drums

51 movies and shows

Whiplash

Fri, 10 Oct 2014

Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

The Concert for Bangladesh

Thu, 23 Mar 1972

A film about the first benefit rock concert when major musicians performed to raise relief funds for the poor of Bangladesh. The Concert for Bangladesh was a pair of benefit concerts organised by former Beatles guitarist George Harrison and Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar. The shows were held at 2:30 and 8:00 pm on Sunday, 1 August 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, to raise international awareness of, and fund relief for refugees from East Pakistan, following the Bangladesh Liberation War-related genocide.

A Beat to Rest

Thu, 27 Mar 2025

Late into his career, an elderly jazz drummer is forced to come to terms with aging after a bandmate suggests he retire.

The Rocker

Wed, 20 Aug 2008

In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.

More Winners: His Master's Ghost

Sun, 01 Jul 1990

Flea is spending his vacation at a music camp in a spooky old mansion. But he is more interested in scaring people with practical jokes, than in music.

Show: A Night In The Life of Matchbox Twenty

Tue, 25 May 2004

Taped at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on June 28, 2003, Matchbox Twenty's Show depicts a hard-working rock band in its prime and in its element. The full spectacle of Matchbox Twenty's More Than You Think You Are tour comes across, from the band's world-class lights to its lock-tight playing, recorded and mixed for 5.1-channel surround and shot in gloriously film-like HD video.

Sound of Metal

Fri, 20 Nov 2020

Metal drummer Ruben begins to lose his hearing. When a doctor tells him his condition will worsen, he thinks his career and life is over. His girlfriend Lou checks the former addict into a rehab for the deaf hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adapt to his new life. After being welcomed and accepted just as he is, Ruben must choose between his new normal and the life he once knew.

The Man with the Golden Arm

Mon, 26 Dec 1955

When illegal card dealer and recovering heroin addict Frankie Machine gets out of prison, he decides to straighten up. Armed with nothing but an old drum set, Frankie tries to get honest work as a drummer. But when his former employer and his old drug dealer re-enter his life, Frankie finds it hard to stay clean and eventually finds himself succumbing to his old habits.

Mögöbalu, Les Maîtres des Tambours d'Afrique

Thu, 01 Jan 1998

Cannibal Vegetarian

Thu, 01 Mar 2012

Danko Babic is an ambitious and amoral gynaecologist at Croatia's leading fertility clinic. When his colleague Bantic is appointed as head of the clinic, Babic starts a secret war to overthrow his rival. Distracted by his ruthless campaign he makes series of fatal mistakes that result in the death of a patient. A crooked coroner and a corrupt police officer cover up his misdeeds, while Babic grows increasingly dependant on drugs and alcohol. He begins performing illegal abortions on prostitutes who work for Jedinko, a gangster who controls the local drug and sex trade.

Jojo Mayer: Secret Weapons For The Modern Drummer 2

Tue, 03 Apr 2007

Jojo Mayer has assembled the most comprehensive and detailed volume on hand technique for drummers ever available. As both an inspiring instructional method and highly entertaining reference guide,this DVD is invaluable to drummers of every skill level.

La importancia de llamarse Ernesto y la gilipollez de llamarse Eric

Fri, 10 Nov 2023

He was born in Granada, the only city in the world with an explosive name. At the age of ten he joined the Falange because he wanted to play the drum. His biggest musical influences have been Holy Week and his first host, the one he was given at birth. It was produced at the age of sixteen. A little later he began using drugs to escape. he should have died before thirty. For forty years he has hit the drums as life has hit him, with all his might.

Practice Makes Perfect

Thu, 03 May 2012

The film is primarily a portrait of Kam Kelly, who teaches West African drumming to students at various New York schools, including Intermediate School 292 in Brooklyn. One of his students, Jessica Jackson, is featured. The piece was commissioned for the “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry” festival at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2012.

Hot Licks: Joe Morello - Drum Method 1 The Natural Approach To Technique

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Joe Morello Is One Of The Most Important Drummers In JazzAnd HereS Your Chance To Learn Directly From Him! Joe Demonstrates Roll Techniques, Matched Grip And Traditional Stick Positions, Sounds On The Drumhead, Cross Sticking, Tuning, And Much More, All Using Natural Body Movement. Plus Great Vintage Footage Of Joe In Action With The Dave Brubeck Quintet!

The Drum

Thu, 07 Apr 1938

Set in the India of the British Raj, the evil and untrustworthy Prince Guhl (Raymond Massey) plans to wipe out the British troops as they enjoy the hospitality of Guhl's spacious palace. It's up to the loyal young Prince Azim (Sabu) to warn the troops of Guhl's treachery by tapping out a message on his drum.