The American Epic Sessions (2016)
Jack White and T Bone Burnett invite today’s greatest artists to test their skills against the long-lost machine that recorded their musical idols and forebears. The producers have, over a decade rebuilt, a 1920s recording system, timed by a weight-driven system of clockwork gears. Stripped of the comforts and security of modern technology, Nas, Elton John, Alabama Shakes, Steve Martin Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, are among the artists who have three minutes and one chance to get their music etched into a revolving wax disc, before the weight hits the floor. The results are career defining performances and the very definition of "Lighting In A Bottle".
Director: Bernard MacMahon
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: March 16, 2016
Cast
- Jack White - Self
- T Bone Burnett - Self
- Willie Nelson - Self
- Merle Haggard - Self
- Nas - Self
- Elton John - Self
- Alabama Shakes - Self
- Beck - Self
- Duke Erikson - Self
- Ana Gabriel - Self
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Bernard MacMahon
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The American Epic Sessions about?
- Jack White and T Bone Burnett invite today’s greatest artists to test their skills against the long-lost machine that recorded their musical idols and forebears. The producers have, over a decade rebuilt, a 1920s recording system, timed by a weight-driven system of clockwork gears. Stripped of the comforts and security of modern technology, Nas, Elton John, Alabama Shakes, Steve Martin Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, are among the artists who have three minutes and one chance to get their music etched into a revolving wax disc, before the weight hits the floor. The results are career defining performances and the very definition of "Lighting In A Bottle".
- Who directed The American Epic Sessions?
- The American Epic Sessions was directed by Bernard MacMahon.
- Who stars in The American Epic Sessions?
- The American Epic Sessions stars Jack White, T Bone Burnett, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Nas, Elton John.
- How long is The American Epic Sessions?
- The American Epic Sessions has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The American Epic Sessions?
- The American Epic Sessions is a Documentary, Music film.