Each episode delves into the identity of each city showing how each region shaped these musicians in their formative years and, in turn, how they impacted the cultural fabric of their hometowns. Sonic highways episode guide, show summaries and tv show. In the series finale, dave grohl chats with artists about the influence of nyc on popular music, while the foos cut their final track at the magic shop, one of nycs. Nobody ever wouldve thought the foo fighters were gearing up for a hiatus following the vibrant 2011 lp wasting light, but the group announced just that in 2012. I hope he could do the same concept here in the uk. Bbc4 is to bring the foo fighters new hbo documentary series sonic highways to the uk. The official site for hbo, discover full episodes of original series, movies, schedule information, exclusive video content, episode guides and more. New episodes of foo fighters sonic highways every friday at 11pm10c, only on hbo. Sonic highways, which was broadcast on hbo in the months surrounding the albums release. The documentary was made concurrently with foo fighters eighth album, sonic highways. Sonic highways is a 2014 american documentary miniseries directed by dave grohl and. Foo fighters have never been sonic highways is concise and focused and at 8 tracks long, it carries no passengers and takes no prisoners. Foo fighters sonic highways tv show to air on bbc four.
The album is well produced again by butch vig, track one is a personal favourite. Sonic highways has also brought the band a very novel way to mark the 20th anniversary of the band, created by dave grohl in the aftermath of the end of nirvana. Foo fighters new album sonic highways, the one they recorded at iconic studios all over the country and documented in an hbo series of the same name, is. Bbc four will air foo fighters musical series sonic highways the hbo series, named after the bands eighth album, explores american musical identity and will document the recording of the. Sonic highways which is also the title of his bands latest album, an eight episode series is what you might call the real meat and two veg behind recording sessions for foo fighters recent chart topper. Bbc four to show foo fighters documentary series sonic. Apr 30, 2020 chicagos cubby bear will be host to tonights series kick off of the foo fighters. It was produced by butch vig and was released on november 10, 2014, on rca records. The eightpart hbo documentary series sonic highways follows foo fighters on a trip around the us as they record an ambitious new album to mark their 20th anniversary. An eight episode hbo series which saw the foo fighters travel to eight different cities to record. Foo fighters confirm sequel to sonic highways album and tv. Foo fighters confirm sequel to sonic highways gigwise. Earlier today the second track from the album, which is called feast and the famine, which was recorded at. Sonic highways is a very well done series that provides history and insight into each citys music scene by diving deep into the people and places the foo fighters visit.
Sonic highways is concise and focused and at 8 tracks long, it carries no passengers and takes no prisoners. Foo fighters sonic highways is, in grohls words, a love letter to the history of american music. The series aired in the uk on bbc four starting october 26, 2014. Sonic highways explicit by foo fighters on amazon music.
Sonic highways is the eighth studio album by the american rock band foo fighters. The eightpart production, which tied in with the album of the same name, was successful in the outstanding sound editing for nonfiction programming an outstanding sound mixing for nonfiction programming categories. If you love music and enjoy getting to know living legends like buddy guy, bonnie raitt, and ian mackaye this is your jam. Dave sits down with dolly parton, tony joe white, willie nelson, emmylou harris and producer tony brown to talk about nashville s musical influences. Sonic highways video by foo fighters bluray disc, apr. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. In the eightepisode series, the band travel to eight legendary recording studios across america where they filmed themselves writing and recording their new album, sonic highways. Foo fighters hbo series to air on bbc four in the uk. Sonic highways will begin airing on bbc four in the uk on sunday the 26th of october 2014. Documentary series about the american rock band foo fighters, directed by the bands frontman dave grohl. Assembled with the same passion that went into the musical odyssey that produced both the series and the current foo fighters album that shares its title, the sonic highways dvdbluray package features bonus footage filmed during each of the eight episodes plus extended interviews with president barack obama, dan auerbach of the black keys. Each track features contributions from one or more musicians with ties to that citys musical history.
Foo fighters discover the musical heritage and cultural fabric of eight american cities, recording their eighth studio album along. Details include the date it was added to uk netflix, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. In writing the albums eight songs, singer and guitarist dave grohl traveled to eight cities across the united states to conduct interviews with musicians. Not only do you get to see the group perform every song from the album, you join dave and his merry band on a journey of discovery.
Sonic highways an eightpart hbo documentary series, created by frontman dave grohl, that digs deep into the heart and soul of americas musical identity. Foo fighters discover the musical heritage and cultural fabric of eight american cities, recording their eighth studio album along the way. Directed by dave grohl, each episode is devoted to different american musical landmarks, chronicling the histories, cultures, environmentsand of course the human beingsthat define each citys unique musical identity. Foo fighters founder dave grohl directs the series, which taps into the musical heritage and cultural fabric of eight cities. The first season sonic highways originally premiered on hbo and. Foo fighters dave grohl gets a surprise reunion with the doctor who saved his leg svtnrkskavlan duration. There is going to be a new series of sonic highways. Sonic highways commemorates the foo fighters 20th anniversary by documenting the eightcity recording odyssey that produced their latest, and eighth, studio album. Sonic highways here is all the information you need about foo fighters. Following the beginning of their new hbo series sonic highways, which will feature a documentary with a making of the new album, interviews with famous people and a lot of other stuff, the band will be revealing new songs from their new album sonic highways in each episode. The eightpart run was created alongside the bands 2014 album, and its set for a dvd release next month. Cyril neville and trombone shorty extended interview hbo. Mendel, rami jaffee and more on netflix uk from mafts newonnetflixuk. Foo fighters confirm second season of sonic highways.
Foo fighters won the hearts of fans and critics when they gave insight. Nashville, tn, home of the grand ole opry and legendary artists like johnny cash, kenny rogers, and more. Sonic highways is the name of both the foo fighters eighth record and an accompanying hbo series documenting its crosscountry production process, wherein the. Dave grohl has confirmed that there will be a new season of foo fighters hbo documentary series sonic highways, teasing a potential uk setting speaking to nme, the foos frontman said. Foo fighters sonic highways lyrics and tracklist genius.
Sonic highways is an american tv documentary series created for hbo by dave grohl. Will foo fighters ever make a sonic highways season two. The first two and last two episodes will air on the bbc four tv channel, while the middle. Foo fighters sonic highways tv series details, including the uk bbc 4 and us hbo air dates and guest appearances from the tv and music sections of tuppence magazine. The show follows lead singer dave grohl and his band as they tour the music studios that have turned men.
Foo fighters sonic highways series kicks off at chicagos. The story of this album is well documented in the sonic highways series, basically the foos go across america visiting 8 influential cities and recording a song there. Foo fighters confirm second series of sonic highways. The band used eight us studios to record their tracks, and produced a film about each location. The process was filmed for a companion television series, foo fighters.
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