Sonic Fantasy

Oct 28, 2021

1h 35m

★ 8.0

Sometimes you have to wait for something special to happen

Overview

In every profession there is someone who changes the rules of the game. In music, that person is Bruce Swedien. In the early eighties in Los Angeles, Bruce embarked on a project that revolutionized the music industry forever. For the first time, those involved in that project tell the unknown story behind the work that Bruce did and how his talent ended up being an essential piece in the history of popular culture. Sonic Fantasy introduces you to the man behind the best music you've ever heard.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Luk Internacional

Sonic Fantasy Trailers

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Cast

Self

Bruce Swedien

Self

Brad Buxer

Self

Greg Phillinganes

Self

Taryll Jackson

Self

Steve Porcaro

Self

FREDDY DEMANN

Self

Al Schmitt

Self

Billy Johnson

Self

BRIAN VIBBERTS

Self

Bryton James

Self

Ed Cherney

Self

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