Docs with Soundtracks – Part 2

October 8, 2012

This is part two in our month long series highlighting some popular docs and soundtracks in our collection. Check out the the whole series for more recommendations.

Dave Chappelle’s Block Party
Movie DVD – Music CD

Dave Chappelle throws a block party in New York City and invites filmmaker Michel Gondry to film the results. Soundtrack features many musicians from the film including Mos Def and Erykah Badu.

 

Ken Burns Jazz
Movie DVD – Music CD

The epic 10 episode history of Jazz by director Ken Burns. The soundtrack is a 5 disc set, but don’t forget to check out separate cds for Charles MingusColeman HawkinsCount Basie and John Coltrane.

 

Shine a Light
Movie DVD – Music CD

British rock band The Rolling Stones give a live concert filmed in 2006 by director Martin Scorsese. Soundtrack features the Rolling Stones with various guest stars like Jack White and Christina Aguilera.

 

Man with a Movie Camera
Movie DVD – Music CD

This classic documentary from 1929 flows from subject to subject with no words. Many soundtracks for this movie exist, but musical group Cinematic Orchestra created a unique modern version in 2003.

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