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Before the Music Dies (2006)

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Release Date: Mar 15, 2005 Wide

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This documentary explores the reason why so few companies currently control the music played on the radio and for sale at retail stores, and whether corporations really have the power to silence musical innovation.

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Documentary, Musical & Performing Arts, Special Interest

Directed By: Andrew Shapter

In Theaters: Mar 15, 2005 Wide

On DVD: Jan 12, 2010

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Director/co-writer (along with Joel Rasmussen) wisely lets the artists and former managers (interviews with the leaders of the money-machine corporations are noticeably absent) do the talking in his first-rate essay on the current state of pop music in

June 30, 2009 Full Review Source: JWR

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S. James Wegg

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The music industry kicks itself in the butt and vows to go straight as the founding fathers and mothers of rock decry the greed and falsehood that has suddenly crept into pop music.

March 11, 2007 Comment

Ron Wilkinson

Monsters and Critics

There's not a single argument here that's presented well.

March 2, 2007 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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David Cornelius

eFilmCritic.com

Finally and at long last comes a documentary that asks the question "Why does modern music SUCK SO MUCH?"

March 20, 2006 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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Scott Weinberg

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Great music documentary that explores todays music business and how formula has taken over quality. Very simple documentary with interesting interviewees.

November 30, 2009

rocko perkovich

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Wow! It blew me away. I truly feel there was a reason why I chose this film to watch. As an writer and drummer I needed to hear their words. I advise all who want to get in the music biz to watch this film.

January 29, 2011