Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott

Nan
1h 39m
2010
5.8 /10 (3)

Overview

His filmmaker son probes the professional and private lives of his remote but fascinating father: bandleader, composer, inventor, and electronic music pioneer Raymond Scott.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2010-09-17

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John Williams

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Mark Mothersbaugh

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Edward R. Murrow

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Hal Willner

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DJ Spooky

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