Rock Tanjo: The Movement 70s
Sounds of Zipangu
ロック誕生 The Movement 70's
Rokku tanjō The Movement 70's
Rock Tanjo: The Movement 70s
Documentary about the birth of 'New Rock' and its legends in 1970s Japan
Dir:
Akihiro Murakane
75min
Video
2008
Documentary
Documentary about the birth of 'New Rock' in 1970s Japan, introducing some of the legendary figures of the era via interviews and original live footage, with music by Flower Travellin' Band, Brain Police, Creation and others.
This film will be shown with Live Tape at the Zipangu Fest Live Tape 'Live' Night - don't miss it!
Director's profile:
Born 1970, Akihiro Murakane has been active as musician and producer for the last couple of years. He recently started producing and making films. Rock Tanjo is his first feature.
Further Reading:
Julian Cope presents JAPROCKSAMPLER
Cope, Julian. Japrocksampler: How the Post-war Japanese Blew Their Minds on Rock 'n' Roll. London: Bloomsbury, 2007.