The American Epic Sessions
Synopsis
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".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard MacMahon
- Original Title
- The American Epic Sessions
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
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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 principal cast of The American Epic Sessions includes Jack White, T Bone Burnett, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Nas.
When was The American Epic Sessions released and how long is it?
The American Epic Sessions was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.