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(2006/SONY) NTSC, Code 0, Stereo, B&W, Digipac, 96 Mins. (2006/SONY) NTSC, Code 0, Stereo, B&W, Digipac, 96 Mins.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"Advertising signs they con you into thinking you`re the one, who can do what`s never been done, who can win what`s never been won, meantime life outside goes on alround you". So sings the Court Jester during the live performance of "It`s alright Ma, I`m only bleeding" ho,ho,ho. Has anything changed since then? Yes, Dylan himself, many, many times. The master of reinvention. Spokesman of a Generation, Judas to the Folk movement or the first Punk Rocker? Did Bob Dylan ever stand still?
The dramatic progress he made from Coffee House Folkie to Electric Rock Protagonist is unparalleled in Musical History, no one before or since has moved so far so fast. The most notable example of this trend is evidenced in the footage shot by D.A. Pennebaker shown here, much of which is actually one of the first examples of hand held camera work, that later became the vogue. Donovan performs in a hotel room to Dylan and his entourage, including Alan Price of the Animals, Joan Baez and Bob Neuwirth. Donovan`s song is simple, a pure rendition of "To catch the wind" a good folk song. Dylan responds with "It`s all over now, Baby Blue." Literally light years ahead lyrically, but as if to make a point, is performed in the same style of delivery as Donovan`s song. It is an embarrasing moment for the Bard`s desciple but just goes to show the gulf that exsisted between Dylan and his contempories.
The young Punk side of his character comes to light in the equally embarrassing interviews with The Science Student and The Time Magazine Journalist. Dylan is actually not as obnoxious as he appears, since he tries to explain to both parties, why he is berating them. He might as well be from Mars judging by their reaction.
This is the solo acoustic Dylan on tour in the U.K. in 1965 just prior to the infamous Electric performance with The Paul Butterfield Blues Band that you can catch on "The other side of the mirror" set. Chronicling all Dylan`s performances at The Newport Folk festival 1963-65. Don`t look Back precedes the as yet, offically unreleased "Eat the dcoument" and makes for interesting comparison between the tours of 1965 & 1966. An absolute must for any Dylan collection.
Was Subterranean Homesick Blues, with the throw away cards, the first ever Rock Video? Does anyone know the answer to that please? Worth the price of the whole DVD alone is that sequence. Although to be fair you may be rather more inclined to opt for the Delux Box Set release with the alternate version of this sequence and a D.A. Pennebaker Biography of the making of the film.
The dramatic progress he made from Coffee House Folkie to Electric Rock Protagonist is unparalleled in Musical History, no one before or since has moved so far so fast. The most notable example of this trend is evidenced in the footage shot by D.A. Pennebaker shown here, much of which is actually one of the first examples of hand held camera work, that later became the vogue. Donovan performs in a hotel room to Dylan and his entourage, including Alan Price of the Animals, Joan Baez and Bob Neuwirth. Donovan`s song is simple, a pure rendition of "To catch the wind" a good folk song. Dylan responds with "It`s all over now, Baby Blue." Literally light years ahead lyrically, but as if to make a point, is performed in the same style of delivery as Donovan`s song. It is an embarrasing moment for the Bard`s desciple but just goes to show the gulf that exsisted between Dylan and his contempories.
The young Punk side of his character comes to light in the equally embarrassing interviews with The Science Student and The Time Magazine Journalist. Dylan is actually not as obnoxious as he appears, since he tries to explain to both parties, why he is berating them. He might as well be from Mars judging by their reaction.
This is the solo acoustic Dylan on tour in the U.K. in 1965 just prior to the infamous Electric performance with The Paul Butterfield Blues Band that you can catch on "The other side of the mirror" set. Chronicling all Dylan`s performances at The Newport Folk festival 1963-65. Don`t look Back precedes the as yet, offically unreleased "Eat the dcoument" and makes for interesting comparison between the tours of 1965 & 1966. An absolute must for any Dylan collection.
Was Subterranean Homesick Blues, with the throw away cards, the first ever Rock Video? Does anyone know the answer to that please? Worth the price of the whole DVD alone is that sequence. Although to be fair you may be rather more inclined to opt for the Delux Box Set release with the alternate version of this sequence and a D.A. Pennebaker Biography of the making of the film.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This DVD is basically a fly on the wall of Dylan's 1965 British tour, the year before he 'went electric'. It is an odd, disjointed hotch-potch of material and to those who have never fallen under Dylan's spell it will appear a complete waste of time.
But... I think it's amazing. It is shot in black and white, with the young Bob Dylan looking unbelievably 'cool' throughout as he travels to and from various concerts, chats with fans or sits around in his hotel room with his large entourage of hangers-on (including Joan Baez who looks understandably embarrassed and out of place).
Highlights include his verbal attack on a hapless Time magazine reporter who can't get a word in edgeways and his interrogation of a pompous student who tries to get inside his head; in both cases Dylan is unbelievably arrogant and sure of himself as he baffles his would-be interviewers with rather bizarre arguments but I have to admit I found it rather satisfying to see someone fighting back against smug media know-it-alls. Other fascinating scenes include Dylan's meeting with the officious 'High Sheriff's Lady', to whom he is polite and gracious though obviously bemused, and a sequence where we see his manager, Albert Grossman, wheeling and dealing, looking like an extra from a Humphrey Bogart film or a distant relative of Jabba the Hut.
To the outsider this will look like a badly-shot, black & white, home movie, However, to me Dylan's presence and power seem to shine through every scene, he is a magnetic and fascinating character in himself, even if he hadn't also written some of the best songs of the 20th century.
But... I think it's amazing. It is shot in black and white, with the young Bob Dylan looking unbelievably 'cool' throughout as he travels to and from various concerts, chats with fans or sits around in his hotel room with his large entourage of hangers-on (including Joan Baez who looks understandably embarrassed and out of place).
Highlights include his verbal attack on a hapless Time magazine reporter who can't get a word in edgeways and his interrogation of a pompous student who tries to get inside his head; in both cases Dylan is unbelievably arrogant and sure of himself as he baffles his would-be interviewers with rather bizarre arguments but I have to admit I found it rather satisfying to see someone fighting back against smug media know-it-alls. Other fascinating scenes include Dylan's meeting with the officious 'High Sheriff's Lady', to whom he is polite and gracious though obviously bemused, and a sequence where we see his manager, Albert Grossman, wheeling and dealing, looking like an extra from a Humphrey Bogart film or a distant relative of Jabba the Hut.
To the outsider this will look like a badly-shot, black & white, home movie, However, to me Dylan's presence and power seem to shine through every scene, he is a magnetic and fascinating character in himself, even if he hadn't also written some of the best songs of the 20th century.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a classic. D.A Pennebaker followed Dylan on his three week tour in England in early 1965. It`s all shot in black and white. You can see Dylan on stage, in conversation with fans, journalists and artists such as Joan Baez and Donovan. You basically follow Bob and his crew and friends around on this acoustic tour. Very interesting!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Loved looking back at Bob!
Loved this DVD. I had watched some of the footage on You Tube. There are some classic moments with Dylan while he was on the 1965 tour in England. Read more
Published 6 months ago by sixtieswarbler
Re-viewing Bob Dylan
Seeing Bob Dylan again was mind-blowing. What a man - true to himself, careful and free to speak. I loved this film, its music, and especially the poetry. Read more
Published 7 months ago by aston end
I will not look back
Not worth it.
The quality of sound is poor.
Some aspects of Bob Dylan tour were interesting, but I think almost the whole documentary is very badly edited, and again,... Read more
The quality of sound is poor.
Some aspects of Bob Dylan tour were interesting, but I think almost the whole documentary is very badly edited, and again,... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2009 by Fernando Ruiz Delgado
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This is an interesting documentary about Dylan's 65 UK tour. Not recommended for a non Dylan fan as he comes accross as a bit of a brat. Read more
Published on 20 May 2009 by Gaz Mcaz
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