Williamsburg Regional Library

Sound City

eng

videorecording

Sound City

electronic resource

Originally produced by Gravitas in 2013

107

Deep in the San Fernando Valley, behind the train tracks and amidst dilapidated warehouses, was rock n' roll's best kept secret. Sound City, America's greatest unsung recording studio, housed a legendary, one-of-a-kind recording console, and became the birth place to the seminal albums that defined 20th century music. Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Rick Springfield, Tom Petty, Nirvana, amongst many others, all put magic to tape within these walls. It was Rock n' Roll hallowed ground. Directed by Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) and featuring interviews and performances by the iconic musicians who made their careers in the studio, SOUND CITY tells the story of real rock n'roll history, and celebrates the human element of music, as Grohl gathers some of rock's greatest artists to collaborate on a new album. Using Sound City's legendary analog console, together they continue to create musical miracles in a digital world. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**. **Grammy** winner for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. *"In his directing debut, Dave Grohl shows the instincts of a real filmmaker. SOUND CITY hits you like a shot in the heart." - Peter Travers, **Rolling Stone***

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