Benjamin Gibbard
Biography: Benjamin Gibbard is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie, with whom he has recorded nine studio albums, and as one half of the electronica act the Postal Service.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 11, 1976
Deathday: N/A
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Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
2009-09-25
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Overview: After her boyfriend mysteriously leaves her with little explanation, a doctoral candidate in anthropology at a prestigious East Coast university is left looking for answers as to what went wrong.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-25
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Drive Well, Sleep Carefully
2005-07-26
Drive Well, Sleep Carefully
Overview: Drive Well, Sleep Carefully joins Death Cab for Cutie on tour in the spring of 2004. Filmmaker Justin Mitchell captured dozens of shows across the country and interviewed the band at length in their hometown of Seattle, WA. Shot entirely on 16mm film, the live footage is mixed with candid conversations about the creative process, the band's dedication to their work and life on the road.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-07-26
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One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur
2008-05-11
One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur
Overview: "One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur" examines Jack Kerouac's escape from post "On The Road" fame to his dream of an isolated retreat in a cabin at Big Sur where he searches for inner peace. His road comes full circle with this self-exploration, resulting in an alcohol-fueled paranoia and a plunge into madness.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-05-11
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Some Idealistic Future
2013-07-25
Some Idealistic Future
Overview: An unprecedented look at the ten year history of The Postal Service, from the initial collaborations that created 2003's sleeper classic Give Up, through to their recent sold out show at New York's Barclays Arena. The Creators Project provides an intimate look at the band and its process: from the dressing room to the digital (re)construction of the music to the moment the band takes the stage.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-07-25
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Death Cab for Cutie: Live At the Mt. Baker Theatre
2011-05-31
Death Cab for Cutie: Live At the Mt. Baker Theatre
Overview: On April 22 and 23, 2009, Death Cab for Cutie returned to Bellingham, WA, where they had formed over 10 years prior, to perform two sold out concerts at the historic Mt. Baker Theatre. This film features previously unreleased performances from these two very special nights as well as interviews with band members about the band's early days in Bellingham. 1. The New Year 2. WhyYou'd Want To Live Here 3. Crooked Teeth 4. President of What? 5. No Sunlight 6. Your Bruise 7. Grapevines Fires 8. I Will Posess Your Heart 9. Cath... 10. Soul Meets Body 11. Long Division 12. The Sound of Settling 13. Bixby Canyon Bridge 14. I Will Follow You Into the Dark 15. Title and Registration 16. Expo' 86 17. Transatlanticism
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-05-31
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The Postal Service: Everything Will Change
2014-11-24
The Postal Service: Everything Will Change
Overview: Everything Will Change is a feature-length documentary concert film of The Postal Service’s performance at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA during their 2013 reunion tour. A collaboration between Benjamin Gibbard (of Death Cab for Cutie) and Jimmy Tamborello (from Dntel), with Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis, The Postal Service released Give Up, their one and only album, in 2003. That record went on to sell over a million copies and most of the band’s fans never had the chance to see them perform live. In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Give Up, the band reunited to tour the world. With intimate interviews and backstage footage of the band, Everything Will Change captures one of the nights when everything did change.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-11-24
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The Glamour & the Squalor
2015-06-03
The Glamour & the Squalor
Overview: Seattle DJ Marco Collins stars in this unflinching documentary about media fame and addiction, which tracks his rise, fall, and resurrection as an influential promoter of grunge, alternative rock, and electronic dance music.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-06-03
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Tiny Changes
2019-08-15
Tiny Changes
Overview: A documentary that follows the making of Frightened Rabbit's covers album, in tribute to their seminal album The Midnight Organ Fight.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-15
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Space Songs: Through the Distance
2020-04-30
Space Songs: Through the Distance
Overview: "Space Songs" is a YouTube concert event, sharing songs about space and isolation to celebrate how extreme situations can bring out the very best in us all and why there’s no challenge we can’t face together. Hosted by Tested’s Adam Savage, the concert featured special guests and performances by Sting, Clipping, Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie, and more.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-30
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Her Effortless Brilliance: A Celebration of Lynn Shelton Through Film and Music
2020-06-10
Her Effortless Brilliance: A Celebration of Lynn Shelton Through Film and Music
Overview: A music driven tribute to the late indie filmmaker Lynn Shelton.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-06-10
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D Tour
2009-04-04
D Tour
Overview: Pat Spurgeon is a professional musician whose dreams of being in a successful rock 'n' roll band have come true. But just as his band, Rogue Wave, starts to take off, his kidney starts to fail. "D tour" chronicles the life of a musician with "no back-up plan" as he's faced with daily dialysis, a grueling tour, and a search for a new kidney.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-04-04
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Elvis Costello & Friends
2006-05-19
Elvis Costello & Friends
Overview: Decades Rock Live Presents Elvis Costello and Friends, Elvis Costello performs with special guests including Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Fiona Apple and Death Cab for Cutie. Elvis Costello performs his classic hits and song’s of his guests, featuring a surprise acoustic performance of “Alison” by Elvis Costello and Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day’s “Basket Case”, “Wake Me Up When September Ends”, “Accidents Will Happen” duet by Death Cab for Cutie, “I Want You”, “Shabby Doll by Fiona Apple, and “Peace, Love and Understanding” encore performance with Billie Joe Armstrong, Fiona Apple and Death Cab for Cutie. Decades Rock Live is an innovative live concert series that features performances by celebrated artists from rock to soul who have influenced popular music over the last 50 years, as well as performances from some of today’s hottest recording acts who have been inspired by these legends.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-19
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The Postal Service Zoom Auditions
2020-10-07
The Postal Service Zoom Auditions
Overview: Watch The Postal Service hold Zoom ‘auditions’ for new bandmembers including Slash, Anne Hathaway and “Weird Al” Yankovic.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-10-07
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Wheedle's Groove
2009-10-10
Wheedle's Groove
Overview: During the late 60s and early 70s, and decades before Nirvana, Microsoft and Starbucks put Seattle on the map, Seattle's African American neighborhood known as the Central District was buzzing. The soul sounds filled local airwaves and packed clubs seven nights a week. As many of the bands began breaking out nationally via major record deals, television appearances, and gigs with the likes of Curtis Mayfield and Stevie Wonder, the public demanded disco and the scene slipped into obscurity. Narrated by Seattle's own Sir Mix-A-Lot.
Genres: Documentary Music History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-10-10
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