Erik Satie - Things Seen to the Right and the Left

Called "indispensable" by American composer John Cage , Satie (1866-1925) is for many simply the composer of the Gymnopedie used in countless advertisements, films and even sleep therapy. In this film, contemporary artists and composers tell the story of his life and work - among them Tom Phillips , Carla Bley , Philip Glass, Gavin Bryars , Joanna MacGregor and Kurt Schwertsik. After a period as a Montmartre bohemian, Satie became much sought-after and collaborated with artists like Picasso, Braque and Picabia, the photographer Man Ray and director Rene Clair. The programme contains performances of some of his most important works.