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Post by mikeshipman on Oct 4, 2012 5:40:40 GMT
Not sure if folks are familiar with this film but its totally brilliant, and its on Youtube:
Watch and be happy!
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Post by Mike on Oct 4, 2012 8:42:28 GMT
Thanks for posting that - I have been looking for that for a while on DVD and even mailed Mr Catfish about it with no success...
On the subject of lost documentaries this is a link to BBC Bert Jansch Acoustic Routes which I remember seeing many years ago.. I looked it up as I am due to see Wizz Jones in a week or so. He is featured....
Cheers
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Post by pete1951 on Oct 4, 2012 12:48:08 GMT
Great film, wish it could have been made 30years ago, it would have saved me a lot of time .
PT
Did B Brozman say electric guitars lack `dynamic range`? . I know mine (when plugged in) can go from a whisper to bleeding ears, which a reso can`t do.( Though it did come close one Blues Week with 20 or so playing `A Few Short Lines` in unison)
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Post by kiwi on Oct 5, 2012 5:57:48 GMT
Thanks for the link, really enjoyed that. Saw Bob Brozman in Auckland early 2000s, really puts on a great show.
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Post by gaucho on Oct 5, 2012 22:34:33 GMT
I just watched it last night. Really enjoyed the bits with Doug Macleod, who I recently saw in concert. He had some interesting things to say about using picks. I put this in a different post, but it's more revelant here: I recently discovered "house concerts". There is a website where touring musicians can hook up with host houses when they are traveling thru and area and have some free time. They put on an intimate little show, people throw money in a hat and 100% goes to the musician. The show I went to (Doug Macleod!) was hosted by a sweet little old lady who put out an incredible spread of food and wine. All for a suggested $20 donation (in the hat). It was a great, upclose and personal evening of music.  |
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Post by oldnick on Oct 5, 2012 23:40:47 GMT
An interesting and enjoyable film which I had not seen, however it tempts me to get my soap box out again. While I appreciate that original Nationals are irreplaceable most of the manufacturing process of NRP guitars is still quite labour intensive and the use of CNC machinery only adds to the quality of the finished product. If this technology had been available in the 1930's John Dopyera would have used it in the same way that say John Hurt would have used an electric guitar if they were available. In short I do not accept that modern production techniques do not result in an end product that is bland, if this was the case people would not buy them.
Nick
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Post by Jaco on Oct 6, 2012 1:28:10 GMT
gauchoI watched last night as well. My favorite segment was with Doug Macleod, but the others were great as well. It was very interesting what Macleod said about picks and what he was told about picks. What a great film that was to watch. A must see! I also thought the facial expressions he used while playing ....he was feeling it, he was in a zone. Best, Jaco
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Post by Jaco on Oct 6, 2012 12:40:09 GMT
Hello All This film was awe inspiring. Dowling, Catfish Keith (Didn't know he was from the states, thought he was a bloke) and Doug Macleod ....all such great players. michael and Deuce I saw the Youtube vids of Catfish performing Dark was the Night on his Baritone ...Such a deep great sound.) And Doug Macleod ....Macleod impressed me the most I guess because we had a similar childhood ....My father taught me English Literature at a very young age. He taught me the meaning of "pain" the physical kind. And I too had a very bad stutter as a child, couldn't hardly speak at one point. I am from an integrated neighborhood where we were exposed to so many genres' of music. @mikeashipman thanks so much for the link to the film, and the education it is .....Best to all. michael is Catfish down around B or Bb for Dark was the Night on his bari? Jaco |
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Post by gaucho on Oct 6, 2012 13:26:49 GMT
I got to do a 2hr sit in "lesson" with Doug before the house concert last Wednesday. I learned some things but much more importantly, I got to sit with him and hear tons of great stories and talk about resos, picks, slides, the old artists we liked, all kinds of great stuff. He showed me some eye opening things about my playing (and just playing in general) that really run counter to "conventional wisdom". The pick thing was one of them. It's one of the things that's great about this style, no rules! It was a really good time!
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Post by Jaco on Oct 6, 2012 13:31:58 GMT
gauchoWow! Bro that's awesome. That must've bee a great and invaluable two hours. I can just imagine Doug Macleod must have some great stories. BTW that's a great photo you posted. I downloaded some of Doug's stuff today. Haven't listen yet, but am ready to now. Best, Jaco
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Post by Michael Messer on Oct 6, 2012 14:02:02 GMT
I have watched some of the film and hope to see the rest over the weekend. I knew that it had been made in 2008. I don't why it took a few years to get it released, funds I guess. I look forward to seeing the rest.
Shine On
Michael
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Post by gaucho on Oct 6, 2012 14:31:05 GMT
Jaco, check out his song "$50 Wig".
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Post by Jaco on Oct 7, 2012 22:59:36 GMT
gauchoI will, thanks ...... Jaco
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Post by bluesbottle on Oct 8, 2012 0:59:13 GMT
Checked it out plus a whole lot of vids of him on youtube. I'm a convert. He's a consumate entertainer. Can't get over how similar his voice is to Keb Mo's though. Jaco, check out his song "$50 Wig". |
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Post by gaucho on Oct 8, 2012 1:52:41 GMT
I was listening to him for years before I discovered he was a white guy!
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