Béla Fleck Movies
- 2008
- NR
Béla Fleck is one of the world's most acclaimed banjo players and a musician who has sought to expand the boundaries of his instrument, having won awards for classical recordings and his many albums with the innovative jazz group Béla Fleck & the Flecktones as well as the bluegrass music most commonly associated with the banjo. The banjo has its origins in Africa, and Fleck traveled to the continent to study the instrument's history and collaborate with native musicians. Filmmaker Sascha Paladino joined Fleck for his journey, and Throw Down Your Heart is a documentary which follows the banjo virtuoso as he travels through Gambia, Mali, Tanzania, and Uganda, meeting with historians and musicologists and making music with artists from all walks of life, ranging from world music stars like Bassekou Kouyate and Oumou Sangare to ordinary people who share the love and joy of making music. Throw Down Your Heart was an official entry at the 2008 South by Southwest Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Best of Jammys, Vol. 2 features live performances from various awards shows dedicated to bands and musicians who specialize in live improvisation. This collection features appearances by Blues Traveler, Les Claypool, and Bela Flek. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Gregg Allman, Trey Anastasio, (more)
- 2004
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Bernie Williams: The Journey Within features the artist performing over a half dozen songs including "Enter the Bond," "Just Because," and "Stranded on the Bridge." The video also contains an interview with the performer. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bernie Williams
From Vestapol, the company behind the Legends of Jazz Guitar series, comes Legends of Flatpicking Guitar, a 90-minute program showcasing several country music flatpickers. Performances include Doc Watson and Jack Lawrence doing "Black Mountain Rag" and "Peach Pickin' Time Down in Georgia"; Tony Rice All Star Jam performing "Nine Pound Hammer," "Cold on the Shoulder," and "Whitewater"; Dan Crary on "Country Boy Rock & Roll"; Tony Rice and Ricky Skaggs doing "Where the Soul of Man Never Dies" and "More Pretty Girls Than One"; and several others. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 1999
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Victor Wooten and Beauford Carter are a pair of jazz musicians. This film documents the pair creating two new songs in the studio. Combining their talents on Wooten's Yin-Yang album, the pair are seen on this video writing and rehearsing their numbers while providing instructional tips to the viewer on a variety of topics that will be of interest to musicians and music lovers. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 1995
This video contains a variety of television appearances from legendary folk musician and expert guitar player Doc Watson. Dating from 1982 to 1993, this program provides an overview to the second half of the man's lengthy career. Watson performs over a dozen songs including "Amazing Grace", "Foggy Mountain Top", "Going to Chicago", "Nine Pound Hammer", and "Shady Grove". ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Don Stover was influenced by such top musicians as Earl Scruggs, Rudy Lyle, and Don Reno when he first began playing the banjo. He went on to become an accomplished member of the Lilly Brothers, the house band at Boston's Hillbilly Ranch from 1952 until 1970. This group was instrumental in acquainting the northeast with the wonders of bluegrass music. In November of 1994, this benefit show was held near Boston to both honor Stover and help him raise funds for an important cause. Such stars as Bill Keith, Jim Rooney, and Laurie Lewis all come together to share special stories about how Stover has touched their personal and professional lives before playing a few songs. ~ Elizabeth Smith, All Movie Guide
- 1992
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One of the most respected bluegrass guitarists, Tony Rice performs with three different backing bands on this DVD showing the depth of his talent and versatility. The man plays over a dozen songs including "Salt Creek", "Bluegrass Breakdown", and "I Wonder Where You Are Tonight". ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 1991
In this concert video the jazz-fusion group plays "Sinister Minister," Frontiers," Sunset Road," The Flecktone Rap," "The Star Spangled Banner", and other tunes. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1979
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In this video, Bela Fleck showcases the banjo techniques that have brought him acclaim as the leading banjo player of the modern era. Careful instruction is mixed with Fleck's narration as he explains not only how to ape his licks, but how he manages to absorb musical ideas from a variety of musical traditions, including blues and Celtic sounds. Fleck also covers more traditional banjo techniques and styles including bluegrass, single string style, and harmonics. Songs examined include "Texas Barbecue," "Natural Bridge Suite," "Brilliancy," "John Henry," and "The Wind That Shakes the Barley." The video also includes tablature. It's perhaps a trifle overwhelming for the beginner, but those banjo enthusiasts with a mind to expand their game will find this video useful. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide
