Under the Volcano

Name: Under the Volcano
Genre: Documentary
Released: August 17, 2021
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Andy Summers, Davey Johnstone, Jimmy Buffett, Mark Knopfler, Midge Ure

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Universal Pictures Content Group | Release Date (Streaming): August 17, 2021 | Not Rated

Starring: Andy Summers, Davey Johnstone, Jimmy Buffett, Mark Knopfler, Midge Ure, Nick Rhodes, Nigel Olsson, Stewart Copeland, Sting, Verdine White

Summary: Under the Volcano charts the rise and fall of AIR Studios Montserrat, the recording studio at the centre of the pop universe in the 1980s. Built by Beatles’ producer Sir George Martin in 1979, AIR Studios Montserrat was a custom-built, state-of-the-art recording facility tucked away on a Caribbean paradise. In the shadow of an activeUnder the Volcano charts the rise and fall of AIR Studios Montserrat, the recording studio at the centre of the pop universe in the 1980s. Built by Beatles’ producer Sir George Martin in 1979, AIR Studios Montserrat was a custom-built, state-of-the-art recording facility tucked away on a Caribbean paradise. In the shadow of an active volcano, the studio not only attracted the biggest musical talent on the planet, but was the birthplace of mega-hits such as Money for Nothing and Every Breath You Take. For a decade, AIR Montserrat formed the backdrop to monumental events in music history including the break-up of The Police, the reunion of The Rolling Stones, and the reinvigoration of Paul McCartney after the tragic murder of John Lennon. After a decade of hits, and at the peak of its popularity, the studio was destroyed when the island was hit by a series of devastating natural disasters. Through personal accounts and backed by a blistering soundtrack, Under the Volcano is the definitive account of George Martin’s Studio at the end of the world, a place that generated a perfect storm of talent, technology and isolation, ushering in music that would live on long after the last tape rolled.… Expand

Director: Gracie Otto

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 96 min

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Movie Nation Roger Moore

Aug 19, 2021

Under the Volcano lacks some of the details, grit and personal dirty-laundry edge of the legion of earlier recording studio history documentaries — “Muscle Shoals” and “Sound City” among them. Read full review

Glenn Kenny

Aug 19, 2021

Almost 40 years later, it’s hilarious to see Stewart Copeland speak of Sting with still-fresh feelings of exasperation, irritation and admiration. Fans of Elton John will find the manic work ethic he applied to the album “Too Low for Zero” fascinating. Read full review

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Aldemir_L

Aug 22, 2021

If you love music of any kind, do yourself a favor and watch this documentary. It contains bits of amazing history: the final life project from the 5th Beatle, George Martin; the magical relation between our favorite 80's pop songs and a tiny volcanic island in the Caribbean, and theIf you love music of any kind, do yourself a favor and watch this documentary. It contains bits of amazing history: the final life project from the 5th Beatle, George Martin; the magical relation between our favorite 80's pop songs and a tiny volcanic island in the Caribbean, and the interplay of creation and destruction that defines our universe.… Expand

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davemelbourne58

Aug 24, 2021

Great music doc. Amazing footage of the recording sessions from many of the greatest artists/bands during the 80's.
This movie brought back great memories of the songs, and now the stories behind the music. God bless George Martin for creating such a wonderful place for bands to comeGreat music doc. Amazing footage of the recording sessions from many of the greatest artists/bands during the 80's.
This movie brought back great memories of the songs, and now the stories behind the music. God bless George Martin for creating such a wonderful place for bands to come recharge and get their mojo back.… Expand

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KenR

Jun 5, 2023

Under The Volcano – A Dramatic Excursion What might we have experienced if the demon drink hadn’t taken hold of brilliant English wordsmith Malcolm Lowry? What might his planned epic: ‘The Voyage That Never Ends’ have yielded to modern literature, had he lived beyond his short 47yrs?Under The Volcano – A Dramatic Excursion What might we have experienced if the demon drink hadn’t taken hold of brilliant English wordsmith Malcolm Lowry? What might his planned epic: ‘The Voyage That Never Ends’ have yielded to modern literature, had he lived beyond his short 47yrs? Veteran director John Huston’s 1984 treatment gives us a chance to examine some of the literary genius (via a good adaption) that the world’s been sadly left wanting for more. Under the Volcano is not exactly an easily accessed work in either availability or ease of entering its character’s sometimes debauched world - after all, the story follows the final days in the life of an alcoholic. Lowry's writing style could be described as reminiscent of Eugene O'Neil, with touches of Shakespeare, and performances here do it justice.

Set and produced on location in Mexico around their celebration of the Day of the Dead this tends to set us up for the interesting, but tawdry journey in our central character’s last few days. The year is 1938, and members of the Synarchrist Union (NRS) are murdering and robbing locals - within the approaching tide of Nazism. This sets off a series of dramatic events leading to conflict involving our protagonist and his wife. This would be Huston’s third last film. Photographed by highly respected cinematographer Gabriel Figueroa (Night of the Iguana ’64) with a music score by Alex North (Spartacus’60) There’s a creatively designed main title sequence (By Huston’s son Danny) that introduces us to the eerie setting - leading the viewer into a challenging watch that might well please serious lovers of art-house cinema. A nicely transferred DVD is available.… Expand

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