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The Well-Tuned Piano in the Magenta Lights

2000·Movie
6h 41min
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension2
  • Spectacle2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Melancholy3
  • Nostalgia3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Kept in the background

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity9
  • Direction5
  • Acting3

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography4

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For those who know the out-of-print Gramavision 5-hour, 5-CD release of the 1981 performance of The Well-Tuned Piano, this Just Dreams 401-minute DVD of the entire 1987 performance is the inevitable complement. The continually expanding composition now includes more musical material than even La Monte Young can play in one setting. Together, the 1981 release and the 1987 video provide a much more comprehensive perspective of the scope and complexity of the work.
Minimalist CompositionExperimental MusicLa Monte YoungExtended PerformanceDrone MusicMagenta LightingArt FilmAvant-Garde

Crew

Directed by:
Marian Zazeela, La Monte Young

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100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Well-Tuned Piano in the Magenta Lights?

6 h 41 min

The Well-Tuned Piano in the Magenta Lights runs 6 h 41 min.

What language is The Well-Tuned Piano in the Magenta Lights in?

English

It was made in English.