July 26, 2017 7:00PM - 10:00PM at House of Wax
Followed by Q&A with writer/editor/producer/composer Bradford Thomason, and a live performance by ANTENES in House of Wax bar.
A LIFE IN WAVES explores the life and innovations of composer and electronic music pioneer, Suzanne Ciani. If you watched television, went to the movies, or listened to the radio in the 80s and 90s, you've probably heard Suzanne's work, whether you knew it or not. From TV spots for brands like Atari and Coca-Cola to original soundtracks for movies and soap operas (plus the infamous STAR WARS disco album), her influence is felt even today in the synth-powered music of STRANGER THINGS.
From her earliest days learning the piano, to her multi-million dollar advertising ventures, to her successes in the world of New Age music, to her recent re-connection with her beloved Buchla synthesizer, the film is a journey into Suzanne's mind, offering a feminine glimpse into the often complicated world of electronic music. Utilizing a wealth of archival footage and Suzanne’s endless catalog of music, “A Life in Waves” is a nostalgic, visually-compelling look at one woman's journey, and the trials she overcame to succeed in a traditionally male-dominated art form.
Co-presented by WNYU and Boiler Room NY.