DIG!

Dig! is a documentary about two bands. "Dandy Warhols" and "Brian Jonestown Massacre" are two modern rock bands that have an unbelievale 60's sound. They are friends, enemies, and competitors. Anton, the leader of BJM is considered a music genius, one of the most talented artists of all times. (In the film he is compared with Lennon, McCartney and Bob Dylan) He has a big problem though: he is so entiestablishment that he can't get his act together to become succesful. He starts beating up his bandmates for messing up a note, he can't work with anybody and doesn't give a damn about anybody else. He just lives for his music. He knows how to play over 100 instruments, composes and plays like a music God but can't get anybody to sign a record deal with him.

The other band, "The Dandy Warhols", who's leader is actually narrating the film, decide to get their act together, shake hands with the record industry devil and become semisuccesful. Not in America, becuase they can't listen to a video director ass clown or photo shoot Hollywood douche either. "Dandy Warhols" become big in Europe where they mesmerize the crowds with electrifying performances.

Although there is no climax or resolution in the documentary, I liked to see the inside view of this evil machinery the record industry has become. It's sad that the whole business is 90% marketing. It's like the mailman gets the credit for all the good letters, or the typist for writing a good novel. It doesn't matter that you are the most talented musician in the world. If you don't whore yourself to the producers standards, you're out. Everything is driven by ratings and sales, so if you're a genius out of your time you are doomed to oblivion.

By the way, since I've heard them about 2 years ago, Dandy Warhols have been one of my favorite bands. Does anybody else know who they are though?