Street_Of_Dreams Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Trying to find really good music documentaries. I haven't seen all of The Beatles Anthology but its fantastic.Tell me your favorites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JAC185 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I really enjoyed the BBCs Seven Ages of Rock which was obviously from across the board right up to the modern era. Seven episodes each featuring on a different genre as it were. It had a pretty good roster of talking heads for each segment and was certainly a well made collection.I can not think of too many on specific bands where my interest has not been carried by my enthusiasm for the band - allowing me to gloss over the flaws in the documentary - rather than enjoying the documentary itself. Seen alot of average stuff on some pretty great bands unfortunately.When You're Strange is obviously pretty exciting for Doors fans. Re-watched that a couple of days ago so that is fresh in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Punk AttitudeAmerican HardcoreThe Year Punk BrokeDOA: A Rite of PassageHey, Is Dee Dee Home?End of the Century: The Story of The RamonesThe Ramones RawJoy DivisionAmazing Journey: The Story of The Who25x5: The Continuing Adventures of The Rolling StonesJoy DivisionBlueslandHendrixThe Great Rock n Roll SwindleBorn To Lose: The Last Great Rock n Roll MovieThe Filth & The FuryJesus? This is IggyLennonycImagineJohn Lennon Vs The USAJohn Lennon Rare & UnseenThe Beatles AnthologyGimme Shelter: The Stones at AltamontLadies & Gentlemen The Rolling StonesNo Direction Home (The Bob Dylan/Scorsese doc)The MC5: A True TestimonialThe Punk Rock MovieViva Joe StrummerThe Future is Unwritten: The Story of Joe StrummerThe History of ReggaeReggae BritanniaThe Kids Are AlrightLet it Be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Martin Scorsese's "The Blues", "Shine A Light", "No Direction Home", "The Last Waltz". Don't Look Back - another Dylan one, but definitely entertaining. Westway's good, Future is Unwritten goes into more detail about StrummerFilth and the Fury - Sex Pistols. Punk: Attitude - Don Letts was a London DJ who was there when punk began. Some Kind of Monster - one of Metallica's worst albums wound up being one of the best rock docs ever made. Here Come the Fearless Freaks - Flaming Lips Dig! - If there's one to watch first, this is it. Gimme Shelter - Good documentary about a tragic incident. 25 X 5 is more of a Stones documentary but is only on VHS. Stones in Exile is more recent, and covers the Exile sessions pretty well. Devil and Daniel Johnson - cult Texas musician that Kurt Cobain used to wear t-shirts of and has some serious issues. Mayor of the Sunset Strip - radio DJ Rodney Bingenheimer, pretty similar to the "Crumb" documentary. Tom Petty - Running Down a Dream. 4 hours but it's definitely a good story. Peter Bogdonovich made it. Buena Vista Social Club - Cuban group I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - Wilco - another great one about a band up against their record label and against each other. Standing in the Shadows of Motown - the guys behind the Jackson 5, the Four Tops, etc. Decline of Western Civilization - the Metal Years - really over the top stuff... get to see what life was like in the mid 80s. Meeting People is Easy - Radiohead during the OK Computer tour. Amazing Journey/The Kids are Alright - Two Who documentaries, one is chronological and doesn't gloss over anything, even Pete's child porn accusations. The other one is a fun movie to watch. Anvil - this one's more recent, definitely see it. We Jam Econo - great one about the Minutemen. If you don't know who they are, you should. Ramones - End of the Century. If you like the Ramones, good one to watch. If not, still entertaining but would put this one lower on the list. It Might Get Loud - Jimmy Page, Edge, and Jack White talking about the guitar and other things. Imagine - John Lennon - if you like the Beatles, good one to check out, along with McCartney's Wingspan. I haven't seen Never Say Never but if Howard Stern says it's a good one to watch to see the making of a pop star, sounds good. I'll skip over the music. When You're Strange - The Doors. Another recent one I liked a lot. Still Bill - Bill Withers - had a nice run as a singer-songwriter, then disappears in the mid 80s. Will he make a comeback? Maybe... maybe not. But definitely interesting.Who is Harry Nilsson (and why is everybody talkin' about him) - One of the most talented people who was also one of the most self destructive in music. Billy Joel - Last Play at Shea - three stories going on - Billy Joel, the New York Mets, and Shea Stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pico Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 radiohead's meeting people is easy is like being thom yorke for 90 minsbased on earlier posts, i can vouch for the devil & daniel johnston, the year punk broke, dont look back...dig! - fucking awesome"is that blood?""yeah""where from?""people's faces" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pico Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 OH OH OHand a cross the universe, filmed during electro duo justice's tour of americaarmed managers, vegas marriages, house hunting, cocaine madness and two mellowed out frenchmen - all interspersed with live clips showcasing their concerts' ferocious energy, unmatched by any live act today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luciusfunk Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Stand and Deliver - Adam Ant is a personal favorite of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 One of the best new ones:http://vimeo.com/20902369 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duff_rose Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 and a cross the universe, filmed during electro duo justice's tour of americaYes, awesome documentary. Those guys really live the rock n' roll life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) This Is Spinal Tap Edited April 11, 2011 by Powerage5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew07 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 the new foo fighters one is really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Good thread! I've always loved this one.One of the cool aspects about it is a good chunk of it is told by musical peers.Guys who became rock stars talk about the guys who inpsired them to become rock stars.It's just really well done,I watch this at least once a year,it entertains me to no end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I just finished watching those last week, hadn't seen them since they aired.I also love the Robert Palmer Rock & Roll series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seely Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Iron Maiden - Flight 666Metallica - Some Kind Of Monster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChineseDemocracy2004 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 the new foo fighters one is really goodTRUE DAT!Rush - Beyond The Lighted Stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Hail Hails fuckin legendary, seen it so many times i almost know it off by heart. Woodstocks good too, seen about 80 different versions though it feels like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 More of a compilation than a documentary but worth a watch is 'The Kids Are Alright' (The Who). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Riggs Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 RUNNING DOWN A DREAM - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers4 hours long, but it's really kickass and covers his whole career. (Plus the 30 year Anniversary concert in Gainsville,FL included is great as well)I don't think most people realize how many amazing songs Petty has until they see them displayed like they are in the documentary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 which ones pink? - the floyd of course!and beyond the lighted stage- rush is wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Anything by Sam Dunn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luciusfunk Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Good thread! I've always loved this one.One of the cool aspects about it is a good chunk of it is told by musical peers.Guys who became rock stars talk about the guys who inpsired them to become rock stars.It's just really well done,I watch this at least once a year,it entertains me to no end.I just bought that on eBay yesterday for $31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I know most of you are young bucks and this is probably from your parents era but can't believe nobody mentioned the mother of them all "Woodstock" the new expanded version is fantasticMy all time fav..I've probably watched that one more than any other music film..I never tire of it.Worthy of a blu-ray upgrade as well..if anyone is so inclined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Another great one..I haven't upgraded to blu-ray yet,but will one of these days.Worth the price of admission for Jimi,The Who and Otis alone.This version also comes with a bonus disc of performances that didn't make the movie.This festival set the standards for festivals to follow..a pivotal moment from an amazing era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I bought the VHS when it came out.REALLY hoping for a blu-ray release of this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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