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Tom Dowd & the Language of Music (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Tom Dowd & the Language of Music is a 2004 music documentary directed by Mark Moormann, starring Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and John Coltrane. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $40,919 worldwide. Critics gave it 80 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$40.9K
Metascore
80
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Tom Dowd & the Language of Music (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Mark Moormann
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tom Dowd & the Language of Music About?

The premise of Tom Dowd & the Language of Music without spoilers.

This documentary explores the groundbreaking career of Tom Dowd, a pivotal figure in music production. Through interviews with iconic artists such as Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, and Aretha Franklin, the film reveals Dowd's quiet revolution and his innovative studio techniques. Discover how his pioneering work with stereo sound and multitrack recording fundamentally reshaped the sound of popular music across five decades, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

Tom Dowd & the Language of Music Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Tom Dowd & the Language of Music Cast

Ray Charles leads the cast, with Aretha Franklin and John Coltrane. Directed by Mark Moormann.

From the director

More from Mark Moormann

One more film directed by Mark Moormann: The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie.

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Ratings

Tom Dowd & the Language of Music Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Tom Dowd & the Language of Music 80 on Metacritic.

Box office

Tom Dowd & the Language of Music Box Office

Tom Dowd & the Language of Music grossed $40,919 worldwide.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$40.9K

US & Canada
$40.9K

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Tom Dowd & the Language of Music FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tom Dowd & the Language of Music, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tom Dowd & the Language of Music?

Tom Dowd & the Language of Music runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Tom Dowd & the Language of Music released?

Tom Dowd & the Language of Music was released on January 16, 2004.

Who directed Tom Dowd & the Language of Music?

Tom Dowd & the Language of Music was directed by Mark Moormann.

More films by Mark Moormann

Who is in the cast of Tom Dowd & the Language of Music?

Tom Dowd & the Language of Music stars Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and John Coltrane.

How much did Tom Dowd & the Language of Music make at the box office?

Tom Dowd & the Language of Music grossed $40,919 worldwide.

How is Tom Dowd & the Language of Music rated?

Tom Dowd & the Language of Music has 80 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.

Does Tom Dowd & the Language of Music have a post-credit scene?

No. Tom Dowd & the Language of Music has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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