Before the Music Dies
Before the Music Dies

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With outstanding performances and revealing interviews Before the Music Dies takes a critical look at the homogenization of popular music with commentary by some of the industry's biggest talents like Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, Elvis Costello, Erykah Badu, Branford Marsalis, Bonnie Raitt and more. Using historic footage the film looks at the evolution of American music and the artists who created it and pulls back the curtain (in a very creative way) to expose the sad truth... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Before the Music Dies:

Elvis Costello
Les Paul
Erykah Badu
Bonnie Raitt
Branford Marsalis
Eric Clapton

Full Plot Details

With outstanding performances and revealing interviews Before the Music Dies takes a critical look at the homogenization of popular music with commentary by some of the industry's biggest talents like Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, Elvis Costello, Erykah Badu, Branford Marsalis, Bonnie Raitt and more. Using historic footage the film looks at the evolution of American music and the artists who created it and pulls back the curtain (in a very creative way) to expose the sad truth behind today's "artificial" music stars. "The reality is that superficiality is in," says Marsalis. "And depth and quality is kind of out." Inspired by the death of his brother, director Andrew Shapter and his crew traveled thousands of miles, visiting dozens of cities, speaking with hundreds of fans, journalists, record executives and musicians while searching for "real" American music. What they found were mega-talents without a major label, including one artist Eric Clapton believes is "the real thing.

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JWR - 9/10 by S. James WeggDirector/co-writer (along with Joel Rasmussen) wisely lets the artists and former managers (interviews with the leaders of the money-machine corporations are noticeably absent) do the talking in his first-rate essay on the current state of pop music in
eFilmCritic.com - 9/10 by Scott WeinbergFinally and at long last comes a documentary that asks the question "Why does modern music SUCK SO MUCH?"
Monsters and Critics - 2/10 by Ron WilkinsonThe music industry kicks itself in the butt and vows to go straight as the founding fathers and mothers of rock decry the greed and falsehood that has suddenly crept into pop music.
User Review - 10/10 by Criss TWow! It blew me away. I truly feel there was a reason why I chose this film to watch. As an writer and drummer I needed to hear their words. I advise all who want to get in the music biz to watch this film.
User Review - 10/10 by Chris DGreat documentary, it's really tough to find inspirational artists nowadays, they're usually not the ones in the magazines, on the major store shelves, playing on the radio or dancing in music videos. Must see for any real music fans.
User Review - 10/10 by Royce GAmazing insight into how the music industry works today. I agree with them on a few aspects, most notably that Clear Channel is the devil. Seeing the tone deaf girl made into a pop-star with Autotune was pretty crazy as well. HILARIOUS commentary from Erykah Badu--she was cracking me up! Full of incredible music/performance clips as well. If you are a popular music lover, this is a must see.
User Review - 10/10 by Michael BEverybody should see this movie.They should show this movie at schools on PBS everywhere. It show's why the music industry is in the crapper.Same with radio.
User Review - 10/10 by Matt JThis is definitely one of the most important films/documentaries of our generation. An in depth, very accurate investigation and analysis of the music industry today, and how unhealthy radio and record label companies actually are. It's an eye-opening real look into the meaning of music and where it's supposed to come from. This is a must see for any music fan and for everyone in between.
User Review - 10/10 by Erik DOne of, if not THE, most important documentary on music and pop culture of this generation. Possibly ever. EVERY musician and music fan needs to see this.
User Review - 10/10 by Austin BIt will open your eyes if they are not already opened

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