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Sound City [Blu-ray]

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Deep in the San Fernando Valley, behind the train tracks and amidst dilapidated warehouses, was rock n rolls best kept secret. Sound City, Americas greatest unsung recording studio, housed a legendary, one-of-a-kind recording console, and became the birth place to the seminal albums that defined 20th century music. Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Rick Springfield, Tom Petty, Nirvana, amongst many others, all put magic to tape within these walls. It was rock n roll hallowed ground. Directed by Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) and featuring interviews and performances by the iconic musicians who made their careers in the studio, SOUND CITY tells the story of real rock n roll history, and celebrates the human element of music, as Grohl gathers some of rocks greatest artists to collaborate on a new album. Using Sound City's legendary analog console, together they continue to create musical miracles in a digital world.


Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 169, 1.781


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.68 x 5.3 x 0.42 inches; 2.56 Ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 8


Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, NTSC, Widescreen


Run time ‏ : ‎ 5 hours and 3 minutes


Release date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2013


Actors ‏ : ‎ Sound City - Real to Reel


Subtitles: ‏ ‎ Italian, English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch


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    • I’m laughing and crying in the best possible way
Beautiful documentary of such a special part of rock and roll history. I had heard of Sound Studios but didn’t know its full story… saw the ratings and gave it a shot, I’m so glad I did. If you’re a California native and/or can never get enough Beatles, Nirvana, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, any music of the 70’s-80’s… please do yourself a favor and put this on your watch list. You won’t regret it. One of my favorite parts was Keith Olsen introducing Stevie Nicks as “the maid” before she joined FM. 🤣🤣🤣 There are some truly magical moments in this film! I’d watch it again and/or buy it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2022 by Heather Tyler
    • Great item!!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022 by Joseph W. Diliberto
    • Digital Killed The Analog Star
When you think of where some of rock's greatest and most memorable albums were recorded, chances are that Sound City is not what you have in mind. Located in a run down neighborhood in Van Nuys California, Sound City's dilapidated appearance looks better suited to the production of meth, not music. This is the story that Foo Fighter's front-man and first-time director, Dave Grohl, sets out to tell about this unlikely rock landmark that changed the face - and more specifically, the sound - of music. And Grohl would know, as Sound City is where Nirvana recorded their seminal album, "Nevermind," before it exploded onto the scene and transformed the rock landscape forever. ** "This Place is a Dump." ** Sound City opened its doors in 1969 to an inauspicious beginning. It was not until 1975, when Fleetwood Mac recorded their heavily praised self-titled album there (a serendipitous and well documented story in the movie), that the tiny studio landed on the rock map and began attracting artists who wanted to come and record there. Overwhelmingly throughout the documentary, artists' recollection of their first impression of the studio was that it was a complete dump... many nearly refusing to record there as a result. However, what Sound City lacked in polish, flash or even clean furniture... it more than made up for with something that no other studio at the time had. ** The Neve Console ** The Neve console was designed and manufactured by Neve Electronics for high-end recording studios during the 1970s and was the last of the "80 series" hand-wired analog mixing consoles. It was a custom-built beast that could record and produce a unique and organic sound that could not be replicated by other studios. It was this sound that attracted such artists as Tom Petty, Pat Benatar, Rick Springfield, Nice Inch Nails, Nirvana, REO Speedwagon, Metallica, Johnny Cash, The Grateful Dead, Rage Against the Machine, Tool, The Arctic Monkeys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fleetwood Mac and even Barry Manilow (go figure). The Neve console features prominently in the telling of Sound City's story, as it was also the catalyst for the creation of the film. When Grohl learned that the famed studio would be closing its doors, he purchased the console to ensure its place in rock history and installed it in his own studio. Which leads me to one of my favorite parts of the film. ** Jam Session ** After Grohl dismantled, moved, cleaned (not an easy task according to Dave) and reassembled the famed Neve console, he invited back many of the artists whose careers were launched at Sound City. The result was one of my favorite sections of the film, as the likes of Trent Reznor, Stevie Nicks, Josh Homme, Paul McCartney and Rick Springfield tried to recreate the sound and vibe of the famed studio by recording the film's soundtrack. I particularly loved this part of the film because I find it amazingly inspirational to see the creative and collaborative process between truly talented musicians. Just the portion between Reznor, Homme and Grohl is a reminder of what true artists actually are... and quite frankly made me resent the manufactured, auto-tuned and over-produced-pop crap that passes as "music" today. Later, you are treated to Paul McCartney (whom I have never been much a fan of during his post Beatles / Wings career), but I developed a new-found appreciation for him after this documentary. Again, witnessing the collaborative nature of real musicians is a sight to see... and hear. Which leads me to my next topic. ** Digital Killed The Analog Star ** One of the major reasons that Sound City eventually went under, was due in large part to the introduction of digital recording and audio editing programs such as Pro Tools. Nowhere in the film does Grohl levy an indictment against digital recording (nor is it my intent to do so in this review), but rather makes the point that because of it, the music industry is unlikely to see another Sound City emerge or thrive again. In a time when you can easily record, manipulate and produce music from your bedroom, the days of artists creating a truly organic musical experience in the studio is quickly dwindling. In fact, it is my opinion that Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters are one of the only bands remaining who proudly carry and wave the `rock banner' above a sea of mediocre and short lived musical acts that no one will remember in 10 years. In the beginning of the documentary, you learn to appreciate the inherent challenges (and benefits) of recording on tape. Many artists had to play straight through a song, even if it meant dozens of takes in order to get it right and match the sound, since editing in those days is not what is is today. Nowadays, you can record an entire album without having any band members present. Each member can come in, record their individual parts and call it a day... since it can all be mixed together later or "fixed" in post. This disconnect and dependence on technology is what the film truly laments and is what Sound City was able to provide. Every artist featured in the film remarked about the unique sound that the space at Sound City produced, especially for drums and vocals... one that they were never able to replicate at another studio. This, coupled with the Neve console and the audio engineers who ran it over the years, is what combined to produce some of the most memorable recordings in history. I venture to guess that what was considered a unique sound at Sound City, would be filtered, flattened or processed out by something like Pro Tools today. If you consider yourself a music fan, it should be required viewing for you to see this movie. For a first-time director, Dave Grohl does an outstanding job and the film is paced perfectly. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2013 by Dana Sciandra
    • Absolutely phenomenal.
Dave Grohl does it again. Making it all about people and the human aspect of music again.
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2022 by Michele Tarrence
    • (BLU RAY REVIEW) Lovers of documentaries and music should enjoy this award-worthy film
For first time director Dave Grohl, this documentary was certainly a labor of love. And that feeling resonates throughout this film. Grohl currently with Foo Fighters and other collaborations, cut his musical teeth with the acclaimed Nirvana. They first recorded in the Van Nuys, California legendary studio, Sound City. Grohl takes us back to the early days (late `60's) where their first customers were Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham ("Nicks Buckingham" album). Later, Mick Fleetwood of British blues band Fleetwood Mac remembered hearing the duo at the studio as he was scouting recording sites in the U. S. That led to the combination that became music icons. This and many similar stories are introduced along with the people involved, musicians and the talented owners and employees of the studio. Even after computers and digital technology began to transform the music business, analog purists returned to Sound City which did little to change its ways. This led to their eventually demise unfortunately. Grohl for his part bought the one-of-a-kind mixing board that everyone loved. The Neve's board is certainly a central character in the story and Grohl even interviews designer Rupert Neve who provides technical rationale for the design which sails right past Dave's head. He supplies some hilarious subtitles as to what he was thinking. The film has its share of emotional moments as the studio is in its last throws but perhaps the most poignant is when Rick Springfield reminisces about his relationship with Joe Gottfried who guided Springfield's early career. Springfield unexpectedly left for greener pastures which caused great distress to Gottfried who died in 1991. This is a wonderful documentary, crafted with care and includes interviews with some of the greats in rock `n roll most of whom are still at it. Watch for it on the Oscar list next January. The fine 1080p transfer comes with a 1.78:1 aspect ratio and looks very good. Much of the film includes archival segments include amateur tape, VHS and other. It is about as good as it gets. There is no use of compression that I could identify. Colors and clarity are good. The audio defaults to a PCM 2.0 Stereo mix for some reason. Most will want to opt to the lossless LPCM 5.1 mix which gets the most out of the many extended recording performances. The film highlights the recording of a new album recorded at Grohl's 606 Studio featuring the Neve board. "Sound City - Real to Real" is a great album that you will have to buy separately. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2013 by M. Oleson

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