Dec 20
It Might Get Loud
I’ve been eagerly looking forward to this movie since first hearing about it sometime in the summer.
From the press kit:
Rarely can a film penetrate the glamorous surface of rock legends. It Might Get Loud tells the personal stories, in their own words, of three generations of electric guitar virtuosos – The Edge (U2), Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), and Jack White (The White Stripes). It reveals how each developed his unique sound and style of playing favorite instruments, guitars both found and invented. Concentrating on the artist’s musical rebellion, traveling with him to influential locations, provoking rare discussion as to how and why he writes and plays, this film lets you witness intimate moments and hear new music from each artist. The movie revolves around a day when Jimmy Page, Jack White, and The Edge first met and sat down together to share their stories, teach and play.
I have a hard time expressing how excellent and inspiring I’ve found this movie. Three of the most innovative, influential guitarists of their time, or maybe even of all time. Just wow.
If you like electric guitar (i.e. you’re white, apparently), or The Edge/U2, or Jimmy Page/Led Zeppelin, or Jack White/White Stripes etc., see this movie! Use headphones if your in an apartment or don’t have a home theatre system.. and LET IT GET LOUD.
It’s recently available on DVD and iTunes. [apparently, while on iTiunes now, it's not on disk until Dec 22]
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