It Might Get Loud

I've just finally gotten around to watching this video, "It Might Get Loud". Short review: it's good, watch it.

I'd been sliding this film down in my Netflix queue for months. I was reluctant to watch it because of the premise: put Jimmy Page, Jack White and The Edge in a room and see what happens. My kneejerk reaction was: who do the producers think those other two guys are, that they should even stand in the shadow of Jimmy Page?

Then I saw the movie, and now I get it. The idea isn't that Jack White is this generation's Jimmy Page, but that all three share the same love of the guitar and respect for guitar traditions, and each has done something with the instrument that's uniquely their own.

Today I watched the whole thing again, this time with the commentary track turned on. I highly recommend doing that, as the producers supply a great deal of additional information that wasn't included in the documentary (which has no narration, only sparse subtitles).

For example, I learned that the home-made one-string guitar shown during the opening credits is called a "Diddly Bow", and that it's the origin of Bo Diddley's nickname/stage name. You never know, someday you might be a contestant on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" and that could be the million-dollar question.

mike_mccue


I thought it was ok.... worth the time to watch... but probably not twice.


best regards,
mike

What if I brought over a barrel of Kettle Corn flavored Pop Corn?

Tonight is OK then?

bapu


Tonight is OK then?

Sure, but I have to warn you... I haven't shaved in 3 days.

You should ask him.... Dad said I should always be a gentleman.

mike_mccue


You should ask him.... Dad said I should always be a gentleman. 

And a gentleman never asks either (wink wink nudge nudge)

O.K...... Us short people will never be able to reach the volume knob!

bitflipper


I've just finally gotten around to watching this video, "It Might Get Loud". Short review: it's good, watch it.

I'd been sliding this film down in my Netflix queue for months. I was reluctant to watch it because of the premise: put Jimmy Page, Jack White and The Edge in a room and see what happens. My kneejerk reaction was: who do the producers think those other two guys are, that they should even stand in the shadow of Jimmy Page?

Then I saw the movie, and now I get it. The idea isn't that Jack White is this generation's Jimmy Page, but that all three share the same love of the guitar and respect for guitar traditions, and each has done something with the instrument that's uniquely their own.

Today I watched the whole thing again, this time with the commentary track turned on. I highly recommend doing that, as the producers supply a great deal of additional information that wasn't included in the documentary (which has no narration, only sparse subtitles).

For example, I learned that the home-made one-string guitar shown during the opening credits is called a "Diddly Bow", and that it's the origin of Bo Diddley's nickname/stage name. You never know, someday you might be a contestant on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" and that could be the million-dollar question.

It Might get Loud - Looks like its all on you tube as well >>>   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCFXeChXfcI


Don't underrate Jack White as a guitarist Bit! I love him. He may be no Jimmy Page technically  - but he's much more creative than most "pop" musicians these days - 

Plus I own a silvertone amp from the 60's exactly like his -  fun tones from that thing I tell ya

I just added it to my instant Q for viewing one day when business is a bit slow and I don't feel inspired to write.

One thing that I couldn't help noticing was how he described growing up in a culturally starved environment yet he had 2 drum kits in his bed room.

A lot of kids would enjoy that kind of artistic license.

Tape Op had a fun to read interview with him this month... and BTW his engineer Vance states that he's an engineer that doesn't have a press agent, manager, or booking agent and is available for work at reasonable rates.

Cool stuff.


best regards,
mike

Watched it last night, after seeing Bit's post. Very entertaining for me. There was a certain part of each player that was both enlightening and funny. The part where Edge played a riff thru his rig, and then played the same riff dry. The smile on his face was hilarious.

Randy

Bit - Good choice.  Saw this one at our neighbor's house.  We liked it so much we made the kids watch it.

If you haven't watched it yet, then I also recommend "RUSH, Beyond the Lighted Stage". 
Fun parts include the restaurant scene and Alex & Geddy trying to find one of the churches they played in.

Ooooo, Palladia just started showing "Fender Strat Pack, 50 years of the Fender Strat"... this could be fun.... time to go.......

Bit, Rush hasnt retired. They are touring this year.

Randy

Which is their 59th studio album.

(Just kidding - it just seems like it! )

Rush is playing here in South Florida in a few weeks. Maybe I should take my wife double the number of females at the show ?

My daughter (who is in love with Jack White) bought me It mIght Get Loud for Christmas last year.  I  really enjoyed it.

The Tape Op interview cemented my respect for him.

I am very glad my young daughter has an opportunuty to follow a real article with a great deal of integrity as a muscial crush / hero.

JR