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Lightning In a Bottle: A One Night History of the Blues
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0043396069183
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 20
Label: Sony Pictures
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Subtitled),
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
MPN: 06918
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: March 08, 2005
Running Time: 109 minutes
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
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Editorial Review:
Part concert, part history lesson, part summit meeting, and all blues, Lightning in a Bottle puts a bright spotlight on this quintessential American music. There are some heavy hitters at work here, both behind the camera (Martin Scorsese executive produced, while the film was directed by Antoine Fuqua of Training Day and King Arthur) and especially in front of it, with a superb house band and a mind-boggling array of musicians (including B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Solomon Burke, Keb' Mo', Macy Gray, the Neville Brothers, Robert Cray, and John Fogerty, to name but a few) performing at New York's Radio City Music Hall in February, 2003. The idea was to trace the music from its beginnings; thus we get an African song (by Angelique Kidjo), some early gospel blues (the great Mavis Staples), acoustic Delta blues, and so on, right up to blues-drenched electric rock and even some rap (a riveting version of Howlin' Wolf's "Killing Floor" by Chuck D.). Virtually all of the immortals who defined the blues (Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and even Jimi Hendrix, whose fiery style is re-enacted by Buddy Guy) enter the picture, either through vintage film clips or new performances of their songs. One might wish for more insight into the influence of the blues on jazz (Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit," sung here by India.Arie, is a fine song, but it's not a blues tune) or country, but overall, Lightning in a Bottle is an edifying and, most important, highly entertaining portrait of the music and its heritage. --Sam Graham
On February 7 2003 renowned artists across music genres and generations commandeered the stage at New York City's Radio City Music Hall to pay tribute to their common heritage and passion: the blues. Shared with thousands of fans in attendance legendary performers from the roots of rock jazz and rap joined forces for a once-in-a-lifetime salute to the blues benefit concert whose proceeds went to musical education. Executive produced by Martin Scorcese produced by Alex Gibney and directed by Antoine Fuqua LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE captures the night's magic and weaves a history of blues through the juxtaposition of performers backstage interviews rehearsals and archival clips of some of the greatest names in American music from blues royalty like Buddy Guy and B. B. King to their musical heirs ranging from John Fogerty and Bonnie Raitt to Mos Def and Indie.Arie.System Requirements:Running Time: 108 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating: PG-13 UPC: 043396069183 Manufacturer No: 06918
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Great documentary!
For anyone who loves the blues this DVD is a must. Taped live at a concert and following the evolution of the blues from days of slavery to the present, the music and performers are terrific. The back stories and rehearsal scenes are as good as the actual performances. Am getting a copy for a Christmas present after seeing it for the first time - can hardly wait to see what the reaction will be when we watch it on Christmas day.
Rating: - The Best Blues Show Ever
This is the best Blues show that I have ever seen. It tells the story literally with Huge Megatron TV's showing how the blues came about and the struggles of the Black Man. The performances are from some of the greatest Blues Singers in the world. Martin Scorcese made a masterpiece. I would highly recommend this DVD Video to anyone who loves the Blues.
Rating: - Dis B Da Cats Scratch
Damn what a historic performance. You will never see this group of fine Bluesmen together again. I recommend this for all music lovers. The Blues are great and the music is for every type of listener. Some of the best performances I've ever seen and I followed many of these players for the past 40 years.
Deadguy
Rating: - This is really good!!!
My wife brought this home for me from the library, and I don't know how I hadn't heard of it before. The line up is incredible, and I found the performances to be great. Yes, they are shorter than you might expect, but a lot of greatness in each song. It also seems to be interestingly chronological, with the African to Delta to Chicago to Hendrix and a bit of rap (sort of anyway, on JL Hooker's "Boom Boom"). BB King finishes things up. I actually liked the historical bits between songs. It was ... Read More
Rating: - This was for my husband
He fell in love with this show on TV awhile back and asked me if I could get it for him. And sure enough Amazon had it. We had really quick delivery and he is sooooo happy!!! Thanks Amazon!
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