| Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical film poster | |
| Directed by | Paul Goldman |
Production company | Mushroom Studios |
Release dates | 10 August 2023 (
MIFF), 31 August 2023 (cinema) |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story is a 2023 Australian documentary film focusing on the life and career of Michael Gudinski, the founder of Mushroom Records. [1] [2]
The film's trailer was released in May 2023 and the film is set to premiere at the MIFF on 10 August 2023 before a broader cinematic release on 31 August 2023. [1] [3] MIFF is promoting the film as "a uniquely Australian tribute to a much-loved industry legend ". [4]
The film includes commentary from Kylie Minogue, Dave Grohl, Sting, Shirley Manson, Jimmy Barnes, Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel. [1] [3]
The documentary won the AACTA Award for Best Sound in a Documentary at the AACTA Awards on 9 February 2024. [5]
Soundtrack
| Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story | |
|---|---|
|
Soundtrack album by various artists | |
| Released | 11 August 2023 |
| Label | Bloodlines |
A soundtrack was released on 11 August 2023. The album contains 44 tracks by 33 different artists; all but two ( Garbage and Ed Sheeran) are Australian. [6]
Track listing
Disc one
- " I Hear Motion" by Models
- " Come Back Again" by Daddy Cool
- "I Remember When I Was Young" by Matt Taylor
- "Most People I Know (Think That I'm Crazy)" (Live from Sunbury) by Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs
- "12lb Toothbrush" by Madder Lake
- " Living in the 70's" by Skyhooks
- "Love's Not Good Enough" by Skyhooks
- " Horror Movie" by Skyhooks
- " Ego (Is Not A Dirty Word)" by Skyhooks
- " Hit & Run" by Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
- " Counting the Beat" by The Swingers
- " Who Listens to the Radio" by The Sports
- " Take a Long Line" (Live) by The Angels
- "The Slab" by Hunters & Collectors
- " Throw Your Arms Around Me" by Hunters & Collectors
Disc two
- " Talking to a Stranger" by Hunters & Collectors
- " From St Kilda to Kings Cross" by Paul Kelly
- "Last of he Riverboats" by Stars
- " I'd Die to Be with You Tonight" by Jimmy Barnes
- " No Second Prize" by Jimmy Barnes
- " Even When I'm Sleeping" by Leonardo's Bride
- " Pressure Sway" by Machinations
- " The Loco-Motion" by Kylie Minogue
- " I Should Be So Lucky" by Kylie Minogue
- " Took the Children Away" by Archie Roach
- " Treaty" (Radio Mix) by Yothu Yindi
- " It's Only the Beginning" by Deborah Conway
- " Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage
- "Mysterious Girl" by Peter Andre
Disc three
- "My Turn to Cry" by Cold Chisel
- " Heading in the Right Direction" (Live) by Renée Geyer
- " Addicted" by Bliss n Eso
- " Can't Get You Out Of My Head" by Kylie Minogue
- " Sweet Disposition" by The Temper Trap
- " Forever Young" by Youth Group
- " Riptide" by Vance Joy
- " The A Team" by Ed Sheeran
- " We're All in This Together" by Ben Lee
- " The Glow" by DMA's
- " Under the Milky Way" by The Church
- "Extraordinary Life" by Gordi
- " Djapana (Sunset Dreaming)" (Radio Mix) by Yothu Yindi
- " Do You See What I See?" by Hunters & Collectors
- " Say Goodbye" by Hunters & Collectors
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums ( ARIA) [7] | 18 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2023) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Artist Albums (ARIA) [8] | 14 |
References
- ^ a b c "Michael Gudinski Documentary to Premiere at MIFF This Year". Music Feeds. 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 23 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Michael Gudinski documentary will premiere at MIFF this August". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 23 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Michael Gudinski Documentary 'Ego' Set For Cinematic Release". The Music Network. 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Michael Gudinski's Career to Be Immortalized In 'Ego' Doc: Watch the Trailer". Billboard. 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 24 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Australian Film Institute (12 February 2024). "AACTA Awards winners and nominees". AACTA Awards. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "'Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story' Documentary Soundtrack Revealed". The Music. Archived from the original on 18 June 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 21 August 2023. Archived from the original on 18 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Australian Artist Album Chart for 2023". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
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| Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story | |
|---|---|
|
Theatrical film poster | |
| Directed by | Paul Goldman |
Production company | Mushroom Studios |
Release dates | 10 August 2023 (
MIFF), 31 August 2023 (cinema) |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story is a 2023 Australian documentary film focusing on the life and career of Michael Gudinski, the founder of Mushroom Records. [1] [2]
The film's trailer was released in May 2023 and the film is set to premiere at the MIFF on 10 August 2023 before a broader cinematic release on 31 August 2023. [1] [3] MIFF is promoting the film as "a uniquely Australian tribute to a much-loved industry legend ". [4]
The film includes commentary from Kylie Minogue, Dave Grohl, Sting, Shirley Manson, Jimmy Barnes, Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel. [1] [3]
The documentary won the AACTA Award for Best Sound in a Documentary at the AACTA Awards on 9 February 2024. [5]
Soundtrack
| Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story | |
|---|---|
|
Soundtrack album by various artists | |
| Released | 11 August 2023 |
| Label | Bloodlines |
A soundtrack was released on 11 August 2023. The album contains 44 tracks by 33 different artists; all but two ( Garbage and Ed Sheeran) are Australian. [6]
Track listing
Disc one
- " I Hear Motion" by Models
- " Come Back Again" by Daddy Cool
- "I Remember When I Was Young" by Matt Taylor
- "Most People I Know (Think That I'm Crazy)" (Live from Sunbury) by Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs
- "12lb Toothbrush" by Madder Lake
- " Living in the 70's" by Skyhooks
- "Love's Not Good Enough" by Skyhooks
- " Horror Movie" by Skyhooks
- " Ego (Is Not A Dirty Word)" by Skyhooks
- " Hit & Run" by Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
- " Counting the Beat" by The Swingers
- " Who Listens to the Radio" by The Sports
- " Take a Long Line" (Live) by The Angels
- "The Slab" by Hunters & Collectors
- " Throw Your Arms Around Me" by Hunters & Collectors
Disc two
- " Talking to a Stranger" by Hunters & Collectors
- " From St Kilda to Kings Cross" by Paul Kelly
- "Last of he Riverboats" by Stars
- " I'd Die to Be with You Tonight" by Jimmy Barnes
- " No Second Prize" by Jimmy Barnes
- " Even When I'm Sleeping" by Leonardo's Bride
- " Pressure Sway" by Machinations
- " The Loco-Motion" by Kylie Minogue
- " I Should Be So Lucky" by Kylie Minogue
- " Took the Children Away" by Archie Roach
- " Treaty" (Radio Mix) by Yothu Yindi
- " It's Only the Beginning" by Deborah Conway
- " Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage
- "Mysterious Girl" by Peter Andre
Disc three
- "My Turn to Cry" by Cold Chisel
- " Heading in the Right Direction" (Live) by Renée Geyer
- " Addicted" by Bliss n Eso
- " Can't Get You Out Of My Head" by Kylie Minogue
- " Sweet Disposition" by The Temper Trap
- " Forever Young" by Youth Group
- " Riptide" by Vance Joy
- " The A Team" by Ed Sheeran
- " We're All in This Together" by Ben Lee
- " The Glow" by DMA's
- " Under the Milky Way" by The Church
- "Extraordinary Life" by Gordi
- " Djapana (Sunset Dreaming)" (Radio Mix) by Yothu Yindi
- " Do You See What I See?" by Hunters & Collectors
- " Say Goodbye" by Hunters & Collectors
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums ( ARIA) [7] | 18 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2023) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Artist Albums (ARIA) [8] | 14 |
References
- ^ a b c "Michael Gudinski Documentary to Premiere at MIFF This Year". Music Feeds. 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 23 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Michael Gudinski documentary will premiere at MIFF this August". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 23 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Michael Gudinski Documentary 'Ego' Set For Cinematic Release". The Music Network. 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Michael Gudinski's Career to Be Immortalized In 'Ego' Doc: Watch the Trailer". Billboard. 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 24 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Australian Film Institute (12 February 2024). "AACTA Awards winners and nominees". AACTA Awards. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "'Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story' Documentary Soundtrack Revealed". The Music. Archived from the original on 18 June 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 21 August 2023. Archived from the original on 18 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Australian Artist Album Chart for 2023". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
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