My Bloody Valentine open up about the band's signature sound in "Beautiful Noise"

The new documentary "Beautiful Noise" follows one of the most influential underground music movements

Published December 10, 2014 10:30PM (EST)

"Beautiful Noise"    (Beautiful Noise)
"Beautiful Noise" (Beautiful Noise)

Last week was the digital premiere of "Beautiful Noise," a documentary made for and by music lovers, which highlights influential underground music from the end of the 20th century. "Beautiful Noise" homes in on bands like My Bloody Valentine, which ushered in a rule-defining sonic revolution.

Below, artists including Billy Corgan, members of Curve, the Jesus Mary Chain and My Bloody Valentine discuss My Bloody Valentine's signature sound distortion and droning notes.

The full trailer for "Beautiful Noise" below:

Beautiful Noise - Trailer from HypFilms on Vimeo.


By Sarah Gray

Sarah Gray is an assistant editor at Salon, focusing on innovation. Follow @sarahhhgray or email sgray@salon.com.

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