Before the Music Dies(B4MD) is a 2006U.S.documentary filmthat criticizes the Americanmusic industryand the increasing commercialization of the art of music over the past thirty years. The film features interviews and performances from such musicians and groups asDoyle Bramhall II,Erykah Badu,Eric Clapton,Dave Matthews,Branford Marsalis,Elvis Costello,Bonnie RaittandMy Morning Jacket.[1]It was directed byAndrew Shapter,produced byJoel Rasmussen,and co-written by Shapter and Rasmussen.[2]The film premiered on March 12, 2006, at theSouth by Southwestfilm festival inAustin, Texas.[3]
Before the Music Dies | |
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Directed by | Andrew Shapter |
Produced by | Joel Rasmussen |
Narrated by | Forest Whitaker |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Synopsis
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The film looks at the evolution of American popular music and discusses the marketing of contemporary pop stars. "The reality is that superficiality is in," says Marsalis. "And depth and quality is kind of out."
References
edit- ^"Before The Music Dies (2006) Movie Review from Eye for Film".www.eyeforfilm.co.uk.
- ^Sanneh, Kelefa (November 16, 2006)."What Is Ailing Pop Music? Depends Whom You Ask"– via NYTimes.com.
- ^SXSW 2006 Film Screenings,ArchivedFebruary 9, 2007, at theWayback Machine
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