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THEME EXPLORATION

percussion music

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
1995 · Joe Pytka & John Landis
Australian Made
Australian Made
1987 · Richard Lowenstein
ABBA: The Definitive Collection
ABBA: The Definitive Collection
2002 · Lasse Hallström
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
1994 · Spike Jonze
D.A.F.T.
D.A.F.T.
1999 · Michel Gondry & Spike Jonze
Mississippi Blues
Mississippi Blues
1984 · Bertrand Tavernier
Ayorou Singing Stones
Ayorou Singing Stones
1968 · Jean Rouch
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
2006 · Jonathan Demme
Tsuruhachi and Tsurujiro
Tsuruhachi and Tsurujiro
1938 · Mikio Naruse
Nina
Nina
1978 · Alan Clarke
Four American Composers: Philip Glass
Four American Composers: Philip Glass
1983 · Peter Greenaway
The Beat of the Live Drum
The Beat of the Live Drum
1985 · David Fincher
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Sergei Eisenstein → Soviet Union

His montage theory and rhythmic editing create a percussion-like cadence where shot juxtaposition functions as musical beats.

Akira Kurosawa → Japan

He orchestrates sound design and visual rhythm with percussive precision, most notably in action sequences that sync editing cuts with drum patterns.

Michel Gondry → France

He integrates percussion and rhythm into narrative structure, using drums and beats as compositional tools that drive both soundtrack and visual storytelling.

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