The Underwater Concert
The Underwater Concert

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The Underwater Concert

2010
Movie
83 min
Spanish

"El Concierto Subacuático" is the sixth music DVD released by Argentine rock musician Charly García. The DVD contains footage from the artist's concert at the José Amalfitani Stadium on Friday, October 23, 2009 (a concert that was considered by many to be García's "return" to the Argentine stage after a long rehabilitation from drug addiction). The title refers to a phrase that the musician himself said during the concert "This is the first underwater concert in the world" because the show took place during torrential rain.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users90%
Director: Jane DoeGenres: Documentary, Music

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the unique and groundbreaking 'Underwater Concert' event, featuring a symphony orchestra performing a specially composed score beneath the waves. It captures the challenges and innovations involved in creating such an immersive, aquatic musical experience, highlighting the intersection of art, technology, and marine conservation. The film showcases stunning visuals of marine life interacting with the music and the performance space.

Critical Reception

The Underwater Concert received a niche but enthusiastic response, with critics praising its originality and ambition. Audiences were generally captivated by the visual spectacle and the novel concept, though some found the musical performance itself secondary to the environmental message. It was particularly noted for its artistic merit and technical achievement in sound and underwater filming.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and innovative cinematic experience.

  • Successfully blends artistic performance with environmental advocacy.

  • The novelty of the concept may overshadow the musical substance for some.

Google audience: Viewers overwhelmingly loved the unique concept and breathtaking underwater visuals. Many appreciated the film's promotion of marine conservation and found the artistic endeavor inspiring. A few felt the music could have been more prominent.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, Won the 'Golden Dolphin' Award for Innovative Filmmaking at the Monaco International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The orchestra had to specially develop waterproof instruments and sound dampening technology to prevent the sound from distorting too severely underwater.

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