Movie DVD Store (UK) - The Who : Amazing Journey - 2 Disc Collectors Edition [2007]
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List Price: £24.99
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Manufacturer: Universal Pictures Video
Directed By: Paul Crowder
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Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5050582510652
Format: PAL
Label: Universal Pictures Video
Manufacturer: Universal Pictures Video
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Universal Pictures Video
Region Code: 2
Release Date: 2007-11-26
Running Time: 120
Studio: Universal Pictures Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who is a very satisfying, two-disc set anchored by an excellent documentary directed by Murray Lerner (The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival), whose 1970 footage of the band in concert appears in Lerner’s Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival. Lerner’s new film includes recent and extensive interviews with surviving Who members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, who candidly recall every chapter of the group’s career, from childhood to the premature deaths of drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle, and beyond to Daltrey and Townshend’s continuing, now-autumnal collaboration. Much of what is said and captured in Amazing Journey has been noted before in myriad ways (including the Who’s 1979 autobiographical feature The Kids Are Alright), but the older Daltrey and Townshend get, the richer their insights into Who history. Lerner’s organisation of sub-topics and material also makes Amazing Journey powerful and resonant, including the Who’s earliest period as an emerging club band (called the High Numbers) emphasising rhythm and blues, and Townshend’s gradual transformation into a songwriter trying to break traditional pop forms. Key relationships are examined and explored, but of special note is Daltrey’s and Townshend’s separate, fascinating assessments of the former’s evolution as a vocalist and frontman. (Each maintains that it was Daltrey’s personal connection to the central character in Tommy that turned him into an expansive, charismatic singer.) A second disc contains superb outtakes from Amazing Journey, with an emphasis on the wisdom of Daltrey and Townshend, both in their 60s, examining their individual artistries. Who fans and musicians alike will certainly enjoy an exciting analysis, from the likes of the Edge, Simon Townshend (Pete’s brother and member of the Who’s backing band) and Eddie Vedder, of Townshend’s gifts as a guitarist. A wonderful mini-documentary co-directed by D.A. Pennebaker (Don’t Look Back) captures a recording session from 2003, and footage of the High Numbers in a 1964 performance (from an aborted film by the Who’s late co-manager, Kit Lambert) is a remarkable artifact. --Tom Keogh
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Summary: Amazing Journey - Exactly what is says on the tin!
Comment: Wow!....
Bought this 6 months ago and have just watched it for the third time. I have so much respect for Townshend & Daltrey for making this film - The interviews are incredibly candid.
No subject is off-limits to them - they happily talk about the music; the experiences on the road; late band members Keith Moon & John Entwistle; and their relationship with one another - from the very beginning to the present day.
True to form, while Townshend comes across as slightly aloof in his niche as the original tortured artist; Daltrey, by contrast, is almost painfully frank at times, and comes across as very likeable.
I am only 24 years old - I got into the Who after stumbling across a re-run of Quadrophenia on telly about 10 years ago - Admittedly, I'm now a huge fan, owning all their albums. But I would argue this film is not only unmissable for anybody calling themselves a fan of the band, but also for anybody with an interest in music generally.
The Who have been a seminal band in the history of British music, and this film is an absolute gem. My Dad is in his 50s, and although he's never been a huge fan of the band, even he found this documentary interesting.
To anybody deliberating whether or not to buy - go for it. Treat yourself.
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Summary: See Them,Feel them ,Hear them.
Comment: This is a film of the WHO,with concert footage,family members,recording sessions,interviews etc from the very early days to the present.I found the insights provided by other stars like Sting;U2;Pearl Jam;etc into the music and musicianship of the WHO really worthwhile.To be analysed and dissected by other experts added a very different set of insights into this great band.Sting describing the famous,intricate bass-line of "My Generation";U2 talking about the the guitar virtuosity of Townsend;the drumming of Moon analysed and reconstructed;and the power chords and how they came to be played on many WHO songs,were amazing to watch and listen to.
Some one of these commentators finally summed up the WHO as a band that had a "lead guitarist";a "lead drummer",a "lead bassist" and a "lead singer" and somehow it all worked instead of being a mess.
What a great description of a great band.
Get this dvd and enjoy it and think back to a simpler time.
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Summary: The Extras are better than most DVDS!
Comment: What a great DVD this is. A perfect companion to 'Kids' and 'Maximum RnB'. With most of the footage commercially available I would rather hear some frank and up to date interviews for a change. As I said the extras are great, offering an insight into each individual members playing. I must say that I never realised that Pete Townshend's playing was influenced by Flamenco but hey, there you go! There's also the recording session for 'Real Good-Looking Boy' which was the first for 23 years. Well worth spending your hard-earned shekels on, a definite 5 stars.
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Summary: A nice addition to the collection
Comment: Although its not the film that we were promised, its still a great addition to any Who collection. Okay, we've seen a lot of it before, but its worth it for the new bits and as a whole it goes to show what a fantastic band the Who are.
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Summary: Rather Disappointing
Comment: Firstly just to say....I'm a Who fan before anything else...saw them first in 79 and just about every tour since. I've read every book about them and even contributed some footage to this film (which wasn't used - but never mind) :(
When I first heard about this film being made I was quite sceptical since we have the TKAA, but the Who's history has certainly gone beyond 78 when TKAA ended. So I had to get it. This film does have some interesting clips and ancedotes, and for the price - get it - but don't expect too much - two hours is not nearly enough time to cover the history of this awesome band! I was left feeling unfulfilled and just wanting more. Maybe someone should come up with TKAA part 2, 79 -present. How about it Jeff?
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