Musicians tend to be pretty complex people. And, unless you’re family or a close friend, the only windows you have into their lives and psyche are the concerts they play and the songs they record. So the backstory of an artist, band or album — often wracked with controversy, struggle, success, breakups and reunions — is kept hidden from view.
But occasionally, we get a glimpse into life offstage and on the road. When other artists follow musicians and bands with their own recording equipment — cameras and microphones — to document everything, we get to see a glimpse into the lives of incredibly intelligent, often hyper-emotional people, in some of the most intriguing scenarios, both public and private. The music documentary, in its best form, is as visually captivating as the artists it covers, filling in the life of an artist in full color and resonant sound.
The Filth and the Fury
Co-produced by Johnny Rotten himself, The Filth and the Fury was made to set the record straight on the world-famous British punk band. Even though the band only lasted 26 months, the volatile characters that made up The Sex Pistols became icons. Exclusive footage, interviews and insights portray the band as it should be — a force that changed the world.
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Sonic Highways
“A love letter to American music” is how director and producer David Grohl describes Sonic Highways. He sets out to make a map of the origins and contemporaries of American music in all its genres. The Foo Fighters also make one of their most ambitious albums along the way. Amazon DVD / Amazon Streaming
