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Fessenden

American  
[fes-uhn-duhn] / ˈfɛs ən dən /

noun

  1. William Pitt, 1806–69, U.S. statesman.


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Externally, Fessenden delivers some old-fashioned verve to Charley’s handful of transformations: punchy editing, harsh sound, freaky practical effects and Hurt’s physical, raging-drunk abandon under garish mask work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2024

In addition to the repeat performers from “Showing Up,” others have made multiple Reichardt films, among them Larry Fessenden, Will Oldham and Will Patton.

From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2023

The corner of 44th and Fessenden streets in Northwest Washington is home to the artistry of Friendship Heights.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 9, 2022

Fessenden brings a jittery, trippy style, emphasizing both the science and the surreal elements present in Adam’s awakening.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2019

It was the first ever wireless broadcast of a piece of recorded music: ‘Ombra mai fu\ Handel’s ‘Largo’, transmitted by an intrepid radio pioneer named Reginald Fessenden.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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