Produced by Martin Scorsese and helmed by seven major film directors (including Clint Eastwood, Wim Wenders, and Charles Burnett), this seven-part collection traces the history of the blues. Beginning by discovering the earliest recorded works of the blues from the 1920s, and ending with the influence and sound of the blues on .. Read more
| Starring | martin scorsese, martin scorsese (pres/narr), Martin Scorsese |
|---|---|
| Director | Mike Figgis |
| Genres | Documentary |
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Produced by Martin Scorsese and helmed by seven major film directors (including Clint Eastwood, Wim Wenders, and Charles Burnett), this seven-part collection traces the history of the blues. Beginning by discovering the earliest recorded works of the blues from the 1920s, and ending with the influence and sound of the blues on contemporary music, this comprehensive guide is the definitive word on the genre. Some incredible footage has been unearthed, including interviews, behind the scenes material, and electrifying performances from artists including Otis Rush, Ray Charles, B.B. King, and many others. A classic collection for the connoisseur of the blues, or the perfect place to start for those who want to learn more about this uniquely American genre of music.
GODFATHERS AND SONS is directed by MARC LEVIN and explores the rise of Chicago Blues.
| Starring | martin scorsese, martin scorsese (pres/narr), Martin Scorsese |
|---|---|
| Director | Mike Figgis |
| Studio | SNAPPER MUSIC |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 6 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Released | DVD: 29 Mar 2004 |
| Format | DVD |
British director Mike Figgis has always lavished care on his film soundtracks and this passion for music comes across in his contribution to Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues. Taking 1940s British jazz as his starting point, Figgis shows how this evolved into 1950s skiffle and the 1960s electric Blues perfected by the likes of The Rolling Stones, The Animals and The Spencer Davis Group. The most insightful anecdotes are related by Chris Farlowe and Georgie Fame, but the musical highlights are provided by Van Morrison and the unlikely duo of Jeff Beck and Lulu. This is more reliant on talking heads than other entries, but it's still fascinating stuff.
Brilliant interviews from some of Britain's top blues musicians. Ace performances from Tom Jones, Van Morrison, Lulu and Jeff Beck.A must see for any serious blues fan.
My mistake was watching this film before the others in Martin Scorcese's series. The idea, of how blues influenced a generation of English white boys, who then sold it back to the States, was well done, but I wasn't sure about the talking heads. It was too reminiscent of those 'Best of...' TV filler programmes. Sometimes you just wanted to hear the music, and not have Mr Old Guitarist Geezer reminiscing - or singing - over it. Van Morrison, Jeff Beck and, surprisingly Lulu, good; Lonnie Donegan, Chris Farlowe and, most definitely Tom Jones - NO.