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Beautiful Noise is a 2014 American music documentary directed by Eric Green, focusing on the influence of three key rock bands: Cocteau Twins, the Jesus and Mary Chain, and My Bloody Valentine. The film examines how their music shaped the shoegazing genre and other alternative rock styles. It includes over 50 interviews with various artists, archival footage, and music videos, providing a comprehensive look at the underground music movement in the UK during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The documentary features special appearances by notable musicians such as Wayne Coyne from The Flaming Lips and Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails. It also shows new bands influenced by shoegazing, including A Place to Bury Strangers and M83. Production began in 2005, and after several delays, the film premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 31, 2014.
Why Watch
- •See interviews with Billy Corgan and Trent Reznor.
- •Find out about the impact of shoegazing on modern music.
- •Meet the bands that shaped the alternative rock scene.
Did You Know
•Production started in early 2005 and was largely completed by 2008.
•The film features over 50 interviews with bands and artists.
•Beautiful Noise premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 31, 2014.
•The film was initially set for release in 2008 but faced multiple delays.
Perfect For
Alternative rock fansMusic history enthusiastsDocumentary lovers