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http://www.hulu.com/watch/62945

The Future of American Music Hangs In the Balance Never have so few companies controlled so much of the music played on the radio and for sale at retail stores. At the same time, there are more bands and more ways to discover their music than ever. Music seems to have split in two - the homogenous corporate product that is spoonfed to consumers and the diverse independent music that finds devoted fans online and at clubs across the country. BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES tells the story of American music at this precarious moment. Filmmakers 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–ultimately, the promise that the future holds–are what makes BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES both riveting and exhilarating. At the heart of BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES are interviews with musicians, industry insiders, music critics, and fans that reveal how music has reached this moment of truth. Featured performances from a truly diverse group of artists, ranging from The Dave Matthews Band and Erykah Badu to Seattle street performers and Mississippi gospel singers show us that great music is always out there… as long as you know where to look. BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES will renew your passion for great music, and inspire you to play an active part in its future.

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HP. Thank You.

I'll share my point of view later.

TD3 said:

HP. Thank You.

I'll share my point of view later.

Ditto!

wow, that was a great documentary. It just sums up how crappy the industry has become today. Thanks for show us this

Can't view Hulu right now, but I have this one on DVD. One of the best docu-films, despite the depressing mood.

I remember when this came out in 2006.

The final Badu comment cracks me up...



...especially in lieu of a few videos she's made.


"'Cause 2006, it's butt nekkid...Wednesdays."


Music for adventurous listeners

tA

Tribal Records

theAudience said:

I remember when this came out in 2006.

The final Badu comment cracks me up...



...especially in lieu of a few videos she's made.


"'Cause 2006, it's butt nekkid...Wednesdays."


Music for adventurous listeners

tA

Tribal Records

LMAO!!! I'm watching it right now for the first time. I'm about 14 minutes in and I swear I paused it, just to come here and laugh at Erykah's comment about being butt naked in glitter because of that video that was just leaked .