DVD
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- CENTRAL: Audiovisual Collection [V.1]
- CENTRAL: Audiovisual Collection [V.2]
- CENTRAL: Audiovisual Collection [V.3]
- CENTRAL: Audiovisual Collection [V.4]
- CENTRAL: Audiovisual Collection [V.5]
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- CENTRAL: Audiovisual Collection [V.7]
Martin Scorsese presents The blues : a musical journey
Publication Information
New York, NY : Columbia Music Video, c2003.
Physical Description
7 videodiscs (13 hrs.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
A seven-part television series of personal and impressionistic films, viewed through the lens of seven world-famous directors, capturing the essence of blues music and delving into its global influence, from its roots in Africa to its inspirational role in today's music.
Notes
DVD format ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound.
Videodisc release of the 2003 public television presentation.
Not rated.
Each disc contains bonus material not shown in the original broadcast including: Director commentaries ; on-camera interviews with the directors ; rare archival performance footage of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley, Eric Clapton and many others ; over 100 newly-filmed performances by contemporary artists singing classic blues songs including: B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Beck, Lou Reed, Tom Jones, Los Lobos, and others ; director biographies and filmographies ; special menu options to scan for all music performances ; trailer.
Contents
- Feel like going home / The soul of a man / The road to Memphis / Warming by the devil's fire / Godfathers and sons / Red, white & blues / Piano blues