Take a Walk on the Wild Side with the definitive look at the career and influence of the ... more
quintessential New York rocker, Lou Reed. Overflowing with archival performance footage, this documentary spans over three decades, from the formation of the Velvet Underground, to his extensive solo career, to some of his more recent work - collaboration on Robert Wilson's futuristic rock opera Time Rocker. Interviews with Reed, his friends and band members provide personal insights of the man who gave us such classic songs as Heroin, Sweet Jane and infamous Walk on the Wild Side. Major artists who comment on Reed's influence include David Bowie, David Byrne, Patti Smith, Suzanne Vega, Dave Stewart and Phillip Glass. Lou Reed - Rock and Roll Heart is as much an engrossing portrait of the artist as it is a walk through the turbulent and fascinating times that shaped his music.
Production Year: 1999 - Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: Exempt - Starring: Donny Osmond, Joan Collins, Richard Attenborough
Advantages: a couple of decent songs Disadvantages: too much avearge material and average production
the oh so obvious lyrics are a drag, (athough the similarly hectoring "Don't Hurt A Woman" works surprisingly well) and "The Original Wrapper" might have been funny for Lou (and he played this in concert for years!) but is a real bore for the listener.
Fortunately the album ends on a high note - "Tell It To Your Heart" includes some lovely keening guitar and a delightful melody.
If you are LouReed fan than this is worth getting for the few high points. If you are a Lou newbie then get all the other albums first! And the cover is rubbish too. ...
Advantages: superb sound, superb performances Disadvantages: a couple of songs drag a bit
LouReed himself originally wanted to call this album LouReed Talk And Talk And Talks.
It's certainly an odd album, pitched midway between a straight live album and stand up comedy. There's over 100 minutes of music but only ten tracks which gives you an idea straight away that these are not simple live renditions of Lou's songs.
By 1978 Lou had pretty much come out of his mid 1970s drug period. He was still not entirely clean, but was in better shape than he had been for at least five years. He had a superb band behind him, led by keyboard player Michael Fonfara, and most of them had been touring with Lou for a few years. The musicians were capable of playing the most tender ballad before suddenly and shockingly roaring off like a locomotive at full speed. Lou had a habit of extending or shortening songs on a whim, but the band ...
Advantages: Some good songs and performances Disadvantages: Overlength, inconsistent and some bad performances
So often formerly interesting and cutting edge musicians lack grace when entering their twighlight years. Prime examples would include Paul MCartney, Mick Jagger and Rod Stewart (yes, I think some of Rod's early work was both interesting and cutting edge). There seems to be a need to either keep up with kids or lose originality altogether. This has thankfully never been the case for LouReed who has remained constantly interesting, whether you like him or not, and this release from 2003 is no difference.
This record is essentially Reed's tribute to Edgar Alan Poe. Rife with guest appearances from the likes of William Dafoe, David Bowie, Ornette Coleman and Antony Heggarty, this is an intriguing if sometimes patchy album. Some songs are wonderful, others meander and he gets too involved in contrived spoken word in places. When it ...
Scene Access, Production Notes, Biographies, Discographies
Aspect Ratio
1.33 Full Screen
Sound
Dolby Digital, Additional Footage
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital English
DVD Description
A profile of rock icon Reed, from his Velvet Underground days to his long and critically esteemed solo career. Full of archival footage spanning three decades of performance. Reed's influence commented on by: David Bowie, David Byrne, Patti Smith, Suzanne Vega, Dave Stewart and Philip Glass.
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