Official Trailer For Dave Grohl Directorial Debut 'Sound City' Unveiled - Watch Now
Tuesday, 04 December 2012
Written by Jon Stickler
In the wake of the confirmation of its première at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, Dave Grohl has given fans an unprecedented peek behind the scenes of his directorial debut: The official trailer for his feature documentary film, 'Sound City', about the legendary Van Nuys, CA studio has just been unveiled via @soundcitymovie and @foofighters.
Grohl, who will travel to Sundance next month along with select artists featured in the film and its forthcoming soundtrack album commented yesterday: "As a first time director, I am humbled to be able to share my passion for songwriting and storytelling with this incredible cast of legendary musicians, as seen through the extraordinary story of America's greatest unsung recording studio, 'Sound City'. Being included in this group of artists is a true honor, and the Sundance Film Festival is the perfect place to première a film about craft, integrity, and passion for art. I am over the moon!"
'Sound City', the film, was conceived by Grohl after purchasing the legendary custom-built Neve 8028 recording console from Sound City Studios last year. The board, built in 1972, is considered by many to be the crown jewel of analog recording equipment, having recorded such artists as Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Cheap Trick, Guns and Roses, Fear, Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, Slipknot, Nine Inch Nails, Metallica, and countless other musical legends over the past 40 years.
Through interviews with the artists and producers that created decades of musical history at Sound City, the film showcases the amazing history of the studio, focuses on the albums recorded there that went on to change the world, then explores the human element of music in an age of technology, and features performances of new music created exclusively for the film.
Grohl's personal connection to Sound City began with the 1991 recording of Nirvana's breakthrough album, 'Nevermind'. Selling over 30 million copies worldwide, 'Nevermind' changed the entire musical landscape and forever altered the course of Dave Grohl's life.
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Grohl, who will travel to Sundance next month along with select artists featured in the film and its forthcoming soundtrack album commented yesterday: "As a first time director, I am humbled to be able to share my passion for songwriting and storytelling with this incredible cast of legendary musicians, as seen through the extraordinary story of America's greatest unsung recording studio, 'Sound City'. Being included in this group of artists is a true honor, and the Sundance Film Festival is the perfect place to première a film about craft, integrity, and passion for art. I am over the moon!"
