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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786304928233 Format: Color, NTSC ISBN: 6304928238 Label: Rhino / Wea Languages: Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Rhino / Wea Release Date: May 19, 1998 Running Time: 60 minutes Studio: Rhino / Wea Theatrical Release Date: May 19, 1998 Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Can an effective episode of Classic Albums be produced when its subject's creator has been dead for more than a quarter century? Perhaps surprisingly, the answer is yes. With Experience members Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, additional musicians on the order of Steve Winwood and Dave Mason, manager Chas Chandler, and engineer Eddie Kramer telling much of the story, Jimi Hendrix still stands front and center in this hourlong examination of the making of his most ambitious release, the 1968 double LP Electric Ladyland. The series's usual centerpiece (isolating parts of the multitrack tapes to illuminate the whole) is invaluable not only in demonstrating Hendrix's genius for building performances in the studio, but, by extension, implying how the music coming out of his head reflected his heart. The result is possibly the most moving documentary about Hendrix, and certainly one whose rare bits of film (such as a promotional clip for "Burning of the Midnight Lamp") make it even more invaluable. --Rickey Wright Description: The story of Electric Ladyland is told here in words, music, rare archival film footage, and a contemporary diary kept by one of Hendrix's employees. Among those contributing are Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell of the Jimi Hendrix Experience; singer/keyboardist Steve Winwood; engineer Eddie Kramer; and, in his last interview, Hendrix' manager Chas Chandler. With a musical soundtrack that includes "All Along the Watchtower," "Still Raining Still Dreaming," "Gypsy Eyes," "Crosstown Traffic," "Voodoo Chile" and "House Burning Down," this electrifying program provides insights into the life, work, and musical genius of a rock music legend. 75 minutes. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Working with the MasterElectric Ladyland has and always will be a classic album. This DVD not only deals with the making of the album, but it shows what was going on with the band and Jimi Hendrix at the time. The movie points out the hellish schedule they would have. It pointed out that they would be on one coast one night and the other coast the next night. At the same time Hendrix would try to make time to record while trying to put together his own recording studio in New York City. It shows how Hendrix ... Read More Rating:  - Getting close to the genius.Watching this DVD brings the Hendrix fan closer to the soul that produced this beautiful work of art. The interviews and recollections show how Jimi's personality imprinted on everyone he worked with. They all still miss him terribly. This DVD provides insight into the process Hendrix evolved to in writing and recording his work. After watching this DVD I hear the album in a more informed light. Hendrix was a brilliant shooting star. I also noticed how much Prince copies Jimi's style. Somehow I missed that ... Read More Rating: - batcallIt's a shame that one of the best guitarist in rock'n roll died so young. This is great music. Rating: - Behind the scenes in the studioGreat video that focuses on the mixing of the individual parts in the studio mixing and really has some great behind the scenes glimpses into the making of this classic album. Very good quality and production. Very interesting to all guitarists interested in classic rock. Rating:  - Okay, not outstandingWhile this DVD is interesting and well-produced, it doesn't measure up to other releases in the "Classic Album" series. The great bulk of screen time is spent on talking head interviews. That in itself would be okay, but they focus more on praising Jimi than discussing the music and the nuts and bolts of its creation. There is a lot of material that didn't make it onto this DVD - extensive alternate takes and outtakes - that has been broadcast on the radio. That material would have provided a fascinating supplement ... Read More |
