Sisters With Transistors

Director Lisa Rovner and Sound Designer Marta Salogni chat to Caro C about their feature length documentary, Sisters With Transistors, exploring the role of women as pioneers of electronic music from the 1920s through to the 1980s.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:33 - Summary Of The Film02:18 - Why Make The Documentary?03:42 - Not Seeking Popularity 05:35 - Gathering Archive Footage06:49 - Narration by Laurie Anderson08:00 - The Women Tell Their Own Stories 08:58 - Sound Design Instead Of A Score11:47 - Marta Salogni On Her Influences 20:19 - Defining A New Genre Of Music 22:59 - Creating New Sounds And Composing With Tape 27:52 - Sound Design For The Film31:04 - The Challenges Of Composing For Film34:08 - The Importance Of Female Role ModelsThe film features Clara Rockmore, Daphne Oram, Bebe Barron, Delia Derbyshire, Maryanne Amacher, Pauline Oliveros, Wendy Carlos, Eliane Radigue, Suzanne Ciani and Laurie Spiegel with commentary by Laurie Anderson.https://sisterswithtransistors.com/https://www.modernfilms.com/sisterswithtransistors (UK) https://metrograph.com/live-screenings/sisters-with-transistors/ (USA)Lisa Rovner BiogA French American artist and filmmaker, Lisa Rovner is now based in London with her work presented in art venues and theatres internationally. Her films delve into the archives and work to transform politics and philosophy into cinematic spectacle. Rovner has collaborated with some of the most internationally respected artists and brands including Pierre Huyghe, Liam Gillick, Sebastien Tellier, Maison Martin Margiela and Acne. Sisters With Transistors is her first feature documentary.www.messageisthemedium.comMarta Salogni BiogA record producer, mixer, recording engineer and tape composer, Marta Salogni launched her career in her native Italy, where she spent her early years collaborating with artists and bands across a range of musical styles. As a producer and mixer, Marta Salogni has worked with Björk, M.I.A., Factory Floor, Kelela, Liars, Alex Cameron, Daniel Blumberg, Little Boots, Temples, Insecure Men, The Orielles, HMLTD, and Django Django. Marta is the sound designer for Sisters With Transistors.www.solarmanagement.co.uk/marta-salogniCaro C BiogCaro C is an artist, engineer and teacher specialising in electronic music. Her self-produced fourth album "Electric Mountain" is out now. Described as a "one-woman electronic avalanche" (BBC), Caro started making music thanks to being laid up whilst living in a double decker bus and listening to the likes of Warp Records in the late 1990's. This "sonic enchantress" (BBC Radio 3) has now played in most of the cultural hotspots of her current hometown of Manchester, UK. Caro is also the instigator and project manager of electronic music charity Delia Derbyshire Day.URL: http://carocsound.com/Twitter: @carocsoundInst: @carocsoundFB: https://www.facebook.com/carocsound/Delia Derbyshire Day Charity: https://deliaderbyshireday.comCatch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts