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Post by chris on Apr 6, 2006 1:18:11 GMT
I was trying my luck to see if there were any Kate Bush videos available on Amazon.com and ran across an upcoming DVD available in June titled: Kate Bush Under Review (An Independent Critical Analysis).
I guess it's too much to hope that it is a video collection, but does anyone know anything about it?
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Post by Adey on Apr 6, 2006 12:15:18 GMT
I was trying my luck to see if there were any Kate Bush videos available on Amazon.com and ran across an upcoming DVD available in June titled: Kate Bush Under Review (An Independent Critical Analysis). I guess it's too much to hope that it is a video collection, but does anyone know anything about it? Hi Chris, ta for the intel - though the thought of an "independent critical analysis" really grates on my sensibilities.. I for one, hadn't heard anything about this.
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Post by chris on Apr 6, 2006 15:49:35 GMT
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Post by Xanadu on Apr 27, 2006 0:49:05 GMT
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Post by orangeman on Apr 30, 2006 7:05:44 GMT
It will be interesting, but people's opinions about her vary so much. It could be anything from a bashing to a coronation.
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Post by krister on May 5, 2006 16:52:01 GMT
Hi guys,
I found some info on the upcoming Kate Bush DVD Under Review:
A 90 minute film reviewing the career of one of music's primary artists in any genre- the enigmatic, fascinating and beautiful Kate Bush. Includes rare performances never before on DVD, obscure footage, are interviews, photographs and reviews, insight and criticism from many of the prime journalists of the day (or alternatively a bunch of cynical self publicists being paid to sit around talking about someone who actually has talent) Includes clips from all the hits such as 'Running Up That Hill' 'Cloudbusting' 'This Woman's Work' and many many more, and a full interactive quiz. This has been the final Freak Emporium review from your loyal correspondent Dr. Ew, over and out.
Kate Bush - Under Review
This 90-minute film reviews the music and career of one of the worlds most influential performers, singers and songwriters; arguably the most unique female artist ever. It includes rare musical performances never available before on DVD. It also includes obscure footage, rare interviews and photographs of and with Kate Bush from all periods of her astonishing career. The film features: rarely seen promo films; interviews with Kate and with colleagues, producers, musicians and friends; TV clips; location shots and a host of other features.
Live and studio recordings including: Wuthering Heights, Wow, Army Dreamers, Running Up That Hill, Cloudbusting, This Woman's Work, Aeriel and many more
Bonus Features: "Paul Gambacinni Remembers:, "The Hardest Kate Bush Interactive Quiz In The World Ever", and full contributor biographies
Special Features Extended interviews Special feature 'Paul Gambacinni remembers' 'The hardest Kate Bush interactive quiz in the world ever' Full contributor biographies Review Kate Bush - Under Review is a 90 minute film reviewing the music and career of one of the world's most influential performers, singers and songwriters; arguably the most unique female artist ever.
Features Include:
-Rare Musical Performances Never Available Before On DVD -Obscure footage, rare interviews and photographs of and with Kate Bush from all periods of her astonishing career -Review, comment, criticism and insight from Radio DJ Paul Gambacinni; musician and producer [who worked on several albums with Kate], Morris Pert; writer and journalist [author of She Bop; the definitive encyclopaedia of women in rock] Lucy O'Brien; Mojo journalist Phil Suttcliffe and many others -Live and studio recordings of Kate Bush classics including, Wuthering Heights, Wow, Army Dreamers, Running Up That Hill, Cloudbusting, This Woman's Work, Aeriel and many, many more
The film also features; rarely seen promo films; interviews with Kate and with colleagues, producers, musicians and friends; TV clips; location shots and a host of other features. Covering Kate's entire musical career and with 'extras' including; extended interviews; special feature 'Paul Gambacinni remembers'; 'the hardest Kate Bush interactive quiz in the world ever' and full contributor biographies, this is not just the only documentary DVD about Kate Bush available it is also the finest work on this extraordinary performer yet to emerge.
All the best,
Krister
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Post by chris on May 10, 2006 22:07:52 GMT
Not Krister Michl by any chance?
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Post by Adey on May 15, 2006 11:45:48 GMT
Did anyone else pick this up from the always excellent KBNI[/b] site?
"9th May 2006: An official message from EMI regarding an upcoming DVD release:
Kate Bush: Under Review
Kate Bush and EMI wish to draw attention to the notice which appears on the reverse of this DVD which is notably absent from all of the advertising material, namely that: "This DVD is not authorised by Kate Bush, her management or any record or publishing companies associated with the release or ownership of Kate Bush’s music" Kate Bush and EMI wish it to be known that she does not, in any way, support or endorse the release of the DVD."
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Post by Xanadu on May 16, 2006 18:57:36 GMT
Did anyone else pick this up from the always excellent KBNI[/b] site? " 9th May 2006: An official message from EMI regarding an upcoming DVD release:
Kate Bush: Under Review
Kate Bush and EMI wish to draw attention to the notice which appears on the reverse of this DVD which is notably absent from all of the advertising material, namely that: "This DVD is not authorised by Kate Bush, her management or any record or publishing companies associated with the release or ownership of Kate Bush’s music" Kate Bush and EMI wish it to be known that she does not, in any way, support or endorse the release of the DVD." [/quote] Of course not. She doesn't seem to authorize herself on print in any form at this point. Why not release an authorized collection then, to downplay any interest in this one. This sort of thing will just keep being released since there is money to be made here and there's fan interest. No use releasing statements, unless you plan to issue an official one. At some point, with understanding and maturity, one needs to realize that you cannot maintain control of how others perceive you. Oddly, the desire to control seems in complete conflict with how famous a celebrity one is. That's when it would seem more natural to let go of those insecurities. I sympathize with the ownership of the material and rights, but again, art is there to be enjoyed in each's own way. The only way to stifle this is to release or contribute to your own approved interview, documentary, or collection. It goes with the territory.
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Post by Al Truest on May 16, 2006 21:44:27 GMT
Did anyone else pick this up from the always excellent KBNI[/b] site? " 9th May 2006: An official message from EMI regarding an upcoming DVD release:
Kate Bush: Under Review
Kate Bush and EMI wish to draw attention to the notice which appears on the reverse of this DVD which is notably absent from all of the advertising material, namely that: "This DVD is not authorised by Kate Bush, her management or any record or publishing companies associated with the release or ownership of Kate Bush’s music" Kate Bush and EMI wish it to be known that she does not, in any way, support or endorse the release of the DVD." [/quote] Of course not. She doesn't seem to authorize herself on print in any form at this point. Why not release an authorized collection then, to downplay any interest in this one. This sort of thing will just keep being released since there is money to be made here and there's fan interest. No use releasing statements, unless you plan to issue an official one. At some point, with understanding and maturity, one needs to realize that you cannot maintain control of how others perceive you. Oddly, the desire to control seems in complete conflict with how famous a celebrity one is. That's when it would seem more natural to let go of those insecurities. I sympathize with the ownership of the material and rights, but again, art is there to be enjoyed in each's own way.[/quote] Even by trying to control what the public thinks she is unable to do so. Her stubborness and autonomous stance only makes us more curious or mad - as the case may be. As you know, I've respected her right to be obstanant, but it does not make it always desirable behavior. If she wants the music to speak, I must now agree, update the past catalog or stop selling it all together. There is little middle ground here. (I'd appreciate some notice though so I could burn plenty of back-up copies ) It's her way or no way it seems. 'Pity. I may just love her reclusiveness and mystery irrespective of how irritating it can be. Conversely, I've seen Madonna's privates and more of her opinion than I can bear. Better to stay quite and be perceived as a fool than to open one's mouth (and legs : and remove all doubt.
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Post by mizzshy on May 18, 2006 19:21:47 GMT
Must but, must buy, must buy...
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Post by paddy on Sept 14, 2007 22:52:38 GMT
I recently watched this online, and although I didn't agree with a lot of the comments on her music I still found it to be a worthwhile retrospective.
What does make me bristle is the general propensity of most critics to establish what is good, bad, significant, trivial, and so on. I know this sounds terribly naive, but I once recall reading an academic opinion that it is the role of the critic to educate the public, to neither trash nor lionize the artist in question. I personally hold on to this belief, and the best critics that I have encountered are those who make an effort to speak to a wider audience; they are the ones who use phrases like "for those listeners who enjoy <whatever...>" and attempt to address a varying range of preferences.
Now, having said that, I'll just expand my own personal viewpoint about the DVD!!
In my opinion, the DVD falls a bit short in delivering an objective and comprehensive study of her work. Instead it presents a range of interpretations by different critics, all of whom are clearly fans of Kate, but IMHO it lacks a more general viewpoint. One of the critics seems to define the level of success of a song is how far up the chart it went. Of course this matters to EMI, and perhaps to some extent Kate herself, but from my perspective this has always been completely irrelevant to the music. Her artistic vision and delivery have sustained their unique qualities, and it is these very things that has kept us KB fans delighted since TKI was released. But on the positive side, it is an inclusive approach, that by offering a range of opinions on her evolution as an artist we can start to piece together a more general view.
The part of the DVD that I personally was the most at odds with was over "The Dreaming". I can't recall the exact quotes, but at least one of the critics cited it as a low point in her music. Personally, I couldn't disagree more. It is quite probably the most avant-garde of her work; for my own part I loved every bit of it from the first time I heard it. Some of it surprised me - like her strikingly unusual vocals in "Houdini" ("With your spit / still on my lips...") - but to me this was a delight of discovery.
So if you're looking for a comprehensive view of her work, you might be disappointed. Having said that, I quite enjoyed watching it. I'd categorize it as a very complimentary celebration of her work, even if I as a viewer didn't agree with many of the viewpoints.
And FWIW, I'm not the least concerned about the fact that this is not "authorized" by Kate. I take this to mean that the film is produced completely independently of Kate Bush and EMI. And in terms of objectivity, what should one prefer: a "sanctioned" analysis, or an independent one? As I said, the critics clearly love Kate, each for their own reasons (as do we all). And perhaps the bottom line here is that it's only Kate's fans who would go in search of the film, so in a sense it's "preaching to the choir".
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Post by Al Truest on Sept 17, 2007 0:58:18 GMT
Well said Paddy. I would agree that "The Dreaming" was her most avante garde recording - and by no means a 'low point'
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Post by Adey on Sept 22, 2007 13:20:11 GMT
Welcome Paddy.. nice first posts - thank you.
The Dreaming was the recording that told me Kate was up there with the greatest of the modern talents. Prior to that she'd merely been extraordinary...! But I can understand how it alienated some of the feint hearted. It's a work that actually demands something of the listener, rather than mute observation..
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Post by paddy on Sept 24, 2007 18:41:48 GMT
Thanks Adey. It's good to see some responses on the group...currently not a lot of activity it seems, but IMHO the quality of posts here is quite high. Glad to have found such a high-grade forum for lovers of KB music.
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