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Sound Man: WWII to MP3 (2006) is a English movie. Don Hardy has directed this movie. Chuck D,Jeremy Cohen,Kathryn Grant,Greg Kihn are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2006. Sound Man: WWII to MP3 (2006) is considered one of the best Documentary movie in India and around the world.
Jack Mullin's influence extends from the creation of tape following World War II to the rise of the iPod in recent times. Sound Man sheds welcome light on the career of this neglected pioneer, responsible for the innovation described as "a musician's dream." A Bay Area engineer turned WWII soldier, Mullin came upon a certain recording machine during his expeditions in Europe. The contraption, known as magnetophone, was to become the linchpin for the U.S. recording industry, allowing the voices of Bing Crosby and Les Paul, among others, to be saved for future generations. From then on, it's only a step to the shift from records to tapes and the growth of Ampex, one of the early titans of the Silicon Valley. Having helped revolutionize the entertainment world, Mullin, quietly living with his family, was happy to stay out of the spotlight. Sound Man's subtitle, "From WWII to MP3," indicates the important contributions of this fascinating personality, finally given deserved tribute. ...
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Sound Man: WWII to MP3 (2006) Reviews
great documentary on a fascinating subject
I originally saw Sound Man when it premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose, CA. What amazed me most is that a documentary on the evolution of tape recording could have such heart! That's what makes it such a great film...it recounts a part of history that most people don't know by chronicling the life of a fascinating man, Jack Mullin, who was behind it all. Add to that the musical legends(Les Paul, Stephen Stills)musicians and industry leaders who share their thoughts about sound recording and Mullin's contributions, and you have a great film that draws you in immediately and keeps you entranced through the closing credits. I loved it!