Nick Harper Documentary - Love is Music
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2011
- A Film by Mike Last - Running Time 1:11:36
DVD CHAPTER LISTING:
foreplay
RADIO SILENCE
tour bus accident
AEROPLANE
he's not right, is he?
THE MAGNIFICENT G7
up the garden path
SHE RULES MY WORLD
glittering eye
THE KILTY STONE
is he making it up as he goes?
THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD
the wilderness years
KARMAGEDDON
it's really got ya
JANET AND JOHN
my escape
MY LITTLE MASTERPIECE
let me see your fingers
BY MY ROCKET COMES FIRE
what type of music is that then?
BLOOM
the tension builds
KNUCKLEDRAGGERS
well, are the rumours true?
IMAGINARY FRIEND
SLEEVE NOTES
I'd like to thank all the players for letting slip some myth-building asides amongst the abuse; Tank and Paul for keeping me insane enough to go on stage.. and the strange and wonderful people who pay good money to witness it; and not least Mike who has worked miracles in making one thing my children wouldn't pawn..well not immediately.
I am, currently, Nick Harper
REVIEWS
musicOMH.com April 2007
One of the most influential factors on Nick Harper's career is made clear merely seconds into his first DVD. He says in an interview: "One thing I learnt from my dad is that to have a record label is not necessarily a good thing." He is referring to he and his father Roy's refusal to play the soul destroying business game of the music industry, and thus he has never, and will never, sign to a 'major' label nor play anything approaching stadiums or arenas ? for all that his talent warrants it. This career strategy is reflected by the fact this DVD did not come through the post, but was witnessed by me and others at a screening in a theatre in Soho. Musician and fellow Harper cheerleader Mike Last, who lovingly put together this rockumentary, said to me in the toilets before the screening: "Smaller artists like Nick need the support networks provided like you and me to survive, so thanks for coming." Cue a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. Love is Music contains full performances of about 12 songs that cross 20 years of Harper's career. Last captures the intensity that Harper's manic performances bring to every small, sweaty venue, as well as footage of his performance at Bedford's Rhythm Festival, a setting he is less suited to but on this occasion a flawless performance of his song Bloom renders that null and void. The music is mostly excellent, save perhaps a slightly disjointed rendition of his finest song, She Rules My World, recorded on a bench in Harper's backyard. Happily, Last captures nigh on perfect performances of Karmageddon, Janet and John and The Kilty Stone. As well as interviews with the man himself, and indeed fly-on-the-wall footage of him at his Wiltshire home, there is comment from several fans, friends and experts. Among the most well known are DJ Mike Read, Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze and Mark Chadwick of The Levellers, who offers the most apt description of Harper's live show: "When you see Nick Harper play, you get just one emotion, not a series of songs." Last's editing is imaginative and simple at the same time, with split screen frequently utilised, as is as a camera at the top of Nick's guitar neck, capturing the secrets of his dazzling fretboard skill. One minor gripe might have been that the documentary does not delve into Harper's soul depths to glean how his funny, tragic and smart songs come about, nor does it particularly address his left-leaning politics. But by the end, both of these are touched on, though not without playing up the man's larrikin spirit, which is prominent upon meeting him. At the end of the screening the man himself bursts in, beaming, and says "Ok lets all go down the fucking pub." Besides, all one needs to know about Nick Harper's soul and politics is contained in each delectable note he plays, notes that Last has nailed in almost every shot. For those who haven't seen him live, he tours extensively in May and June, in preparation for which you could do a lot worse than this quite outstanding insight into the life and music of one of Britain's most honest, earnest and gifted musicians.
BARNABY SMITH - Hudba
Oh man. I just love this guy. Utterly inspiring...
Nick Harper is just an astounding talent, simple as that. Not in it to advertise Coke or Pepsi but in it for the art!! The real deal, well done my man for having integrity and keeping it real !!
nextmove well said
This man is a total genius..lyrically and musically and live a total tidal wave of talent
This guy’s written some truly magical songs but they’re rarely captured on his albums. I’d love if he went in the studio with just his guitar and captured them live. It’s where he shines. This film knows what’s up!
So criminally underrated Nick is. Ever since finally giving a listen to Roy's son I have never grown tired of listening to his records. He's really quite a genius... So much power in that voice and the songwriting is unparalleled for me. Wish I could see him live another day on some other planet.
The man! A big big influence for me - thank you Mike for making this and sharing freely, not so worried now about the kids accidentally scratching my precious dvd copy!
Thank you, much appreciated!
Really enjoyed the film Mike thanks for posting.
Wow Nick!!😃😁🤗 You really blew me completely away today Mate. Actually happens every time. 🤨🌪
Amazing....
Pure talent. Been watching him since 2001 and him and Ryan Adams are just the best out there. Loved this film, thank you.
Thanks Tom, means a lot to hear that. I am just about to post a BRAND NEW Nick Harper film, stay posted/ please subscribe 😁
Mike Last That’s great news. I’m going to see him on 3rd Dec, can’t wait.
I'm gunna try to get to some shows too, see you there Tom, thanks for your subscription!
yeah, i love bryan adams too!
@@mikeylast Did you indeed make another film with Nick???
I’ve got this DVD. Really nice to see it here tho 😀✌️
The James Webb Space Telescope has just spotted the exoplanet where Ed Sheeran and Nick Harper have swapped places on the popularity spectrum.
I've been lucky enough to mix for Nick a couple of time long, long ago and even buy him is for a festival once or twice. he's great! And his dad's no too bad either. :) keep it up Nick - some of us love your music but when are you coming north of the border - to Inverness area perhaps?
Indeed this man has a lot of support throughout the UK and beyond. Check out harperspace.com for tour dates
Strange, works fine at my end. This file has been streaming for many years.
Hi - great Film but sadly at 1.11.41 the film breaks (like the string. ) the visuals vanish but the beautiful sound continues. I have tried on TV and iPhone with exactly the same results. Can the film be re-uploaded, please. Thank you xxxx
Same here - well there are visuals, but just a photo with words saying filmed on location etc
just like his father
Wow thanks if you watched the whole epic Cheech