This is a well made, entertaining and sometimes quite moving documentary about a serious record collectors obsessions and motivations.
It has interviews with several interesting musicians and collectors including the bloke from Flaming Lips and Run from Run DMC, and features a lovely performance by Calypso Legend the Mighty Sparrow.
It starts a bit slow and at first, and everyone in it is 'jewish' which becomes strangely distracting, it is even pointed out several times in the first 10 minutes or so! (of course the media is dominated, devised and much of it originated with such families, this is an undeniable fact and well documented) .
Anyways, by about 30 minutes there are so many endearing characters and great tunes its impossible not to enjoy this journey that not only explores some great hidden music of the festive season, but the psychodynamic of obsession and creative expression.
The youthful and joyfull expressions of the older interviewees is heartwarming , as is the genuine love that all concerned have for the power of music and songwriting.
8 and a half/10 up-rated due to low rating (7/10 at time of writing)
It has interviews with several interesting musicians and collectors including the bloke from Flaming Lips and Run from Run DMC, and features a lovely performance by Calypso Legend the Mighty Sparrow.
It starts a bit slow and at first, and everyone in it is 'jewish' which becomes strangely distracting, it is even pointed out several times in the first 10 minutes or so! (of course the media is dominated, devised and much of it originated with such families, this is an undeniable fact and well documented) .
Anyways, by about 30 minutes there are so many endearing characters and great tunes its impossible not to enjoy this journey that not only explores some great hidden music of the festive season, but the psychodynamic of obsession and creative expression.
The youthful and joyfull expressions of the older interviewees is heartwarming , as is the genuine love that all concerned have for the power of music and songwriting.
8 and a half/10 up-rated due to low rating (7/10 at time of writing)