1971
New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde, New York 1971
New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde, New York 1971 is a 51-minute documentary produced by Michael Blackwood that offers a rare portrait of experimental composers in the early 1970s. Originally produced in association with West German Television, the film captures interviews and performances from a pivotal era in New York's musical avant-garde.
Michael Blackwood Productions
Max Neuhaus is depicted during a critical shift from percussionist to pioneer of sound art, moving toward site-specific, public-focused installations. The film highlights his work with Water Whistle (1971) and his focus on transforming everyday environments through sound, signaling a move away from traditional musical performance.