Top 20 movies like Simon Shaheen: A Musical Journey

Simon Shaheen: A Musical Journey

A Musical Journey is an intimate portrait of the Palestinian oud and violin virtuoso Simon Shaheen and his influential career as composer, performer and educator. Born into a musical family and educated at the Academy of Music in Jerusalem, Shaheen arrived in America in 1981 to a landscape where traditional Arab music was little known. His passion for and commitment to sharing the music’s complexities come to life as he teaches and performs in vibrant musical performances that energize the film.

Simon Shaheen: A Musical Journey is of 1 hour(s) and 18 minute(s). It is Produced By:  Al Jazeera Documentary Channel. It was released on 2019-10-02.

Genres: Documentary

1. CMA Music Festival - Country's Night to Rock 2015

CMA Music Festival - Country's Night to Rock 2015

Every summer, thousands of country music fans from all over the world move in to Nashville for four days to experience CMA Music Festival - four days of music from hundreds of artists including live concerts, meet & greets, autograph signings, celebrity sporting events, and more.

It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.

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2. Michal Prokop: Až si pro mě přijdou… (Michal Prokop: Až si pro mě přijdou…)

Michal Prokop: Až si pro mě přijdou…

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3. Word, Sound and Power

Word, Sound and Power

Music lovers fascinated by the ideas, experiences, and emotions that serve as the foundation of Jamaican reggae are invited to explore the history of the legendary Soul Syndicate - a collection of talented musicians who provided backup instrumentation for such acclaimed artists as Jimmy Cliff, Toots and the Mayals, Burning Spear, and Bob Marley and the Wailers among others.

It has an average vote of 6.3 on TMDB.

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4. Love Eats Up Life (Die Liebe frisst das Leben)

Love Eats Up Life

A documentary about the underground singer-songwriter Tobias Gruben, his upbringing and his musical career, featuring past live perfomances by himself and cover versions of his songs by contemporary artists.

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5. Full Metal Village (Full Metal Village)

Full Metal Village

The film describes the microcosmos of the small village Wacken and shows the clash of the cultures, before and during the biggest heavy metal festival in Europe.

It has an average vote of 6.632 on TMDB.

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6. The Seven Ages of Elvis

The Seven Ages of Elvis

Documentary about the life and career of Elvis Presley produced for Sky Arts. Includes rarely seen clips and photos from throughout Elvis' career as well as comments from music historians and musicians, songwriters, producers, actors, etc. who worked with him. Narrated by producer/director David Upshal.

It has an average vote of 7.6 on TMDB.

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7. Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter

A detailed chronicle of the famous 1969 tour of the United States by the British rock band The Rolling Stones, which culminated with the disastrous and tragic concert held on December 6 at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, an event of historical significance, as it marked the end of an era: the generation of peace and love suddenly became the generation of disillusionment.

It has an average vote of 7.371 on TMDB.

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8. Don't Look Back

Don't Look Back

In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists, Bob Dylan is surrounded by teen fans, gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists, and kicks back with fellow musicians Joan Baez, Donovan, and Alan Price.

It has an average vote of 7.42 on TMDB.

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9. Athens, GA Inside/Out

Athens, GA Inside/Out

Led by the success of the B-52's and R.E.M., Athens, Georgia was the most happening music scene in the country by the mid 80's. Following several different bands from different genres, this film paints Athens as a magical artistic environment where bands are not in competition, but co-exist in harmony and share the ideals of the land. Live performances of R.E.M.'s "Swan Swan H" and "Dream " at the Lucy Cobb Institute chapel are included. Also featured are performances and interviews frm the B-52's, Pylon, B-B-Que Killers, Time Toy, Jim Herbert, Flat Duo Jets, Love Tractor, Kilkenny Cats, Squalls and more

It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.

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10. Brassens by Brassens (Brassens par Brassens)

Brassens by Brassens

An intimate portrait of Georges Brassens, giant of French song.

It has an average vote of 7.7 on TMDB.

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11. Melody of Noise (Melody of Noise)

Melody of Noise

The film accompanies musicians who have devoted themselves to new, uncharted sounds with a great deal of passion. They build new instruments and work with quotidian noises. In the process, the ostensible noise often becomes sound. An adventurous journey of discovery into the realm of noises and sounds, rhythms and stillness. Together with people who listen closely and without reservation. A film that aims to engage viewers to listen with their eyes and see with their ears. Astonishingly sublime.

It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.

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12. The Story of the Weeping Camel (Die Geschichte vom weinenden Kamel)

The Story of the Weeping Camel

When a Mongolian nomadic family's newest camel colt is rejected by its mother, a musician is needed for a ritual to change her mind.

It has an average vote of 7.1 on TMDB.

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13. Iron Maiden: Behind The Iron Curtain

Iron Maiden: Behind The Iron Curtain

Shot during Maiden's historic tour of Poland and other parts of the Eastern Bloc in 1984, featuring interviews, live and offstage footage, capturing the atmosphere of this remarkable journey behind the Wall at the height of the Cold War.

It has an average vote of 6.9 on TMDB.

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14. Christophe (Christophe)

Christophe

(Christophe)

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15. Spike Lee & Company: Do It a Cappella

Spike Lee & Company: Do It a Cappella

A 1990 PBS documentary around the topic of A cappella music. Artists that performed as part of the documentary include The Mint Juleps, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Rockapella and The Persuasions. It also stars Spike Lee, Debbie Allen and a cameo appearance by Samuel L. Jackson.

It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.

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16. The Red Elvis (Der rote Elvis)

The Red Elvis

A documentary on the late American entertainer Dean Reed, who became a huge star in East Germany after settling there in 1973.

It has an average vote of 7.3 on TMDB.

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17. Sòne: (Sòne:)

Sòne:

Daniel Kemény returns twenty years later to the place of his childhood, the village of Pietrapaola in Calabria. In search of lost time, the filmmaker collects musical accounts, brings together their protagonists and gives these memories a new life, thus playing the generous transmitter who helps keep alive the oral history of a world whose popular traditions are dying off.

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18. Billy Childish Is Dead

Billy Childish Is Dead

Portrait of Billy Childish.

It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.

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19. Between the Devil and the Wide Blue Sea (Between the Devil and the Wide Blue Sea)

Between the Devil and the Wide Blue Sea

Documentary on the techno music scene. A journey through the world of electronic music. This film is a compilation of different live sets and concert-parts of some electronic music artists.

It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.

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20. Otamaniki (Otamaniki)

Otamaniki

Biopic filmed in a single shot about the Majorcan musician Juanjo Monserrat.

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