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A film featuring three bands, six cities, one train and thousands of miles of track, Big Easy Express captures an incredible musical journey. Harkening back to the days of jubilant railroad revivals, of steam and steel, three bands set out in April 2011 to tour America by vintage train. L.A.’s Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Nashville boys Old Crow Medicine Show, and Londoners Mumford & Sons climbed aboard amid the massive rail yards of Oakland and set out for New Orleans on a “tour of dreams.” Stopping along the way to play sold-out shows in spots as diverse as San Pedro, California, and Marfa, Texas, Big Easy Express documents the bands’ vibrant railway adventures; the high canyons, joyous crowds, blasted skies, late-night laughter, endless music…and a train that was bound for glory.
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2BLU RAY Ft:Mumford & Sons/Edward Sharpe/Old Crow Medicine Show
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By Roger Boon
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This is on the surface a documentary of a train journey based tour from California to New Orleans in the company of three bands, a film crew and their entourages: Mumford and Sons, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and the Old Crow Medicine Show. In the UK you have probably only heard of the Mumfords, but all three bands are immensely talented and worth listening to. The Film covers the journey, the gigs and what seems constant spontaneous jamming as the three groups who clearly enjoy being with each other intermingle musically and personally. The train travels through some arresting landscapes, but the over riding impression is of the infectious joy that these musicians communicate through their sharing and their music.It's not often a film takes you by surprise and makes you happy,but this one did.. The biggest weakness in my view is the large amount of footage the Director Emmett Malloy cut from the final version. All the deleted scenes can argue strongly for a place in the film so don't miss them. The best was probably the last when Edward Sharpe pulls a young teenage girl from the audience to join the musicians on stage and does she not have presence and a voice giving everyone on stage great delight. The film is a little bit of a slow starter as it needs time to build the atmosphere which is its heartbeat, but be patient and you won't be disappointed. Heartily recommended.
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By Wayne
Format:Blu-ray
I purchased this blu ray on the basis of previous reviews, having never heard of any of these groups. Extraordinary does not even come close to a meaningful description. My only gripe is its length. Surely a trans-USA train trip has much more than this 67 minute production suggests. What there is, is beautiful; songs, music, people who go way beyond the norm. This blu ray has given me much pleasure, even as short as it is.
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If you like Mumford and sons its a must have.
If you like Mumford and sons its a must have.
If you like Mumford and sons its a must have.
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Big easy express
Really like this dvd! Bought it because I'm a big fan of Mumford and Sons but I got a big bonus with the other two bands, they are really good! Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Relefors
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Superb
Big fans of OCMS, and to a lesser extent Mumford. Great DVD to chill to, nice scenery and interactions between the bands, would have been a great experience to ride that train
Published 2 months ago by MP
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Mumford and Son on Big Easy Express
Loved this DVD and bought it for someone else as well. Not only Mumford but also Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros plus Old Crow Medicine Show. Read more
Published 2 months ago by erica159
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Completely life affirming!!
Hard to expand on my headline, but if this DVD doesn't leave you with a huge smile on your face and joy in your heart, check yourself for a pulse. Read more
Published 3 months ago by willow57
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Brilliant!
Watched this at a friends house and needed to get my own copy! Lots of great footage with fantastic Mumford and sons music. Well shot and very entertaining! Read more
Published 4 months ago by NatalieDunnachie
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PURE HAPPINESS
Everyone who loves music should watch this . Especially if you're a fan of Mumford & sons or just good folk music.
Published 5 months ago by christian vermylen
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