Tom Dowd & the Language of Music
TOM DOWD AND THE LANGUAGE OF MUSIC is a 90-minute documentary profiling the life and work of a man whose personal history reflects the evolution of modern music and recording technology: legendary producer/ recording engineer Tom Dowd, a former Atlantic Records engineer responsible for some of the most important R&B, rock, and jazz records ever made (by John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Otis Redding, Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers, among others). Interviews with recording industry icons tell the story of this humble genius, while historical footage, photographs and classic music tracks capture the magic of the recording studio. It's here that Dowd the unaffected master recounts the recording sessions and technical achievements that altered the course of contemporary music.
Filmmaker Mark Moormann premiered this independently produced feature-length documentary at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and the film had its international premiere at the 2003 Toronto International Film Festival. It has screened at festivals around the world to overwhelmingly enthusiastic audiences and widespread critical acclaim.
"Music fans of every stripe should kill to see this film, one of the very best music documentaries in recent years. Then, get thee to a record store." -- Tim Merrill, FILM THREAT