog' should be pronounced 'Mogue'. Unless you're German in which case you would have pronouced it correctly anyway.
His explanation comes via talks to some of the musicians that grew up using and abusing his instruments and the magic that could be achieved by these machines. I really enjoyed the explanations from artists of what the Moog Synth has done for them and their performances. This allows us to trace the musical history of the synth and see just how important an instrument it is!
The movie was only an hour long. There are some extra full performances from some of the bands featured in the special features section and deleted scenes too.
Bob Moogs ideas about expression of life by electronic music are indeed inspiring how he can visualise the music being created in the circuitry.
Well worth watching if you like electronic music!
Also, 'Moog' should be pronounced 'Mogue'. Unless you're German in which case you would have pronouced it correctly anyway.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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I watched this DVD tonight for the first time. Being a "synth nerd" I have the highest respect for the late great Robert Moog and for his pioneering work. It was good to see the man himself talk about his work, and also about his "connection" with the electronics/instruments that he designed. It was good to get an insight into his attitude how he believes that synthesizers are an instrument in their own right, just like a piano or a violin. This is something that is generally accepted today. But back in the late 60's and 70's it certainly wasnt. I can understand why he felt connected to his instruments, and it was nice to hear other musicians refering to their Moogs as a "she" ! It was nice to know that the man himself saw that these boxes full of electronics can have character and a soul.
(If truth be known, when no one is looking, I still talk to my synths, especially my Elka Synthex, and maybe give it the occasional hug)
One thing the DVD lacked was a narration. Which I believe would of really helped and added some form of flow to the documentary, and to also fill in with some much needed information.
I am sure most synth musicians are well aware of Moog, but would of appreciated a more chronological order with this film, with how it all came about for Bob Moog.
The film also lacked detail about the rise and fall, and then rise again, of the Moog brand. How the advent of digital synths pretty much ruined the majority of the old analogue synth manufacturers. Or the analogue revival in the early 90's, which is still going today and has caused "vintage synth" prices to skyrocket, and spawned an entirely new market for virtual analogue synths.
I also felt that the musical artists performing in this film did not give any justice to the Moog brand at all. The onstage shots were bad, the recording of the live performances were bad. The musicians using the Moogs were bad. With the exception of Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson. But even so, all we saw was them both performing a typical progressive rock monophonic lead solo. Which I dont think truly represents how much potential any synth has.
There were no mentions of Tangerine Dream, heavy Moog modular users, or Hans Zimmer. Why wasnt there any clips of Wendy Carlos ? The focus was more on Moog synths in the mainstream. How about how they were pioneered with real electroncic music ?
In summary. You cant please everyone. Some people may find that this film/documentary satisfies them. However, I was lacking of satisfaction and wanted more information. I also think it could of mentioned other companies that Bob Moog was in competition with during those classic analogue years. This film had the potential. But for me, felt like it was only 30% of what could be told.
I'm still searching for that perfect DVD documentary that charts the history of synths, not just from Moogs perspective, but one that includes everyone.
Format:DVD
Moog discusses his philosophy of life and how he designed and related to his instruments. There's also a bit of a sales pitch for the (then) new Voyager synth. Moog started out by designing and selling Theremins and there is a poignant performance of Moog playing 'Old Man River' on one. He receives tributes form performers like Rick Wakeman and Bernie Worrell and reminices with friends and collaborators such as Herb Deutsch and Gershon Kingsley. Notably absent are some 'heavy hitters' such as Carlos and Tomita, but I think that the director wanted to include more contemporary artists to broaden the appeal of the film and to show that the influence of Moog still 'resonates' with modern performers. The film is perhaps not all that could be hoped for but is still an informative, entertaining and poignant account of Moog's life. Definitely worthwhile.
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