20 Nov 2001
Scanning of Modulations
Eye-popping digital moving image work with an equally arresting soundtrack from noise music heavies.
People Who Do Noise
Some claim noise is the future of music, others say it is the end…
'People Who Do Noise' is a film about the experimental music of Portland, Oregon. Extensive interviews and intimate performance footage provide an intense portrait of the motivations, emotions, and methods that go into this uncompromising, sometimes brutal musical form. Unwavering in its focus, the film brings to light an art form unfathomable to many, with only the words of the musicians themselves providing any explanation for the pulsating sonic chaos they create. The unflinching cinematic style defies any trend-setting or commercial representation, opting instead for a stark portrayal of a musical underground at its most genuine and vital.
Top Billed Cast
Ju Suk Reet Meate Self
Todd Dickerson Self
Josh Hydeman Self
Gabriel Saloman Self
Pete Swanson Self
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