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August 22, 2024

10 Music documentaries you shouldn't miss 🎥

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10 Music documentaries you shouldn't miss 🎥

Top 10 Music Documentaries You Must Watch 🎥

 

Music documentaries give us a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of famous artists and bands. They highlight personal stories and unforgettable concert moments, helping us understand what makes their music special. Check out these ten music documentaries you shouldn’t miss:

 

1. "This Is It" - Michael Jackson

"This Is It" shows the King of Pop during the intensive rehearsals for his planned concert series in 2009. This documentary offers exclusive insights into Michael Jackson's way of working and his unrivalled perfectionism. A must for all fans.

 

2. “Amy” - Amy Winehouse

Directed by Asif Kapadia, “Amy” tells the story of Amy Winehouse’s life and her tragic end. The film uses old footage and interviews with her loved ones to show her rise to fame and the personal challenges she faced.

 

3. “The Beatles: Get Back” - Beatles

The Beatles: Get Back” provides a fresh look at the Fab Four's creative process while recording their final album, Let It Be. The film shows restored footage and genuine moments, offering a close look at the legendary band's dynamic and synergy.

 

4. “What Happened, Miss Simone?” - Nina Simone

This documentary, directed by Liz Garbus, explores the life and legacy of Nina Simone, a music legend and civil rights activist. Through archival footage and interviews, “What Happened, Miss Simone?” looks into Simone's incredible voice, her activism, and the challenges she faced throughout her career.

 

5. 20 Feet from Stardom

“20 Feet from Stardom” focuses on the often-overlooked backup singers in the music industry. This Oscar-winning documentary, directed by Morgan Neville, shares the stories of these talented singers who work behind the scenes, showcasing their hard work and the challenges they face while supporting the biggest stars.

 

6. “Gimme Shelter” - The Rolling Stones

“Gimme Shelter”, directed by Albert and David Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin, shows the Rolling Stones' 1969 tour across America and the troubled Altamont Free Concert. The film highlights both the exciting and difficult moments of the tour, ending with the tragic events at Altamont, and reflects on the counterculture of that time.

 

7. “Homecoming” - Beyoncé

“Homecoming” shows Beyoncé’s landmark 2018 Coachella performance, celebrating African-American culture and empowerment. Directed by Beyoncé, this documentary gives a behind-the-scenes view of the meticulous preparation and artistic vision behind the show. It’s a powerful testament to Beyoncé's talent and determination.

 

8. "Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck" - Kurt Cobain

This documentary from Brett Morgen offers an intimate look into the life and career of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. " Montage of Heck " uses personal footage, artwork, and diary entries to paint a complete portrait of this influential musician.

 

9. Miss Americana

Miss Americana takes you on a journey through Taylor Swift's life and career. Directed by Lana Wilson, the documentary explores the personal and professional struggles she faces while moving from a country singer to a pop star. With genuine moments and deep reflections, this film is a must-see for all Swifties.

 

10. “Moonage Daydream” – David Bowie

Moonage Daydream dives into David Bowie's extraordinary life and career. Using a mix of vintage clips and interviews, this documentary highlights Bowie's remarkable achievements and creative evolution, illustrating his significant impact on music.

 

If you want to explore music more through these amazing documentaries, add them to your watchlist. Each one gives a special look and helps you appreciate the talent and strength of these famous musicians.

 

Have you seen any of these documentaries yet?

Are there any other ones can you recommend? Share your thoughts with us!



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CharlyMX
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August 22, 2024

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Nina Nebo
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August 23, 2024

 

 

Bad Reputation

is a 2018 American documentary film about the career of rock musician Joan Jett, directed by Kevin Kerslake and written by Joel Marcus. The documentary traces Jett's musical career from the formation of the Runaways through her subsequent partnership with songwriter and producer Kenny Laguna. Continuing with the creation of the band Joan Jett & the Blackhearts as well as the establishment of the record label Blackheart Records with Laguna, the narrative concludes with the induction of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2015.

 

 

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Nina Nebo
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August 25, 2024
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August 25, 2024

Dig!

 

The story of two rock bands and their highs and lows over the course of 7 years

 

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Nina Nebo
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August 26, 2024

 

 

I watched several music documentaries. I don't remember the titles, but I found some.
The last music doc I watched was Bad Reputation, which I mentioned above.
The next one I remember is about Eric Clapton, who was quite interesting to me.

 

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

 

Life in 12 beats. Directed by Academy Award-winner Lili Fini Zanuck with editor Chris King, this uncompromising documentary gives audiences a rare opportunity to see a deeply personal story that includes great highs and extreme lows in his private and public life.

Guitarist Eric Clapton is undoubtedly one of music's most legendary figures - the only three-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, 18 Grammy Award winners and world-renowned as one of the greatest performers of all time.

We will hear his old interviews as well as recent ones, and there will also be comments from his close associates, friends and family members.
Featuring exclusive footage from Clapton's personal archive, including his most famous performances, pre-concert dressing room footage, amateur home videos, famous public and private photographs, handwritten letters and personal diaries, the audience can witness the raw talent and ambition of the man he personal tragedy struck, and he also struggled with addiction.

 

 

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Nina Nebo
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August 27, 2024

 

Another one of the music docs that I would recommend to watch is

 

Freddie: The Final Act

(2021 by James Rogan)

 

 

This is the story of the epic concert that Freddie Mercury's friends put on in his honor to raise awareness of the disease he died from and fight the stigma that accompanies it. Music documentary film Freddie Mercury: The Last Act.
In the late 1980s, Freddie Mercury secretly fought with AIDS, a disease that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, but also against homophobia.
Surprisingly, after his death, public attitudes towards homosexuality became drastically more liberal.
The film also features the first major interview with Kashmira Bulsara, Freddie's sister, as well as conversations with the main stars of the concert.
This is the story of a tragedy that inspired people around the world to finally speak publicly about a problem that had been kept quiet until then.

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Nina Nebo
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August 28, 2024

 

 

Abba Forever: The Winner Takes It All

Documentary by Chris Hunt  ( 2019 )

 

 

50 years ago, the four young people who would become the Swedish supergroup Abba met for the first time. Over the years, they managed to sell more than 400 million records. 20 years ago, the musical Mamma Mia! premiered on the West End. which contains 27 of their songs, and has been viewed by more than a million people to date.

Despite the fact that they only existed as a band for about ten years because they broke up in 1982, the Abba group enjoys equal popularity today. Abba, it seems, will live forever. As group member Anni-Frid says in this documentary, "Abba will never disappear. I get mail from teenagers who I could be a grandmother to!"

ABBA FOREVER is a celebration of Abba's music. Super Trouper, Waterloo, SOS, Mamma Mia, Fernando, Chiquitita, Dancing Queen, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Does Your Mother Know, Knowing Me Knowing You, The Winner Takes It All, Thank You For The Music and Money Money Money are just some of hits that we present.

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Nina Nebo
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August 29, 2024

 

 

ROCKFIELD: THE STUDIO ON THE FARM

 

 

This is a story about dreams of rock and roll and the struggle to save the family business in a world of changing musical tastes and trends.

50 years ago, in a remote Welsh village, two brothers milked cows and were about to take over the family farm, but dreamed of pursuing music. They came up with the idea to build a music studio in the attic of their house and start recording songs. The animals were removed from the barn, and the musicians moved into the grandmother's guest room. So they inadvertently founded the first independent recording studio in their own house: Rockfield.

Over the next several decades, Black Sabbath, Queen, Robert Plant, Iggy Pop, Simple Minds, Oasis, The Stone Roses, Coldplay and many others partied and recorded music at Rockfield.

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Nina Nebo
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August 30, 2024

 

 

The Go-Go's

by Alison Ellwood ( 2020 )

 

 

A sound that defined a genre, shattered stereotypes and changed popular culture forever. A music-documentary film about The Go-Go's, an all-female rock band and the first multi-platinum band composed exclusively of female musicians who play all the instruments and write the songs themselves.

Their albums were regularly at the top of the music charts. Director Alison Ellwood has explored the band's history in detail, revealing the immense effort and work behind the success, the glitz and glamour, but also the dark side and high cost of fame, while not losing sight of their achievements. The Go-Go's will be remembered as the band that paved the way for other female musicians in the music industry.

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Nina Nebo
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August 31, 2024

 

David Bowie: The First Five Years - Finding Fame 

by Francis Whately 2019 

 

 

The music documentary explores the little-known years in which David Bowie was just developing and creating a career, and shows how those early experiences influenced the music that later made Bowie a global star.
The news of David Bowie's death in January 2016 reverberated around the world. He was one of the most influential musicians of his generation, and his songs such as "Life on Mars", "Heroes", "Starman" and "Let's Dance" are now part of the global musical heritage.

But before creating Ziggy Stardust, his alter ego, Bowie is still largely unknown.

This documentary chronicles the five early years of Bowie's career, from the late 1960s to Ziggy Stardust's death on stage in 1973.

It shows how many ideas that arose in those early years of his career later matured into fantastically successful songs.
Interspersed with never-before-seen interviews with some of Bowie's earliest collaborators, the film is a fascinating and unfamiliar story, a new look at the musician we all think we know.

 

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