I thought this was really well written
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The Banality of Genius: Notes on Peter Jackson's Get Back
A Special Edition of The Ruffian
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LGOberean
Doctor of Teleocity
Oh, from the thread title, I thought you might have meant this...
421JAM
Tele-Afflicted
The Above Us Only Sky film about Lennon is like this, too. Lots of talking head scenes of people praising Yoko. I’m sure there is some degree of sincerity in these statements, and a lot of the Yoko bashing has always been whipped up by media sensationalism, which society in general is obviously gullible enough to fall for regardless of the topic. But the amount of Yoko rebranding in the Beatles universe these days is clearly noticeable. There’s also a reluctance to say anything negative about John. It was he who insisted she be present in the studio, after all.
I loved the Paul McCartney 321 series with Rick Ruben. Especially the moments where they would show how Paul and John were often playing two different songs at the same time.
Like the Clash or Weezer before Matt Sharp left, two writers in the group with conflicting styles and moods can result in some really great songs.... If they can figure out how to keep it together.
Like the Clash or Weezer before Matt Sharp left, two writers in the group with conflicting styles and moods can result in some really great songs.... If they can figure out how to keep it together.
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421JAM
Tele-Afflicted
I thought this was really well written
The Banality of Genius: Notes on Peter Jackson's Get Back
A Special Edition of The Ruffian
Thanks for sharing that. Good read, and very interesting that the author included the Lou Reed quote that was part of our discussion a few days ago.
Telecaster88
Tele-Afflicted
OP, I agree with everything you said in your post! But... This scene in Get Back was edited to make it look like Heather was mimicking Yoko. It's not that way in the original Let It Be movie, and Fabs Fans smarter/more detail-oriented than me have pointed out elsewhere on the net the editing incongruities in this section of the new film. Point being, it was cute, but probably didn't really happen that way in real time!
It is like he read my post for the idea! LOL.
hmmmmmm?
Just streamed the rooftop concert again.
For years I had put this down, but by the second song they are completely playing amazingly together.
It hit me that this was probably the first time since Hamburg they were playing in front of people who weren't screaming.
For years I had put this down, but by the second song they are completely playing amazingly together.
It hit me that this was probably the first time since Hamburg they were playing in front of people who weren't screaming.
Really, links please ?
Even most experienced musicians who came to play in my tribute band says that isn't easy task to play them, when you dig on their songs, you see how not simple are .
4pickupguy
Doctor of Teleocity
There is one scene that to me pointed out the need for a manager figure to maintain a bit of order. Paul eluded that all the horse play was killing the creativity and work flow mentioning Mr. Ebstein’s absence. Somebody needed to coral the madness, thin the crowd of ’hangers on’ and spectators. Only film crew and techs. Yes, Yoko to me being the constant fifth chair would have put me off after awhile. It’s very spinal tappy.
The film underscores how important George Martin was in providing support though he wasn’t in his normal role for this album. His quote about final album sums it up pretty well “Produced by George Martin, over-produced by Phil Spector”.
The image quality looked like it was filmed yesterday. Great watch.
The film underscores how important George Martin was in providing support though he wasn’t in his normal role for this album. His quote about final album sums it up pretty well “Produced by George Martin, over-produced by Phil Spector”.
The image quality looked like it was filmed yesterday. Great watch.
ZackyDog
Friend of Leo's
Where it all began; I'm sure that The Beatles would agree with me.
Sorry for the tangent.
Sorry for the tangent.
wabashslim
Friend of Leo's
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Tonetele
Poster Extraordinaire
John, Paul, George and Ringo. Nuff said!!
ZackyDog
Friend of Leo's
And something is happening here but you don't know what it is
Do you, Mr. Jones?
wabashslim
Friend of Leo's
I didn't think Ed intentionally restricted his audience to grownups pre-Beatles - but who else would have wanted tickets to see his weekly parade of old Jewish comics, Broadway actors, Gypsy acrobats, Sinatra wannabes, vaudeville relics & plate-spinners to the tune of the Sabre Dance...and that damnable mouse?
421JAM
Tele-Afflicted
I’ve recently been tuning in to see who is on the 7 pm Ed Sullivan episode on my over the air tv. Usually there’ll be a few great music acts each week, but it’s remarkable how many corny, catering to the old white crowd acts he had on the show. I guess that what this guy considered quality entertainment.
BramptonRob1958
Tele-Holic
I think "Paul Jones" Guilty pleasure was wishing he'd been cast in the role of Archie Bunker!
Obstinate, opinionated and most often wrong about any topic.....
Well at least he had the balls to share his point of view.....I wonder how long after this article he retired?
Obstinate, opinionated and most often wrong about any topic.....
Well at least he had the balls to share his point of view.....I wonder how long after this article he retired?
