Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
by Susan Steinberg
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Actor: Ahmet Ertegun, Bette Midler, Eric Clapton, Ray Charles, Ruth BrownDirector: Susan Steinberg
Brand: Atlantic
Cinematographer: Ed Marritz
Producer: Susan Steinberg
Writer: Susan Steinberg
Editor: Pamela Scott Arnold
Producer: Natalie Reuss
Producer: Phil Carson
Producer: Susan Lacy
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Stereo; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Portuguese (Subtitled)
Format: Color, Compilation, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 115 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-06-12
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Rhino / Wea
DVD Reviews of Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
DVD Review: One 60's powerhouse not even mentioned.
Summary: 3 Stars
What group had 3 number 1 hits and 6 top tens on the Atlantic label from 1966-1968 and no mention on the dvd. What group was not even mentioned in the book "Music Man" by Wade & Picardie as evidenced by non inclusion in the index. What group gave you "Good Lovin'", "Groovin'" and "People got to be Free" all # 1 hits for Atlantic.
I grew up partying to their songs and remember seeing the almighty Atlantic label on those old 45's.
Give up?--The Young Rascals later to be The Rascals.
For those too young to remember the group, just pick up any Rascals greatest hits cd. Oh, 45's were these very small discs larger than cd's with big center holes but smaller than 33's.
Forget it, this is not a musical history lesson, just wish the Rascals were included on the dvd.
Nuff said!
DVD Review: Atlantic records was the most important independent label in history.
Summary: 5 Stars
Who would ever believe it? In 1947 financed with a $10,000 loan from his dentist, Ahmet Ertegun, an immigrant of Turkish descent, and his friend Herb Abramson founded Atlantic records. Ahmet's goal was to record the rich variety of black music that was just bubbling to the surface in those halcyon days. Ahmed Ertegun was a connossuer of this music and he firmly believed that he was the guy to introduce it to general audiences. "Atlantic Records 60: The House That Ahmet Built" tells the remarkable story of Atlantic Records and the man who founded it and led it for nearly six decades.
Now back in the late 1940's there were tons of independent labels operating in the U.S. Many were fly by night operations that never amounted to much of anything while others managed to produce a few hits before either being bought out or folding altogether What the people at Atlantic records were able to achieve was clearly the exception to the rule and the man who made all the difference was Ahmet Ertegun. Ahmet knew talent when he saw it and consequently over the years he managed to surround himself with an extremely gifted team that helped him to grow the label. Among those in the inner circle at Atlantic was Ahmet's brother Nesuhi Ertegun who handled the jazz division in the early days of the label and Jerry Wexler who would play a major role in securing talent for the label for decades. Talented engineer Tom Dowd also came aboard early on and was responsible for producing some of the greatest jazz and r & b sides ever made.
And I would be remiss if I failed to mention the legendary songwriting team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller who would pen more than 150 hit records over these years, most of them at Atlantic.
The roster of artists who recorded for Atlantic over the years reads like a who's who of popular music. From Ruth Brown, The Clovers and Ray Charles in the label's earliest days to the likes of Bobby Darin, Sonny and Cher, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Phil Collins and Bette Midler, Atlantic records clearly had it's finger on the pulse of what audiences wanted to hear.
"Atlantic Records 60: The House That Ahmet Built" chronicles the remarkable story of this venerable label. Unfortunately, we lost Ahmet Ertegun back in 2006. When you discover how he died you will think it quite appropriate indeed. For Ahmet Ertegun was able to spend his entire adult life doing what he loved best. It is a compelling story. Very highly recommended!
DVD Review: Atlantic Records: The House that Ahmet Built
Summary: 5 Stars
For those individuals who like to look beyond the music and see who really made the music happen, this video is a must see. It reveals a "who's who" of the music industry with all the comments from the signature artists of Atlantic Records. One glaring absence, in my opinion, was an appearance by or any comments from the (Young) Rascals, one of my all time favorite Atlantic groups. (Perhaps an ugly contract disagreement at the end of their careers? Just my guess...)
From a corporate point of view, the film reveals very astute business decisions to continue to re-invent the company as musical tastes changed over time. From Ahmet's early love of Black musicians and jazz, to the British invasion sounds of the Stones, Led Zep, and Emerson/Lake & Palmer, he obviously could see the future and where the money was to be made.
Readers of this review should also be interested in viewing "The Language of Music: the Tom Dowd Story". Tom was one of the top producers/engineers for Atlantic Records during its hey-day. A friend of mine here in South Florida had the privelege of working with Dowd at Criteria Studios in Miami the night Derek & the Dominos recorded "Layla". He said Dowd was so taken by the magic of the session that he (my friend) was left to operate the board! No pressure!
These two DVDs, when considered together, give the viewer a quality insight into the "behind the scenes" aspects of the music industry as it unfolded at Atlantic. If you love the music of the 60's, then you will definitely enjoy both videos.
DVD Review: Better Documentary Than Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Because nobody would believe the movie - it would be too implausible from the start: Son of Turkish Diplomat enters American pop music culture and ands up being the major force behind from Charlie Mingus, Miles Coltrane, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, to the The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Cream; Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young; The Who, AC/DC and everybody else who mattered. And 50 even 60 years later still mattered.
If how Rock and Roll came to be has the slightest fascination for you , you must own this. And if nothing else, it makes a great pre-show video for your next concert DVD.
DVD Review: THE MOST ACCURATE REVIEW ON THIS DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
While the talent discoveries of executive music industry luminaries such as Berry Gordy and Clive Davis have been celebrated in the media and lionized in pop music history, Ahmet is perhaps the greatest (in terms of significant artists signed) A&R man the industry has ever known.
Discovering John Mingus, John Coltrane, Wynton Marsalis, the Clovers, the Coasters, the Drifters, Ben E. King, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Roberta Flack, Eric Clapton, Chic, and Kid Rock. He was also instrumental in galvanizing the careers of Booker T. and the MGs, Aretha Franklin, Phil Collins, and Bette Midler - to name a few.
His story, primarily told by Ahmet himself with the help of many of the aforementioned artists, chronlogically documents his life using excerpts of archived footage. It poignantly takes you from the beginning of his journey as the son of a Turkish amabassador, to entrepreneurial owner of his own thriving independent label, to revamped executive at Time Warner owned Atlantic.
Ahmet, who created the Rhythm & Blues Foundation, is the only industry veteran to publicly acknowledge and properly credit black music, in addition to instigating the first financial reparations to black artists for misleading industry practices. He becomes more endearing and engaging the longer this DVD plays on. His should be remembered for how he used his talent to cultivate talent, follow his dreams with tenacity, and inspire others to do the same.
Buy this well-produced DVD of a music lover and music business legend today!
Description of Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
Atlantic Records: The House that Ahmet Built follows Ertegun's remarkable career and its impact on the evolution of the world's most popular musical genre while offering an insider's look at the recording industry. Featuring rare and private clips, performances, and studio sessions from Atlantic recording artists, this DVD is a music fan's paradise.General DVDs
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