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Classic Albums Bob Marley

Chris Blackwell (Actor), John Bundrick (Actor), Jeremy Marre (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: VHS Tape
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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In the late '60s, the notion that reggae would become more than just a novelty act would have been laughed at. To break into the mainstream, the movement needed a powerful voice of prophetic proportions. This voice emerged from the collective work of three pioneering friends from Jamaica, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, and Robert Nesta Marley, who sought to bring about an ideological revolution through deeply meditative, hypnotic, and spiritual music. Catch a Fire was the Wailers' and reggae's introduction to the world and turned Bob Marley into a mega-icon of enormous proportions. It was the first album to remain true to the traditions of reggae music while having enough elements that were accessible to popular culture.

This documentary, Bob Marley and the Wailers: Catch a Fire, returns to Dynamic Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, shedding light on the development of the album, the thought process of Bob, Peter, and Bunny, and the importance of the music on a song-by-song basis. The story of Catch a Fire is presented through interviews with the band members, studio musicians, and former head of Island Records Chris Blackwell. Throughout are raw studio rehearsal footage, BBC TV footage, and home movies that include performances of "Concrete Jungle," "Slave Driver," "Stir It Up," and "Stop That Train." The documentary wraps up with rare black-and-white footage of the Wailers' tour in Edmonton, London, in 1973 with an electrifying performance of the Burnin' song "Get Up, Stand Up." --Rob Bracco

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Insight May 14 2002
By J. Benedetti
Format:DVD
This is a wonderful video for anyone interested in the technical aspects of the creation of a classic album, and the efforts of the production team to translate a "new" musical style to the masses. With a strong focus on the music-- especially the drum and bass-- and indispensible interviews with the original Wailers as well as the session musicians who contributed to the album. Bass Players will love the priceless interviews with "Family Man" Barrett and Robbie Shakespeare. This is not a concert video, but a great look behind the scenes at the making of a breakthrough record, including a track-by-track breakdown of some of the original studio tapes. Highly recommended for musicians. May bore the heck out of non-musicaians.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Some... Nov 22 2006
By MLY
Format:DVD
Though interesting, this DVD only focuses on the production of one album that the Wailers made in 1973, 'Catch a Fire', their first Island Records album. It gives background in all aspects of the creation of 'Catch A Fire' and has good interviews with the band members and Chris Blackwell, the man who introduced Bob Marley & The Wailers to the world. Excellent (scratchy) old footage of one of the groups' first concerts in London. But, if you're expecting a concert with broad range of Wailers tunes - you'll be disappointed. The running time is fairly short also.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing DVD Oct 9 2001
By Dave Rosenthal
Format:DVD
As a fan of music, but knowing little about its technical aspects and production, this documentary/concert dvd was a godsend. Interviews with people who made the album. The rastas who knew bob tell stories and history. Home videos of bob with his family are priceless. I think the music is amazing and I learned something about creating an album, and about bob marley and the wailers. If you like Bob, get this.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Too Lousy
I was thinking about a live concert no a loudsy sound engineer saying who he mix the songs and those stuped terminology, I want Bob Live not that kind of stuff.
Published on Sep 3 2001 by Carlos Cotto
5.0 out of 5 stars robert
this is a great live recording of bob and the wailers,the sounds are very clear and smooth while bob gives his knowledge and teaching to the people and i would recomend this one to... Read more
Published on Aug 14 2001 by robert perez
5.0 out of 5 stars great companion to "rebel music"
this is a great companion to the official marley documentary "rebel music." many of the performances, interviews and home videos are culled from the same tapes, but... Read more
Published on Aug 9 2001 by nestalicious
1.0 out of 5 stars Copyright infringement
My lawyers will be contacting you immediately to stop the sale of this illegal product. Isis Productions, the company that produced it, has used my photograph of Bob Marley on the... Read more
Published on Jun 17 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful DOCUMENTARY
One in the continuing series by Rhino called "Classic Albums," this documentary of the Wailers' classic lp "Catch a Fire" will serve as a perfect compliment to... Read more
Published on May 11 2001 by Sean M. Kelly
1.0 out of 5 stars Bob Marley and the Wailers
Customer reviews were misleading. There is not a single complete Marley song in this documentary. It is a series of disjointed, inane and largely irrelevant interviews with... Read more
Published on July 30 2000 by Steven F. Lowe
4.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Documentary!
Having already seen the "The Grateful Dead:From Anthem to Beauty" episode of the "Classic Albums" series I knew what to expect from this DVD. Read more
Published on July 16 2000 by Kenneth A LaBarre
5.0 out of 5 stars Bob Marley and the wailers-catch a fire
No need to say much.This is wonderfull.Brings back memories of Bob at his best.Worth every cent.I have watched it over 30 times already.Put it on,pour a rum,and enjoy
Published on Jun 10 2000 by Paul Collins
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