Before the Music Dies(2006)
Before the Music Dies Synopsis
B4MD tells the story of American music at this precarious moment. Filmakers 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 are what makes B4MD both riveting and exciting.
Before the Music Dies (2006) is a documentary film directed by Andrew Shapter, released on November 2, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Elvis Costello, Les Paul, Erykah Badu and Bonnie Raitt. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew Shapter
- Status:
- Released
Before the Music Dies (2006) Trailer
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Before the Music Dies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elvis Costello
as Self - Musician
- Les Paul
Les Paul
as Self - Musician
Erykah Badu
as Self - Musician
Bonnie Raitt
as Self - Musician
Branford Marsalis
as Self - Musician
Eric Clapton
as Self - Musician
Dave Matthews
as Self - Musician
Questlove
as Self - Musician: The Roots (as Questlove)
Forest Whitaker
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Andrew Shapter.
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Before the Music Dies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Before the Music Dies – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Before the Music Dies?
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The main cast of Before the Music Dies (2006) includes Elvis Costello, Les Paul, Erykah Badu, Bonnie Raitt and Branford Marsalis. The film was directed by Andrew Shapter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Before the Music Dies released?
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Before the Music Dies was released on November 2, 2006 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Before the Music Dies worth watching?
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Before the Music Dies (2006) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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