Five Music Documentaries to Check Out on Satellite TV
Documentaries sometimes conjure up images of war-torn countries and depressing facts that, while engrossing, might end up being a bummer. And while all of that can definitely be true, especially regarding more contemporary non-fiction cinematic work, there are just as many ways to feel great and upbeat at the end of a viewing experience. Whether it's feeling inspired by the underdog winning a video game championship or spelling bee or wanting to give back to the environment after seeing people who devote their lives to caring for parrots and helping out children, plenty of feel-good documentaries exist on satellite tv and the silver screen.
But sometimes, rather than that approach to a cheerful documentary, it's better to just feel like fun is happening. And nothing brings fun quite like the stories of bands, concerts, or experiences in the world of arts and music. For those who prefer some nice on-stage time when watching a documentary on music, or anyone who simply wants to be happy, here are five music documentaries worth checking out. Most are easy to find on satellite tv, and only one is a real stretch.
Dig! Those who've seen "Boardwalk Empire" have heard at least one Brian Jonestown Massacre song, and the Dandy Warhols are pretty much the 1990s answer to the Velvet Underground. These bands liked each other, so how'd they end up hating each other towards the end? Makes the Dandies look a lot better, though the tortured artists (who aren't actually tortured by anything) will probably side with Anton Newcombe of the BJM. A great documentary with fantastic footage of life on-stage and off-stage.
Stop Making Sense. This director went on to do a little film called "Silence of the Lambs," but there's nothing creepy about this fantastic Talking Heads concert, featuring a couple of Tom Tom Club songs. David Byrne brings it as the funkiest white man alive, and the solid musicianship and genuine interest in bringing a great show to the stage keep viewers feeling happy.
Gimme Shelter. An artier, more classic music documentary, and one that it's pretty easy to find on satellite tv when Sundance and IFC are feeling nostalgic for the 1960s. It's a look at the Rolling Stones as they are nearing the top of their game, amid a landscape of political turmoil that stops being a joke and starts getting serious somewhere around the trouble with the Hell's Angels. A very worthwhile and incredibly nicely made look at a decade with tons of promise and the band that came to embody its excesses.
Dave Chapelle's Block Party. Before the comedian of comedians went AWOL, he put together a fantastic block party and had a documentary film crew immortalize it. Featuring some hip hop greats and a couple of unknowns, it's a look at a man who is just looking to give back to a community. It's also quite interesting to see him off the stage, though still on-point.
This is Spinal Tap. Okay, this is a mockumentary, not a documentary, but enough bands have cited it as a favorite film and said that a lot of the ego-stroking pictured in the film is entirely true and ends up happening more often than not. A great work of rock and roll art, even if it's not a real documentary. And probably the thing on this list that's easiest to find on satellite tv on any given day.
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But sometimes, rather than that approach to a cheerful documentary, it's better to just feel like fun is happening. And nothing brings fun quite like the stories of bands, concerts, or experiences in the world of arts and music. For those who prefer some nice on-stage time when watching a documentary on music, or anyone who simply wants to be happy, here are five music documentaries worth checking out. Most are easy to find on satellite tv, and only one is a real stretch.
Dig! Those who've seen "Boardwalk Empire" have heard at least one Brian Jonestown Massacre song, and the Dandy Warhols are pretty much the 1990s answer to the Velvet Underground. These bands liked each other, so how'd they end up hating each other towards the end? Makes the Dandies look a lot better, though the tortured artists (who aren't actually tortured by anything) will probably side with Anton Newcombe of the BJM. A great documentary with fantastic footage of life on-stage and off-stage.
Stop Making Sense. This director went on to do a little film called "Silence of the Lambs," but there's nothing creepy about this fantastic Talking Heads concert, featuring a couple of Tom Tom Club songs. David Byrne brings it as the funkiest white man alive, and the solid musicianship and genuine interest in bringing a great show to the stage keep viewers feeling happy.
Gimme Shelter. An artier, more classic music documentary, and one that it's pretty easy to find on satellite tv when Sundance and IFC are feeling nostalgic for the 1960s. It's a look at the Rolling Stones as they are nearing the top of their game, amid a landscape of political turmoil that stops being a joke and starts getting serious somewhere around the trouble with the Hell's Angels. A very worthwhile and incredibly nicely made look at a decade with tons of promise and the band that came to embody its excesses.
Dave Chapelle's Block Party. Before the comedian of comedians went AWOL, he put together a fantastic block party and had a documentary film crew immortalize it. Featuring some hip hop greats and a couple of unknowns, it's a look at a man who is just looking to give back to a community. It's also quite interesting to see him off the stage, though still on-point.
This is Spinal Tap. Okay, this is a mockumentary, not a documentary, but enough bands have cited it as a favorite film and said that a lot of the ego-stroking pictured in the film is entirely true and ends up happening more often than not. A great work of rock and roll art, even if it's not a real documentary. And probably the thing on this list that's easiest to find on satellite tv on any given day.
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