The Sun Came Out is a music documentary film that follows the creation of the second 7 Worlds Collide album recorded in Auckland in 2009. The documentary features the mastermind behind 7 Worlds Collide, Neil Finn, his son Liam Finn and American musician Lisa Germano. The movie is a captivating behind-the-scenes look at what went into creating such an incredible album.
The movie begins with Neil Finn explaining how he came up with the idea for 7 Worlds Collide. The project consists of various musicians coming together to record an album, and it all started when Neil's mother passed away in 2004. Neil described how he felt inspired to bring together some of his favourite musicians to record some songs and pay tribute to his mother. The first 7 Worlds Collide album was recorded in 2001 and featured the likes of Eddie Vedder, Johnny Marr and Radiohead's Phil Selway and Ed O'Brien.
With the success of the first album, Neil decided to do it again, and this time he brought his son Liam on board. Liam previously played in his own band until he was invited to join his father's band and work on a 7 Worlds Collide project. Throughout the movie, it's clear that father and son have a great working relationship, and this makes for some really beautiful moments.
The movie follows the group as they work their way through the recording process. We watch as they lay down tracks in the studio, develop new ideas and watch as the songs come to life. Each musician brings their own unique style to the album, and this is what allows the album to be so diverse.
One of the focuses of the movie is Lisa Germano. Germano is an incredibly talented musician, known for her beautiful voice and ethereal sound. It's interesting to watch her work and see how her contribution shapes the album. We also learn about the struggles she faced with her own music in the past.
As the album progresses, we hear snippets of some of the songs on the album. It's clear that this is going to be a special album. The Sun Came Out album was eventually released in 2009 and featured contributions from Johnny Marr, Ed O'Brien and Phil Selway from Radiohead, Wilco's Glenn Kotche and John Stirratt, KT Tunstall and Lisa Germano. Music videos were made for "You Never Know" and "Too Blue."
The documentary is beautifully shot, and the score is incredible. We see a lot of the shots from the studio, but we also get to see some of the musicians exploring Auckland and spending time together. It's clear from the documentary that everyone who's involved has a deep love of music, and this comes across in the way they talk about it.
The movie ends with a special concert at the Powerstation in Auckland. The concert featured performances from Neil, Liam and Lisa, as well as a lot of the other musicians who had worked on the album. It's clear from the footage that this was a genuinely special event. We see Eddie Vedder make a surprise appearance, and they perform a stunning version of "Stuff and Nonsense." Hearing Eddie Vedder and Neil Finn sing together is a pretty magical moment.
In conclusion, The Sun Came Out is a fantastic documentary that is sure to delight fans of Neil Finn, Liam Finn and Lisa Germano. The movie is beautifully shot, and the behind-the-scenes look at the recording process is incredibly interesting. We get to hear snippets of some of the songs, and it's clear that this album was something special. The relationship between Neil and Liam is a beautiful thing to watch, and Lisa Germano's contribution to the album is fascinating. Overall, this is a great movie that combines great music with some really compelling behind-the-scenes footage.
The Sun Came Out is a 2010 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.
It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.2.
