The drummer is like the cornerstone of the band, his presence affects the rhythm of everyone in the band. If you love drums and dream of becoming a drummer, you must not miss the following movies.


1. Whiplash (2014)


Whiplash tells the passionate story of a teenager who, under the supervision of a strict teacher, challenges his own limits with unconventional means and pursues his dream of being a jazz drummer.


The protagonist loves to play drums, but the excessive investment makes him lose his original intention of the music, which then evolves into a life load and an almost crazy confrontation between master and apprentice.


The film not only shows the pain of musicians but also makes people see the cruel truth behind the traditional inspiration. Whiplash won the highest honor Jury Award at the 30th Sundance Film Festival.


In order to match the rhythm of the drums, the photographer took multi-layered trick shots of the drum stand and the male protagonist from all angles.


It is this visual impact that gives the audience an unparalleled viewing experience - the plot is interlocking from beginning to end, the bite is tight, and at the same time, it highlights the crispness and its own rhythm.


2. Sound of Noise (2010)


If Whiplash shows the audience an inspirational blockbuster on the road of drummer practice. Sound of Noise is a light-hearted sketch that shows the creative joy of percussion.


This is a brain-opening musical film, which originated from the famous short film "One Apartment and Six Drummers" by Swedish directors Ola Simonsen and Joan Stjian Nelson.


It mainly tells the story of policeman Amadeus Warnerbring, who is forced to compromise and face up to music because of the pursuit of six anarchist musicians.


The most interesting point of this movie is the percussion creativity of the protagonists in various scenes! Pretend to be a doctor creating rhythms in the operating room using various instruments and the patient's body, and playing drums in the high-speed vehicles on the highway.


To play real heavy metal, they drove 4 excavators, and bulldozers and gave a concert outside the opera house.


3. Drumline (2002)


Drumline is about a talented and rhythm-loving drummer, Devon. After graduating from high school, Devon set his sights on going to college to be a good drummer.


In the film, his scholarship application to a university in the south is approved, and he can finally enter the university. After entering the university, Devon's talent really showed off, and he soon became the best drummer in the school under the guidance of his teacher.


After joining the band, Devon has a little more understanding of the meaning of drummers: he realizes that only unity and cooperation is the spirit that his band and drummers really need.


His band finally faced off against another band in the middle of the field... With him and this spirit, his band finally won the championship!


4. Music for One Apartment and Six Drummers (2001)


The film tells the story of six drummers giving a "concert" in someone else's apartment. The six drummers played in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and living room with items within reach of their homes.


The sound of a blender, brushing teeth, spraying perfume, vacuum cleaners and even slippers rubbing against the floor has become so beautiful.