Jason KingSHINE A LIGHT (2008)
June 1st 2008 12:39
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SHINE A LIGHT (2008) $13.50
Shine a Light is a 2008 film directed by Martin Scorsese documenting two 2006 performances that took place during rock and roll band The Rolling Stones' A Bigger Bang tour. It also includes archive footage from the band's career. The film takes its title from the song of the same name, featured on the band's 1972 album Exile on Main St. A soundtrack album was released in April 2008 on the Universal label.
Scorsese filmed the Rolling Stones at New York City's Beacon Theater on October 29 and November 1, 2006. The concert footage is preceded by a brief semi-fictionalised introduction about the preparations for the shows, and is intercut with historical news clips and archival interviews with band members. The shows, which were added to the tour schedule for the purposes of the film shoot, featured a different set list than was typical of other shows on the tour (see below), and were noted for their star-studded crowds, including former President Bill Clinton. The film also shows Jack White, Buddy Guy and Christina Aguilera performing with the band. Synopsis care of Wikipedia
As my friend Sam described it "it's fucking sick" - translated this means - this film kicks ass, further translation equals film good. I loved it, I was tapping my feet and while I warned Sam "I will kill you if you get up and dance in the aisle" - this was all I wanted to do. This is not a rockumentary - it's a concert. The guys are definitely way older than Harrison Ford in the latest Indy film but OMG - Mick Jagger has more energy than my friend's 8yr old on red cordial. Mick's facial muscles are so tight they look like cement and I found this does limit his singing range. He still gets the notes and the words but they are more stabby and to the point and not as rolling as the singing most are used to. Keith is a creature from space that could have had an entire episode of the X-Files dedicated to him. In some songs he rips up the guitar, in a few songs he sings brilliantly but half the time I think he is just doing his own thing on stage and probably does not even know the rest of the band is there. In his own words "When I am on-stage I don't think, I feel." When Keith sings "You Got the Silver", he wears a trench-coat with a pirate pin on the collar. This is a gift from working on Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. I think he will have a heart attack one day performing on stage and die there, probably the happiest place for him to move on. Charlie Watts is amazing and maintains a perfect beat throughout - for his age he must be incredibly strong to keep that up. Ron Wood is great and his guitar playing is superb.
My highlights are "Loving Cup" with Jack White, it was superb and you can see the hero worship all over Jack's face. Champagne & Reefer (Muddy Waters) with Buddy Guy - Buddy is unbelievable to hear play and sing and his jamming with Keith and Ronny is great. Although Keith loses it a bit.
Below is the track list from the film in order:
1. Jumpin' Jack Flash
2. Shattered
3. She Was Hot
4. All Down the Line
5. Loving Cup - with Jack White
6. As Tears Go By (Jagger/Richards/Oldham)
7. Some Girls
8. Just My Imagination (Norman Whitfield/Barrett Strong)
9. Far Away Eyes
10. Champagne & Reefer (Muddy Waters) - with Buddy Guy
11. Tumbling Dice
* Band introductions
12. You Got the Silver - lead vocal by Keith Richards
13. Connection (incomplete due to intersected interview clips) - lead vocal by Keith Richards
14. Sympathy for the Devil
15. Live with Me - with Christina Aguilera
16. Start Me Up
17. Brown Sugar
18. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
19. Shine a Light (incomplete; audio only)
A female friend of mine working in London got to spend a few days looking after Mick Jagger in the UK. She, as a 30yr old, completely understands the attraction for women to throw themselves at him. The younger photos of him spread throughout the film in archival footage are just stunning. He was and is a pure rockstar. Attitude!
Trivia: 1) Legendary executive and co-founder of Atlantic Records, Ahmet Ertegun, died as a result of a head injury he sustained from falling backstage at the opening night of the two day concert series and their subsequent filming. The film closes with a dedication to him. Eerily enough, this is not the only death to result from an incident that took place during the filming of a Rolling Stones concert documentary. In 1969 a fan named Meredith Hunter was stabbed and beaten by members of the Hell's Angels who were hired as security at the now infamous free concert by the Rolling Stones at Altamont Speedway. This tragic event was captured during the filming of another famous Stones concert documentary, Gimme Shelter (1970). 2) Bruce Willis can be seen in the audience wearing a yellow hat. 3) The song “Shine a Light” is not played during the concert.
If you are a Stones fan then this is an absolute MUST see. These guys rock and I wish I could see them live. Long live the STONES!! It is also screening in Imax. Worth $13.50.
Shine a Light is a 2008 film directed by Martin Scorsese documenting two 2006 performances that took place during rock and roll band The Rolling Stones' A Bigger Bang tour. It also includes archive footage from the band's career. The film takes its title from the song of the same name, featured on the band's 1972 album Exile on Main St. A soundtrack album was released in April 2008 on the Universal label.
Scorsese filmed the Rolling Stones at New York City's Beacon Theater on October 29 and November 1, 2006. The concert footage is preceded by a brief semi-fictionalised introduction about the preparations for the shows, and is intercut with historical news clips and archival interviews with band members. The shows, which were added to the tour schedule for the purposes of the film shoot, featured a different set list than was typical of other shows on the tour (see below), and were noted for their star-studded crowds, including former President Bill Clinton. The film also shows Jack White, Buddy Guy and Christina Aguilera performing with the band. Synopsis care of Wikipedia
As my friend Sam described it "it's fucking sick" - translated this means - this film kicks ass, further translation equals film good. I loved it, I was tapping my feet and while I warned Sam "I will kill you if you get up and dance in the aisle" - this was all I wanted to do. This is not a rockumentary - it's a concert. The guys are definitely way older than Harrison Ford in the latest Indy film but OMG - Mick Jagger has more energy than my friend's 8yr old on red cordial. Mick's facial muscles are so tight they look like cement and I found this does limit his singing range. He still gets the notes and the words but they are more stabby and to the point and not as rolling as the singing most are used to. Keith is a creature from space that could have had an entire episode of the X-Files dedicated to him. In some songs he rips up the guitar, in a few songs he sings brilliantly but half the time I think he is just doing his own thing on stage and probably does not even know the rest of the band is there. In his own words "When I am on-stage I don't think, I feel." When Keith sings "You Got the Silver", he wears a trench-coat with a pirate pin on the collar. This is a gift from working on Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. I think he will have a heart attack one day performing on stage and die there, probably the happiest place for him to move on. Charlie Watts is amazing and maintains a perfect beat throughout - for his age he must be incredibly strong to keep that up. Ron Wood is great and his guitar playing is superb.
My highlights are "Loving Cup" with Jack White, it was superb and you can see the hero worship all over Jack's face. Champagne & Reefer (Muddy Waters) with Buddy Guy - Buddy is unbelievable to hear play and sing and his jamming with Keith and Ronny is great. Although Keith loses it a bit.
Below is the track list from the film in order:
1. Jumpin' Jack Flash
2. Shattered
3. She Was Hot
4. All Down the Line
5. Loving Cup - with Jack White
6. As Tears Go By (Jagger/Richards/Oldham)
7. Some Girls
8. Just My Imagination (Norman Whitfield/Barrett Strong)
9. Far Away Eyes
10. Champagne & Reefer (Muddy Waters) - with Buddy Guy
11. Tumbling Dice
* Band introductions
12. You Got the Silver - lead vocal by Keith Richards
13. Connection (incomplete due to intersected interview clips) - lead vocal by Keith Richards
14. Sympathy for the Devil
15. Live with Me - with Christina Aguilera
16. Start Me Up
17. Brown Sugar
18. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
19. Shine a Light (incomplete; audio only)
A female friend of mine working in London got to spend a few days looking after Mick Jagger in the UK. She, as a 30yr old, completely understands the attraction for women to throw themselves at him. The younger photos of him spread throughout the film in archival footage are just stunning. He was and is a pure rockstar. Attitude!
Trivia: 1) Legendary executive and co-founder of Atlantic Records, Ahmet Ertegun, died as a result of a head injury he sustained from falling backstage at the opening night of the two day concert series and their subsequent filming. The film closes with a dedication to him. Eerily enough, this is not the only death to result from an incident that took place during the filming of a Rolling Stones concert documentary. In 1969 a fan named Meredith Hunter was stabbed and beaten by members of the Hell's Angels who were hired as security at the now infamous free concert by the Rolling Stones at Altamont Speedway. This tragic event was captured during the filming of another famous Stones concert documentary, Gimme Shelter (1970). 2) Bruce Willis can be seen in the audience wearing a yellow hat. 3) The song “Shine a Light” is not played during the concert.
If you are a Stones fan then this is an absolute MUST see. These guys rock and I wish I could see them live. Long live the STONES!! It is also screening in Imax. Worth $13.50.
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Morgan - he runs around so much and keeps the crowd amped up. He has to because Keith has this blank look on his face that says something like "who and where am I" and hardly moves. He seriously could out do me easily on fitness.
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Though i do love Scorsese's Last Waltz and he does have a flair for capturing the band.
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