Rent Under the Volcano (2021)
3.8 of 5 from 70 ratings
1h 36min
- General info
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- Synopsis:
On a remote Caribbean island in the 1980's, in the shadow of a volcano, the world's biggest recording artists were drawn to one special place, to escape and to forge the music that defined an era. Built by The Beatles' producer Sir George Martin, AIR Studios Montserrat was the birthplace of mega-hits such as Money for Nothing and Every Breath You Take. For a decade, the studio formed the backdrop to monumental events in music history including the break-up of The Police, the reunion of The Rolling Stones, and the reinvigoration of Paul McCartney after the tragic murder of John Lennon. After a decade of hits, and at the peak of its popularity, the studio was destroyed when the island was hit by a series of devastating natural disasters. Through personal accounts and backed by a blistering soundtrack, Under the Volcano is the definitive account of George Martin's studio, a place that generated a perfect storm of talent, technology and isolation, ushering in music that would live on long after the last tape rolled. - Actors:
- Sting, Jimmy Buffett, Stewart Copeland, Mark Knopfler, Andy Summers, Nick Rhodes, Midge Ure, Verdine White, Davey Johnstone, Nigel Olsson
- Directors:
- Gracie Otto
- Producers:
- Cody Greenwood
- Writers:
- Cody Greenwood, Joseph Nizeti, Gracie Otto, Jennifer Peedom, Ian Shadwell
- Studio:
- Dogwoof
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 26/07/2021
- Run Time:
- 96 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
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Reviews (1) of Under the Volcano
A superb documentary - Under the Volcano review by RD
Covering much of the great era of exotic studios and legendary musicians, this detailed and often affectionate documentary is enjoyable from start to finish. It also includes rare and private film footage of the stars that worked in Air Montserrat such as Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, The Police, The Rolling Stones, Duran Duran and many others. In keeping with the audio theme, the soundtrack is full of really good quality music, mixed well (Earth Wind & Fire in Surround was a revelation!).
This is a documentary well worth watching, especially with the sound turned up.
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