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Biography featuring music from Gram Parsons' groundbreaking career with The International Submarine Band, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, as well as his highly acclaimed solo albums. The film was made on location by director and musician Gandulf Hennig and American music journalist, musician and biographer Sid Griffin. Friends, contemporaries and devotees of Gram Parsons talk about the importance of his work and the bizarre circumstances surrounding his early death.
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Fallen Angel è un bellissimo documentario che testimonia l' emozionante carriera musicale di Gram Parsons grazie alle collaborazioni intessute con The International Submarine Band, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers e grazie anche ai suoi "solo" album di grande successo. In questo filmato l'artista ci rivela l'essenza delle sue capacità artistiche e ci regala un' indimenticabile fotografia della sua vita e della storia della sua musica. La registrazione è stata realizzata dal regista, musicista e giornalista americano Gandulf Henning e dal biografo Sid Griffin. Amici, personaggi di oggi, fan, parlano di Gram Parsons, dell'importanza del suo lavoro e della sua prematura scomparsa a causa dell'alcool e della droga, avvenuta il 19 settembre 1973 vicino al Joshua Tree National Monument nel deserto californiano, suo posto preferito. Si possono vedere anche rare esibizioni con le quali Parsons è divenuto una leggenda. Compaiono nelle interviste Peter Buck dei R.E.M., James Burton, chitarrista di Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris, Chris Hilman dei Byrds, Phil Kaufman, Bernie Leadon, Avis Bartkus Parsone III, Gretchen Parsone Carpenter, Diane Parsone, Polly Parsone, Keith Richards dei Rolling Stones, Dwight Yoakam e tanti altri.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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If, like me, you worship at the altar of Gram Parsons then this DVD is a must. It is well produced, has some classic footage, and revealing interviews with some of the main protagonists of the time. Chris Hillman is particularly interesting to listen to, Keith Richards is as entertaining as ever, while Emmylou Harris maintains impressive dignity. It manages to underline the tragedy of Gram's life without ever becoming over-sentimental. So much has been written about Parsons. He has become an icon and his hedonistic lifestyle and premature death undoubtedly contributed to this. Sometimes his wonderful music almost seems like a footnote. But those who truly believe recognise the brilliance of his material and the importance of his legacy. I can only pay homage to the man who helped me to understand what real country music is all about, and opened the door to a whole host of great artists from the past.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By MG Russell
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I saw this a few years ago on TV and was pleased to see it turn up on DVD. It's a pretty straight telling of the life of Gram Parsons with contributions from the people he played with, and from his family. Some bio-docs can add to the mythology, but that is not the case here. Chris Hillman and Bernie Leadon are among those happy to be less than reverent. Emmylou Harris probably sums up Parsons better than anyone else as the drunk in the recording studio today, who could be sublime tomorrow.
In a good old rock'n'roll tale of drink, drugs and women and you may end up admiring Gram, but perhaps you wouldn't invite him to your daughter's wedding!
The DVD is Region 2 compatable.
In a good old rock'n'roll tale of drink, drugs and women and you may end up admiring Gram, but perhaps you wouldn't invite him to your daughter's wedding!
The DVD is Region 2 compatable.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By tony forehan
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This is a prime example of care and attention being applied to a subject.
It is not out to shock or stun the viewer, rather to tell the sad (tragic) story of a young man of great talent who died much too young, but sadly, was the victim of his terrible judgement and influenced by so called friends who had not one iota of care for his well being but only for their own advantage.
The interviews are well presented and the archival footage of Parson's bands is terrific.
If you are a fan of his music or mildly interested in that style go out and buy it!!!!!!!!!!
It is not out to shock or stun the viewer, rather to tell the sad (tragic) story of a young man of great talent who died much too young, but sadly, was the victim of his terrible judgement and influenced by so called friends who had not one iota of care for his well being but only for their own advantage.
The interviews are well presented and the archival footage of Parson's bands is terrific.
If you are a fan of his music or mildly interested in that style go out and buy it!!!!!!!!!!
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