The Grateful and the Dead - ACE260.6

1993. The Grateful and the Dead - ACE260.6.

TitleThe Grateful and the Dead - ACE260.6
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In00:28:58
Out00:37:51
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Lesh driving. His VO on the benefits of sponsorship from a distance. Landscape in Co. Kerry. VO Robert Simpson, commenting on Lesh’s musical understanding. Angela Simpson on the beach; Simpson VO continues about their moving to Ireland. Simpson on why he believes contemporary composers are often neglected in their native countries. Recording Simpson’s Symphony No.7 (1977): Simpson VO continues. Lesh VO on Simpson’s musical style. Simpson in wheelchair looking out over the sea; his VO says the Symphony was written almost for one listener. Orchestra recording, Simpson in wheelchair, landscapes. Simpson VO and continuing music. Orchestra in recording studio; music continues. Simpson talks about public suspicion of modern music. Black and white film of Broadcasting House, and staff in record library. Simpson VO talking about his time at the BBC. Archive film continues – planning meeting: staff include Simpson. Simpson VO suggests that the BBC has always been a rather dictatorial organisation. Simpson at home; the view from his house. His VO talks about his resignation from the BBC. Sea and gull; Symphony continues over.

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