Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio (1968)

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In this film record of a studio activity, Nauman set himself the task of walking while playing "two notes [on a violin] very close together so that you could hear the beats in the harmonics." The camera is set centrally in the studio in a stationary position so that when he walks outside of the camera's view at times, only the sounds of the notes and footsteps are heard. Sound and image are out of sync, a situation noticeable only at the end of the film when the sound stops but Nauman continues to pace and play. [Overview Courtesy of Electronic Arts Intermix]

Director: Bruce Nauman
Runtime: 10 min
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Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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What is Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio about?
In this film record of a studio activity, Nauman set himself the task of walking while playing "two notes [on a violin] very close together so that you could hear the beats in the harmonics." The camera is set centrally in the studio in a stationary position so that when he walks outside of the camera's view at times, only the sounds of the notes and footsteps are heard. Sound and image are out of sync, a situation noticeable only at the end of the film when the sound stops but Nauman continues to pace and play. [Overview Courtesy of Electronic Arts Intermix]
Who directed Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio?
Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio was directed by Bruce Nauman.
Who stars in Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio?
Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio stars Bruce Nauman.
How long is Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio?
Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
Where was Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio produced?
Playing a Note on the Violin While I Walk Around in the Studio was produced in United States of America.