Martin Scorsese's The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones and Martin Scorsese go back a long way. His mob/crime movies are loaded with Stones songs. From Mean Streets to Goodfellas to Casino to The Departed (probably he is in love with "Gimme Shelter", used it in Goodfellas, Casino & The Departed). The fucked up feel of the Stones have fit so well with Scorsese's visuals over the years.
All that was missing- Scorsese making something on The Rolling Stones. Finally the time has come as he is going to make a documentary on The Stones, tentatively called Shine A Light.
posted by whitelight @ 6:17 PM
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actually am staying in andheri, i think.
'ooooooooooh' sort of covers it i think.
Antickpix: that is exactly how I reacted bro.
Em: that is great. we can catch up then.
can't fucking wait for the movie man...i'm dying for it...just saw No Direction Home (Dylan), its bloody awesome!
Jerry:It was overdue. The Stones have added so much to his films. A mighty combo. Sparks will fly.
bullshit you either love or hate the economist! i like it i.e. i do not feel passionately about it. and yes it's about more than just politics, but, it's the political economy part of its analysis that appeals to me. i can't be arsed to read up on company news, that's what i'll eventually hire stockbrokers and accountants for. :)
you're right about the partisan quality of every publication but the economist is very right wing especially in its views on economic policy management, it's unflinching support for the iraq war (i think that's what started to put me off) and it's reporting on the wto (i.e. the gospel of free trade). but for the most part i like the number of countries and issues they cover.
under-rated bands that randomly came to mind: depeche mode.
and music man who just put a smile on my face: van morrison
soundtrack i recommend: ocean's twelve. if for nothin else then for the song by la caution, the a le menthe
And song that came up randomly on my playlist to remind me why i LOVE the 80s as well:
The Pretenders, Brass in My Pocket
I give it to you. Their Iraq stance was their darkest hour. But then I work in a brokerage afterall!!! but I can debate on WTO for days.
That exactly what I was trying to say. Prince (my man), Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Pretenders, Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine, Galaxie 500 and few other bands save the 80s.
Ah! Van the Man. British match to Dylan. My fav Van albums(no, its not Astral Weeks)
1. Moondance (super fucking album)
2. Saint Dominic's Preview
3. Into the music
Chk out his version of 'Comfortably Numb' in The Departed soundtrack. Knock out.
Irish match rather.
It would not be fit to slot Jesus and Mary Chain, MBV, Galaxie into the 80s. JMC, Happy Mondays, The Stone Roses & MBV were the noise pop pioneers which resulted in Blur,Oasis, Suede, Supergrass & Pulp.
True man, Gimme Shelter in Goofellas'....but dude: Keef is the real guy!
Why do you think I named this blog "Keefriffhard".
"Exile on Main Street" is the album man. The coolest fucking album on the planet.
What I can give to hold on to my vinyl copy of the album- My left ball.
Exile fer sure but Let It Bleed as well....fuckin insane! Damn cool to find a senior from school who actually heard this music man. The death of 20th century saw some fucked music in the common rooms. And my dad said he heard Morrison Hotel for the first in Jaipur House. I heard Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum for the first.
can understand. 2000-2004 was the era of plastic pop.
Let it Bleed. Sure as hell. Beggars banquet to Exile is probably the best stretch in music ever (yes, very tough to separate these four albums). IMO better than the Revolver to Abbey Road period.
During our times (11th & 12th) we had class mid 90s music (Morning Glory had just come out, the last great Oasis album sadly, so had OK Computer)playing in our rooms. It was the fag end of the Britpop scene however
the only other band which matches that kind of protracted brilliance is the Velevt Underground. Four great albums in succession.
I loved Velvet Underground's Heroin, haen't ever held their albums but Reed did me good. But where music is concerened, shouldn't they be best when compared to The Doors?
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Dude don't what perception you cleared, but he is, one of the best here in newspapers.
OOOOh! I had no idea he read your blog. By the way his knowledge of classic rock is great but when it comes to modern music he disappoints.
The Doors, I am not a very big fan of the band. Rather I do not listen to their music. Nor do I rate is very highly.
Morrison may be an icon and all that but when it comes to music they do not make the cut. When compared to The Velvets & The Stones, they dont even come close. I believe the American society needed an American band (dont count individuals like Dylan & Hendrix) during that period (1965-70) of amazing British musical creativity. That is how i feel.
I can understand your sentiment with the Doors. Back there in school it was my only way escape. I know they don't feature with The Stones. But Velvet Underground were big admirers. The Doors had a spelndid vision musically, the band performed only 7 years, the status they reached within those years was amazing. I admire their blues influence, Morrison was more of a American poet who dabbled well with music. His stint was short, but very influencial. I'm a bigger fan of the Stones now, Keef is the 'coolest man on the planet'. The British invasion did America better, the music turned so much better. But my likng has now has gone beyond their music to the roots of blues. They blues were what set it all, in the 50s even more. Rock n' roll was born, Chuck Berry to The Beatles. Considering the response the best bands and artists have recieved, its has been awesome but over than 2 decades.
yay! you too? i really can't comprehend why the doors are rated so highly.
Antick: Same here. I guess there is no Doors album which even make it to these so called critic's list. They are just very popular. I guess this whole Morrison persona has crept into their music. Morrison is cool so the music should be cool.
I dont agree.
i haven't seen the departed yet but benny's been raving about the soundtrack. i think i'll go just for the soundtrack. oh well am here to attest that i am alive again, bloggily speaking. but where be you?
i agree with you guys. the doors never left an impression on me. neither did morrison. by the time i time i discovered the door i also realised how cool it was to like the doors and therefore they lost their appeal. besides the music wasn't riveting, they did have their moments. somehow i was always drawn more to the rolling stones, clapton and led zep. and in my darker days i even listened to cradle of filth. why? i don't even know the person i was.
work overload. the indian equities are on fire. that is why.
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