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A Life in Waves

Directed by: Brett Whitcomb
Runtime: 1hr 15min Year: 2017
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Directed by: Brett Whitcomb
Runtime: 1hr 15min Year: 2017
Country: United States
Last Screened: Thu 3rd Aug 2017

A compelling look at one woman’s journey to succeed in a traditionally male-dominated art form, A Life in Waves explores the life and innovations of composer and electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani.

“An unexpectedly moving look into the creative life of an artist driven to transform our culture.” – Montclair Film Festival

If you watched television, went to the movies, or listened to the radio in the 80s and 90s, you’ve probably heard Suzanne Ciani’s work, whether you knew it or not.

A Life in Waves explores the life and innovations of Ciani, a composer and electronic music pioneer, from her earliest days learning the piano, to her multi-million dollar advertising ventures, her successes in the world of New Age music to her recent re-connection with her beloved Buchla synthesiser.

Marrying a wealth of archival footage with Ciani’s back catalogue, A Life in Waves offers a compelling look at one woman’s journey to succeed in a traditionally male-dominated art form.