Summaries

A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: The Edge, Jimmy Page, and Jack White.

Details

Keywords
  • electricity
  • guitarist
  • music documentary
  • playing guitar
  • guitar playing
Genres
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Aug 26, 2009
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Detroit, Michigan, USA
Production companies Thomas Tull Productions

Box office

Gross US & Canada $1610163
Opening weekend US & Canada $92679
Gross worldwide $1896244

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 38m
Color Color Black and White
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

Rarely can a film penetrate the glamorous surface of rock legends. It Might Get Loud tells the personal stories, in their own words, of three generations of electric guitar virtuosos The Edge (U2), Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), and Jack White (The White Stripes). It reveals how each developed his unique sound and style of playing favorite instruments, guitars both found and invented. Concentrating on the artists musical rebellion, traveling with him to influential locations, provoking rare discussion as to how and why he writes and plays, this film lets you witness intimate moments and hear new music from each artist. The movie revolves around a day when Jimmy Page, Jack White, and The Edge first met and sat down together to share their stories, teach and play. [D-Man2010]

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