This is what DVD is *supposed to* to bring us. Interesting, important, colorful characters who, in the background, help usher in an evolution of rock as an true art form. Tom Dowd was part of important march into the future in the 60`s and 70`s. Tom Dowd & 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.The DVD has 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. A former Atlantic Records engineer responsible for some of the most important R&B, rock, and jazz records ever made. 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. Dowd was a groundbreaking innovator in sound recording and production as well as and engineer`s engineer. A must. |
