Movie: People Who Do Noise

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Dr. Id
Dr. Id

Self

Ju Suk Reet Meate
Ju Suk Reet Meate

Self

Todd Dickerson
Todd Dickerson

Self

Josh Hydeman
Josh Hydeman

Self

Gabriel Saloman
Gabriel Saloman

Self

Pete Swanson
Pete Swanson

Self

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  • Overview

    'People Who Do Noise' is a film about the experimental music of Portland, Oregon. Extensive interviews and intimate performance footage provide an intense portrait of the motivations, emotions, and methods that go into this uncompromising, sometimes brutal musical form. Unwavering in its focus, the film brings to light an art form unfathomable to many, with only the words of the musicians themselves providing any explanation for the pulsating sonic chaos they create. The unflinching cinematic style defies any trend-setting or commercial representation, opting instead for a stark portrayal of a musical underground at its most genuine and vital.

  • Release Date

    2008-07-13

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
  • Tagline

    Some claim noise is the future of music, others say it is the end…

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English

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