Music Box: Listening to Kenny G (HBO)

About "Music Box: Listening to Kenny G" (HBO) Released 2021

"Music Box: Listening to Kenny G" is the fascinating exploration of the life and career of Kenny G, the best-selling instrumentalist of all time and one of the most polarizing figures in American pop culture. The documentary, directed by Penny Lane, reveals a complicated picture of a man struggling with his place in the music industry and the world at large. It showcases the often controversial musician in a new light, presenting an intimate look at his prolific career, his approach to music and his unique impact on the industry.

Making / Production

Penny Lane took the helm as the director of the movie, adding a new perspective to the narrative. It was produced by Gabriel Sedgwick while the Music Box series was produced by Bill Simmons. "Music Box: listening to Kenny G" was part of the HBO series Music Box which consisted of six documentaries focusing on important moments in music history.

Actors

• Kenny G (as Himself): The Grammy-winning saxophonist, Kenny G, participates in candid interviews and offers listeners a compelling narrative about his personal journey and music career.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is part of the Music Box series by HBO, comprising of six documentaries.
• Penny Lane, the director of the film, called the theme "cognitive dissonance" and applied it to numerous aspects of Kenny's life and career.
• Kenny G is the biggest selling instrumental musician of the modern era, with over 75 million records sold.

Awards

As of now, the documentary has not received any specific awards.

Quotes

• "Art and commerce. Those are not friends." - Kenny G
• "I don't make music for critics. I make it for my fans." - Kenny G

Music, Soundtrack

• The music for the documentary is largely composed of Kenny G's discography, including hits like "Songbird", "Forever in Love", and "Silhouette".
• The documentary also highlight's Kenny G's Christmas music, which is an indisputable part of his legacy.