It might get loud....

low.pfile · « **on:** 1 Jun 2010, 04:31 am »

I'm surprised again that another music movie hasn't been mentioned on AC.

Jimmy Paige, The Edge, and Jack White discuss their relationship with the guitar and music. Lots of cool archive video, recordings and a couple of jams. Three who really love music.

trailer here:
http://sonyclassics.com/itmightgetloud/main.html

Well done Mr. Guggenheim, well done.

It WILL Get Loud!

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #1 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 09:16 am »

Obviously I know Jimmy Page and I know the edge is in US, but who's the other guy?

martyo · « **Reply #2 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 09:25 am »

Quote from: Rob Babcock on 1 Jun 2010, 09:16 am

Obviously I know Jimmy Page and I know the edge is in US, but who's the other guy?

The White Stripes I think.

low.pfile · « **Reply #3 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 03:01 pm »

Yes, Marty is right, Jack is half of the White Stripes. He also plays in The Raconteurs (and also as a drummer in The Dead Weather) In this movie, at 30 something, he sort of represents the younger side of things.

chadh · « **Reply #4 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 03:30 pm »

Why does Jack White get such a great rating as a guitarist?

I've seen various polls that rate him highly, but I can't work out why he gets these accolades. And now he's included in this film? Jimmy Page is obviously a guitar deity. And while I don't particularly like The Edge's playing, it's pretty clear he has been extremely influential as a guitarist. Nobody sounded like the Edge, but now there are hoards of sound-a-likes out there. Jack White doesn't seem to be in the same league.

Maybe I should watch the film. It's possible that it provides commentary on the steady erosion of standards in the guitar deity business. Or maybe I'd gain a new-found respect for White's skills as an axeman, watching him go lick-for-lick with Page in a distortion-drenched romp through The Edge's frantically strummed, delay-laden soundscapes.

Chad

low.pfile · « **Reply #5 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 03:35 pm »

chad
I can understand why you ask the question. Yes, the film does provide some insight into Jack. Without giving away the movie, Jack is not a traditionalist. I'll call him a deconstructionist. He likes to play beat-up garage sale guitars--a lot.

JoshK · « **Reply #6 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 04:04 pm »

I really enjoyed the movie. It had the potential to be cheesy, but wasn't. I understand questioning Jack White's inclusion, but I think he fits the theme of what the director was going for. Its not just a film about three guitar gods, there is a bit more to the concept.

sts9fan · « **Reply #7 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 04:16 pm »

I would say The Edge is the one that is out classed. If you have seen Jack White play live you would not question his skills.

Mike B. · « **Reply #8 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 05:38 pm »

Yes, White is the real deal. A very innovative musician. I enjoyed the film. If you viewed the latest Rolling Stones concert film you would have seen a guest appearance by Jack White. I get the impression the old guard consider him a great successor.

bunnyma357 · « **Reply #9 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 06:07 pm »

When Jeff Beck did his career retrospective concerts, he chose The White Stripes (plus a bassist) as the backing band for the Yardbirds segment.

I enjoyed the movie, but felt it was over stylized and that the director was self-indulgent. I think a simpler approach would have been more entertaining & informative.

Jim C

Bear · « **Reply #10 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 06:25 pm »

Quote from: sts9fan on 1 Jun 2010, 04:16 pm

I would say The Edge is the one that is out classed. If you have seen Jack White play live you would not question his skills.

Agreed, White and the Edge are two completely different sytles, the edge leans heavily on peddles and effects while White has a very limited peddle board. Vinyl lovers should check out Whites Record label, ThirdManRecords.com. White live is amazing, I have seen The Raconteurs live as well as The Dead Weather a couple times.

Whites Stripes perform at Grammys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi8KdTk0u0g

brother love · « **Reply #11 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 06:38 pm »

nice topic low.pfile.

I really liked the movie, but I thought it could have been better (more playing, w/ less background & set-up info). The Blu-ray DVD of this movie sounds great, & there are some nice extra features as well.

The movie captures 3 generations of dynamic & unique guitar players. I own music from all 3 & think they all excel at their craft.

For those that question Jack White, I’m sorry but you need to get more enlightened. The guy is an incredible player & a great performer.

There are many great guitar players just as worthy & far more technically proficient: Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen, etc., etc.; but that’s not really the point …

ctviggen · « **Reply #12 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 07:32 pm »

Quote from: low.pfile on 1 Jun 2010, 03:01 pm

Yes, Marty is right, Jack is half of the White Stripes. He also plays in The Raconteurs (and also as a drummer in The Dead Weather) In this movie, at 30 something, he sort of represents the younger side of things.

I like the Raconteurs, but I never realized they had a guitarist (at least not what I'd call a "lead" guitarist) of any amount of stature. Perhaps that type of music doesn't lend itself well to the "lead" guitarist.

low.pfile · « **Reply #13 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 07:38 pm »

^^ oh they have a guitarist....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqFb6VXW86Y

low.pfile · « **Reply #14 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 07:42 pm »

Great points Brother Love.
And thanks, I'll have to look at the BR disc extras, I forgot to even look!

ebag4 · « **Reply #15 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 07:49 pm »

Excellent link LP. I have a few White Stripes albums but had never heard the Raconteurs, thanks!

Best,
Ed

kenreau · « **Reply #16 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 07:54 pm »

Quote from: sts9fan on 1 Jun 2010, 04:16 pm

I would say The Edge is the one that is out classed. If you have seen Jack White play live you would not question his skills.

I'm in general agreement. Page was the obvious master and Jack White the heir apparent. Jack White is the full meal deal with singing, song writting and playing. I really like him in the Raconteours.

Imho, The Edge came across as an OCD techno dweeb that was afraid to step away from his moving van sized crate of sound effects. I can think of a quick half dozen+ that would have been much more interesting than The Edge (ie Clapton, Beck, Townsend, Frampton, Joe Walsh, Joe Perry, Keif & Buddy Guy)

Kenreau

bunnyma357 · « **Reply #17 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 07:58 pm »

I think the point is that The Edge is more about creating a sound & texture, not guitar playing per se. I really like his playing in the context of U2 and it is interesting to see a bunch of different approaches.

Jim C

brother love · « **Reply #18 on:** 1 Jun 2010, 09:46 pm »

Quote from: bunnyma357 on 1 Jun 2010, 07:58 pm

I think the point is that The Edge is more about creating a sound & texture, not guitar playing per se. I really like his playing in the context of U2 and it is interesting to see a bunch of different approaches.

Jim C

Agreed. The Edge has a trademark very distinctive sound that really fits in nicely w/ U2's overall sound. I always thought The Edge was a lot like Pete Townsend of The Who & Keith Richards of the Stones. They often played fill-in or rhythm guitar vs. blistering lead; but it was perfect & spot on for the given song.

You know Page often dubbed-in as many as 5 guitars to many of Led Zep's songs, so he was into heavy studio involvement (& in excess on later albums, IMHO). He was a studio musician before his Yardbirds stint, so he cut his teeth there. I saw Led Zep in Atlanta during the "Song remains the Same" tour, great memories. Jimmy was often sloppy w/ his guitar work, but man, those riffs & hooks were special.

Jack White while flashy at times (esp. live vs. studio) is really a blues revivalist & goes frequently for that raw stripped down sound. Both he & Page play a mean slide.

After it is all said & done though, Jeff Beck is my all time favorite guitarist bar none.

chadh · « **Reply #19 on:** 2 Jun 2010, 03:30 am »

Many thanks for the perspective on Jack White. I have at least one White Stripes album here, so I'll be sure to give it a more critical listen.

I sadly confess that I have no recollection of any slide showing up on that album, though.

Chad