Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Top Music Documentaries

By Gavin Caleb


If you're a music lover, you have to watch the following music documentaries. These music documentaries will not only bring you closer to the music you love but will also open your eyes and ears to newly-emerging genres.

Globe Metal Documentary

Globe Metal Film is an informative documentary film that shows the impact of globalization on heavy metal music. Featuring top musicians from different countries including Brazil, China, Dubai, India, Indonesia, Israel, and Japan, the director shows the world how heavy metal has affected world cultures going beyond North America and Europe. This film follows Sam Dunn, a huge metal fan who's also a successful anthropologist, as he explores the emerging metal music scenes in Asia, Middle East, and South America. It's a must-see whether you're a fan of this music genre or not.

Don't Look Back--65 Revisited

This documentary centers on the life of Bob Dylan, particularly during the time when he was in the transition from acoustic to electric guitar. This film is made by D.A. Pennebaker, who's made several Bob Dylan documentary films in the past. This one contains new and never-before-seen footage that all Bob Dylan fans would be excited about.

Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who

Released by Spitfire Pictures in 2007, this documentary is created by directors Paul Crowder and Murray Lerner. This follows the story of the band, The Who, how the members got to know each other, how they formed the band, and all the challenges and hardships they experienced during the time of their reign in the music industry. Interviews from the band members Pete Townsend and Roger Daltry along with clips from the concerts are included in the documentary.

In Search of Mozart

Director Phil Grabsky takes the viewers on a journey into the colourful world of Mozart, one of the most renowned musical prodigies of all time. The documentary included interviews from top musicians, music experts, and music historians. Any classical music lover would fall in love with this interesting piece.

Madonna: Truth or Dare

From the classical era, flash forward to the 80's when a daring woman named Madonna reigned on the music charts. A documentary released by Boy Toy Productions shows Madonna in her most controversial, presenting an intimate peek into the life of this famous pop star, particularly during her Blond Ambition concert tour in 1990.

Runnin' Down a Dream: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

This one tells the history of 30 years of rock genre with the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as the main focus. This film also includes clips of the band's most memorable concerts along with interviews with the band members and other people involved in their musical career.

The McCartney Years

The Beatles have long disbanded but up to now, their music is still very popular. One of the most-watched documentaries is entitled the McCartney Years, which features the life of one of the surviving Beatles, Paul McCartney. This film includes feature music videos from the "Maybe I'm Amazed" (1970) up to the "Fine Line" (2005).




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