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Posted by: David Wallimann Jan 17 2009, 09:51 PM

I thought we could list here some cool movie suggestions music related...
It doesn't need to be guitar..

My recomendations are:

Crossroads (Great Steve Vai performance and very entertaining)
Eddie and the Cruisers 2 (I've watched this one more than 30 times.. Not a classic, but one of my favorites..)

Posted by: superize Jan 17 2009, 09:52 PM

School of rock
The pick of destiny
Rock Star

Posted by: David Wallimann Jan 17 2009, 09:54 PM

Oh, and I forgot Spinal Tap!!!!
How could I?!?

Posted by: MickeM Jan 17 2009, 10:03 PM

Hair

Posted by: Fsgdjv Jan 17 2009, 10:10 PM

Moulin Rouge isn't really about music but it's a musical with awesome music in it and the movie is absolutely brilliant.

Posted by: skennington Jan 17 2009, 10:21 PM

Pink Floyd "The wall"
The Blues Brothers
Staying Alive
Labamba
That Thing You Do

Can you tell I love the 80's

Posted by: VinceG Jan 17 2009, 10:27 PM

Mo Betta Blues

Its about a jazz musician and his struggles to living life and being famous. One of the best Denzel Washington movies I've seen.

Posted by: Kizaze Jan 17 2009, 10:33 PM

The Metallica documentary (don't know the name)
Andy Timmons Resolution DVD
Korn Live
The Commitments
The Buddy Holly Story
American Hot Wax
Neil Young Trunk Show (not released yet, but I am the editor, so please look out for it!)

Posted by: Chokehold Jan 17 2009, 10:41 PM

The Star Wars theme, or did i get this wrong?

Posted by: rokchik Jan 17 2009, 10:42 PM

Some great ones mentioned already School of Rock, Pick of Destiny, Spinal tap, Rock Star. Here are a few more...

hmmm maybe not really "music" movies but some great music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhKJ9ig7I1c and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8_FQP1QAE8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htGM53qvGRA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOwjVVSNOtY&feature=related - warning for language

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0iDk_SRKcU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqBdlMbMHwc&feature=related

I could keep going but that's it for now... I won't even get into Musicals.... I'd be here forever

Posted by: VinceG Jan 17 2009, 10:50 PM

QUOTE (Kizaze @ Jan 18 2009, 02:33 AM)

I think you got it confused. Were listing Films that revolve around music. Not music documentary or live acts.

Posted by: Fsgdjv Jan 17 2009, 11:23 PM

QUOTE (VinceG @ Jan 17 2009, 10:50 PM)

I think you got it confused. Were listing Films that revolve around music. Not music documentary or live acts.

He's including both in his list.

And I have to agree that The Commitments is amazing.

Posted by: botoxfox Jan 17 2009, 11:28 PM

I hate musicals with a passion, although I'm sure there are a lot of music "related" movies that are good.

Posted by: skennington Jan 17 2009, 11:40 PM

How could I forget " A Hard day's Night" although I'm not a big Beatles fan..Probably why..

Posted by: DeepRoots Jan 18 2009, 12:28 AM

Amadeus!

Posted by: Vasilije Vukmirovic Jan 18 2009, 12:33 AM

1900!

About the marvelous pianist who plays on one overseas boat, and never been off that boat in his whole life. He was even born on that boat. Spectacular movie.

http://www.imdb.com/find?s=all&q=1900&x=0&y=0

I also like this new movie about Ray Charles.

Posted by: David Wallimann Jan 18 2009, 02:19 AM

Those are great recommendations guys!
Keep them coming! :-)

Posted by: enforcer Jan 18 2009, 03:28 AM

Rockstar
Tommy
and finally the Wall

Posted by: sigma7 Jan 18 2009, 03:47 AM

QUOTE (Fsgdjv @ Jan 17 2009, 04:10 PM)

Moulin Rouge isn't really about music but it's a musical with awesome music in it and the movie is absolutely brilliant.

plus nicole kidman is smoking hot

Posted by: The Uncreator Jan 18 2009, 03:55 AM

Black Snake Moan, Maybe not completley about music, But there is some awesome blues, just stunning!

Posted by: Skewlbuzz Jan 18 2009, 09:13 AM

My favs must be Blues Brothers, Crossroads, Spinal Tap, Phantom of the Opera.. and maybe Pick of Destiny

Posted by: Velvet Roger Jan 18 2009, 10:08 AM

Tommy is an awesome rock opera/movie, listened to that numerous hours

Posted by: Martin la guitarra Jan 18 2009, 10:11 AM

High school musical!

(just kidding xD)

Posted by: Col Roberts Jan 18 2009, 10:28 AM

"Ray". The story of Ray Charles.

Posted by: tonymiro Jan 18 2009, 11:15 AM

Just watched 'Contact' the bio pic about Ian Curtis, the late singer with Joy Division. Great film whether you like the group or not - excellent acting.

I'd also recommend 'Bird' - another bio pic but this is about Charlie Parker, and 'Some kind of monster' the documentary about Metallica.

Posted by: Mandos Jan 18 2009, 11:23 AM

Once is a really nice move. I love the soundtrack as well. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0907657/

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jan 18 2009, 12:51 PM

I know most of these have been mentioned before but my favourites include:-
The Wall
The Commitments (I did some songwriting with Andy Strong, the singer, shortly after the film was released.)
The Blues Brothers
This is Spinal Tap
Walk the Line
Great Balls of Fire
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Doors (Val Kilmer was superb in this!)
Crossroads

For soundtracks you could do a lot worse than:-
Paris Texas
Southern Comfort

Posted by: Fsgdjv Jan 18 2009, 02:11 PM

Also Control about Ian Curtis is cool.

QUOTE (sigma7 @ Jan 18 2009, 03:47 AM)

plus nicole kidman is smoking hot

Yeah that too

Posted by: David Wallimann Jan 18 2009, 02:12 PM

I forgot "Mr Holland's Opus"
Really cool movie in my opinion with a cool message.

Posted by: blindwillie Feb 16 2009, 09:02 AM

Killer Diller, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369294/
A lighthearted Rain Man kinda story with lots of great music.

Amadeus, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086879/
Great musician, great movie, crazy guy

Posted by: MickeM Feb 16 2009, 09:19 AM

QUOTE (tonymiro @ Jan 18 2009, 11:15 AM)

Just watched 'Contact' the bio pic about Ian Curtis, the late singer with Joy Division. Great film whether you like the group or not - excellent acting.

Yes, it's a great drama either way.

Posted by: Ajmurrell Feb 16 2009, 09:36 AM

The Pianist, Shine, La Vie en Rose spring to mind.

All excellent

The Pianist is a very moving and sad film, but beautiful in many ways as well. It really is a must watch movie.

QUOTE (Mandos @ Jan 18 2009, 10:23 AM)

Once is a really nice move. I love the soundtrack as well. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0907657/

That was a great film, I agree. Really relaxed and enjoyable with very nice music.

Posted by: FredrikD Feb 16 2009, 10:01 AM

Rock 'n' Roll High School http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079813/
The Ramones is awsome

Posted by: Artemus Feb 16 2009, 01:03 PM

A couple of brit flicks I don't think anyone has mentioned:

Still Crazy
More Bad News

Posted by: Fsgdjv Feb 16 2009, 01:24 PM

I saw http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0350258/ a while ago, about Ray Charles. Great movie.

Posted by: David Wallimann Feb 16 2009, 01:48 PM

I'm adding these on my Netflix cue, thanks!

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Feb 16 2009, 02:04 PM

Great thread !

Good will hunting
Rocky 4 (training video is priceless)
Old school

New movies :

Body of lies
Eagle Eye

There is lot more but those are my top 5 anyways

Posted by: jer Feb 16 2009, 02:23 PM

Rockstar

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Feb 16 2009, 02:55 PM

The legend 1900 is one of my favorites definitly....

also no one mentioned this one with tom hanks :

That Thing You Do!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117887/

also :

New York, New York

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076451/

great thread , lots of good ideas what to watch!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Feb 16 2009, 04:09 PM

I have two recommendations for great jazz movies:

1. Bird (about charlie parker and his drug issues), directed by Clint Eastwood
2. Round Midnight (movie featuring sax legend Dexter Gordon)

Posted by: Koopid Feb 17 2009, 02:30 PM

In no order
Blues Brothers
Crossroads
Walk the Line
Tina, whats love got to do with it?
Spinal Tap

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Feb 17 2009, 03:25 PM

Walk The Line by far. Any who haven't seen it need to watch that film.