Modulations (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1998, Modulations is a music and documentary film directed by Iara Lee, running about 75 minutes. “Cinema for the Ear” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Less a documentary than a primer on all electronic music. Featuring interviews with nearly every major player past and present, as well as a few energetic live clips, Modulations delves into one of electronica's forgotten facets: the human element. Lee travels the globe from the American Midwest to Europe to Japan to try to express the appeal of music often dismissed as soulless. Modulations shows that behind even the most foreign or alien electronic composition lies a real human being, and Lee lets many of these Frankenstein-like creators express and expound upon their personal philosophies and tech-heavy theories. Lee understands that a cultural movement as massive and diverse as dance music can't be contained.
Who’s in it. Modulations stars Karlheinz Stockhausen as Self, Moby as Self, Afrika Bambaataa as Self and Derrick May as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Modulations has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Modulations page.
If you liked it. Fans of Modulations tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Modulations (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Modulations change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Modulations worth watching?
- Modulations holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Modulations?
- Modulations stars Karlheinz Stockhausen, Moby, Afrika Bambaataa, Derrick May and Genesis P-Orridge.
- When was Modulations released?
- Modulations was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.