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I can't believe this is finaly on DVD!.......2006-09-23

I've been looking for this on DVD, and before that on VHS, since I first saw the movie. And I can't believe it's on Amazon and I missed it before now.

This is a superb look into the life of Fred Frith as he travels around playing music with a bunch of other interesting people. Fantastic soundtrack. If you like quirky documentaries you will love this film.

small world.......2005-06-17

where are the Frith fans? well, here's one!

A new online acquaintance in Japan just posted a link to a Japanese site for Japanese experimental/improvisational artists. He specifically suggested we check out Haco. I really enjoyed what I found, and replied to inquire if my firend had ever heard Fred Frith. Then I went back to Haco's site and discovered she had played piano in this film and was on the soundtrack CD!

Ha!

I hadn't listened for a long time. Saw the film years ago, it was wonderful. Also found out from Haco's page that the film was on DVD.

And here I am, ordering it and suggesting you do the same if you have any idea of who Fred Frith is and like him.

For Frith Fans -- Or Not.......2003-12-12

Frith has always been such a musical chameleon -- fitting into such diverse groups as Henry Cow, Skeleton Crew, Massacre, Looping Home Orchestra and his own Guitar Quartet, to name just a few -- that it's been hard to get a bead on exactly who he is. This film goes a long way toward introducing him to his fans.

It's also likely to make him many new fans, as his quiet genius is evident. Humbert & Penzel's camera work tends to improvise and experiment almost as much as Frith's guitar & violin, with unattached scenes, odd transitions, rough edits and of course the gorgeous, very noir black & white. It's arty without becoming too pretentious, and has some really lovely moments when Fred's onscreen.

I just wish it was in stereo, and about twice as long. You'll want to play the SATB CD right afterwards.

Where are the Frith Fans?.......2003-10-05

I don't know why anyone hasn't commented on this DVD. The soundtrack to this movie is one of my favorites. The movie is basically a bunch of avant-garde music videos. It's been some time since I saw it, but I can't wait to watch the additional footage.

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