Tom Dowd & the Language of Music

Tom Dowd & the Language of Music profiles the extraordinary life and legendary work of music producer/recording engineer Tom Dowd. 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. On-screen participants include: Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Phil Ramone, Aretha Franklin, The Allman Brothers Band, and others. Includes music by: Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Thelonious Monk, The Allman Brothers Band, Otis Redding, Derek & The Dominos, John Coltrane, The Drifters, Cream, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Wilson Pickett, and many others. Official selection: Sundance Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival. Bonus features include: 16 additional interviews with film participants, Easter eggs, deleted scenes, photo gallery, weblinks, "Making of" studio shoot, trailers, and more.