I'm Not There--Dylan

[edteja]

Yes, Chits, that was the one. I have watched it a few times now. It (for me) shows a lot about him, partly because it shows the perspectives of people from his life, like Suzy Rotella, Joan Baez, and Al Kooper, and mix them in with his own responses to the same time or situation. It kind of shows how he saw the times different than they did. It made a lot of sense.Liam, I think that was SUPPOSED to be volume 1, and therefore was called that, but I don't think he finished the rest.

[jchitty]

May 31, 2008, 1:38pm, edteja wrote:Yes, Chits, that was the one. I have watched it a few times now. It (for me) shows a lot about him, partly because it shows the perspectives of people from his life, like Suzy Rotella, Joan Baez, and Al Kooper, and mix them in with his own responses to the same time or situation. It kind of shows how he saw the times different than they did. It made a lot of sense.Liam, I think that was SUPPOSED to be volume 1, and therefore was called that, but I don't think he finished the rest. Hey, Ed....I might even order that PBS series again....I know I can get a copy of it....it would be well worth watching again since I only saw parts of it. Lately, I've been enamored with all things Dylan.

[silvercord]

Chits..ill be sure to check it out!thanks for the heads up~

[heinsite]

hey all--yeah saw the pbs special, really liked it, got to know a bit more about one of my musical heroes, but yeah, not even sure he knows where allot of it came from--think he even said that once. and allot of it seemed to be he was just friggin' playing with the press and all the crap. and part of it i believe/sense may have been a little insecurity. maybe not. but with all the great music he has written, i take it as a whole. Blood On The Tracks still a timeless COMPLETE album, too bad aint many of them anymore (IMHOO), and of course Blonde on Blonde, and, and and and--ah. just great stuff.cheers,warren

[liamkelly]

May 31, 2008, 1:38pm, edteja wrote:Liam, I think that was SUPPOSED to be volume 1, and therefore was called that, but I don't think he finished the rest. Thanks, Ed I have problems finishing stuff too. Probably the only thing I'll ever even remotely have in common with Dylan

[jchitty]

You know, I find that most songwriters are shy types. I am introverted by nature, although affable. If I drink a little, than I get downright rowdy. Shyness seems to equate to being not so articulate when the cameras are on you. I remember an interview with Dylan where he looked very nervous....he could handle the reporters and all, but he looked like an innocent kid, very sensitive.And to also try to explain the songwriting process to a bunch of people who don't understand the mystical quality of it, well, I guess that's tough.I often wonder what would happen to me if I ever had any amount of fame. I think I could handle myself since I'm older now, but I would probably fumble around too. I'm starting to appreciate Dylan's persona more....I used to think he was so arrogant, but I just think he was sensitive now. BTW, Geoff, yeah, go check the movie out.Glad to see Liam back on the thread, and Heinsite made some good observations.

[jchitty]

I just happened across this on You Tube the other day....I haven't listened to it in a long time, but I'm wondering if "Tangled Up in Blue" could give "Like a Rolling Stone" a run for its money as far as the best Dylan song goes:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn3iybtxNZw

[liamkelly]

Jun 6, 2008, 5:32am, jchitty wrote:I just happened across this on You Tube the other day....I haven't listened to it in a long time, but I'm wondering if "Tangled Up in Blue" could give "Like a Rolling Stone" a run for its money as far as the best Dylan song goes:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn3iybtxNZwHmm.. Chits. That's a big question for sure Just Like A Woman and Jokerman come very close to Like A Rolling Stone for me. Close.. but no cigar Liam

[davekershaw]

Jun 6, 2008, 8:41am, liamkelly wrote:Hmm.. Chits. That's a big question for sure Just Like A Woman and Jokerman come very close to Like A Rolling Stone for me. Close.. but no cigar LiamAhhhhhhh yes, Just Like A Woman, that's a teriffic song!And don't forget A Hard Rain's a Gonna Fall. There's something about those lines: "Oh where have you been my blue eyed son, Oh where have you been, my darling young one". Just always struck me; even more now I have a son. Just perfect phrasing!You hit it on the head Chits. I believe a lot of songwriters are very shy and introverted. I'm like that myself.Sure I joke around, but only with people I feel comfortable with.Dylan is a true genius. Finally got to see him in London a few years back - Brilliant!

[jeffgreenleaf]

I really liked this movie...I had heard mixed reviews so I had low expectations before I saw it. I thought it was really cool and there were a few songs I loved in it that I never heard. Gonna checkout the soundtrack...