About this Event
Philly Film Fest szn is here and you already know BRBCC is in the mix! If you know anything about Philadelphians, we are proud of our city. How could we not, we're the birthplace of the country and the foundation of two subgenres in R&B. "The Philadelphia Sound" is truly foundational for the contemporary landscape and "The Philly Sound...Heard Round the World" tells the story of all the magic produced at Sigma Sound Studios. Slide!
This engrossing, toe-tapping documentary tracks the story of the legendary Sigma Sound Studios, cornerstone of the lush “Philadelphia Sound” that defined decades of American R&B and soul music. Founded in 1968 by engineer Joe Tarsia, the Center City studio became a crucial hub for Philly’s burgeoning music scene, where homegrown artists like Patti LaBelle, Teddy Pendergrass, and Gamble and Huff perfected a signature blend of soul, funk, and sensuous orchestral elements. As its renown grew, the studio also became a crucial stopping point for artists like David Bowie and Todd Rundgren, who were eager to get a piece of the Philly magic. More than just a hit factory, Sigma Sound came to represent the tremendous energy and social upheaval surging through the City of Brotherly Love at a tumultuous time in the city’s (and America’s) history. Blending archival footage and contemporary interviews with many of the scene’s key players, The Philly Sound … Heard ‘Round the World is a rousing, informative, and emotional tribute to everyone involved in concocting the Philadelphia Sound, from the marquee names to the unsung engineers, songwriters, and session musicians whose work gave the classic music its unique magic.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Philadelphia Film Center, 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, United States
USD 7.18
