Immediate Family

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Brent H @BrentMHinson Oct 29 If you liked Denny Tedesco's previous film about the legendary session musicians in The Wrecking Crew, you'll enjoy this continued look at the musicians behind some of the biggest songs of all time. Whereas the members of The Wrecking Crew came into prominence in the 1960s, the four core members of The Immediate Family started to see their musical influence take shape in the early 1970s with the rise of singer-songwriters. One of my favorite parts of this film comes from Waddy Wachtel. Discussing the origins of his iconic guitar part in the Stevie Nicks song "Edge Of Seventeen," Wachtel remarks that had he known he'd have to play the same note over and over again in a live setting (sometimes as long as six minutes), he may have approached things differently. If you like to hear stories about how some of your favorite songs were written and recorded, this film allows room for each member (Danny Kortchmar — guitar; Russ Kunkel — drums; Waddy Wachtel — guitar; and Leland Sklar — bass) to reflect on their contributions in the music business with great detail. I appreciate that Tedesco continues to shine a light on these talented musicians and showcase their influence in the history of popular music. This film allows us to see their passion and appreciation for creating great music and doing so without the fanfare that regularly accompanied the artists they worked with, including Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt. See more Tom M Oct 2 These are the guys who's names haunt the 70s albums in my collection. Nice to see them up close and personal. Talented technicians they may be but it's the mavericks who are truly interesting. These guys are solid gold, but it's the people at the front who create the real magic. See more Greg A 10/06/2024 Brilliant film about a band of brothers, their story that created the music of the 70’s and an all star cast that Denny Tedesco once again (The Wrecking Crew movie) has woven into a funny and emotional ride that you won’t want to miss! See more 01/17/2024 This is a beautiful movie about love and art--especially music of the 70's and 80's. Engaging, revealing, joyful. Even if you don't know the music. But a beautiful warm bath in those iconic 70's songs if you do. And a revealing look at art and artists. Highly recommended! See more Phillipe R 01/05/2024 This documentary skillfully captures a moment in music history that is a must-watch for anyone smitten with rock & roll. In the mid-70s and beyond, individuals such as Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel, and later Steve Postel emerged as pivotal studio and touring musicians but their stories were anything buy predictable. Their remarkable contributions were integral to the work of some of the most celebrated artists of our time, including Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Carol King, Keith Richards, Phil Collins, David Crosby, and many more. Watch it and mark my words you will be inspired! See more Wendy B 01/05/2024 The award-winning documentary "Immediate Family," skillfully crafted by the talented Denny Tedesco, continues to shine as an exceptional piece of filmmaking. It has secured its status as a must-see music documentary, particularly for enthusiasts of 1970s and 1980s music and beyond. Highlighting the musical brilliance of the era, the featured "A-team" musicians, integral to numerous legendary bands, played a pivotal role in shaping the rich soundtrack of our lives. Notably, their new band, aptly named Immediate Family, showcases their endless talent through an array of great tunes. This documentary his highly recommended for all music aficionados! See more Read all reviews

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