deesh
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Film: Before the Music Dies
I figure some of you may be interested in this. Not sure if it's being hosted in different countries, but it sounds pretty nice.
http://www.beforethemusicdies.com/blog/about-the-film
Never have so few companies controlled so much of the music played on the radio and for sale at retail stores. At the same time, there are more bands and more ways to discover their music than ever. Music seems to have split in two - the homogenous corporate product that is spoonfed to consumers and the diverse independent music that finds devoted fans online and at clubs across the country.
BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES tells the story of American music at this precarious moment. Filmmakers Andrew Shapter and Joel Rasmussen traveled the country, hoping to understand why mainstream music seems so packaged and repetitive, and whether corporations really had the power to silence musical innovation. The answers they found on this journey–ultimately, the promise that the future holds–are what makes BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES both riveting and exhilarating.
At the heart of BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES are interviews with musicians, industry insiders, music critics, and fans that reveal how music has reached this moment of truth. Featured performances from a truly diverse group of artists, ranging from The Dave Matthews Band and Erykah Badu to Seattle street performers and Mississippi gospel singers show us that great music is always out there… as long as you know where to look. BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES will renew your passion for great music, and inspire you to play an active part in its future.
http://www.beforethemusicdies.com/blog/about-the-music
As filmmakers Andrew Shapter and Joel Rasmussen traveled across America to speak directly to artists about the state of the music industry, an amazing thing happened. Again and again, artists shared their personal frustration and in some cases devastation — as they strive to remain true to their musical vision in the dark shadow of corporate proft motives.
… You got to sell your Coca-Cola- and your Chips Ahoy… and your super-deluxe tampons…,” Erykah Badu explains in the film, … and then you figure out how to fit the music in.” As the filmmakers spoke to more and more artists, this lament became a mantra, resonating across genres and generations. As artists heard the names of others who had similar tales to tell, they became empowered by a collective voice, which brought a higher level of passion and honesty to their commentary and featured performances.
This power is harnessed in Before the Music Dies, and audiences reap the rewards. Below is a list of artists featured in the film. Hopefully you’ll recognize a favorite, and explore other great talents you haven’t heard before.
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