A portrait of Evelyn Glennie, a solo orchestral percussionist who has achieved global acclaim as a virtuoso, despite her deafness. Through the rhythms of Glennie sound is touched--the beat of the univ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 30, 2006
Stats: 230 reviews
That was weird - but entertaining and Glennie is a definate keeper... even if I wanted to box her in the ear now and then for some of her melodies (most of what you will come to feel in this film is actually quite impressive - but it has its moments).
Interesting exploration of sound in a documentary about Evelyn Glennie, world class percussionist. Doubly interesting because she's also deaf.
This doc was visually dynamic for a movie about sound. It made me wish I had a great audio set-up for my TV. (Damn I wish I had money) The movie is about a drummer and her appreciation of rhythm and how music is everywhere and just the vibrations can inspire. Then, there are othe...( read more)
fascinating insight to a wonderful musician. listen carefully. some terrific visuals as well.
Neat little picture, but it meanders a bit too much. Evelyn Glennie's story is simply amazing, but she's so eccentric it's tough to feel close to her. If you're a percussionist you should watch this movie but otherwise it's kind of a snoozer.
Quite interesting. Really neat to see all the different instruments, although at times the improv was a bit too avant garde for my taste.
[T]his is a film that leaves strong reverberations and a pleasant, sense-scrambled high. full review
We listen to this film more intensely than is usually the case. full review
A nice introduction to an artist mostly unknown to the general public... but one that needs to focus more on its strengths and less on outside influences. full review
This concentration on the physical quality of sounds is a mesmerizing corroboration of Glennie's belief that tones, timbre, and tempo are in "everything we see." full review
I havent seen it,but want too. Ive always been involved with the deaf community,and would like 2 exspearance something new in the music field of the deaf culture.
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