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Echotone - A Documentary.

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Echotone, a documentary about music culture in Austin, can best be described as a cultural portrait of the modern American city, examined through the lyrics and lens of Austin, Texas,' creative class.

Internationally known as 'The Live Music Capital of the World,' Austin's music culture has led it to become one of the world's most sought-after destinations. As nearly two dozen high-rises pop up throughout the city amidst economic downfall, how does the working musician get along?

Featuring Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, Belaire, Sunset, The Black Angels, Ghostland Observatory, Dana Falconberry, The Octopus Project and other Austin favorites, this lyrical documentary provides a telescopic view into the lives of Austin's vibrant young musicians as they grapple with questions of artistic integrity, commercialism, experimentation, and the future of their beloved city.

Directed by Nathan Christ and photographed by Robert Garza, Echotone is a cultural portrait of the modern American city examined through the lyrics and lens of its creative class.

"Instead of just hearing facts and dates, you leave Echotone with a true appreciation of these talented human beings." - Paste Magazine (12 best films of SXSW 2011)

"Go see it. It's beautifully shot. It's loud. It's terrific." - Dallas Observer

"Clear-eyed, atmospherically rich." - Chicago Tribune

"The crowd was loud, legit, and excited as hell. The film glided along weightlessly, a timely valentine with purpose." - The Onion AV Club

"An aural symphony of civic dischord with sublime visuals" - Chicago Sun-Times

"4.5 out of 5! Echotone will captivate starving artists everywhere." - Hollywood Chicago

"The Best (Free) Soundtrack We've Ever Seen." - Paste Magazine

"The most popular screening I attended." - Austin Chronicle

"Echotone is a kaleidoscope of life, showing a balance of precison and spontaneity." - Los Angeles Examiner