2019
Tokyo International Film Festival
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不賣關子，對於如何成為細野晴臣粉絲這題，我還是先公布答案：就是看了《搖滾師匠：細野晴臣》被圈粉。畢竟，在台灣受到大眾傳播的影響，許多樂迷對於坂本龍一的作品如數家珍，但對於他這位Yellow Magic Orchestra時期的老戰友卻相對陌生。如此狀態，我也維持好多年。
Rock isn’t just a genre—it’s a culture, a way of life. Some may seem bizarre or outrageous, but they’re actually artistic geniuses. Some pioneered new sounds that shaped generations. Some wielded the pen like a sword, turning rock into a cultural force. Some stood tall against oppressive regimes, refusing to unclench their fists. Giloo presents 11 essential rock documentaries. So if anyone ever asks you what rock is, just tell them: watch these films. Don’t ask me what rock means—feel it.
Music is the voice of a generation’s thoughts—fleeting, perhaps, but powerful enough to leave a lasting mark on those who listen. Some tell their stories through melodies; others move us with the raw emotion of their voices. They sing for themselves, for their time—and in doing so, they become legends. Giloo presents 10 biographical films about iconic musicians. Discover how they used music to tell the story of their era—and their lives.
Some films stay with us because of their music— a great score can breathe an entirely new soul into a story. Think of your favorite movie. Chances are, the first thing that comes to mind is a melody. Giloo presents five carefully selected films that explore the creative worlds behind unforgettable film music. We hope one of them strikes a chord with you.
To document an extraordinary soul through the lens is to constantly wrestle with the dilemma of completeness. How can one capture the vastness of a life within the limited time of a film? It challenges the filmmaker’s depth of understanding and precision of perspective. Rather than striving for an all-encompassing portrait, it may be more powerful to focus on select moments—those glimmers that illuminate the subject’s essence. The camera becomes not only a tool to pierce through the surface, but also a means for sincere conversation with the person in front of it.
"I think I’ve always longed for a sound that doesn’t fade—a sound that lasts, that never weakens. You could say it’s the opposite of the piano, because it doesn’t disappear. It feels eternal, almost like a literary metaphor." — Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda
Sometimes, music captures a fleeting moment more fully than images ever could. The piano theme from Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence suspends time, drifting through the gunpowder-scented air of Java. Takeshi Kobayashi’s lush symphonies send the Swallowtail Butterfly fluttering, while a mysterious chanteuse hums the blurred lines between reality and youth. In Maborosi, guitar and erhu compose a haunting melancholy. Hop aboard Giloo’s time machine, built from melody and memory, and return to every moment that once moved you.
When you think of your favorite film, chances are the first thing that comes to mind is its unforgettable music. A film’s score breathes life into its story—it is the soul beneath the visuals. Behind each moving melody lies an extraordinary level of artistry, craft, and emotional labor far beyond what we see (or hear) on screen. In conjunction with Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood, a special concert taking place at the Taipei Music Center from April 21 to 24, 2022, Giloo Documentaries presents a curated playlist celebrating the magic of film scores. Join us as we journey into the imaginative world of cinematic music.