Electro-Pythagorus: A Portrait of Martin Bartlett (2017)

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Electro-Pythagorus is an intimate and subjective portrait of the late Martin Bartlett, the Canadian electronic music pioneer who studied with Pauline Oliveros, David Tudor, John Cage, and Pandit Pran Nath. His contribution as an interdisciplinary composer, educator, and founding member of Western Front, though undoubtedly extensive, is in danger of being erased from cultural memory since his death from AIDS in 1993. Navigating an array of archival materials including letters, correspondences, notebooks, personal photos, and a huge body of unreleased music and field recordings held at the archives of Simon Fraser University, Electro-Pythagoras is a journey through the evolution of Bartlett’s musical time and space, softly guided by Luke Fowler’s insightful camera and montage—creating an experimental portrait that defies one-dimensionality.

Director: Luke Fowler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Luke Fowler
Production: Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, Western Front
Country: Canada, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

avant-garde, electroacoustics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Electro-Pythagorus: A Portrait of Martin Bartlett about?
Electro-Pythagorus is an intimate and subjective portrait of the late Martin Bartlett, the Canadian electronic music pioneer who studied with Pauline Oliveros, David Tudor, John Cage, and Pandit Pran Nath. His contribution as an interdisciplinary composer, educator, and founding member of Western Front, though undoubtedly extensive, is in danger of being erased from cultural memory since his death from AIDS in 1993. Navigating an array of archival materials including letters, correspondences, notebooks, personal photos, and a huge body of unreleased music and field recordings held at the archives of Simon Fraser University, Electro-Pythagoras is a journey through the evolution of Bartlett’s musical time and space, softly guided by Luke Fowler’s insightful camera and montage—creating an experimental portrait that defies one-dimensionality.
Who directed Electro-Pythagorus: A Portrait of Martin Bartlett?
Electro-Pythagorus: A Portrait of Martin Bartlett was directed by Luke Fowler.
Who stars in Electro-Pythagorus: A Portrait of Martin Bartlett?
Electro-Pythagorus: A Portrait of Martin Bartlett stars Martin Bartlett.
How long is Electro-Pythagorus: A Portrait of Martin Bartlett?
Electro-Pythagorus: A Portrait of Martin Bartlett has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is Electro-Pythagorus: A Portrait of Martin Bartlett?
Electro-Pythagorus: A Portrait of Martin Bartlett is a Documentary film.
Where was Electro-Pythagorus: A Portrait of Martin Bartlett produced?
Electro-Pythagorus: A Portrait of Martin Bartlett was produced in Canada, United Kingdom.