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| The Weavers - Wasn't That a Time! From Amazon (US) for $12.98 |
If you claim to enjoy folk music,you must buy this (Rating: 5.00) Review : I grew up with the Weavers.They were my introduction to folk music. When I bought my first guitar theirs was the first music I taught myself to play. In 1982 I learned that this film was playing a limited engagement at one Chicago movie house:the Biograph...of Dillinger fame.On a Sunday afternoon I sat in the darkened theater revisiting my childhood and feeling an intimacy with the performers who occupied a very special place in both my memory and my heart. At times I thought they were mine alone and other moments that the tears flowed with the realization that so important a part of life was over but not unreachable. After the film,my date and I walked across the street to Fred Holstein's saloon where a hootnanny had been promised.Fred and Tom Paxton performed and the entire bar sang along into a 30 year time warp.it was magical. If you know the Weaver's work,this film will take you on a trip down memory lane that will leave you both smiling and misty eyed.If you are,as yet,uninitiated to the wonder that was The Weavers, take this opportunity to experience wonderful music presented by four musicians/people the likes of which may not pass this way again. great stuff (Rating: 4.00) Review : Worth the price for two reasons- Lee Hays, who, well, RULES, and the BREATHTAKING spur-of-the-moment duet between Ronnie Gilbert and Hollie Near. Holy COW, your jaw will drop... Otherwise, really quaint and moving and full of quirky humor and wisdom. one of the best music documentaries ive ever seen (Rating: 5.00) Review : this is a terrific movie, even not taking its subject matter into account. centered around a 1980 reunion of the legendary folk music group the weavers, it is a splendid tale of friendships revived and recalled. it is also a chance to see a filmed record of these brilliant musicians who fueled the folk craze of the late 50s and early 60s, while they themselves were still being blacklisted. a beautiful tribute to ronnie gilbert, freddy hellerman, pete seeger, and above all the wonderful lee hays. get it! Spirited performances in a warm, upbeat movie (Rating: 5.00) Review : This film chronicles the reunion of the folk quartet The Weavers, opening with an informal picnic and closing with the group's triumphant concert at Carnegie Hall. The Weavers are interviewed together and individually about the rocky roads they've traveled, and a good selection of visuals complements the narration. This fascinating film could have used more archival footage (there is one vintage-1952 clip of the group singing "Tzena Tzena Tzena"), but the new concert footage is just as entertaining (especially "Wimoweh"). Those who know The Weavers will enjoy hearing many favorite songs; others will appreciate the story behind the music. Still relevant, now more than ever!! (Rating: 5.00) Review : I didn't know anything about The Weavers before seeing this documentary. But I was absolutely thrilled by their brilliant musical talents and their passion. This tape shows them as they were in the early 80s attending a picnic together at Lee Hayes' house (he wasn't in great health) and then deciding to do one more Carnegie Hall performance (Pete Seeger's idea). What I was mostly struck by was the amazing and vital Ronnie Gilbert. As another reviewer mentioned here, her duet with Holly Near will give you goosebumps -- her passion, joy and love for life, all through the video, will inspire you long after you see this amazing story. I also agree with the other reviewer who said they wished there was more archival footage. But that's a small complaint. I have to admit I shed many a tear while watching this video -- it was just so touching. |
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