Review of Jimi Hendrix (1973) by Paolo V — 11 May 2009
A documentary of its time, and all the better for it.
Voice-over is sacrificed for interview and concert footage only - both are excellent.
The likes of Pete Townsend (humble), Eric Clapton (wise), Mick Jagger (cool), Th Allen Brothers (entertaining), Little Richard (hilarious) and many more, mostly high, help paint a rough biography of Hendrix with some interview footage of the man himself (this was filmed 3 years after he died).
Hendrix was a true dicohtomy - quiet, modest and withdrawn without a guitar in his hand, a one-of-a-kind, never seen before or since virtuoso genius with, and the live footage is where this documentary soars.
The slightly structured themes are punctuated by a collection of live performances that are nothing short of hypnotic. If what's to be learned from the interviews is nothing revelatory, these are. Watching his "Red House" at the Isle of Wight festival is beyond words.
Hopefully this is still an interesting watch if you're not a complete sycophant.
This review of Jimi Hendrix (1973) was written by Paolo V on 11 May 2009.
Jimi Hendrix has generally received very positive reviews.
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