Rabs Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Thought this was interesting (May 1, 2012, Los Angeles, CA) – Confirming widely circulated rumors, Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana announced today that he will direct and produce a feature Documentary film, SOUND CITY about the infamous recording studio in Van Nuys, California. The film was conceived by Grohl after purchasing the legendary Neve 8028 recording console from Sound City Studios last year. The console, built in 1972, is considered by many to be the crown jewel of analog recording equipment, having recorded such artists as Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Cheap Trick, Guns and Roses, Fear, Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, Slipknot, Nine Inch Nails, Metallica, and countless other musical legends over the past 40 years. Through interviews with the artists and producers that created decades of musical history at Sound City, the film will showcase the amazing history of the studio, focus on the albums recorded there that went on to change the world, discuss the human element of music in an age of technology, and feature performances from many of the artists that called it "home". Grohl's personal connection to Sound City began with the 1991 recording of Nirvana's breakthrough album, "Nevermind". Selling over 30 million copies worldwide, “Nevermind” changed the entire musical landscape and forever altered the course of Dave Grohl's life. Roswell Films, a division of the Roswell Records label that releases Foo Fighters music, will distribute the film. Key personnel involved with the film include Producer/Director Dave Grohl; Editor Paul Crowder (Dogtown & Z Boys, Once In a Lifetime, Riding Giants); and Writer Mark Monroe (The Cove, Once In a Lifetime, The Tillman Story). The film is also being produced in conjunction with Jim Rota, John Ramsay, and Therapy studios. Speaking to both the art of music and the art of filmmaking, Grohl crafted the letter below to share his vision for the film. Information and future announcements related to the film can be found at www.soundcitymovie.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Cool! I'm just happy he's not pulling Steven Tylers! Speaking of Sound City, I think one of my favorite records, KISS's Hotter Than Hell, was recorded there. And I think one of Paul Stanley's guitars was stolen there (a custom-made black Flying V used on the first album and it's tour. Back before he could afford the real deal...)...... That's infamous! As is anything that G&R set foot in.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Cool! I'm just happy he's not pulling Steven Tylers! Speaking of Sound City, I think one of my favorite records, KISS's Hotter Than Hell, was recorded there. And I think one of Paul Stanley's guitars was stolen there (a custom-made black Flying V used on the first album and it's tour. Back before he could afford the real deal...)...... That's infamous! As is anything that G&R set foot in.... LOL I should have known youd find a Kiss (or Rush)reference... Seriously man, I have no beef with anyone.. people can like what they want and have every right too but EVERY TIME lol that borders on obsessive :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 LOL I should have known youd find a Kiss (or Rush)reference... Seriously man, I have no beef with anyone.. people can like what they want and have every right too but EVERY TIME lol that borders on obsessive :P I have too many KISS/Ace references, but my Rush references aren't really references. I just feel that they have certain things that they hold over other bands, just like AC/DC does. I just thought it was a cool story.....And because Hotter Than Hell is one of my favorite albums and shenanigans interest me! But, if G&R set foot on it, it's infamous.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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