It Might Get Loud – A Rockumentary

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Sitting in a room with three of rock’s most cherished icons while they spill their guts and trade licks is a dream shared by so many guitar players that it’s smooth to the touch. That’s why this is an official “thank you” to producer Thomas Tull for making that dream a reality with the highly anticipated rock n’ roll documentary, It Might Get Loud.

Imagine Jimmy Page, Jack White and The Edge gathered on an amp filled soundstage sharing stories, influences and of course playing guitar; Mr.Tull, thank you again. Yet this isn’t just an hour and a half documentary about guitar icons; this film is a living portrait of rock’s family tree. Directed by the award winning Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth), the film promises to not only deliver a startling reminder of why generations of guitar players have been fathered by the hands of these three men, but also a poignant look into the lives behind them. Set for nationwide release by the end of August, one look at the trailer suggests that It Might Get Loud will be worth far more than the price of admission.

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Thursday’s Daily Kindling

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Fuel for the Fire:

“Nothing in music is hard, just unfamiliar.”
- jazz pianist Kenny Werner, from his book
Effortless Mastery

Musings:

Another great Les Paul tribute from the Economist – “The Man Who Changed Rock Music” – http://su.pr/2WROp0

Guitar Player LIVE! 2009 is coming up. It will be at the Livermore Valley Performing Art Center from September 11 through September 13 – http://su.pr/1i8gY2

TIME’s music critic Josh Tyrangiel “picks” a pantheon of six-string masters. But much like our custom amplifiers, this list goes to 11 – http://su.pr/8Tjy9e

Legendary Pictures plans for a Jimi Hendrix biopic, as reported by MTV – http://su.pr/4LQ8II

Ukulele sales are up 500% this year as a new generation of middle-class, middle-aged players try their hand at the easiest of musical instruments – http://su.pr/2l9o2B

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