Glenn Branca

Born: 1948-10-06

Glenn Branca (born October 6, 1948 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is an American avant-garde composer and guitarist known for his use of volume,alternative guitar tunings, repetition, droning, and the harmonic series. In 2008 he was awarded an unrestricted grant from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts.


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Punk: Attitude

as Self
Released: 2005-07-04

A documentary on the music, performers, attitude and distinctive look that made up punk rock.

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Kill Your Idols

as Himself
Released: 2004-04-08

A 2004 documentary on thirty years of alternative rock 'n roll in NYC.Documenting the history...

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I Need That Record!

as Himself
Released: 2008-05-03

Guerilla filmmaker Brendan Toller unleashes I NEED THAT RECORD! THE DEATH (OR POSSIBLE SURVIVAL)...

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Silver Rockets/Kool Things: 20 Years of Sonic Youth

as uncredited
Released: 2000-01-01

This portrait of the New York band Sonic Youth marking the band’s 20th anniversary covers its...

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Branca Ensemble: Symphony Nos. 8 & 10 – Live at The Kitchen

as uncredited
Released: 2003-01-01

Concert film documenting a 1995 performance of Glenn Branca's 8th and 10th symphonies performed...

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135 Grand Street New York 1979

as Self
Released: 2009-12-31

New York's No Wave scene, recorded on Super-8mm, performing in a sparse downtown loft.

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