Standing In The Shadows of Motown

Standing In The Shadows of Motown
by Paul Justman

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Actor: Benny 'Papa Zita' Benjamin, Bob Babbitt (II), Eddie 'Bongo' Brown, Jack Ashford, Richard 'Pistol' Allen
Director: Paul Justman
Brand: STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN (DVD MOVIE)
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 110 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-04-22
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Lions Gate

DVD Reviews of Standing In The Shadows of Motown

DVD Review: Absolutely outstanding!
Summary: 5 Stars

This is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen, musical or otherwise. (I admit to a strong bias, growing up madly in love with the music these gentlemen produced.) The historic, biographical, and concert footage here assembled brings these long-unsung musical powerhouses the recognition they richly deserve. Collectively, the Funk Brothers affected the course of American and British popular music every bit as much as did the Beatles, the Stones, or Elvis -- in fact, they directly influenced all three. Come meet the geniuses behind the Motown Sound, and watch them play in concert with undiminished power behind some of today's leading artists. This documentary is a labor of love, and the love clearly shines through. Highly recommended.

DVD Review: A Treat For The Ears And the Eyes!!
Summary: 5 Stars

First off, let me say that musically I WAS stuck in the 60's and 70's. I've never paid much attention to anything after that period. Watching and listening to the wonderful performances on this DVD really opened my eyes and ears to a whole generation of new artists , but I digress, I think the main point of this production, telling the story of a wonderful and obviously, extremely talented group of musicians who never received their due is beautifully done. Listening to the recollections of these "unsung musical heroes" was very bittersweet for me, I can't imagine how overlooked and used they must have felt. Hopefully this story generated some interest and work for them. Well worth adding to your collection and this is one disc that will make you home theater system shine!!

DVD Review: MIndblowing
Summary: 5 Stars

I heard of them, but never knew the real story. This is really spectacular stuff. The groove these guys have is awesome! There recognition was long overdue!! Respect, respect. If you want to see the guys in action, buy the dvd "live in Orlanda" That is even more swinging!!

DVD Review: Standing In The Shadow Of Motown
Summary: 5 Stars

There is a lot of well kept secret in this world and "Standing In The Shadow Of Motown" is one of them. This biography of Motown should be in all households, that is, all fans of the Motown Sound. Five Stars.

DVD Review: A must have
Summary: 5 Stars

If you have any interest in how great music is created you'll want this 2 disk set. In another life I was a musician and recording engineer; seeing the personalities and interactions is great to watch. Another must have: Tom Dowd & the Language of Music.

Jim Bell

Description of Standing In The Shadows of Motown

Fourteen years in the making this film is based upon a book of the same title that won the 1989 Rolling Stone / BMl "Ralph J. Gleason Music Book Award" STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN was shot in 35mm film on location in Detroit and elsewhere. This one hour and forty-eight minute documentary and performance film tells the Funk Brothers' saga through archival footage and still photos narration interviews re-creation scenes 20 Motown master tracks and twelve new live performances of Motown classics with the Funk Brothers backing up Chaka Khan Ben Harper Bootsy Collins Montell Jordan Meshell Ndegeocello Joan Osborne and Gerald Levert.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:?DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating:? UPC:?012236137801 Manufacturer No:?13780

Standing in the Shadows of Motown is a must-see film for any fan of the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, or any other classic Motown stars. This swinging documentary celebrates the Funk Brothers--the team of studio musicians who powered dozens and dozens of hit Motown songs--by combining reminiscences, reenactments, and clips from a recent concert put on by the Funk Brothers, featuring singers like Chaka Khan, Ben Harper, and Joan Osborne on classic tunes like "What's Going On," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," and "Heatwave." This crafty gang of elderly musicians will charm your pants off with a slew of entertaining anecdotes. Though it seems that there's a lot of dirt they're declining to dish, the movie deftly outlines the history of Motown, surely the most significant music label in American history--the label that turned segregated "race music" into chart-topping success. A soulful delight. --Bret Fetzer

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