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Movie Reviews of Moog
Movie Review: So who is Bob Moog?
Summary: 5 Stars
As a fan of electronic music--specifically synthesizers--I have always loved the Moog synthesizer and it's analog sound. I never really knew too much about Bob Moog, the inventor of the synthesizer until I read the book "Analog Days" which was a detailed book on the impact of the Moog synthesizer. This Moog documentary follows not the history of electronic music, but Bob Moog's experiences and feelings thoughout his theremin/synthesizer designings. You get to hear from classic artists like Rick Wakeman and Bernie Worrell. Live footage from the NYC Moogfest is also including in the film.
The documentary was filmed on Super 18 film to give it that "analog" look so when when recent footage is combined with vintage footage, it gives it a connection. The documentary is about 70 minutes long and the special features are about 47 minutes long. You get to see some deleted scenes and some fantastic Moogfest performances.
Overall, the documentary is really good. If you are into electronic music and synthesizers, you will find it a very interesting film. So, I highly recommend this documentary.
Movie Review: Great Overview and Insite into Moogs Private world.
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoyed this documentary. I've read a few of the other reviews and I guess I am confused as to what some of these viewers expected. This is not an engineering documentary on Moog synthesizers in any regard, What we have here is a very good overview of the Man himself. Bob Moog comes across as a very easy-natured person who was initially very interested in electrical engineering but was luckily diverted into musical audio technology. In this video you can see him interacting with musicians and learning how they use his instruments. He learned not just the electrical side but the artistic side of the musicians he listened to when developing ideas. This was constant. I am currently reading a very good documentary on Moog and this video complements it very well. Since Moogs Passing in August of 2005, this video will shed much light on his character and his life interests. Bob never gave the impression he wanted to be rich from the fruit of his labors, but wanted to stay inquisitive to all aspects of his life.
- Dave Carlin
Movie Review: It's MOOG... nothing else needs saying!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are at all interested in synthesizers, their impact on the music world, and how the Moog synthesizer changed history, this is a 'must have'.
I just wish I had bought my copy and had Bob autograph it before he passed away. I did go to his memorial service... a little late, I admit. But this DVD gives so much insight into the realm of the synth. There's a fair amount of footage from the 50th anniversary event "Moogfest" at BB King's in NYC, in May of 2004. I attended that show, and was just one table from the stage, right in front of Keith Emerson and his monster-moog. There is also some segments of Bob and Rick Wakeman back stage (It was Rick Wakeman's birthday).
Anyway- good stuff... I would buy it if I were you. I AM me, and I DID buy it, and I'm not sorry!
Movie Review: Everything You Wanted To Know About Moog But Were Afraid To Ask
Summary: 5 Stars
I had heard good things about this movie, but still had low expectations. By the end of the film, however, I was blown away. And not because of the live music filmed at MoogFest (although it was great). But because the heart and soul of this seemingly normal guy Bob Moog just radiated from the screen. I've been a Moog synth fan for 30 years and thought I knew a little of Moog the man. But the insight this film gives to how Moog thinks and therefore how his music machines work. I think I know the sound of a Moog better for seeing this picture. I can now hear Bob Moog's thoughts in the circuits! The machines and the man are closer than I ever imagined.Movie Review: We're lucky to have it...
Summary: 5 Stars
Nobody would fund this poor guy Hans Fjellestad... Wendy Carlos apparently even threatened legal action (for what he did or might do, I don't know). Apparently nobody else had the foresight to realize that Bob Moog wouldn't live forever. We're lucky to have this document on Bob's life, imperfect that it may be. Mr. Fjellestad was working on an extremely limited budget, so how much can you complain when it's clear nobody else was willing to share his dream, or at least help pay for it. Now it's too late to make anything like it again, at least with Bob himself in it. I for one own a copy, and am grateful for it.