Glenn Gould on Gould Video (DVD)

Glenn Gould on Gould Video (DVD) is a video documentary focusing on the musical centerpiece of Glenn Gould. Glenn Gould’s key, overall goal as witnessed in his music was to visualize or make physical the sound he is singing in his head. The association between this domineering drive to spread the music and his audience—from his fans to “zoo animals”—is the theme that influences compilation of this video documentary film clips. Some of the film clips date back to his early years and others as he was nearing the end of his life. Some of the video clips are shot in black-and-white—can be understood due to the many years ago they were shot, and others in color. Some film clips depict him thoughtful, others playful. Otherwise, he played or expounded on his voice, molto staccato, and his voice. In itself is a study in rhythmic variations. The video duration is 24 minutes long.