Director Martin Scorsese’s new Rolling Stones concert film hits theaters this weekend. Today on Soundcheck, we get a sneak preview of "Shine a Light," plus a film critic shares his list of must-see rock movies. Later: a live performance from the Brooklyn-based group My Brightest Diamond.
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My Brightest DiamondShed Some 'Light'
Martin Scorsese used the Rolling Stones' music in films throughout his career, from his debut "Mean Streets" to last year's Best Picture Oscar winner, "The Departed". His latest film is "Shine a Light," which documents the band's 2006 appearance at the Beacon Theater. Before the film opens this weekend, we ...
Must-See Rock Movies You've Probably Never Seen
If the Bob Dylan biopic “I’m Not There” and the Beatles-fest “Across the Universe” left you craving more rock movies, join us for a look at must-see rock movies -- that you probably haven't seen. Film critic and professor David N. Meyer shares a list of great rock flicks that ...
My Brightest Diamond
Brooklyn-based ensemble My Brightest Diamond is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Shara Worden. The group’s second album, “A Thousand Shark’s Teeth,” features more than 20 players and influences ranging from Tricky to composer Maurice Ravel. It’s a classical, string quartet affair for the experimental indie set. The group joins us for ...
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