Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century (2011)
Over 20 bands and visual artists. 3 record labels. 1 philosophy.
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.
Cast
- Andee Connors - Himself
- Allan Horrocks - Himself
- Seldon Hunt - Himself
- Aaron Turner - Himself
- Nate Newton - Himself
- Steve Von Till - Himself
- Pete Majors - Himself
- Laurent Schroeder-Lebec - Himself
- Trevor de Brauw - Himself
- Tom Neely - Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century about?
- 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.
- Who directed Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century?
- Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century was directed by Kenneth Thomas.
- Who stars in Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century?
- Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century stars Andee Connors, Allan Horrocks, Seldon Hunt, Aaron Turner, Nate Newton, Steve Von Till.
- How long is Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century?
- Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century?
- Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century produced?
- Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century was produced in United States of America.