| Author | Message | ||
     Buellish |
I went to see this last night and was blown away,it's the best thing I've seen in years.If you lived through the 60's and 70's and love music,you've got to see this film.Out of 80 or so people in the theater,only four left before the last credit rolled,it was that good!I want to buy the DVD so I can watch it again and catch what I missed the first time. http://www.magpictures.com/thewreckingcrew/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wrecking_Crew_%28 music%29 | ||
| 86129squids |
+1! I've read reviews of this film, sounds like an instant classic. Apparently making the film wasn't nearly as hard as getting all the clearances for song/appearances copyrights in place prior to release- it took the movie producers YEARS, post-production, to get that done! On a similar note- I'll be making a point to head to the Country Music Hall of Fame next time I'm in Nashville to check out this new exhibit... for music nuts, do yourself a favor and read this piece, very well written! http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/how-nashvi lle-cats-set-off-the-big-bang-when-country-met-roc k-in-the-country-music-hall-of-fames-eye-opening-n ew-exhibit/Content?oid=4981955 The Nashville Cats did equally good work as the Wrecking Crew- too bad there's not a "double-header" movie that covers both! | ||
| Bluzm2 |
I read the book and was blown away, I didn't even know there was a movie! Going to check it out for sure. | ||
| Court |
Gads. . .that trailer evokes tears. I actually knew about The Wrecking Crew ,. . . .but didn't know there was a movie or a book. Thanks for promising to screw up a weekend. Hey Brad . . that's not where you got your start on horns is it ? :-) | ||
| Sparky |
There is an archived 1 hr radio show, The Reverb Hour, by Cousin Mary of KFJC Los Altos Hills College radio, that features an interview with Denny Tedesco who produced the Wrecking Crew movie. Denny is the son of Tommy Tedesco, recently passed on, who was in the Wrecking Crew. Download or stream March 21 Reverb Hour here: KFJC broadcast air archive 03/21/2015. The radio show starts at about the 5:30 min mark. File will be available for 3 more days. | ||
| Buellish |
Denny says in the interview that there will be a two DVD set with footage not in the film.I can't wait! | ||
| Slaughter |
We went to see it with a studio musician friend, guitarist/bassist, Bart Samolis  http://bartsamoliscomposer.blogspot.com/ (Warner and Sony) Bart was introduced by Tommy Tedesco to many members of this "fraternity" when he first started out in the LA music scene. Amazing to watch this film while sitting WITH somebody who had known some of these musicians and actually contributed to the film musically. This has to be THE tribute to all the studio musicians who formed the basis of dang near every piece of studio music from the 50's until the late 1970s and even through today. It's out in general release but isn't playing everywhere but trust me, it IS worth a drive to see it. The interviews and old films of the musicians AND the FACT that most "name" groups were demanding these musicians for recording meant that most of them would often work 12 or more hours a day, often starting at one studio early in the AM, go across town at a second and finish LATE at night. Eating and sleeping where they could... for YEARS. Artists' you'd never heard of were the ones who gave shape and form to MANY of the groups you've heard of. Don't ask questions, look at where it's playing in your area, FIND IT and SEE IT! It will be worth the drive. Very few of these musicians EVER were named on albums. Stay for the credits where the musicians are named together with their instruments and realize this is the first time many of them HAVE been publicly credited for their work... and then the ones who have already died, their names change from white to red... puts things in perspective. After the show, went to a friend's house for some pizza, beer and jam sessions. Stayed up way past my bedtime. Bart has invited us to a Sony recording session next weekend. We'll be badged-in and told where to sit and will sit down, shut up and LISTEN for 3 hours! A rare experience for us to get to meet some of the Sony crew. http://www.wreckingcrewfilm.com/ (Message edited by Slaughter on April 11, 2015) (Message edited by Slaughter on April 11, 2015) | ||
| Court |
Watched it today . . . . Wonderful, worthwhile and what great memories. | ||
| Hybridmomentspass |
Looks neat, reminds me of the "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" movie, which was great. | ||
| Bluzm2 |
I really have to find this, the DVD set is one I can't wait for.... Court, I've been a bit out of pocket lately, I volunteered to play in a big band that is part of a school district fundraiser. I said yes before I looked at the time commitment. Yikes! 5 performances done and 3 left to go plus there was a couple of rehearsals up front too. I have already signed on for next year. What a hoot! What an eclectic mix of musicians. Our alto sax player is 88 years old and absolutely lights it up, his granddaughter is the tenor. The keyboard player is a youngster at 82. One of the best I've heard in a long while. One of the lead trumpets used to play professionally, I think he did a gig with Doc at one time. Man have I learned a lot, this is a far cry from Bach and Gabrielli.. I love it! Have you checked this one out? Grab some popcorn and a beverage, sit back and enjoy.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dMZ8vzbOFM&list=P LqYiWoTVm8oQsryFM3HnKzpTL4ALTCeIW There are also links to watch the entire movie.. | ||
| Chauly |
Along the same vein: https://youtu.be/jcbATyomETw Also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Might_Get_Loud |
