It Might Get Loud
A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: the Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White.
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- Cast:
- Jimmy Page , The Edge , Jack White , Link Wray
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I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
Thanks for the memories!
Such a frustrating disappointment
For all the hype it got I was expecting a lot more!
This movie is so absolutely amazing, because it doesn't hide anything from the people who watch it. It's so pure in a way, and it's amazing how everything comes together in the end. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who like guitars. This isn't just a documentary, it's stories that leave you so amazed. This is an amazing movie and definitely inspires you to play. Many of the songs feautured in this movie are some of my favorite. It's so cool how their attitudes change throughout it. They are learn a lot of things, and you can see how much respect they have for each other. They all look at each other in awe throughout it. It's absolutely amazing. PLEASE WATCH.
A real treat for any rock fan. The focus is on three of today's top guitarists: Jack White of the White Stripes, The Edge of U2, and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. Through extensive interviews you learn about the technical aspects of producing the perfect guitar rift, and the creative process that goes into making music that's distinctly your own.The stars also discuss how they and their band mates got started, and how they developed their distinctive sounds and personas. I personally never would have guessed that Jack White's chief inspiration was old southern blues rock, but it probably should have occurred to me how the Irish "Troubles" helped shape the music of U2.They don't just talk about their music of course, they play it as well. There's plenty of footage from concerts and recording sessions, plus new demonstrations of their prowess, the best being when Page, White, and the Edge have a jam session towards the end.I didn't agree with everything said during the interviews, especially White's statement that the tone and message of the music are more important than whether it's any good. I also might have ordered some of the segments differently. Overall however "It Might Get Loud" was both informative and entertaining from start to finish.
This was a good idea for a film, but I found the editing poor; it lacks continuity, the film jumps around incoherently. I would have preferred three separate complete interviews with each of the guitarists, punctuated by their meeting and jamming together at the end of the film. I found it annoying that there was not a single song played through to the end, just snippets and riffs. I found it annoying that not single thought during the interview sections was pursued-- again, just bits and pieces chopped apart and juxtaposed between bits and snippets from the other interviewees. There are some wonderful moments though; for example, the opening sequence in which Jack White constructs a functional e-guitar from bits of wire and a soda pop bottle. The final jam session is great--I wish it were longer than a mere three minutes. The overall impression of the film is that of a confused jumble of tantalizing adumbrations, with nothing done thoroughly. The Edge looks like the odd man out in this trio; a strange choice of musicians--one can't even call it a tribute to guitar heroes ("Jack who??"). Page- Beck-Clapton would have made more sense. Or just Page alone-- he is certainly an interesting enough person, and a creative and innovative enough musician, to have deserved a documentary to himself, if done thoroughly.
This is a very entertaining essay on the backgrounds of two rock legends and one aspiring rock legend. Thoughtfully woven together, the segments on each of the three were informative and maintained interest.My main criticism is that the mixing of the audio leaves something to be desired. I have a sound system that likes to play loud and I was looking forward to cranking the audio during playback. The problem is that when I cranked the volume to achieve the level I wanted, (I WANT music to get loud!) when the audio switched to dialogue it was way TOO loud. There were also a few scenes that seemed a bit long. The guitar pieces that were included seemed kind of chopped up into snippets instead of being played to conclusion. Yet on the other hand, I felt as though a couple of the deleted scenes could have been included.All in all, I suggest that anyone interested in rock-n-roll see this film. You won't regret it!