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I met the Walrus – an interview with John Lennon

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:56:17 +0000

In 1969, a 14-year-old Beatle fanatic named Jerry Levitan snuck into John Lennon’s hotel room in Toronto and convinced him to do an interview. 38 years later, Levitan, director Josh Raskin and illustrators James Braithwaite and Alex Kurina have collaborated to create an animated short film using the original interview recording as the soundtrack. A spellbinding vessel for Lennon’s boundless wit and timeless message, I Met the Walrus was nominated for the 2008 Academy Award for Animated Short and won the 2009 Emmy for ‘New Approaches’ (making it the first film to win an Emmy on behalf of the internet).

Holland Doc: Frank Zappa doc

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:37:53 +0000

Documentaire door Roelof Kiers over de in 1993 overleden musicus Frank Zappa. Zappa over zijn jeugd, zijn interesse voor explosieven, blues, gitaren, niet westerse muziek en de oprichting van The Mothers of Invention. En niet te vergeten over de ongekende mogelijkheden van de stofzuiger in huize Zappa.

Documentary by Roelof Kiers. About the musician Frank Zappa, who passed away in 1993. Zappa talks about his youth, his interest in explosives, blues, guitars, non-Western music and the establishment of The Mothers of Invention. Also, about the unknown possibilities of the vacuum cleaner in family Zappa.

The Rolling Stones Rock And Roll Circus

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:26:41 +0000

Starring: Jethro Tull, The Who, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull, The Dirty Mac (John Lennon), Yoko Ono, The Rolling Stones. Jethro Tull is up first, Ian Anderson is a freak! The Stones, including Brian Jones put in an awesome performance.

Festival Express – The Band and Friends 1970

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:34:08 +0000

The Band takes their friends on a train trip across Canada…stopping to play concerts along the way. Lots of train footage

The Band, delaney & Bonnie, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Grateful dead, Buddy Guy Blues band, Ian &Sylvia & The Grat Speckeled Bird, Janis Joplin and more!

JANIS JOPLINS LAST INTERVIEW

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:54:33 +0000

Janis Joplins Last appearance on The Dick Cavett Show

Janis Joplin Documentary

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:56:57 +0000

Janis Joplin Documentary

Dream Deceivers – The Story of James Vance & Judas Priest

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:08:18 +0000

Possibly the most frivolous lawsuit of all time. A wacked-out kid shoots himself in the face with a shotgun, the family (extremely Christian and not too bright either) sues the rock band Judas Priest claiming that it was caused by subliminal messages in their music.

A Film About Jimi Hendrix

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:20:10 +0000

This documentary was made three years after Jimi Hendrix’s untimely death. At the time it was an example of how a visual biography should be done, but some of the information in it needs revising in the light of new information uncovered over the years. The film contains concert footage spanning the Marquee in 1967 to his last UK performance at the third Isle of Wight festival in 1970; along the way we see classic performances at Monterey (1967), Woodstock (1969), Fillmore East (1969/70), and Berkeley (1970). A double album was released to tie-in with the film, containing the complete performances in the film, along with interviews with people in the film (not necessarily the same interviews). The film is worth seeing for Jimi’s performances, and to hear what his contemporaries have to say about him (Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell, Lou Reed, Mick Jagger, Pete Townsend, and others). Written by Martin {martin.o_brien@which.net} This is a biography of Jimi Hendrix, the world famous guitarist who died much too young in 1970. Friends and prominent musicians like Pete Townsend, Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Buddy Miles comment on Jimi’s life and his influence on the rock music. Features recordings from concerts appearences, including “Hey Joe”, “Rock me baby”, “Like a rolling stone”, “A Star Sprangled Banner” from Woodstock ’69 and many more. Written by Tom Zoerner {Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de}

Jimi Hendrix: The Uncut Story – Episode 3: 1967 – 1970 (final episode)

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:17:31 +0000

With the blessings of Jimi’s biological family and many of his closest friends, Passport brings the life of Jimi Hendrix to light as never before. From his upbringing in Seattle to his final days in London, JIMI HENDRIX: THE UNCUT STORY goes beyond all previously released documentaries to explore the complete life-story behind the legendary artist. Episode 3: 1967 – 1970 Part three highlights the culmination of Jimi’s musical career. It was the peak of the counter-culture era and the world was changing at an incredible pace. Jimi’s music and lifestyle were no exception. Here is where we follow Jimi to the height of his creative powers, both in the studio and on the road?only to watch it all come crashing down upon him. Through exclusive interviews, we get the facts behind Jimi’s demise and examine the events surrounding his controversial death. But more than that – we come to know the spiritual message behind Jimi’s work and celebrate the final stage of his life in music.

Jimi Hendrix: The Uncut Story – Episode 2: 1961 – 1967

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:15:44 +0000

With the blessings of Jimi’s biological family and many of his closest friends, Passport brings the life of Jimi Hendrix to light as never before. From his upbringing in Seattle to his final days in London, JIMI HENDRIX: THE UNCUT STORY goes beyond all previously released documentaries to explore the complete life-story behind the legendary artist. Episode 2: 1961 – 1967 After Jimi’s stint in the army, we join him as a sideman on the Chitlin’ Circuit playing behind some of the greatest names in R&B. After following Jimi to New York, we head off to the UK where Jimi Hendrix became the toast of swinging London virtually overnight. Hear directly from the British rock stars and scenesters who witnessed Jimi’s musical coup d’état firsthand. Then follow the Jimi Hendrix Experience on their way to becoming the hottest rock trio on the world stage.