The doc, directed by Greg 'Freddy' Camalier, sees several musicians talking about a recording studio in Alabama that has produced some of the greatest records of all time.
- August 17, 2013
AceShowbiz -
"Muscle Shoals", a music documentary from Greg "Freddy" Camalier, tells a story of one legendary recording studio of the same name that has lured many famous names in music industry. Located in a small town alongside the Tennessee River in Alabama, the studio has been the place where many chart-topping classic hits have been produced.
Through a trailer for the doc from Magnolia Pictures, it is revealed that the movie will feature interviews with several musicians who give testimonials to the magic of the studio. Making appearances in the movie are Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Gregg Allman, Alicia Keys, Bono, Aretha Franklin and more.
The studio is owned by Rick Hall, who founded FAME Studios. He is responsible for creating the "Muscle Shoals sound" and the Swampers, the house band at FAME that eventually left to start their own successful studio, known as Muscle Shoals Sound.
"I'll Take You There", "Brown Sugar", "When a Man Loves a Woman", "I Never Loved A Man the Way That I Loved You", "Mustang Sally", "Tell Mama", "Kodachrome", and "Freebird" are some of many tracks created there.
Throwing its world premiere at Sundance, the movie will open in select theaters on October 4 in the U.S.
