Robert Ashley
American composer (1930–2014)
Robert Reynolds Ashley was an American composer, who was best known for his "television operas" and other theatrical works, many of which incorporate electronics and extended techniques. His works often involve intertwining narratives and take a surreal multidisciplinary approach to sound, theatrics and writing, and have been continuously performed by various interpreters during and after his life, including Automatic Writing (1979) and Perfect Lives (1983).
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1966) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Knowledge, Wisdom and the Courage to Serve | University of Michigan, Television Center and Film Unit, Audio-Visual Education Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan | 30 min | Color | ||
| Fires and Wires ▶ | Univ Of Michigan TV Center | 25 min | 16mm | Color | sound |