Five concert films worth seeing again … and again
In honor of the director’s cut of “Woodstock” coming out this week, I thought I would compile a list of my favorite concert films. The top of the list, of course, is “Woodstock” itself. Not only does it boast some kick-ass music, but it captures a time in American history that’s not likely to return anytime soon.
What with some of the styles that people wear, there’s only one thing to say: Can I get an amen? Anyway, here’s the list:
“Stop Making Sense” (1984): Love David Byrne in the Big Suit, especially the way Jonathan Demme presents him.
“Gimme Shelter” (1970): Albert and David Maysles capture Hell’s Angels violence – and, arguably, the end of the music.
“Monterey Pop” (1968): D.A. Pennebaker captures early Jimi Hendrix, The Who and a whole generation of others.
“Buena Vista Social Club” (1999): With the help of Wim Wenders, Ry Cooder rediscovers a gaggle of great Cuban musicians.
“Bring on the Night” (1985): This is Sting at his most pretentious, but Michael Apted makes the man’s post-Police music eminently listenable.
Any other suggestions?
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