Movie - "Firewall of Sound"

[jamie d]

Saw the Indie film, "Firewall of Sound", at the "Modern Film Fest".

"FoS" is of interest to music fans and musicians.

The film is based on interviews of musicians, bands, small label owners, and "record" store owners, and their commentaries about the digital music age.

They also reveal valuable insights into the promotion and sales of music.

Surprisingly, there are 1 man "Labels". Also new vinyl pressings are on the upsurge.

One enlightening scene was a running counter, detailing a band earning minimum wage for a month, based on various sales of "media".
'Media" such as CDs, online media sources, ex. iTunes, Pandora.

This info was culled from "Nielson's Sound Scan".

Great film. Check it out. Jamie

MFF's synopsis of the movie.

Film Director Devin DiMattia's "Firewall of Sound" website

Director Interview

[youtube]S6SUH38vx1s[/youtube]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6SUH38vx1s


Related story to indie music. "Cassette tapes see new life after MP3s"

[sickbutnottired]

I just ordered a new John Hiatt CD today, and album is available on vinyl for 28 USD on amazon.

Anyway, this looks interesting--will check it out.

[Robstafarian]

I will certainly buy this on DVD and put it next to It Might Get Loud in my collection. If you haven't seen the latter, be sure to check it out.

Sickbutnottired, the character you were looking for when you used the double hyphen is the “em-dash.” Paste this into a file for reference, and use it in good health: —