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Vinyl Rwind with the Vinyl Geek is one of my absolute favorite subscriptions, vinyl-related or otherwise. He has a lot of variety on his channel. His most popular videos are deep dives into the history of the production of famous records, notably Pink Floyd’s ‘Animals’ and ‘The Wall’.
- Records Collecting Dust
- Vinyl
- Sound It Out
- Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records
- Scratch
- I Need That Record
- Desperate Man Blues
- Vinylmania: When Life Runs at 33 Revolutions Per Minute
- Last Shop Standing: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of The Independent Record Shop
- When Albums Ruled The World
Written and directed by San Diego based musician and filmmaker Jason Blackmore, Records Collecting Dust documents the vinyl record collections, origins, and holy grails of alternative music icons Jello Biafra, Chuck Dukowski, Keith Morris, John Reis, and over thirty other underground music comrades. "...a documentary film about the music and record...
A documentary by canadian filmmaker and record collector Alan Zweig who investigates the wacky world of record collecting and tries to get to the bottom of his obsession. In the film, Zweig seeks not to talk to people who collect records to discuss music, but rather to discuss what drives someone to collect records in the first place. Zweig spends ...
A documentary portrait of the very last surviving vinyl record shop in Teesside, North East England. A cultural haven in one of the most deprived areas in the UK, the film documents a place that is thriving against the odds and the local community that keeps it alive. Directed by Jeanie Finlay who grew up three miles from the shop. A distinctive, f...
Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton is a feature-length documentary about avant-garde Los Angeles-based record label Stones Throw Records. The film weaves together rare concert footage, never-before-seen archival material, inner-circle home video and photographs and in-depth interviews with the artists who put Stones Throw Records on the map. Our Vinyl Weighs A...
Directed and edited by Doug Pray, the film explores the world of the hip-hop DJ from the birth of hip-hop when pioneering DJs began extending breaks on records, to the invention of scratching and beat juggling, to the more recent explosion of turntablism. Throughout the documentary, many artists explain how they were introduced to hip-hop while pro...
A documentary feature by Brendan Toller, examining why over 3000 independent record stores have closed across the U.S. in the past decade. Greedy record labels, media consolidation, homogenized radio, big box stores, Ecommerce, shoddy "stars" pushed by big money, and the digital revolution all pose threats on the very well being of our favorite rec...
The documentary focuses on an eccentric record collector, Joe Bussard, who has devoted his life to preserving the raw music of the American South, including blues, hillbilly, bluegrass, gospel and jazz. In combing the region for masterpieces primarily from the 1920s and '30s, Bussard has amassed more than 25,000 records. Bonus features include rare...
A trip into the grooves, Vinylmania is a 75 minute feature length documentary about an object that has never lost its soul: the vinyl record. An epic love story, the film is filled with fascinating characters and internationally recognized artists including Philippe Cohen Solal (Gotan Project), Winston Smith (Dead Kennedys, Green Day record sleeve ...
Last Shop Standing inspired by the book of the same name by Graham Jones takes you behind the counter to discover why nearly 2000 record shops have already disappeared across the UK. The film charts the rapid rise of record shops in the 1960's, 70's and 80's, the influence of the chart, the underhand deals, the demise of vinyl and rise of the CD as...
A BBC documentary that tells the story of the long playing album - the unsung hero in popular music's epic history. Between the mid-1960s and the late 1970s, the long-playing record and the albums that graced its grooves changed popular music for ever. For the first time, musicians could escape the confines of the three-minute pop single and expres...
Apr 29, 2020 · From vanishing Vermeers to global hunts for Fabergé Eggs—the episodes are filled with a shocking number of experts and art historical details, while the narrator’s dramatic intonation and suspenseful score lend it an air of guilty pleasure watching. —Katie White. “Fake Or Fortune” (2011–19)
Jan 30, 2014 · Old books are full of beautiful, intricate engravings. But without expertise in printmaking, how can you tell how those images were made?
Confused about all of the different types of vinyl out there? Need to understand the difference between HTV and adhesive film? What about craft, sign or wrapping vinyl? Which brand is the best for you? 3M™, ORACAL®, Avery™ or Rwraps™? Read our comprehensive guide and make some sense out of the mess.
Sep 13, 2024 · From in-depth explorations of art history to riveting stories of individual artists, these art documentaries offer a glimpse into the fascinating realm of making art. Enrich your understanding of the creative process and discover the brilliance of artistic vision through these exceptional TV shows.
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Jan 3, 2024 · Featuring visionaries from up-and-coming creatives to iconic figures, these award-winning films shine a spotlight on our favorite artists, reveal untold history, and dive into what it takes to make it as an artist today.
