The Music We Call Country is a documentary chronicling the history of Country Music. The film unearths the roots of country music, from early field recordings in Appalachia to the rise of the first superstars, Jimmie Rodgers & The Carter Family, to the genre’s lasting impact on every genre of music.
Created by Noble Giant Films, the documentary dives deep into the early days of the genre and how it has evolved to what it is today.
Narrated by Eugene Wolf, this film takes you through the advent of Hillbilly Music which is the precursor to what we now know as Country Music. The story begins with the humble beginnings is Bristol, TN and explains how the slave culture and immigrants of the time helped shape the music starting in the 1920’s. The narrator does and amazing job of describing what it was like living back then and how people used music, not only as entertainment, but essentially as a way to cope with all the things that were going on around them at the time.
The Music We Call Country provides a unique look at how the music industry began. From the evolution of sound recording equipment and highlighting early Hillbilly and Country Music stars and showing the evolution of the music, this documentary captures the essence of the genre.
Currently streaming on Prime Video, The Music We Call Country is a fascinating, entertaining and educational stroll through history. The documentary is only 1hr long and is packed with great visuals and guest and immaculate story telling. If you are a fan of Country Music, history or just music is general you should really check out this documentary on Amazon Prime.
