Sleeping Monster 2023
"A short film about King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard"
Captured during Melbourne's quiet pandemic months, *Sleeping Monster (2023)* offers an intimate glimpse into the creative process behind King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard's album *Changes*.
Director: John Angus Stewart
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sleeping Monster (2023) about?
*Sleeping Monster* peels back the curtain on King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard's creative process during Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdown. The film follows the band as they craft demos for their album *Changes* and captures a live studio rendition of *Change*, blending music with the quiet introspection of a world at pause.
Who directed Sleeping Monster?
John Angus Stewart helmed the project, transforming the band's daily studio sessions into a visually and sonically rich documentary.
Who stars in Sleeping Monster?
The documentary features the core members of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: Stu Mackenzie, Joey Walker, Ambrose Kenny-Smith, Cook Craig, Michael Cavanagh, and Lucas Harwood.
Is Sleeping Monster (2023) worth watching?
For fans of psychedelic rock or anyone curious about the creative process behind King Gizzard's sound, *Sleeping Monster* is a rewarding watch. Its 29-minute runtime keeps the experience tight and immersive, while Stewart's direction elevates it beyond a typical band documentary.
How long is Sleeping Monster?
The film runs for 29 minutes.
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About Sleeping Monster (2023) — Pandemic-Era Studio Life with King Gizzard
Captured during Melbourne's quiet pandemic months, *Sleeping Monster (2023)* offers an intimate glimpse into the creative process behind King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard's album *Changes*. Directed by John Angus Stewart, this 29-minute music documentary transforms the band's studio routine into cinematic poetry, blending raw demos with a live-in-studio performance of the track *Change*. Against the backdrop of empty streets and hushed expectations, the film finds beauty in the mundane, weaving together music, solitude, and resilience.
Stu Mackenzie, Joey Walker, Ambrose Kenny-Smith, Cook Craig, Michael Cavanagh, and Lucas Harwood bring Stewart's vision to life, their quiet collaboration revealing the alchemy behind one of modern psychedelic rock's most inventive acts. With a runtime that balances brevity and intimacy, *Sleeping Monster (2023)* is a love letter to artistic persistence, proving that even in silence, creativity thrives.