Before the Music Dies
Originally released in 2006. Before the Music Dies is a documentary film. directed by Andrew Shapter.
Starring Elvis Costello, Les Paul, and Erykah Badu
Synopsis
B4MD tells the story of American music at this precarious moment. Filmakers Andrew Shapter and Joel Rasmussen traveled the country, hoping to understand why mainstream music seems so packaged and repetitive, and whether corporations really had the power to silence musical innovation. The answers they found on this journey are what makes B4MD both riveting and exciting.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elvis Costello
as Self - Musician
Les Paul
as Self - Musician
Erykah Badu
as Self - Musician
Bonnie Raitt
as Self - Musician
Branford Marsalis
as Self - Musician
Eric Clapton
as Self - Musician
Dave Matthews
as Self - Musician
Questlove
as Self - Musician: The Roots (as Questlove)
Forest Whitaker
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Before the Music Dies about?
B4MD tells the story of American music at this precarious moment. Filmakers Andrew Shapter and Joel Rasmussen traveled the country, hoping to understand why mainstream music seems so packaged and r...
Who directed Before the Music Dies?
Before the Music Dies was directed by Andrew Shapter.
How long is Before the Music Dies?
Before the Music Dies has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Before the Music Dies released?
Before the Music Dies was released on November 2, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Before the Music Dies?
The main cast of Before the Music Dies includes Elvis Costello, Les Paul, Erykah Badu, Bonnie Raitt, Branford Marsalis.