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Deep Dive: Echo in the Canyon (2019)

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Echo in the Canyon
Echo in the Canyon is a documentary directed by Andrew Slater that focuses on the music scene of Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles during the mid-1960s. The film features prominent musicians such as Jakob Dylan, Brian Wilson, and Eric Clapton, who discuss the cultural impact of the California Sound. It captures the era when bands like the Byrds, the Beach Boys, and Buffalo Springfield emerged, influenced by the Beatles, and created a new wave of folk-rock music. The film includes personal stories and performances that reflect the collaborative spirit of the time. Hosted by Jakob Dylan, it presents concerts at the Orpheum Theatre, where classic songs from that period are reinterpreted. The documentary also features candid conversations with musicians from that era and those influenced by them, providing insight into how the music from Laurel Canyon continues to resonate today.

Why Watch

  • •See performances by Jakob Dylan and Eric Clapton
  • •Meet legends like Brian Wilson and David Crosby
  • •Find out about the California Sound's origins

Did You Know

•The film premiered at the LA Film Festival on September 20, 2018.
•Echo in the Canyon grossed $3,355,324 in the domestic box office.
•The film holds a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 80 reviews.
•Tom Petty gave his last film interview in this documentary.

Perfect For

1960s music historyLaurel Canyon cultureFolk-rock enthusiasts