Major streaming site announces new Beach Boys documentary
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The Beach Boys are one of the most influential bands to ever take to the stage. Their experimental approach to pop and sound in general revolutionised how bands made music and has had an impact that can still be heard throughout the music industry. Now, a major streaming site has confirmed that they will attempt to tell the story of The Beach Boys in their upcoming documentary, aptly named The Beach Boys.
Set to be released on Disney+, the documentary has been described as “a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionised music and the iconic, harmonious sound they created…”
The documentary plans to leave no stone unturned as it will look into the band’s humble beginnings, exploring never-before-seen clips and interviews to paint a full picture of the group. It will also contain footage of their rise to fame, showing the intoxicating sound they created that led to their monumental following.
There will also be footage ofall band members in the documentary, as Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Mike Love, David Marks, and Bruce Johnston have all been confirmed to participate. Former members, including Dennis and Carl Wilson, Ricky Fataar, and Blondie Chaplin, are also involved.
Additionally, the documentary will also include esteemed musicians such as Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, Lindsey Buckingham, and Don Was.
The film has a great team behind it as Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny are heading up directing duties while Mark Monroe has written the film. This isn’t the first time the team have worked on music documentaries, as they previously helped put together the Bee Gees documentary, The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.
The Beach Boys is scheduled for release on May 24th. On the same day, fans can also stream the documentary’s soundtrack. The band will also be re-releasing their 1964 album Shut Down Vol. 2 on May 29th.
News of the series may show a sign of intent on the part of Disney+. Their Beatles documentary, The Beatles: Get Back, proved to be a revelation and captures the legendary group during the recording process of their final album. While tension between the four members can sometimes be seen, it dispels the rumours they couldn’t stand each other and shows the superhuman band in a relatable light.
With biopics coming under more scrutiny and their success starting to dwindle slightly, Disney+ may be keen on moving away from the art form and focusing on well-put-together documentaries that show fans a different side of the bands they love.
