Fred Frith
Personal Info
Known for
Sound
Gender
Male
Birthday
1949-02-17 (76 years old)
Place of Birth
Heathfield, Sussex, England, UK
Fred Frith
Biography
English musician, composer and professor, who is known for his avant-garde works involving electric guitars, film soundtracks and using improvisations in his music. He first gained prominence as a member of progressive rock band Henry Cow, in the 1970s, and collaborated with various musicians and bands throughout his career. Since the 1980s, he has composed music for film, theatre and dance. In addition, he was Professor of Composition in the Music Department at Mills College in Oakland, California until his retirement in 2018.
Acting
(2007)
(2004)
Touch the Sound
as Himself
(2002)
(1990)
Step Across the Border
as Self
Crew
(2024)
Greina
Music
(2024)
The Anchor
Music
(2021)
I'll be your mirror
Music
(2019)
(2018)
Leaning Into the Wind: Andy Goldsworthy
Original Music Composer
(2016)
Zen for Nothing
Original Music Composer
(2015)
Last Day of Freedom
Original Music Composer
(2011)
Between Two Worlds
Music
(2011)
(2009)
Rage
Original Music Composer
(2007)
The Time that Rests
Original Music Composer
(2005)
Drei gegen Troja
Original Music Composer
(2004)
Touch the Sound
Original Music Composer
(2002)
Gambling, Gods and LSD
Original Music Composer
(2002)
Fragments d'ici
Music
(2001)
Rivers and Tides
Original Music Composer
(1997)
The Tango Lesson
Original Music Composer
(1995)
Before Sunrise
Original Music Composer
(1995)
Middle of the Moment
Original Music Composer
(1994)
Little Lieutenant
Musician
(1992)
Thea und Nat
Original Music Composer
(1992)
Orlando
Additional Music
(1992)
John Zorn's Naked City
Musician
(1991)
Eastern Cross
Original Music Composer
(1990)
(1989)
The Top of His Head
Original Music Composer
(1986)
Wolfsgrub - Portrait of My Mother
Original Music Composer