Bela Fleck Film:"Throw Down Your Heart"

[Auntie Hope]

OH! HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU, ADAM!!!!!!

 

Auntie Hope 

[Hooch]

Hmmm....I don't see Grand Junction, CO on the screenlings list.  That bites.  We are, after all, the center of the universe.

[Auntie Hope]

Hmmm....I don't see Grand Junction, CO on the screenlings list.  That bites.  We are, after all, the center of the universe.

  Not.

[Auntie Hope]

Here Ya Go, Hooch! The Review from SXSW....

"Another great film at the fest is Throw Down Your Heart, a film documenting banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck and his journey to return the banjo to its place of origin, Africa.

While the banjo has its origins on the continent, the modern version of the instrument hasn't been seen or heard by most Africans. Likewise, most of the native instruments featured in the film are equally unfamiliar to Fleck. The juxtaposition of such tones and talent make for a fantastic musical documentary. Traveling to various countries, Fleck encounters and collaborates with singers as well as instrumentalists on percussion and stringed instruments, even meeting his match with another virtuoso on the thumb piano. While some of the featured musicians are little known local folk performers, others are renowned celebrities in their own right who Fleck intentionally sought out to work with.

The result is a mesmerizing collection of music. Part of the beauty of the songs comes directly from the mutual admiration of Fleck and his musical compatriots. Because of language barriers in some cases, the musicians literally converse through song, speaking notes in lieu of words.

Director Sascha Paladino does a great job capturing all of this musical magic on film. With the help of a genius sound engineer, the film maker is able to seize otherwise once in a lifetime performances for us all to enjoy. This documentary is a real treat for music and film lovers alike.
"

[Hippie]

 
Thanks Hope.

Now How do I get Bela to come out here and explain it all at the Dance Palace? Preferably with a banjo in hand ? Geeeee - a screening coupled with live music explaining the concept?

Maybe I'm on to something. 

 

 Listening to: Mika chewing on a bone

[Auntie Hope]

Thanks Hope.

Now How do I get Bela to come out here and explain it all at the Dance Palace? Preferably with a banjo in hand ? Geeeee - a screening coupled with live music explaining the concept?

Maybe I'm on to something. 

 

While your on the phone with him, please, do tell him I'll need a ride out there for the show! 

Auntie Hope 

 Listening to: Bela Felck Solo: 10/11/03 Lisner Auditorium, Washington, D.C. (disc 2)