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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 1976, Indonesian contemporary poet, Sutardji Calzoum Bachri, reads his poetry collection titled 'Amuk'. After 37 years, the sound record archive of that event is found in Jakarta Art Council. Using the archive, Rencong a.k.a DANGERDOPE, a hip-hop DJ from Aceh staged a music show.
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.
A music producer spirals into an existential crisis after repeatedly failing a CAPTCHA test-leading her to question whether she might actually be a robot.
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.
Television documentary about the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, England.
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.
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.
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.
By the end of the seventies, disco music, considered too mainstream, was dead. But DJs and dance floors still needed new records and faster rhythms. Built on synthesizer sounds, the hi-nrg (high energy) style swept the gay clubs before hitting the charts during the eighties.
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.
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.
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.
Inside Living Things is a captivating documentary that delves into the diverse and evolving landscape of music. Through insightful interviews and fascinating behind-the-scenes footage, this film takes viewers on a journey to understand the creative process, the challenges faced, and the magic that happens when artists bring their visions to life. From the making-of iconic albums to the exploration of experimental music production techniques, Inside Living Things showcases the power and impact of music in our lives.