Varese, the One All Alone

The documentary has a runtime of 89 minutes and provides an in-depth look at Varèse, who is described by writer Henry Miller as "the stratospheric colossus of sound." The film delves into Varèse's classification of music as 'organised sound' and his groundbreaking efforts to free music from traditional chordal structures.

Varèse's influence extends across generations, impacting artists such as Frank Zappa, John Cage, and Pierre Boulez, as well as contemporary DJs. This film is a unique exploration of a composer whose ideas resonate in various musical genres and practices even decades after his passing. For collectors, this documentary provides valuable insights into a pivotal figure in 20th-century music history.