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Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who 
Actors : Who
Studio : Universal Studios
by Universal Studios
Brand : UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAIN.
Release Date : 2007-11-06
Publisher : Universal Studios
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 2
EAN : 0025195019347
UPC : 025195019347
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 34 reviews)
List Price : $29.98
Our Price : $20.91
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Product Description |
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Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who and Amazing Journey: Six Quick Ones are two exhilarating feature films about one of the greatest rock bands in the world!Spanning four decades this authorized and definitive anthology of The Who relives their journey from humble beginnings to their meteoric rise to rock legend status in a 2-film DVD set. Filled with all-new interviews with band members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend and music icons Sting The Edge of U2 Eddie Vedder and more this must-have collection also features electrifying rare and unreleased concert footage in mind-blowing 5.1 surround sound. David Wild a contributing editor of Rolling Stone says it's "brilliant an exceptionally smart and intimate portrait." For music that spoke to generations of fans and refused to be classified the answer is - and always will be - The Who.System Requirements:Running Time: 88 Mins.Format: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/DOCUMENTARY Rating: NR UPC: 025195019347 Manufacturer No: 61102505 |
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Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who is a very satisfying, two-disc set anchored by an excellent documentary directed by Murray Lerner (The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival), whose 1970 footage of the band in concert appears in Lerner’s Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival. Lerner’s new film includes recent and extensive interviews with surviving Who members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, who candidly recall every chapter of the group’s career, from childhood to the premature deaths of drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle, and beyond to Daltrey and Townshend’s continuing, now-autumnal collaboration. Much of what is said and captured in Amazing Journey has been noted before in myriad ways (including the Who’s 1979 autobiographical feature The Kids Are Alright), but the older Daltrey and Townshend get, the richer their insights into Who history. Lerner’s organization of sub-topics and material also makes Amazing Journey powerful and resonant, including the Who’s earliest period as an emerging club band (called the High Numbers) emphasizing rhythm and blues, and Townshend’s gradual transformation into a songwriter trying to break traditional pop forms. Key relationships are examined and explored, but of special note is Daltrey’s and Townshend’s separate, fascinating assessments of the former’s evolution as a vocalist and frontman. (Each maintains that it was Daltrey’s personal connection to the central character in Tommy that turned him into an expansive, charismatic singer.) A second disc contains superb outtakes from Amazing Journey, with an emphasis on the wisdom of Daltrey and Townshend, both in their 60s, examining their individual artistries. Who fans and musicians alike will certainly enjoy an exciting analysis, from the likes of the Edge, Simon Townshend (Pete’s brother and member of the Who’s backing band) and Eddie Vedder, of Townshend’s gifts as a guitarist. A wonderful mini-documentary co-directed by D.A. Pennebaker (Don’t Look Back) captures a recording session from 2003, and footage of the High Numbers in a 1964 performance (from an aborted film by the Who’s late co-manager, Kit Lambert) is a remarkable artifact. --Tom Keogh |
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a fine counterpoint to Kids are Alright |
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A bit different format then Kids are Alright with some new insight into how the band formed and the love/hate relationship between Pete and Roger. Definitely worth getting if your a Who fan. For people just discovering The Who, I probably recommend Kids are Alright DVD for your first exposure into the inner workings of this legendary band. |
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Ok, so they're not kids anymore.... |
So, the who are not kids anymore, but they're still alright.
I've been a fan of the Who since I first heard "Happy Jack" way back when. I remember buying the single and playing the grooves off of it.
This turned me on to one of the greatest rock bands in history, and I never lost my enthusiasm. I'm glad this two DVD set came out, and I'm glad it revealed the ups and downs the band has had over thier long career.
Glad because it shows the Who as a bunch of human beings with all the faults and shortcomings of any human being. But, it also shows them in thier glory, as the greatest rock band you could ever imagine. The sheer power and brute force of the Who is shown, as well as the tender side.
The recording session for "Real Good Looking Boy" is excellent stuff.
By the way, Zak Starkey looks just like his dad, even if his drumming style is different. And seeing the great Greg Lake on bass was a real treat! Anyhow, this is great stuff, this DVD, and if you're a Who fan you should get it. If you're a Who fan, you already know most of it anyway, but you should still get it. |
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a padded out Kids...in a good way. |
Yes,the kids are alright did need an update but the 1st disc is kind of irrelevant as it was mostly on Kids anyway although it was good to see Chris Stamp get a chance to say something and john's mrs was bang on with john getting bugger all attention, even this time it basically he was great on bass and the french horn (is that some sort of huge in japan reference?)and a complete spendthrift. And Keith still is just KEEF!!!! again the old tale of some sort of ginger vision appearing at a concert insisting he could play better than the fill in drummer is trotted out and the nonsense about The Who being banned permanently from Holiday Inns is back again.
2nd disc is excellent should have been more like this.
you should get this however if you don't have Kids, Live at leeds, the Isle of wight DVD and Dark Side of the Moon (book) get those first. then this. ok?.
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The Who Amazing Journey The story of the Who |
When I was fifteen in 1965 I heard a record called My Generation on our "pirate"radio station Veronica ( a ship on the North Sea ).
I can remember that I got goose flesh immediately.
I bought the album as soon as it came on the Dutch market.
And I am glad that I stiil have it ( in mono ).
This record changed my life as well as my musical life.
And even now I got goose flesh by looking at the dvd The story of the Who.
It did not disappear.
I think it is incredible that this band and its music stayed in my mind and life for that long.
I therefore thank the members of the Who for the amazing journey and the story. |
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The Who is Given Its Due! |
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Anyone familiar with rock 'n roll knows the Who. But in some ways, I think their contributions and creative standing are a little under appreciated. This documentary has all kinds of great insight into the band with firsthand accounts of their exploits and creative process. If you're a fan, get it. If you're a curious fan of the history of rock music, it's just as interesting. |
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