Members Sonic1 Posted October 18, 2009 Members Share Posted October 18, 2009 Jimmy Page, Jack White, and The Edge have a music documentary comeing out. Interesting. Strange combo... [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dabbler Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 don't know where you are, but I saw the movie here in the DC area a month or so ago. And Jimmy, Jack and Edge were selected by the director/producer because they are different from each other AND have very distinct styles. It is worth a watch, and I am anxiously awaiting the DVD release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sonic1 Posted October 19, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 don't know where you are, but I saw the movie here in the DC area a month or so ago. And Jimmy, Jack and Edge were selected by the director/producer because they are different from each other AND have very distinct styles. It is worth a watch, and I am anxiously awaiting the DVD release. Yeah, I read about it in Guitar World a few weeks ago. I want to check it out, but it's a rental. There's a disconnect for me in that White isn't in complete awe to be jamming with Page, and with Edge to a lesser extent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members absintheXIII Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 I've been waiting for this to come out so we can watch it. Haven't come across it yet thoguh unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members negge Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hmm, based on that trailer I'd probably give it a try. Might be good, might suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 I'll see it for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flogger59 Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 Yeah, I read about it in Guitar World a few weeks ago. I want to check it out, but it's a rental. There's a disconnect for me in that White isn't in complete awe to be jamming with Page, and with Edge to a lesser extent. Did you not see the bit where Page pulls out Whole Lotta Love? Jack and the Edge instantly became 12 year olds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 I only see one icon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 I only see one icon. Exactly. Page owns those guys big time: comparing Page to White and Edge is like comparing Babe Ruth to Little League players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members emmaporkchop Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 Saw it a few weeks back. My wife had me make the one string guitar that White makes in the beginning. Good movie though, will be getting the dvd when it comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ender_rpm Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 Exactly.Page owns those guys big time: comparing Page to White and Edge is like comparing Babe Ruth to Little League players. Have o agree to disagree, at least vis a vis Page and Edge. While Pagey has it all over Edge on traditional chops, he loses big time in innovation, IMO. Page's strength was taking Blues rock to it's most sublime heights, playing in a a largely traditional style, while the Edge broke free of a lot of those constraints, and used the electronic aspect of the electric guitar to it's fullest extent. Totally different philosophies. Jack White is, however, a chump. I like his stuff, but he's in way over his head in that company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 Exactly.Page owns those guys big time: comparing Page to White and Edge is like comparing Babe Ruth to Little League players. Agreed 100%... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 Page's strength was taking Blues rock to it's most sublime heights, playing in a a largely traditional style, while the Edge used the electronic aspect of the electric guitar to it's fullest extent. Totally different philosophies. Jack White is, however, a chump. I like his stuff, but he's in way over his head in that company. Fixed that for you - to call anything that chump from U2 did innovative is laughable, IMO... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lazy Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 Fixed that for you - to call anything that chump from U2 did innovative is laughable, IMO... - georgestrings considering that no one was doing it before him....come on, the Edge might not be the 'best' guitar player but he was surely doing 'it' first and the followers got in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted October 19, 2009 Members Share Posted October 19, 2009 Have o agree to disagree, at least vis a vis Page and Edge. While Pagey has it all over Edge on traditional chops, he loses big time in innovation, IMO. Page's strength was taking Blues rock to it's most sublime heights, playing in a a largely traditional style, while the Edge broke free of a lot of those constraints, and used the electronic aspect of the electric guitar to it's fullest extent. Totally different philosophies. Jack White is, however, a chump. I like his stuff, but he's in way over his head in that company. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LanEvo Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 Saw it last month in the East Village. I really liked it. They took three guys from the different eras with three different styles (but largely similar influences) and put them together in a room to talk guitars. What's not to like As for Jack White, I can't say I was ever a fan. But he comes across very well in this film. You'd be surprised. In some ways, he comes across as more "honest" in his approach than Page and The Edge. The other two sometimes come across as bored, rich prep-school boys who were basically "slumming it" with old Missisipi Delta blues records. For example, The Edge's parents brought him his very first guitar (a korina Gibson Explorer!) on one of their many trips to New York. In contrast, Jack White seems to have a pretty honest connection with the blues music he was so heavily influenced by, growing up dirt poor in Detroit and everything. Dunno. I found him surprisingly likable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slapthefunkyfour Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 I'm gonna see it. It looks very interesting. Unfortunately, I'll probably have to wait till it comes to blockbuster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rambler1959 Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 considering that no one was doing it before him....come on, the Edge might not be the 'best' guitar player but he was surely doing 'it' first and the followers got in line. what about Andy Gill from gang of four?? or even Phil Manzanera from roxy music?? id say they were both very innovative and creative well before the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lonerstoenr Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 I aknowledge Jack White isn't the world's greatest gutiar player, but I really like the White Stripes. I really don't care about most of LZ's work. I can't stand U2's {censored}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ender_rpm Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 what about Andy Gill from gang of four?? or even Phil Manzanera from roxy music?? id say they were both very innovative and creative well before the edge. Creative and innovative, but fairly obscure (At least in the US). There are/were tons of better blues rock guitar players than Pagey, but he had the hit records. Likewise, Andy was experimenting with the textures thing, but The Edge had the hit records, and so gets the credit. Way of the world sadly. And technically, U2 formed a year before Go4 did :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kpax Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 Big time. Nothing against those other two and their music but it's just ridiculous. If it's about rock guitar, why not choose somebody who can really play like Blackmore, Cantrell, Kirk Hamett ... I don't know, just somebody who can at least stand in the same room with Page. I only see one icon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 Big time. Nothing against those other two and their music but it's just ridiculous. If it's about rock guitar, why not choose somebody who can really play like Blackmore, Cantrell, Kirk Hamett ... I don't know, just somebody who can at least stand in the same room with Page. My thoughts exactly. Edge was and is fairly "innovative" - but he lacks the depth and maturity of Jimmy Page; his echo schtick kind of gets real old, real fast. The biggest knock IMO is the fact the neither White nor Edge has demonstrated the ability to play lead guitar in any way, shape or form (beyond rudimentary pentatonic-based excursions that any 1st year guitar student could play with ease.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 The biggest knock IMO is the fact the neither White nor Edge has demonstrated the ability to play lead guitar in any way, shape or form (beyond rudimentary pentatonic-based excursions that any 1st year guitar student could play with ease.) And this is a requirement for being a solid, productive and creative musician? God help us all if it is. This thread is a good case in why music shows should not be cast by and for other musicians. This sounds super interesting because of the varied style and backgrounds. Anyone who can't appreciate the differences without knocking the musicians they dislike has no right calling themselves a musician at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kpax Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 I wouldn't mind "the edge" playing a chord once in a while, just so I know he knows some. U2 was kind of a cool new wave band back in the day and I kinda like Jack White's retro style, it's just that ... pairing them with Page is absurd. My thoughts exactly.Edge was and is fairly "innovative" - but he lacks the depth and maturity of Jimmy Page; his echo schtick kind of gets real old, real fast.The biggest knock IMO is the fact the neither White nor Edge has demonstrated the ability to play lead guitar in any way, shape or form (beyond rudimentary pentatonic-based excursions that any 1st year guitar student could play with ease.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted October 20, 2009 Members Share Posted October 20, 2009 Anyone who can't appreciate the differences without knocking the musicians they dislike has no right calling themselves a musician at all. What a bunch of bull{censored}. I guess Pat Metheny isn't a musician either, since he "knocked" Kenny G. Here's the thing: the video is meant to spotlight those artists GUITAR SKILLS (if it weren't, then why the focus on the 3 of them in a room together with only guitars? ) The thing is, 2 out of the three have rudimentary guitar skills at best. That doesn't mean they aren't great artists, or even great musicians: it just means that they are relatively mediocre guitarists - not a good choice for this type of video. I wouldn't mind "the edge" playing a chord once in a while, just so I know he knows some. EXACTLY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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