Movie: Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC Studio

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Martin Bisi
Martin Bisi

Himself

Lee Ranaldo
Lee Ranaldo

Himself

Bill Laswell
Bill Laswell

Himself

Michael Gira
Michael Gira

Himself

Michael Holman
Michael Holman

Himself

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    Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC Studio

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    For over 30 years, Martin Bisi has been recording music from his studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn. He has worked with many influential musicians, including Sonic Youth, Swans, Herbie Hancock, Brian Eno and the Dresden Dolls. Now though, he finds himself squeezed in by the approaching gentrification of his neighborhood.

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    2014-07-17

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    6.5

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