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| The Language of Music | 
| Director: Mark Moormann
Actors: Thelonious Monk, Aretha Franklin, Ahmet Ertegun, Tom Dowd, Ginger Baker
Studio: Palm Pictures / Umvd
Category: DVD
List Price: $24.98
Buy New: $18.27
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (40 reviews)
Sales Rank: 9654
Format: Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Media: DVD
Running Time: 90 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 3077
UPC: 660200307721
EAN: 0660200307721
ASIN: B00011ZBOS
Release Date: August 24, 2004
Theatrical Release Date: February 24, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Description
TOM DOWD & THE LANGUAGE OF MUSIC profiles the extraordinary life and legendary work of music producer / recording engineer Tom Dowd. Historical footage, vintage photographs and interviews with a who's who list of musical giants from the worlds of jazz, soul and classic rock shine a spotlight on the brilliance of Tom Dowd, whose creative spirit and passion for innovative technology helped shape the course of modern music. Tom Dowd's credits include recording sessions with Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Otis Redding, John Coltrane, The Allman Brothers Band, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Cream, Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Booker T. & the MG's and countless other musical luminaries. Includes Music & Interviews with Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, The Allman Brothers Band, Les Paul, Otis Redding, Thelonious Monk, Booker T. & the MG's & many more!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 35 more reviews...
 Amazing August 11, 2008
Tom's story is amazing and a must see. From the casual listener to the musician, this movie will certainly be relevant. Excellent interviews with Eric Clapton, Ray Charles, and many others help make this story come to life. Tom Dowd was one amazing engineer, one amazing musician, and one amazing human being. You will definitely enjoy this movie.
Music history for music lovers June 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After seeing this on the Sundance channel I had to buy it. I LOVE music and I didn't know who Tom Dowd was. This story has famous musicians relating how important Tom Dowd was in the creation of famous songs like Layla. Eric Clapton, Ray Charles, Dickie Betts, and Greg Alman all discuss their relationship with Tom and how influential he was to the music industry. If you like Jazz, Rock, or Soul, you will love this video.
If you are like me, you will enjoy turning your friends on to this must see video.
Important Popular Music History April 21, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Exuburance and innovation, the hallmark of post war America is documented here as it applies to the one of the unsung giants of the recording industry. The high quality of the Alantic label's important legacy owes much to Tommy Dowd. Suprising is the musical influence he enjoyed with artists such as Aretha Frankin, the Allman's, Cream and many others. This is an enormously entertaining documentary. If you enjoy listening to music, this is a must see!
Tom Dowd--the language of music November 29, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Excellent documentary about a great recording pioneer--if you're interested in music you'll be interested in this dvd--dickb
The record business in detail November 2, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had the pleasure of working with and for Tom some years ago. The producers' account of the record business is accurate, but somewhat glorified. Tommy worked very well with the Ertegun brothers, and well as Herb Abramson, and was a contributor to their success.
I recommend this DVD to anyone interested in learning about the record business, even though the down and dirty isn't discussed.
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