Before the Music Dies
Before the Music Dies (B4MD) is a 2006 U.S. documentary film that criticizes the American music industry and the increasing commercialization of the art of music over the past thirty years. The film features interviews and performances from such musicians and groups as Doyle Bramhall II, Erykah Badu, Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, Branford Marsalis, Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt [1] and My Morning Jacket. It was directed by Andrew Shapter, produced by Joel Rasmussen, and co-written by Shapter and Rasmussen. The film premiered on March 12, 2006 at the South by Southwest film festival in Austin, Texas.[2]
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| Directed by | Andrew Shapter |
| Produced by | Joel Rasmussen |
| Starring | Forest Whitaker (narrator) Doyle Bramhall II Erykah Badu Eric Clapton Elvis Costello Branford Marsalis Dave Matthews Billy Preston |
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Running time | 95 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
The film looks at the evolution of American popular music and discusses the marketing of contemporary pop stars. "The reality is that superficiality is in," says Marsalis. "And depth and quality is kind of out."
References
- Before the Music Dies at IMDb
- SXSW 2006 Film Screenings, Archived February 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Before the Music Dies Production Office and Distributor
- Before the Music Dies at IMDb
- Watch Before the Music Dies online free at Hulu in the United States and Japan.