- Known For
- Sound
- Born
- February 17, 1949
- Place of Birth
- Heathfield, Sussex, England, UK
Fred Frith
English musician, composer and professor, who is known for his avant-garde works involving electric guitars, film soundtracks and using improvisations in his music. He first gained prominence as a member of progressive rock band Henry Cow, in the 1970s, and collaborated with various musicians and bands throughout his career. Since the 1980s, he has composed music for film, theatre and dance. In addition, he was Professor of Composition in the Music Department at Mills College in Oakland, California until his retirement in 2018.
Filmography
movieThe Anchor
2024 · Music
movieGreina
2024 · Music
movieI'll be your mirror
2021 · Music
Rhythm in the Backstroke
movieRhythm in the Backstroke
2019 · Music
movieLeaning Into the Wind: Andy Goldsworthy
2018 · Original Music Composer
movieZen for Nothing
2016 · Original Music Composer
movieLast Day of Freedom
2015 · Original Music Composer
movieFritz Hauser: Sound Explorer
2011 · Music
Between Two Worlds
movieBetween Two Worlds
2011 · Music
movieRage
2009 · Original Music Composer
The Time that Rests
movieThe Time that Rests
2007 · Original Music Composer
movieAttwenger Adventure
2007
Drei gegen Troja
movieDrei gegen Troja
2005 · Original Music Composer
movieTouch the Sound
2004 · Himself, Original Music Composer
movieGambling, Gods and LSD
2002 · Original Music Composer
movieA Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn
2002 · Self
movieFragments d'ici
2002 · Music
movieRivers and Tides
2001 · Original Music Composer
movieThe Tango Lesson
1997 · Original Music Composer
movieMiddle of the Moment
1995 · Original Music Composer
movieBefore Sunrise
1995 · Original Music Composer
movieLittle Lieutenant
1994 · Musician
movieOrlando
1992 · Additional Music
movieJohn Zorn's Naked City
1992 · Musician
movieThea und Nat
1992 · Original Music Composer
movieEastern Cross
1991 · Original Music Composer
movieStep Across the Border
1990 · Self, Music
movieThe Top of His Head
1989 · Original Music Composer
Wolfsgrub - Portrait of My Mother
movieWolfsgrub - Portrait of My Mother
1986 · Original Music Composer
John Zorn's Naked City: Montreux Jazz Festival 1990
movieJohn Zorn's Naked City: Montreux Jazz Festival 1990
— · Themself
movieLittle Red Robin Hood
— · Music