John Cale
Biography
John Davies Cale, OBE, is a Welsh musician, composer, singer, songwriter and record producer. At an early age Cale discovered a talent for the viola, and became a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales at the age of 13. He was later awarded a scholarship at Goldsmiths College, London, England. In 1963, he travelled to the United States to continue his musical training with the assistance and influence of Aaron Copland. He was a founding member of the American rock band The Velvet Underground. Over his five-decade career, Cale has worked in various styles across rock, drone, classical, avant-garde and electronic music.
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Movies (47)
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
as Self
2022
The Velvet Underground
as Self
2021
The Invisible Father
as Self
2021
Paul Sanchez Is Back!
Music (Sound)
2018
Les Unwanted de Europa
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2018
John Cale & Guest - perform The Velvet Underground & Nico
as Performer
2017
Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present
as Himself (archival footage)
2016
Love Twice
as Lester
2016
The Communist Revolution Was Caused By The Sun
Music (Sound)
2015
Danny Says
as Self (archive footage)
2015
This Is Cosmos
Music (Sound)
2014
Of Women and Horses
Music (Sound)
2012
A Burning Hot Summer
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2011
John Cale & Band: Live at Rockpalast
2010
A Beautiful Mistake
Music (Sound)
2010
Fluxfilm Anthology 1962-1970
Director (Directing)
2010
American Widow
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2009
New York Rock at the BBC
2008
Salamander
as Dick Winter
2008
A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory
as Self
2007
Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk
as Self
2007
Velvet Underground's First Public Appearance
as Self
2006
Velvet Underground: Under Review
2006
Vies et morts d'Andy Warhol
2005
Punk: Attitude
as Self
2005
Rhinoceros Eyes
Music (Sound)
2004
Process
Music (Sound)
2004
Still: Here/Now
as Self
2003
Otherworld
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2003
Paris
Music (Sound)
2003
New Scenes from America
as Himself - Musician
2003
n[eon]
as Narrator
2002
Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture
as Self
2001
Beautiful Mistake
2000
The Virgin
Music (Sound)
2000
The King's Daughters
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2000
The Farewell
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2000
American Psycho
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2000
Love Me
Music (Sound)
2000
Wisconsin Death Trip
Music (Sound)
1999
The Wind of the Night
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1999
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music
as Self
1998
Somewhere in the City
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1998
The Banana
as Self
1997
Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest
as Manager
1997
Basquiat
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1996
I Shot Andy Warhol
Music (Sound)
1996
