The Art of Listening takes us on the journey of music and explores the process involved in allowing it to reach its listener's ear. Starting out with the intent of a instrument maker and composer, moving on to the producers and engineers who are responsible for capturing the sound produced and blending in the artists voice.Along this journey we hear from artists, engineers and producers themselv
Music streaming service Spotify has started producing a documentary series called Landmark, the concept behind the series is to explore some of the more monumental moments in music history whilst catering to a new generation of listeners.The focus of this installment to the series is the band known as Green Day, the films goes right back to the their beginning at Berkley
From the makers of Noisey Chiraq, we are given a 10-part documentary series which gains unprecedented access to the world of Atlanta rap. In this film we see VICE reporter Thomas Morton and directer Andy Capper, catch up with artists such as 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Migos, Rich Homie Quan, Young Thug, Jeezy, and several upcoming stars.The series takes us behind the scenes and in
Carl Cox is one of the all time greats when it comes to the history of house and techno, for about 40 years now he has been one of the most recognisable figures on the scene. Well known throughout the world for his toothy grin and volumes of energy, but nowhere more so than the Spanish island of Ibiza.It was in Ibiza that Cox held his record-breaking residency for the nightclub known a
Released in 1972 and direct by Harley Cokeliss, Chicago Blues is not just a remarkable film but also one of incredible beauty, crafted with care by professionals who possess a true love and understanding of Blues music and throughly respect its history and key players.The music and artists featured in Chicago Blues accurately reflect the structure and mood of Chicago's Blues movement witnessed
Great British summers may not come often but when they do people all across the nation start shedding not only their clothes but their inhibitions too and if summertime is party time the scorcher which was the summer of 1989 was one long party from beginning to end.1989 saw young people were turning their backs on the rat race and throwing themselves into a hedonistic rush of new music and new
On January 1st 1977 the British band The Clash played the opening show for the infamous Roxy club in a dilapidated Convent Garden. This film takes us right back on a time-travelling journey to that moment, it was the defining moment when the punk music scene emerged into a more mainstream consciousness.Using some of the earliest unseen footage of The Clash in concert we experience this iconic
In 1991 the biographical film The Doors was released, it is a tribute to the work of the 1960-70's rock band The Doors. It was directed by Oliver Stone and starred Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison. The Doors: The Road of Excess is a documentary spin off from the making of this film and includes interviews with those who were close friends with the late Jim Morriso
Luke Kelly was arguably the greatest folk singer of the 20th Century. Irish born and notable as the lead singer / founding member of the band The Dubliners, the power and passion which is felt in his voice gave birth the definitive versions of all time classics such as Raglan Road, The Town I Loved So Well, The Auld Triangle, A Song for Ireland and so many more.Originally released in 1999 Luke