jamestkirk wrote:In my opinion, Love Story is the best music documentary ever. Well produced, intelligent, with great use of interviews and footage.....and of course, the best source material to utilize--the Music of Love!
It gives me great joy to hear Arthur speak proudly of British Parliament officially entering in the minutes that Love is the greatest rock band on earth and that Forever Changes, the greatest album ever.....and that all good members of Parliament should take time out to go and see them perform.
Here's to LoVE.
I thought the Love Story dvd, was very entertaining, and they did an excellent job in telling one aspect of the "Love Story" Though I do believe, more of an effort should have been made in telling the story of the music itself. Kind of the way they do it on "Behind the Music."
I also think a bit more time discussing Bryan's role would have been very informative. Though he held very little sway in the day to day decisions. Bryan Maclean, played a huge role in the sound, and direction of the music. With his song writing, guitar playing, and personality, Bryan was an integral and essential component, in that which was the group Love. Before he came on board, [we] were little more than a "jam" band, albeit a very popular one. Nevertheless reality is what it is.
Kenny Forssi, was a supremely innovative bass player, who receives very little recognition for his contributions. He played exactly the right thing, at the right time. And most fans are unaware, that Kenny, (through his own initiative), turned three disparate unfinished songs, (written in different keys) into what became [the] signature song for the group...."You Set the Scene".
Michael Stuart-Ware, was the [Anchor,] the glue that held it all together. He laid the "perfect" foundation for each song, and was more concerned with the underpinnings, and rhythmic counterpoint, than he was with putting himself out front. As was the custom of many drummers at the time.
Johnny Echols,"what can I say," He (along with Bryan) played rhythm guitar on most, if not all of the tracks. He played all of the guitar flourishes, that weave throughout the songs. And as far as the lead guitar parts. "I tried to play that which complemented the song. Most lead players at the time, shouted me, me, look how many notes I can play. I always thought, the most important thing is the song.... not Me!"
Arthur Lee. The man was a genius "word-smith." He could paint a picture with words, like no-other, before or since. He was also a vocalist without peer. Arthur brought darkness, light, color, subtlety, and outrageousness to his songs, in a way that is absolutely unique. As an all-around visionary, creator, performer.... Arthur Taylor Lee, is one of a kind!
When we dwell on personalities, or who did what to whom, we tend to lose the essence of who these people were. They were five uniquely talented [Individuals.] Who were never told what, or how to play. But were given the opportunity, earned through ability. Along with, blood sweat tears toil, and laughter. To experiment, invent, and create.... which culminated in the creation of a body of work.... that has become timeless! JE.
