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Documentaries of the 2000s

Touch the Sound

Year2004
Running time99 min
Directed byThomas Riedelsheimer
Made inUnited Kingdom, Germany
rhythmsound
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At a glance

Touch the Sound: A Sound Journey with Evelyn Glennie is Thomas Riedelsheimer’s 2004 documentary about Scottish classical percussionist Evelyn Glennie, who is profoundly deaf. The film follows Glennie as she works with English experimental musician Fred Frith and others, and explains how she experiences sound. Rhythm and sound are central subjects, explored through Glennie’s perspective and musical collaboration. The film is in English and runs 99 minutes. It is a German production, with Stefan Tolz, Leslie Hills and Trevor Davies as producers. For viewers, its focus is not only on percussion performance but also on how sound can be perceived. The documentary places Glennie’s experience and creative work at the center, offering a portrait of a musician and an inquiry into listening. Its subject makes it relevant for audiences interested in music, sound, rhythm and approaches to hearing.

Who it is for

It suits viewers interested in percussion, sound and rhythm, as well as students exploring how people experience sound. Music audiences may value its focus on Glennie’s collaborations and perspective.

What is good

  • Centers on percussionist Evelyn Glennie.
  • Explores how Glennie perceives sound.
  • Features collaboration with Fred Frith and others.
  • Runs 99 minutes.

What to know first

  • Focuses specifically on sound and percussion.
  • The film is in English.

Verdict

Touch the Sound connects a portrait of Evelyn Glennie with questions about listening and musical collaboration. It is a fitting pick for viewers drawn to sound, rhythm and percussion.

Details

Year
2004wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
99 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Thomas Riedelsheimerwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United Kingdom, Germanywikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Subjects
rhythm, soundwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0424509wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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