Doppler Effect Version II (1969)

A sequel of his previous 1967 homonymous experiment Doppler Effect II moves one step forward in the mission of organising seemingly random stock footage along a rhythmical axis By using found footage of diverse origin political announcements animal life porn and intertwining it with images recorded by Agnew himself cityscapes abstract light essays the film abandons any attempt of evoking meaning of any sort and focuses on a strictly formal exercise centred on time intervals and microrelations between small sets of images The soundtrack recorded by Duane Hitchings known for his collaborations with Miles Davis and Hendrix but also for his Flashdance OST on a Moog synth is an engaging exercise in abstract sonic dynamics and an essential part of the Doppler experiment in that it not only provides different aural settings for the diverse footage presented throughout the film but also aptly sets the pace for the fast succession of synched images