What? You've never heard of the Funk Brothers?
Watch this film and learn all about them.
First of all, add up all the numbers ones that The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Elvis had. Quite a few, all told. The Funk Brothers had more but they were largely uncredited for what they did.
These ... Read review
Based on Allan Slutsky's award-winning book of the same name, STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF ... more
MOTOWN tells the story of the Funk Brothers, the backing musicians for such legendary performers as Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Temptations and...
Based on Allan Slutsky's award-winning book of the same name 'Standing In The Shadows Of ... more
Motown' tells the Funk Brothers' story for the first time by combining exclusive interviews archival footage and re-enactments. Completing this fantastic musica...
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The phenomenal story of Motown has been told many times--so many times in fact that the ... more
notion of an untold part of its legacy seems far-fetched. But as the documentary film Standing in the Shadows of Motown demonstrates, there was more to the success of the Detroit-based label than singing babes in gowns and founder Berry Gordy's business acumen. There were also the self-named Funk Brothers: the session players putting the unforgettable guitar sounds into "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and the creeping bass line behind "I Heard It Through the Grapevine." These guys were a crucial piece of the puzzle but have remained largely anonymous. While the Standing documentary tells the Funk Brothers' story via interviews, stock footage and still photos, the accompanying soundtrack takes liberties, pairing the surviving musicians with contemporary pop, R&B and funk artists. Together, they faithfully recast Motown hits. What could have been a disaster--would you want to muck with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"?--works beautifully, thanks both to the Brothers' chops and the thoughtful artist selection. While enlisting a soul brother like Ben Harper was a no-brainer, the inclusion of Joan Osborne was especially astute. After all, Osborne's deep connection to R&B is why her production of the Holmes Brothers' Speaking in Tongues disc was genius, and she acquits herself beautifully on "(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave" and "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted." Similarly, bass boss Meshell Ndegeocello gives Chaka Khan competition in the gospel diva department. Bootsy Collins, Gerald Levert and Montell Jordan also contribute. Motown purists may baulk at this concept, but they'd have to agree these readings are smart, respectful and very, very soulful. --Kim Hughes
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The phenomenal story of Motown has been told many times--so many in fact, that the notion ... more
of an untold part of its legacy seems far-fetched. But as the documentary film Standing in the Shadows of Motown demonstrates, there was more to the success of the Detroit-based label than singing babes in gowns and founder Berry Gordy's business acumen. There was also the self-named Funk Brothers: the session players putting the unforgettable guitar sounds into "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and the creeping bass line behind "I Heard It Through the Grapevine." These guys were a crucial piece of the puzzle but have remained largely anonymous. While the Standing documentary tells the Funk Brothers' story via interviews, stock footage, and still photos, the accompanying soundtrack takes liberties, pairing the surviving musicians with contemporary pop, R&B, and funk artists. Together, they faithfully recast Motown hits. What could have been a disaster--would you want to muck with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"?--works beautifully, thanks both to the Brothers' chops and the thoughtful artist selection. While enlisting a soul brother like Ben Harper was a no-brainer, the inclusion of Joan Osborne was especially astute. After all, Osborne's deep connection to R&B is why her production of the Holmes Brothers' Speaking in Tongues disc was genius, and she acquits herself beautifully on "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave" and "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted." Similarly, bass boss Meshell Ndegeocello gives Chaka Khan competition in the gospel diva department. Bootsy Collins, Gerald Levert, and Montell Jordan also contribute. Motown purists may balk at this concept, but they'd have to agree these readings are smart, respectful, and very, very soulful. --Kim Hughes
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The phenomenal story of Motown has been told many times--so many in fact, that the notion ... more
of an untold part of its legacy seems far-fetched. But as the documentary filmStanding in the Shadows of Motowndemonstrates, there was more to the success of the Detroit-based label than singing babes in gowns and founder Berry Gordy's business acumen. There was also the self-named Funk Brothers: the session players putting the unforgettable guitar sounds into "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and the creeping bass line behind "I Heard It Through the Grapevine." These guys were a crucial piece of the puzzle but have remained largely anonymous. While theStandingdocumentary tells the Funk Brothers' story via interviews, stock footage, and still photos, the accompanying soundtrack takes liberties, pairing the surviving musicians with contemporary pop, R&B, and funk artists. Together, they faithfully recast Motown hits. What could have been a disaster--would you want to muck with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"?--works beautifully, thanks both to the Brothers' chops and the thoughtful artist selection. While enlisting a soul brother like Ben Harper was a no-brainer, the inclusion of Joan Osborne was especially astute. After all, Osborne's deep connection to R&B is why her production of the Holmes Brothers'Speaking in Tonguesdisc was genius, and she acquits herself beautifully on "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave" and "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted." Similarly, bass boss Meshell Ndegeocello gives Chaka Khan competition in the gospel diva department. Bootsy Collins, Gerald Levert, and Montell Jordan also contribute. Motown purists may balk at this concept, but they'd have to agree these readings are smart, respectful, and very, very soulful.--Kim Hughes
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The phenomenal story of Motown has been told many times--so many times in fact that the ... more
notion of an untold part of its legacy seems far-fetched. But as the documentary filmStanding in the Shadows of Motowndemonstrates, there was more to the success of the Detroit-based label than singing babes in gowns and founder Berry Gordy's business acumen. There were also the self-named Funk Brothers: the session players putting the unforgettable guitar sounds into "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and the creeping bass line behind "I Heard It Through the Grapevine." These guys were a crucial piece of the puzzle but have remained largely anonymous.While theStandingdocumentary tells the Funk Brothers' story via interviews, stock footage and still photos, the accompanying soundtrack takes liberties, pairing the surviving musicians with contemporary pop, R&B and funk artists. Together, they faithfully recast Motown hits. What could have been a disaster--would you want to muck with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"?--works beautifully, thanks both to the Brothers' chops and the thoughtful artist selection. While enlisting a soul brother like Ben Harper was a no-brainer, the inclusion of Joan Osborne was especially astute. After all, Osborne's deep connection to R&B is why her production of the Holmes Brothers'Speaking in Tonguesdisc was genius, and she acquits herself beautifully on "(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave" and "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted." Similarly, bass boss Meshell Ndegeocello gives Chaka Khan competition in the gospel diva department. Bootsy Collins, Gerald Levert and Montell Jordan also contribute. Motown purists may baulk at this concept, but they'd have to agree these readings are smart, respectful and very, very soulful. --Kim Hughes
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Music / Performing Arts, Comedy - Director: Trevor Nunn, Geoffrey Posner - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, Parental Guidance - Starring: Duncan Preston, Celia Imrie, Julie Walters, Victoria Wood, Jim Broadbent
Advantages: Great story + great soundtrack = great film. Disadvantages: Erm.....it's a documentary....and if you don't like Motown don't bother watching.
What? You've never heard of the Funk Brothers?
Watch this film and learn all about them.
First of all, add up all the numbers ones that The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Elvis had. Quite a few, all told. The Funk Brothers had more but they were largely uncredited for what they did.
These were the guys playing the instruments on pretty much every Motown record that hit the top from 1959 to the early 1970s. ...Grapevine, Signed Sealed Delivered, What's Going On, Baby Love and still many more besides.
This fantastic movie tells their story from their humble beginnings in Detroit. Along the way are interviews with the some of the guys who are still alive. It's intercut with great live concert performances of these (now old) men playing alongside contemporary singers.
Once they begin to play their music, you can't help but be impressed. more
What? You've never heard of the Funk Brothers? Watch this film and learn all about them.
First of all, add up all the numbers ones that The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Elvis had. Quite a few, all told. The Funk Brothers had more but they were largely uncredited for what they did.
These were the guys playing the instruments on pretty much every Motown record that hit the top from 1959 to the early 1970s. That includes songs like I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Signed Sealed Delivered, What's Going On, Baby Love and still many more besides.
This fantastic movie tells their story from their humble beginnings in Detroit. Along the way are interviews with the some of the guys who are still alive. It's intercut with great live concert performances of these (now old) men playing alongside contemporary singers. Once they begin to play their music, you can't help but be impressed.
And even during the talky bits get a bit much and you runk the risk of getting a bit bored, along comes another bit of concert footage to remind you why you're watching and enjoying.
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Product details
Genre
Musicals & Music Films - Rock & Pop
Classification
Parental Guidance
Production Year
2002
Plot
Paul Justman's inspiring documentary pays tribute to one of the most influential, yet unrecognised, collection of musicians that has ever been assembled. The Funk Brothers played the background music on the seemingly endless string of Motown classics in the 1960s and 1970s, resulting in them having more number one hits than The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, and Elvis Presley combined. Shot on location in Detroit, STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN reunites the surviving members as they reflect on the groups' storied past. Most celebrated is departed bassist James Jamerson, whose fiery presence and technical prowess was largely responsible for shaping the Funk Brothers' supremely distinct sound. In addition to interviews, as well as re-enactments and archive footage, Justman gathers together the musicians for an unforgettable reunion concert. Featuring the vocal support of several contemporary artists, including Joan Osborne, Ben Harper, Chaka Kahn, Gerald Levert, and Bootsy Collins, the Funk Brothers prove that they haven't lost a beat. Based on the book by Allan Dr. Licks Slutsky, STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN gives overdue credit to a group of unassuming musicians who quietly created one of popular music's most enduring and spectacular musical legacies.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
MOMENTUM PICTURES; TECHNICOLOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Release date
26/01/2004
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
MP 259 D
Barcode
5060049140599
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
Featurette - 1. DINNER WITH THE FUNK BROTHERS, 2. THE ONES THAT DIDN'T MAKE IT, 3. AT LONG LAST GLORY, Trailer, Funk Video Biographies, Multi-angle Jam sessions
Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1
Professional reviews
Review
"...Utterly captivating for music lovers..." (Empire, )
"...An overdue correction to the history of soul music and an invaluable testament to its power..." (Total Film, )
"...Immensely entertaining..." (Uncut, )
DVD Description
Paul Justman's inspiring documentary pays tribute to one of the most influential, yet unrecognised, collection of musicians that has ever been assembled. The Funk Brothers played the background music on the seemingly endless string of Motown classics in the 1960s and 1970s, resulting in them having more number one hits than The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, and Elvis Presley combined. Shot on location in Detroit, STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN reunites the surviving members as they reflect on the groups' storied past. Most celebrated is departed bassist James Jamerson, whose fiery presence and technical prowess was largely responsible for shaping the Funk Brothers' supremely distinct sound. In addition to interviews, as well as re-enactments and archive footage, Justman gathers together the musicians for an unforgettable reunion concert. Featuring the vocal support of several contemporary artists, including Joan Osborne, Ben Harper, Chaka Kahn, Gerald Levert, and Bootsy Collins, the Funk Brothers prove that they haven't lost a beat. Based on the book by Allan Dr. Licks Slutsky, STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN gives overdue credit to a group of unassuming musicians who quietly created one of popular music's most enduring and spectacular musical legacies.
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