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An exploration of the seminal 90's rock band Brainiac, its creative force Tim Taylor and the tragedy they overcame. In the mid 90's the Dayton, OH music scene became a hot spot generating worldwide buzz from the influential indie rock being produced there (The Breeders, Guided by Voices). Arguably the most innovative of them all was the band Brainiac, led by musical genius and insanely charismatic front man Tim Taylor. The band was opening for Beck and slated to sign a major label record deal when Taylor was tragically killed in a bizarre auto accident leaving his family and bandmates to pick up the pieces. Over the past two decades Brainiac's music has gone on to influence the likes of Nine Inch Nails, The Mars Volta, The National and countless others. This film explores the band's music, legacy, massive influence on pop culture and how people survive and cope with the loss of loved ones. Media Cast & Crew Actors: Brainiac as Himself Fred Armisen as Himself Steve Albini as Himself Matt Berninger Cedric Bizler-Zavala Melissa Auf der Maur David Yow Eli Janney Buzz Osborne Director: Eric Mahoney Producer: Eric Mahoney Producer: Ian Jacobs Additional Details Label: MVD Visual Genre: Alternative/Punk Language: English Run Time: 108 mins Region: 0 Release Date: 02/21/20 UPC: 760137313991
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Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero (2019)
108 min
In May 1997, Tim Taylor, creative force behind the beloved Dayton, Ohio rock weirdos BRAINIAC, was on the verge of his band signing to a major record label when his life was cut tragically short by a freak accident. He was 28 years old. Devastated, his family, friends and fans were forced to pick up the pieces. This film explores the history and legacy of Taylor and one of the 90s most original bands.