Rico Rodriguez - The Legacy (2006)

 

Full title:  Rico Rodriguez - The Legacy (2006)

Directors: Jep Jorba, Miquel Àngel Arnáiz, Ester Casals

Year: 2006

Runtime: 24 min

Language English

This documentary is a very humble documentary, in terms of money and material resources. We know that it has its limitations and could be much better.

In spite of that fact, the national TV in Catalunya wanted to show it and everything was OK for the broadcasting. We thought that should be no problem with the rights of the songs, as we didn't get almost any money for that broadcasting.

The surprise was when the companies that owns the rights of the songs asked me an ashaming quantity of money that it was impossible for us to pay. We explained that we were students, that we didn't had that kind of money. We got no reply. Those are the so called "defenders of the rights of the culture-makers". Pure rasclaat lies!

So, after two years, I've decided leaving apart the top-down strategy to an horizontal one, creating this blog [link], in order to show the entire documentary to everyone.

via ricorodriguez-thelegacy.blogspot.com

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Blood, Sweat & Vinyl (2011)

Full title: Blood, Sweat & Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century
Year: 2011
Director: Kenneth Thomas
Language: English

This captivating documentary is the product of five years of obsessive filming of live concert footage, exclusive interviews, and historic documentation focusing on three fiercely independent music labels and their bands.

Featuring Neurosis, ISIS, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Pelican, Oxbow, Evangelista, Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra, Cave In, and many others whose music and art found ideal homes in the artist-run record labels of Hydra Head, Neurot, and Constellation.

These labels combine hard-to-define, heavy music with a visual aesthetic that has enraptured worldwide fans, without the need for radio or corporate media outlets. They uphold the legacy of treating music as an art form, not as a product.

This film is an answer to those who question where the spirit of punk rock is today.
Over 20 bands and visual artists. 3 record labels. 1 philosophy.

via bloodsweatvinyl.com

Watch the trailer:

Blood, Sweat & Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century (Trailer) from kenneth thomas on Vimeo.


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Blood, Sweat + Vinyl - Hydra Head Records clip from kenneth thomas on Vimeo.


Blood, Sweat + Vinyl - Neurot Recordings clip from kenneth thomas on Vimeo.


Blood, Sweat + Vinyl - Constellation clip from kenneth thomas on Vimeo.