Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You

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09/12/2022 Springsteen is ageing; in recent years he has written his (excellent) memoir, and his music has become more ruminative in keeping with that project. This is on the face of it a fairly simple behind the scenes music documentary, with a few glimpses of craft and band dynamics and a handful of thoughts on each song from the album of the same name aa the film. It's elevated by the economic depth of Springsteen's insight and the beauty of his spoken commentaries and sung words. He is always worth listening to, a prophetic and pastoral voice who we're lucky to have. Long may he continue. See more 11/08/2020 This film is a companion piece to Springsteen's new album, Letter to You. It is partly an extended music video that shows Springsteen and the E Street Band playing many of the songs on the album, but it also is a documentary in which Springsteen looks back on his life, his early influences, and the periods in his life that inspired his current work. I really enjoyed how the concept worked. The film is all shot in black and white, and some of the images are incredibly beautiful to look at. I love the almost poetic reflections that he narrates over old photos of his early years. And, of course, the music conveys a sense of wonder about growing older and at the same time reflects some of his older styles. I really loved the film and found myself thinking it would be nice if other artists did similar films as companions to their albums. It certainly adds to the depth and richness of the songs when you can experience what Springsteen is experiencing when he writes and sings them. See more 10/26/2020 A must watch for E Street Nation & music fans everywhere See more 10/25/2020 Glorious. Joyful. Moving. Sad. Affirming. Inspiring. The legendary E Street Band. See more Read all reviews

Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You

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