| | |  | BLUES MUSIC | Home » » J.J. Cale - To Tulsa And Back: On Tour With JJ Cale | | | | | | | Description: | | Through fusing elements of jazz, blues and country, singer/songwriter J.J. Cale pioneered a unique musical genre known as the Tulsa Sound. The American music master is the focus of this documentary that features an exploration of his humble beginnings in Oklahoma and how he penned such classics as "After Midnight" and "Cocaine," as well as rare performance footage and interviews with celebrity fans Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler. Soundtrack: English. | | | Features: | |
• The legendary singer-songwriter J.J. Cale, famous for suchics as After Midnight, Cocaine, Call Me the Breeze and Same Old Blues, is the undisputed master of the Tulsa Sound a fusion of jazz, blues and country. Driven by a laid-back, behind-the-beat style, Cales music has become internationally recognized and often covered. For the first time in more than three decades, this reclusive artist lets a
| | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Jeff Martinson, Paul McManus, Ginger Havlat, Walt Richmond, Destiny Pivonka | | Director:
| Jörg Bundschuh | | Format:
| Color, DVD, NTSC | | Language:
| English, German | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Time Life Records | | Run Time:
| 167 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| June 13, 2006 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 19 reviews |
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22 of 23 found the following review helpful:
It is a DocumentaryJan 07, 2007
By D. Brown
Just wanted to address one point that I wondered about prior to getting this dvd. Which was is there any concert footage. Well the answer is yes and no. During the very well done main documentary of JJ Cale you have segments of him playing solo and also with the band mixed in - though for the most part not whole songs. However the dvd does include a bonus section which has approx 30 mins of solo and band concert footage. Some of these songs you see part of in the main documentary. This bonus footage is a nice inclusion to what is a very good profile of one of our best singer songwriters.
19 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Great insight to an amazing MusicianJun 22, 2006
By Tintin
"tintin6146"
Cale is famous for shunningthe spotlight so thats what makes this DVD Documentary such a pure joy. You really get to know all about the man who wrote some of Claptons biggest songs (Cocaine, After Midnight) thru watching him play live, talk and return home to Tulsa where is all began. Lots a great extras as well thru discussions with friends and family. This is a must buy for anyone interested in what its like to be an artist on the road and how it all works as well.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
J.J. Cale, purveyor of cool guitar soundsJan 22, 2007
By J. M. Jacobs
"Just one man's opinion..."
This is a beautifully constructed documentary on J. J. Cale, a man with exposure to many but a man who hardly anybody knows much about. This guy could have invented the term "laid back." As the story progresses, you learn why Mr. Cale had that signature sound unlike any other - he basically invented it in the recording studio... which in one case was a trailer he lived in for a number of years. No one is quite sure as to exactly how he does it and he's not telling... but he sure is playing!
Guitar is an instrument that gets its rich sound from how the player approaches it - the sound is in the player's hands for the most part. Strings, pickups, amps - all affect the sound but the texture of the notes comes from the musician. We get to see that here in detail. Simple songs well written and well played and then throw in some way cool guitar sounds to boot.
The sound is clean and tight, and the video quality is excellent as well. I first viewed my copy on a higher quality 37" diagonal plasma screen and it was gorgeous - colors were rich and saturated and the overall sound was clear and very well defined.
If you liked the songs "Cocaine", "Call Me the Breeze" and "Crazy Mama", you'll come to treasure this DVD.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Honest insight into a simple, legendary musicianNov 07, 2006
By Nineteen
I am surprised that more folks haven't reviewed this DVD. There are no frills or fancy effects -- true to JJ's style, this is a simple documentary that reveals the essence of Cale and his music. Tons of great photographs and interviews walks us through Cale's childhood, how he became famous and most importantly an insight into Cale.
I have tremendous respect for how generously Eric Clapton praised Cale and mentioned that Cale is his is "favorite person" in the world.
A must have for Cale fans. For others, this is your chance to discover his music.
In our current world of sub standard musicians and ostentation, here is a TRUE AMERICAN MUSIC LEGEND.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Everything a Music Docu. Should BeOct 05, 2007
By Carlo Matthews
"carlo"
Up-close, candid, thorough, sympathetic without being flattering, substantial and insightful, down-to-earth, beautifully shot and cleverly edited, this music documentary does JJ justice -- it's the best I've seen in its genre.
The portrayal of JJ is unaffected and bristling with honesty and humor at every turn. Half way through, one cannot help but be swept by the laconic charm of the man, the band's one-day-at-a-time philosophy, and the perpetually perplexed interviewees (Clapton is effusive about the beguiling simplicity of JJ's ways and work). And then there's the music: stripped down, on stage, at home, in the studio, acoustic, electric, on street corners -- you name it. JJ was sixty five years old during the shooting and he's still looking for the next song! The man is driven; the music won't let go of him. How lucky can one guy get?
The production itself is first rate. The photography is expertly done, the sound is crisp, the sequencing avoids the obvious, and the overall effect is both intelligent and genuinely moving.
There you go. It seems I can't say enough good things about this dvd. Oh well.
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