Don McLean’s ‘The Day The Music Dies’ Documentary About ‘American Pie’ Gets Trailer, Oscar Elimination Contest and Paramount+ Premiere Date

Special: Paramount + released its documentaries today Music Day of the Dead: The Story of Don McLean’s “American Pie.” The premiere will be on Streamer-only on July 19, both in the US and internationally where the service is available. The film will also qualify for the Academy Awards on July 8 in Los Angeles and New York, and will be screened at Showcase Theaters and partner theaters worldwide on July 14 and 17.

With a deeper narrative than a catchy melody and mysterious lyrics, “American Pie” is a musical phenomenon deeply rooted in the history of American culture, entertaining audiences around the world for over 50 years. The documentary is followed as McLean reveals for the first time the secret behind the cult song. It also highlights cultural moments in American history that are as relevant today as when the song was released in 1971.

McLean is a Grammy Award-winning Hall of Fame songwriter and recipient of the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award, and his hit song “American Pie” is in the National Archives at Congress Library and was named one of Recording’s top five songs of the century. american industry. Released as part of the album of the same name, “American Pie” spent eight weeks on the US Billboard charts and reached #1 in Canada, Australia and New Zealand in 1972. McLean’s draft of the song’s lyrics sold for $1.2 million at Christie’s in 2015. The singer-songwriter celebrated the melody’s 50th anniversary by recording a new version with Capella Home Free while it was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Helped bring McLean american foot The crucial documentary was from Professor Spencer, a music producer and composer, who is the CEO of media producer Meteor 17. In capturing the image, Prof. facilitated an artistic recreation of McLean’s music for a contemporary audience using modern film techniques. expression. Bruce Gilmer, Head of Music, Music Talent, Programming and Events at Paramount and Director of Content at Paramount + Music, is executive producer of the series.

“This documentary is something that will make people think, especially since over the years it has asked me what certain poems mean or who I’m talking about, but now I can finally unravel these mysteries,” McLean said. From Madonna to Gareth Brooks to the weird Al Jankovic, they’ve all recorded “American Pie” and made it themselves. “A lot of people have their own interpretation of the song and I love it.”

“There is an interaction with people from different walks of life, including notable celebrities, music icons, current celebrities and industry leaders,” said Prof. Dr. what it means for them now and for future generations.

“‘American Pie’ is not only one of the most popular songs of all time, it’s also an important part of American music history and a turning point in American culture,” Gilmer said. “It’s a story to be told, and we’re excited for DAY THE MUSIC DIED to delve into their creations, finally stop speculating beyond their lyrics, and listen to some of today’s top artists, who are both legends and future stars.” . . The global sensation deserves a global release and we look forward to adding this film to Paramount+’s core portfolio of premium music content.”

Check out the new trailer The day the music died Released today by Paramount+ by clicking above.