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People Who Do Noise

People Who Do Noise

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

Genres

MusicDocumentary

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'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.

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Budget

$10000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

82 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

13 July 2008

Country

United States of America

Cast

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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