Mr. Clark Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) So the lady and I saw the movie "Amy" yesterday, which documents Amy Winehouse's rise to fame and eventual death. Having never really listened to her music before seeing the movie, I was initially drawn in only because of the Rotten Tomatoes rating of the movie (98% at the time). The movie is excellent for a number of reasons. It presents the content without comment, letting home movies and interviews speak for themselves. However, what makes it really spectacular is how it weaves her music in with her personal story. Her lyrics were not just clever and her vocals were not delivered with flare. There is an emotional rawness and pain I didn't expect and her vocals land like that of a much older and more mature performer. I never knew Amy's music, but I feel like I know it much more intimately now having seen the film. I went out and bought an album. I had dismissed Amy Winehouse as a pop star junkie only to discover some incredible, raw talent that was lost too soon. Tony Bennet, at the end of the film, says she is one of the true legendary jazz singers--to be put alongside Sarah Vaughn and Ella. I plan on digging deep into her records this week, but thought I'd at least share my thoughts on the film. Regardless of experience with her music, the film stands alone as a truly remarkable music documentary. I feel that even those who might know and ultimately dislike her music might find themselves enjoying the movie. I highly recommend seeing it if you can find a way. It's playing at a number of places around here in Chicago. Cheers. Edited July 12, 2015 by Mr. Clark 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted July 12, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 12, 2015 I want to see it, what a voice. She reminds me of Etta, unfortunately she didn't luck through it like Peachs did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) I would enjoying seeing the documentry on Amy Winehouse. I just purchase some of her music for the first time last week. Tony Bennet was correct, she will remembered for her style and voice. She may have felt a need to be loved and understood but, the real problem with her, Whitney Houston and other stars that die seemly so unhappy is that they never learned to loved themselves. Edited July 12, 2015 by derrickdj1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 The trailer looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 She was a good singer, Tony is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Thanks for the review, will catch it soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted July 12, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 12, 2015 It is only in our "art" movie theaters here in Austin, one showing. I was kind of surprised, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Amy was a fantastic nouveau Jazz singer. I caught her early on and fell in love with her music. She was Trouble(d) and new it. If you get a chance, check out this DVD/BluRay.... The bonus features are good and there is a "demo" she did in a producers office (IIRC) of "No Greater Love" with only a guitar accompaniment. Fantastic! Also, check out her first album "Frank", it may be her best album.... Thanks for the heads up on the new Documentary, I'll keep my eye out for it. Dennie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I've never bad so completely crushed by the death of a musician, not Janis, not Jimmie, nobody. It's so bad I can't bring myself to listen to her music anymore. I'm a huge fan. I considered her to be one of those singers that only comes along once in a generation. her talents were still nascent at her death and what she still had to create and sing can only be imagined. I really can't explain the depth of feeling evoked whenever I hear her name mentioned. It is sad, sad, sad. Check out this take on her song "Valerie" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqSKVv6YO8g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 A brilliant, tortured girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundbound Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Also, check out her first album "Frank", it may be her best album.... I agree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Love her voice, it's hypnotic. Too bad she had to fall in love with a fk'ing junkie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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