Standing In The Shadows of Motown
starring: Richard 'Pistol' Allen, Jack Ashford, Bob Babbitt (II), Benny 'Papa Zita' Benjamin, Eddie 'Bongo' Brown
directed by: Paul Justman
directed by: Paul Justman
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Fourteen years in the making this film is based upon a book of the same title that won the 1989 Rolling Stone / BMl "Ralph J. Gleason Music Book Award" STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN was shot in 35mm film on location in Detroit and elsewhere. This one hour and forty-eight minute documentary and performance film tells the Funk Brothers' saga through archival footage and still photos narration interviews re-creation scenes 20 Motown master tracks and twelve new live performances of Motown classics with the Funk Brothers backing up Chaka Khan Ben Harper Bootsy Collins Montell Jordan Meshell Ndegeocello Joan Osborne and Gerald Levert.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating: UPC: 012236137801 Manufacturer No: 13780
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Standing in the Shadows of Motown is a must-see film for any fan ofthe Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, or any other classic Motownstars. This swinging documentary celebrates the Funk Brothers--the team ofstudio musicians who powered dozens and dozens of hit Motown songs--bycombining reminiscences, reenactments, and clips from a recent concertput on by the Funk Brothers, featuring singers like Chaka Khan, BenHarper, and Joan Osborne on classic tunes like "What's Going On," "Ain'tToo Proud to Beg," and "Heatwave." This crafty gang of elderly musicianswill charm your pants off with a slew of entertaining anecdotes. Though itseems that there's a lot of dirt they're declining to dish, the moviedeftly outlines the history of Motown, surely the most significant musiclabel in American history--the label that turned segregated "race music"into chart-topping success. A soulful delight. --Bret Fetzer
Fourteen years in the making this film is based upon a book of the same title that won the 1989 Rolling Stone / BMl "Ralph J. Gleason Music Book Award" STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN was shot in 35mm film on location in Detroit and elsewhere. This one hour and forty-eight minute documentary and performance film tells the Funk Brothers' saga through archival footage and still photos narration interviews re-creation scenes 20 Motown master tracks and twelve new live performances of Motown classics with the Funk Brothers backing up Chaka Khan Ben Harper Bootsy Collins Montell Jordan Meshell Ndegeocello Joan Osborne and Gerald Levert.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating: UPC: 012236137801 Manufacturer No: 13780
Amazon.com:
Standing in the Shadows of Motown is a must-see film for any fan ofthe Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, or any other classic Motownstars. This swinging documentary celebrates the Funk Brothers--the team ofstudio musicians who powered dozens and dozens of hit Motown songs--bycombining reminiscences, reenactments, and clips from a recent concertput on by the Funk Brothers, featuring singers like Chaka Khan, BenHarper, and Joan Osborne on classic tunes like "What's Going On," "Ain'tToo Proud to Beg," and "Heatwave." This crafty gang of elderly musicianswill charm your pants off with a slew of entertaining anecdotes. Though itseems that there's a lot of dirt they're declining to dish, the moviedeftly outlines the history of Motown, surely the most significant musiclabel in American history--the label that turned segregated "race music"into chart-topping success. A soulful delight. --Bret Fetzer
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Rating: - JOan Osborn
If you watch nothing else watch and listen to Joan Osborn absolutely "nail" Broken Hearted.
Rating: - Absolutely outstanding!
This is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen, musical or otherwise. (I admit to a strong bias, growing up madly in love with the music these gentlemen produced.) The historic, biographical, and concert footage here assembledbrings these long-unsung musical powerhouses the recognition they richly deserve. Collectively, the Funk Brothers affected the course of American and British popular music every bit as much as did the Beatles, the Stones, or Elvis -- in fact, they directly influenced ... Read More
Rating: - A Treat For The Ears And the Eyes!!
First off, let me say that musically I WAS stuck in the 60's and 70's. I've never paid much attention to anything after that period. Watching and listening to the wonderful performances on this DVD really opened my eyes and ears to a whole generation of new artists , but I digress, I think the main point of this production, telling the story of a wonderful and obviously, extremely talented group of musicians who never received their due is beautifully done. Listening to the recollections of these ... Read More
Rating: - MIndblowing
I heard of them, but never knew the real story. This is really spectacular stuff. The groove these guys have is awesome! There recognition was long overdue!! Respect, respect. If you want to see the guys in action, buy the dvd "live in Orlanda" That is even more swinging!!
Rating: - Standing In The Shadow Of Motown
There is a lot of well kept secret in this world and "Standing In The Shadow Of Motown" is one of them. This biography of Motown should be in all households, that is, all fans of the Motown Sound. Five Stars.
- JOan OsbornIf you watch nothing else watch and listen to Joan Osborn absolutely "nail" Broken Hearted.
- Absolutely outstanding!This is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen, musical or otherwise. (I admit to a strong bias, growing up madly in love with the music these gentlemen produced.) The historic, biographical, and concert footage here assembledbrings these long-unsung musical powerhouses the recognition they richly deserve. Collectively, the Funk Brothers affected the course of American and British popular music every bit as much as did the Beatles, the Stones, or Elvis -- in fact, they directly influenced ... Read More
- A Treat For The Ears And the Eyes!!First off, let me say that musically I WAS stuck in the 60's and 70's. I've never paid much attention to anything after that period. Watching and listening to the wonderful performances on this DVD really opened my eyes and ears to a whole generation of new artists , but I digress, I think the main point of this production, telling the story of a wonderful and obviously, extremely talented group of musicians who never received their due is beautifully done. Listening to the recollections of these ... Read More
- MIndblowingI heard of them, but never knew the real story. This is really spectacular stuff. The groove these guys have is awesome! There recognition was long overdue!! Respect, respect. If you want to see the guys in action, buy the dvd "live in Orlanda" That is even more swinging!!
- Standing In The Shadow Of MotownThere is a lot of well kept secret in this world and "Standing In The Shadow Of Motown" is one of them. This biography of Motown should be in all households, that is, all fans of the Motown Sound. Five Stars.
