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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2018 10:32:01 GMT -5
Here's a thread to talk about specifically about music-related fiction movies, tv, books, etc.
I'm skipping past This Is Spinal Tap and The Rutles and going straight to a lesser known mockumentary that I count as one of my favourites.
I was watching Mike Judge's Tales from the Tour Bus (not fiction, but entertaining as hell and worth mentioning for that reason) and was reminded of The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico.
Not a new movie but one that I think is criminally underrated. It's a mystery to me why this movie seems to have flown so under the radar. Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Levon Helm, etc. all telling stories about a fictional outlaw country music star as if he's a real dude. Hilarious.
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Post by kds on Dec 26, 2018 11:20:13 GMT -5
I find it amusing that the Steel Dragon song "Stand Up and Shout" is becoming a staple at NFL games. Steel Dragon is the fictional heavy metal band from 2001's Rock Star.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2018 13:21:00 GMT -5
I find it amusing that the Steel Dragon song "Stand Up and Shout" is becoming a staple at NFL games. Steel Dragon is the fictional heavy metal band from 2001's Rock Star. Rock Star was such a good movie! I remember that song. Pretty awesome actually that it’s become popular at NFL games. |
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Post by kds on Dec 26, 2018 14:36:40 GMT -5
I find it amusing that the Steel Dragon song "Stand Up and Shout" is becoming a staple at NFL games. Steel Dragon is the fictional heavy metal band from 2001's Rock Star. Rock Star was such a good movie! I remember that song. Pretty awesome actually that it’s become popular at NFL games. It was actually written for the movie by Sammy Hagar, who later did his own version. But, the one I heard at the last Ravens game I attended was definitely Steel Dragon. It was easy to tell from Zakk Wylde's guitar. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2018 9:51:02 GMT -5
Rock Star was such a good movie! I remember that song. Pretty awesome actually that it’s become popular at NFL games. It was actually written for the movie by Sammy Hagar, who later did his own version. But, the one I heard at the last Ravens game I attended was definitely Steel Dragon. It was easy to tell from Zakk Wylde's guitar. That's cool. I didn't realize until just now that Zakk Wylde was actually IN the movie Rock Star. Not that I have followed his career to any depth, but I really loved his Book of Shadows album. |
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Post by kds on Dec 27, 2018 14:24:44 GMT -5
It was actually written for the movie by Sammy Hagar, who later did his own version. But, the one I heard at the last Ravens game I attended was definitely Steel Dragon. It was easy to tell from Zakk Wylde's guitar. That's cool. I didn't realize until just now that Zakk Wylde was actually IN the movie Rock Star. Not that I have followed his career to any depth, but I really loved his Book of Shadows album. Zakk Wylde, as well as Jeff Pilson from Dokken and Jason Bonham are in Rock Star as Steel Dragon. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2018 17:46:18 GMT -5
That's cool. I didn't realize until just now that Zakk Wylde was actually IN the movie Rock Star. Not that I have followed his career to any depth, but I really loved his Book of Shadows album. Zakk Wylde, as well as Jeff Pilson from Dokken and Jason Bonham are in Rock Star as Steel Dragon. A fictional band made up of real musicians... does that make Steel Dragon a real band? Ponderous. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2018 18:36:00 GMT -5
Lately I've been on a Crossroads (1986, Ralph Macchio) kick. Don't know if it was because it featured "Karate Kid" Macchio or if it was because it was a fictional story built around actual music history (Robert Johnson), but it seems like the movie was never taken very seriously. I think it's pretty good, actually, and I may have to seek out a DVD of it, since all I've got is an aging VHS!  This scene is worth the price of admission: |
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Post by kds on Dec 27, 2018 22:00:13 GMT -5
Zakk Wylde, as well as Jeff Pilson from Dokken and Jason Bonham are in Rock Star as Steel Dragon. A fictional band made up of real musicians... does that make Steel Dragon a real band? Ponderous. Perhaps if they'd written some of their own material instead of covering Steelheart and Rainbow. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2018 9:02:58 GMT -5
Lately I've been on a Crossroads (1986, Ralph Macchio) kick. Don't know if it was because it featured "Karate Kid" Macchio or if it was because it was a fictional story built around actual music history (Robert Johnson), but it seems like the movie was never taken very seriously. I think it's pretty good, actually, and I may have to seek out a DVD of it, since all I've got is an aging VHS! This scene is worth the price of admission: Ha! Never heard of this movie but that scene was entertaining. I don't remember exactly what year Karate Kid came out (I suppose google is my friend) but that scene was very much the Karate Kid of guitar shredding, LOL. Apparently Crossroads is on Netflix, so I think there is likely to be a viewing later. |
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Post by kds on Dec 28, 2018 10:29:28 GMT -5
Let's not forget about the great Dewey Cox.
Also, the band Stillwater.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2018 19:06:19 GMT -5
Let's not forget about the great Dewey Cox. Also, the band Stillwater. And let's not forget the O-ne-ders!  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2018 19:28:13 GMT -5
I remember the first time I saw Almost Famous and there was very much a part of me that wished Stillwater was a real band. The original songs in that movie were so good – Fever Dog is the one that comes to mind.
Dewey Cox – I think it’s fair to say the BW Pet Sounds/Smile sessions parody scene in that movie is the best and most memorable part. Didn’t VDP actually write the music for that scene?
The Oneders... I had to look that up. I have to shamefully admit I've never seen That Thing You Do.
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Post by kds on Dec 29, 2018 6:36:41 GMT -5
I remember the first time I saw Almost Famous and there was very much a part of me that wished Stillwater was a real band. The original songs in that movie were so good – Fever Dog is the one that comes to mind. Dewey Cox – I think it’s fair to say the BW Pet Sounds/Smile sessions parody scene in that movie is the best and most memorable part. Didn’t VDP actually write the music for that scene? The Oneders... I had to look that up. I have to shamefully admit I've never seen That Thing You Do. Yep, VDP wrote the Smileish song from Walk Hard. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2018 7:38:31 GMT -5
I remember the first time I saw Almost Famous and there was very much a part of me that wished Stillwater was a real band. The original songs in that movie were so good – Fever Dog is the one that comes to mind. Dewey Cox – I think it’s fair to say the BW Pet Sounds/Smile sessions parody scene in that movie is the best and most memorable part. Didn’t VDP actually write the music for that scene? The Oneders... I had to look that up. I have to shamefully admit I've never seen That Thing You Do. Yep, VDP wrote the Smileish song from Walk Hard. Wow never knew that! Going to have to rewatch |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2018 9:32:53 GMT -5
LOL this! A mini mockumentary about the story behind Black Sheep: Dewey Cox's Opus
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2018 10:46:16 GMT -5
The Oneders... I had to look that up. I have to shamefully admit I've never seen That Thing You Do. That Thing You Do is a must-see! It is clearly my favorite out of all the music related movies. The attention to detail in the visuals and in the music (which is all original for the movie) goes a long way in making you feel like it's the 1964-65 era. It's a fun movie with a lot of humorous dialog. In a nutshell, it's about a group of young friends who put together a local band, then go national and become a one hit wonder while they quickly fall apart due to personal issues. A very common tale.... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2018 10:49:33 GMT -5
The Oneders... I had to look that up. I have to shamefully admit I've never seen That Thing You Do. That Thing You Do is a must-see! It is clearly my favorite out of all the music related movies. The attention to detail in the visuals and in the music (which is all original for the movie) goes a long way in making you feel like it's the 1964-65 era. It's a fun movie with a lot of humorous dialog. In a nutshell, it's about a group of young friends who put together a local band, then go national and become a one hit wonder while they quickly fall apart due to personal issues. A very common tale.... That sounds like it's up my alley for sure! I'm surprised it has eluded me for so long. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2018 21:43:53 GMT -5
I’m a big fan of the Simpsons episode where homer joins a barbershop quartet. Episode includes many Beatles references and a George Harrison cameo
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Post by kds on Dec 29, 2018 23:55:51 GMT -5
I’m a big fan of the Simpsons episode where homer joins a barbershop quartet. Episode includes many Beatles references and a George Harrison cameo One of my all time favorite Simpsons episodes. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2018 7:20:51 GMT -5
This is easily one of my all time top 5 fictional band movie scenes... Barry Jive and the Uptown Five
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