Great films where music is a central theme.

"one Trick Pony" is one I have never seen but need to.

Agree with 24 Hour Party People. Brilliant history of Madchester music scene. Essential.

Also.... FM, released circa 1978. The story of a radio station enjoying rising success due to a phenomenal playlist (many of the best artists on the MCA label from 1975-1978 including Steely Dan)struggling with management who want more advertising and less music. The backdrop of recorded music and live concerts largely make up for the somewhat WKRP-esque schtique. The double LP soundtrack won a Grammy for Best Engineering, and I can attest to the fact that the cuts on it are extremely well done- no 4th generation cassette masters were used here.

Let me start with one which has most likely been mentioned already and if it has then shame on you. SpikeLee's
Better Blues.

Then there is Tony Gatlif, who has produced several excellent movies on a variety of themes of gipsy music. My personal favorite is Vengo, A movie about two fueding gipsy familied in Spain. Flamenco puro!

Second is Tony's first film Latcho Drom which recounts the journey of the gipsy culture from east asia to the mediteranean, eastern europe and north africa. The story is told entirely through song, evolving through time and cultures. Beautiful and educational!

Finally on the theme of gipsy music, Roma gipsy in this case,the Serbian movie Black Cat White Cat.

So all this to say, I am not all about gloom and doom. Although mid-week can get depressing. But by Friday evening my mood lighten's up, the wine at dinner helped to!

One last point, I hate this thread! It is urging me to get my TV/Cinema setup going. Ever since we moved, the TV has been split from the Hifi.I get a dedicated room but no screen. That means that movies are watched without proper sound. For most movie I don't care but for the movies mentioned in this thread it is essential for their enjoyment

Mo Better Blues. Fat fingers on the BB