Movies and TvShows featuring "music-instrument" theme.

Sawamura Matsugorou is a shamisen player of legendary talent. Upon his death, his grandson, Sawamura Yuki, lost his ability to play. Having lost his beloved sound, Yuki finds himself in Tokyo in search of a new sound to love. Tachimura Yuna, who works at a club, hooks him up with a gig to play there as a warm up act. Yuki imbues the sound of his shamisen with his many thoughts and feelings he has of others, still searching for his own sound and his own feelings.

Jake Blues rejoins with his brother Elwood after being released from prison to save their old R&B band and the Catholic home they grew up in, outrunning the police as they tear through Chicago. With the help of their old friend Curtis, Reverend Cleophus James, and their band members, they must put on a concert to raise the money needed. The duo faces various obstacles, including a mystery woman seeking revenge, angry Nazi protesters, and a car chase through the streets of Chicago. In the end, they successfully raise the money and are captured by the police.

A busker and an immigrant meet in Dublin and form a musical and potentially romantic connection as they write, rehearse, and record songs together. They face obstacles such as the busker's ex-girlfriend and the immigrant's estranged husband. Despite setbacks, they pursue their musical dreams.

A satirical comedy that follows the life of Dewey Cox, a musician who rises to fame as a rock and roll star. Dewey faces various obstacles such as drug addiction, failed relationships, and personal tragedies. Despite the setbacks, he perseveres and continues to believe in himself, eventually finding success and reinventing himself as a pop star.

In Scoop, a journalism student named Sondra Pransky (Scarlett Johansson) attends the show of an American magician named Splendini (Woody Allen) in London. While onstage, she is contacted by the recently deceased journalist Joe Strombel (Ian McShane), who gives her a tip about the elusive 'Tarot Card Killer.' Sondra begins to investigate the murder and becomes involved with the aristocratic Peter Lyman (Hugh Jackman), who may be the prime suspect. As Sondra gets closer to the truth, she finds herself in danger and must use her wit to solve the case.

In ancient Hong Kong, a man witnesses the slaughter of his family and seeks revenge against those responsible. With the help of a magical lyre, he embarks on a journey filled with martial arts, supernatural powers, and family secrets.

The story of a music student who secretly practices piano at a junior's house to get an opportunity to study abroad, but runs into catastrophe when he encounters an unexpected guest.

Razzberry Jazzberry Jam is an animated children's television show about music. All of the characters are anthropomorphic musical instruments. In each episode a special guest arrives at "The House of Jam" and the band learn about that guest and a new song that features that instrument. Each episode also has two live action components wherein children learn about musical concepts with real musicians and real instruments. The animation is done with Adobe Flash.

Orchestra Rehearsal is a satirical Italian film set in a single location, depicting the chaos and power struggles that unfold during an orchestra rehearsal. The film explores themes of anarchy, artistic creation, disillusionment, and defiance of authority, as the musicians navigate their way through the absurdity of the situation. With a fake-documentary style, the film captures the tension between the conductor and the musicians, and the underlying discontent within the orchestra. Set in the 1970s, the film uses its grotesque and comedic elements to deliver a sharp critique of social and political situations.

I Dream of Wires is a documentary that explores the history and evolution of modular synthesizers, from their early beginnings to their modern advancements. It delves into the pioneers and innovators who have shaped the world of electronic music, as well as the impact of modular synthesizers on music production and the alternative lifestyle of those who embrace them.

In this Pete Smith Specialty short, we take a music quiz, plus survey various unusual musical instruments.

Cleaning Women is unique Finnish band, which plays self-made instruments made from eg. drying rack and large tin cans. This documentary follows their Eastern Europe tour.

An old, broken morin khurr (horse head fiddle) compels renowned Mongolian singer Urna Chahar Tugchi to take a road journey to Ulan Bator and the steppes of Mongolia.

Thomas Lang presents the unique and innovative system that he has used to develop his awesome speed, control, finesse and coordination-a step-by-step system that will allow you to hone your drumming chops so that you can play more effectively, in any style of music.

For the 'Are'are people of the Solomon Islands, the most valued music is that of the four types of panpipe ensembles. With the exception of slit drums, all musical instruments are made of bamboo; therefore the general word for instruments and the music performed with them is "bamboo" ('au). This film shows the making of panpipes, from the cutting the bamboo in the forest to the making of the final bindings. The most important part of the work consists in shaping each tube to its necessary length. Most 'Are'are panpipe makers measure the length of old instruments before they shape new tubes. Master musician 'Irisipau, surprisingly, takes the measure using his body, and adjusts the final tuning by ear. For the first time we can see here how the instruments and their artificial equiheptatonic scale-seven equidistant degrees in an octave-are practically tuned.

LelleBelle is a drama film that follows the journey of a young musician named Belle as she explores her sexuality and navigates the challenges of love and lust. Along the way, she encounters a variety of experiences, including sexual encounters with strangers, infidelity, and explicit scenes of sexual activity. The film also delves into Belle's passion for music and her pursuit of a career as a violinist. Overall, LelleBelle is a provocative exploration of a young woman's journey towards self-discovery.

Moog is a documentary film that tells the story of Robert Moog, the inventor of the Moog synthesizer. It explores his life, his impact on the world of music, and the legacy he left behind. The film showcases interviews with musicians and artists who were influenced by Moog's creations, as well as archival footage and concert performances.

The plot deals with the developments in an old decadent village after a stranger arrives at the old train station, an event in itself. This stranger is a Brazilian musician who carries and plays his "oboe". The music from the oboe, the musician's instrument, will change the lives of everyone involved, and that small village itself will forever be changed by the sound of the oboe.

Angel Passing is a short drama movie set in New York City. The film follows the journey of an elderly couple as they navigate the challenges of Alzheimer's disease and memory loss. Music plays a central role in their lives, particularly the piano. Through the power of music, they find solace, and their love for each other remains unwavering.