Jimi Plays Berkeley
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Movie Reviews of Jimi Plays Berkeley
Movie Review: "Priceless moment in time"
Summary: 5 Stars
Best part of the movie is to watch him play Voodoo Chile s.r.and the pool hall crowd,how awsome are they.Movie Review: Very good
Summary: 5 Stars
This dvd is a must have for any Jimi fan.It arrived in time and excellent condition.
Thanks.
Movie Review: I have heard it all now...
Summary: 5 Stars
Hendrix, an overrated musician? I have heard it all now. You got to be kidding me...Movie Review: The Remains of Greatness
Summary: 4 Stars
The questionable video quality merits the removal of a star. As I understand it, the camera crew were stoned on LSD while filming this (why Hendrix' management tolerated this is beyond my comprehension; but it is clear indication that they didn't know the magnitude of Hendrix' genius; and if the stories of the rouge and scoundrel Michael Jeffery are true, he probably wouldn't have cared, so long as he made his money). Another reviewer mentioned that much of the out takes remain unreleased due to litigation. When the lost footage is finally released, Hendrix Experience will doubtless re-edit all the footage and present something of better quality.
But considering that this is all we have, I am grateful. I saw this film when it was first released, and I sat through two showings. Hendrix' performance for both sets was astonishing. He was in great form for these concerts and that alone is worth buying the DVD. Seeing the great master at work - despite the ragged artifacts of 60's drug culture contaminating the production - is to bear witness to some of the greatest music of the 20th century.
I imagine if film footage existed of somebody like, say, Beethoven, we would overlook the technical flaws simply because it was Beethoven. The monumental magnitude of his artistry and historical significance would earn such respect.
Thus is it with the great master Jimi Hendrix. His passing at the young age of 27 imposed on the world of music a loss that is beyond calculation. Stories remain of where he wanted to go and what he wanted to accomplish with his music. What might have been,,,,
Movie Review: It is what it is and you should consider yourself lucky we have this much
Summary: 4 Stars
I agree that Jefferies is a total schmuck and this was basically an 'exploitation flick' at the time of its original release. But at this point, it is all we have of this performance and therefore it is a interesting historical document that has been *lovingly restored* by the Experience Hendrix project and should be treasured as such. To the reviews here at Amazon such as the one by C.METHOT I can only say this: READ THE DARN BOOKLET before you post your ill-begotten reviews. OF COURSE we would all rather be watching Hendrix play than watch a bunch of students boycott the release of the 'Woodstock' film; as the text in the booklet very plainly states, this stuff was largely inserted to cover for MISSING concert footage due to Jefferies' complete mishandling of the whole affair. You folks who are asking for the 'missing' footage to be 'inserted' in some kind of expanded release: THERE IS NONE. I'm sure if it existed, it would be here. That is probably a big reason why this is offered as a 'budget' release, cheaper than an audio CD.
People need to get a clue, realize how much work goes into audio and film production, let alone restoration, and that they get what they pay for. This is a fine addition to any Hendrix collection. Quit your whining. And I happen to think the scenes of the riots at Berkeley over the soundtrack of 'Machine Gun' actually works pretty well. So there!