Summary
Documentary which delves into the movement known as chip music, an underground scene based around creating new, original music using old video game hardware. Using New York as a microcosm for a larger global movement, maps out the genesis of the first annual Blip Festival, a four day celebration of over 30 international artists exploring the untapped potential of low-bit video game consoles.Contents
disc 1. RTP : all new director's cut of Reformat the planetdisc 2. all new documentary Reformat the planet 1.5.
Additional Information
Subjects |
Chiptunes
-- History and criticism.
Video game music -- History and criticism. Electronic music -- History and criticism. Chiptunes. Video game music. Electronic music. Documentary films. Music videos. |
Publisher | [United States] :2 Player Productions,2010 |
Contributors |
2 Player Productions,
production company. |
Other Contributors |
Producer, Paul Levering ; director, Paul Owens ; director of photography, Asif Siddiky. |
Audience |
Rating: Not rated. |
Language |
English |
Notes |
Program notes ([28] p. : ill.) inserted in container. Special features: Commentary track with the filmmakers; additional interviews; deleted scenes; trailers; music videos; conversations with musicians; chip music tutorials featuring Glomag and Bit Shifter; essays from critics and members of the chip music community. |
System Details |
DVD-9. |
Description |
2 videodiscs (approximately 101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
ISBN | 9780615388281 0615388280 |
Other | Classic View |