Redemption Song - 050915

Redemption Song - movies, music & thoughts - 050915

The Blues: A Musical Journey: Disc 2: The Soul of a Man | "Swing is Dead" by Lee Press-On and the Nails | environment

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MOVIES --


- TONIGHT -

disc 2 of Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues: A Musical Journey (7-Disc Series) (2002)
This PBS series, executive produced by Martin Scorsese, consists of seven feature-length films that capture the essence of the blues while exploring how this art form so deeply influenced music and people the world over. The films include such treasures as rare video footage, interviews and unforgettable performances by some of the greatest musicians in blues history.

- Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues: A Musical Journey: Disc 2: The Soul of a Man -

This disc includes the film "Soul of a Man," in which director Wim Wenders delves into his personal music collection and takes a look at the histories of some of his favorite artists -- including Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J.B. Lenoir -- as told through music (what else?). Footage of James, Lenoir, John Mayall and inspired covers by contemporary artists such as Eagle-Eye Cherry, Los Lobos, Bonnie Raitt and Lou Reed are featured.
Additional "Actors:" Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Cassandra Wilson, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Shemekia Copeland, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Vernon Reid, James "Blood" Ulmer, Los Lobos, T-Bone Burnett, Bonnie Raitt, Nick Cave, Marc Ribot, Garland Jeffreys, Chris Thomas King, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion


above quote[s] from netflix


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MUSIC --


see above in MOVIES: "The Soul of a Man"


today's playlist included "Swing is Dead" by Lee Press-On and the Nails [they put on a great show if you ever have the chance]. he had some of my pix on his website at one time... will have to peek and see if they are still there somewhere

google Lee Press-On


synchronizing a couple of my harddrives that have music on them...


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