The Partridge Family follows the life of a widowed single parent, Shirley Partridge, who leads a singing family as they navigate the ups and downs of the music industry. With three sons, two daughters, and their manager, the Partridges live a groovy life in California, creating music together and traveling in their tour bus. Along the way, they build strong family relationships and face various challenges in the world of show business.
For the first time in six years, Barbara Morgenstern, pioneer of German-style electronic intimate pop, works on a new album. Her laptop sits on a shoebox, in the privacy of her home she finds first lines and harmonies: “I like to be alone,” one song begins. One by one, musicians join her. Intuitive ideas take shape. A window has opened. Arrangements, rehearsals, recordings follow. Step by step, the music enters public space, images are produced, videos, narratives. Questions arise: New beginning or back to the roots? New Biedermeier or tough political comment? The bigger the band, the riskier the booking. The more crisis-ridden the environment, the more comforting the music-making.
The story of the legendary record producers who dominated pop music in the 80s and 90s, selling countless millions of records and launching the careers of Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley, Jason Donovan and others.
In this rock opera film, a composer named Winslow Leach has his music stolen by record producer Swan. When Leach protests, Swan has him framed for drug dealing and sent to prison. In prison, Leach is tortured and disfigured. He escapes and seeks revenge on Swan by infiltrating his music venue, The Paradise. Along the way, Leach falls in love with a young singer named Phoenix. The film is a satire on the music industry and explores themes of greed, corruption, and the Faustian pact.
Quincy is a documentary that explores the life and achievements of Quincy Jones, a prominent music producer. The film delves into his impactful career in the music industry, his collaborations with famous musicians, and his influence on popular culture. It also touches upon his personal life and showcases the immense talent and creativity that defined his work.
With the rise of K-pop’s fourth generation, it’s time to take a step back and appreciate just how far this beloved genre of music has come. Join a number of the industry’s leading artists, including EXO, Stray Kids, Tomorrow x Together, Enhypen, Mamamoo, and more, as they take us back to the origins of K-Pop and walk us through the progression of the industry over the years. Giving us a glimpse of the industry from the perspective of the artists, the media, and the fandom, learn how K-pop has grown from its humble origins into a global phenomenon.
Join BTS star SUGA on his journey to find inspiration for his upcoming album D-DAY. From Seoul to Tokyo, Las Vegas, and beyond, he travels the globe in search of new ideas and experiences that will shape his music.
In this series we will learn about the musical proposals of 10 different producers of electronic and experimental music, as well as the context in which they operate, what their desires and searches are that make their music something special that allows them to build their own identity and a public.
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story is a biographical drama film that follows the life of Joe Meek, a gay music producer in 1960s London. The film explores his paranoia, struggles with his homosexuality, and his rise to success in the music industry. However, his mental health deteriorates, leading to a shocking murder-suicide. Telstar delves into Meek's innovative music production techniques, the occult influences on his work, and the vibrant music scene of the swinging sixties.
This documentary chronicles the creation of FACE, Jimin's debut solo album, as he embarks on a new artistic journey.
Join Peter Jackson and his team as they chronicle the completion of The Beatles' final song, bringing their career full-circle in Now and Then. This documentary captures the process, from the recording sessions to the technological advancements, showcasing the band's legacy and impact on music.
Studio engineer Geoff Emerick challenges modern musicians to recreate songs from Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles, to celebrate the album's 40th anniversary.
When Conny died at the age of only 47, his son Stephan was just 13 years old. Twenty-five years later, together with co-director Reto Caduff, he went in search of the man he often only experienced behind the mixing desk as a child. At the same time it became the search for the artistic legacy of his father.
Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday (2020) is a documentary that explores the life and work of Brazilian musician Emicida. It delves into his journey as a rapper and the social issues he addresses through his music, highlighting the importance of Afro-Brazilian culture and black history. The film also showcases Emicida's concert performances and his impact on the Brazilian music scene.
When the socially awkward (music prodigy) new kid on campus seeks to win the affections of the most popular girl in school, he enlists the help of an unlikely mentor--the school janitor.
Kraftwerk and the Electronic Revolution is a documentary that delves into the story of the visionary electronic music group Kraftwerk. It explores their music production and the influence of their recording studio on the development of electronic music. The film also covers the history of Kraftwerk, their influential role in the 1970s and 1980s, and the emergence of the genre known as krautrock. It provides insights into the West German music scene and the use of synthesizers in electronic music.
Behind the scenes look at the cult comedy series about Kiwi folk musicians Bret and Jemaine trying to make it big in their adopted home of New York. It follows the duo in the United States before and after the release of the first series, as they speak candidly about the road to fame, and we meet the other personalities, cast and crew that helped make their show a smash hit in America, NZ and the rest of the world. As Bret McKenzie's long-term partner, director Hannah Clarke was in a unique position to gain access to the Conchords at their most relaxed, as well as their most frantic and exhausted, and was able to get an up-close-and-personal glimpse into this experience. Through her insider's eye we are granted an intimate look into the lives of this great comedy act and discover how they won the hearts of America.
Documentary about the making of The Doors’ album Morrison Hotel, considered by many to be one of the greatest resurrection albums of all time. Released in 1970, opening with its iconic guitar lick from the breakout hit Roadhouse Blues, the album sold a million copies in less than 3 days.
Despite its Afro-American origins, the history of disco music, the soundtrack of the seventies, would be inconceivable without a handful of legendary European music producers who conjured up some of the biggest world-wide hits in the anonymity of their studios.
“Do people think your conduct is aloof?” When the young music producer Lara fails to convince her computer she is not a robot, she has her doubts too. Because no matter how often she identifies the traffic signs and trees in the tests, the computer will not accept her ticks. In panic, she calls her boyfriend for comfort, but this only complicates the situation further, in this absurd comedy full of black humour involving Lara's existential dilemma.