May 11, 2006 ive seen this film twice and must say that, with heart of gold, jonathan demme has created the definitive neil young concert this is as good as neil young gets and demme has captured him perfectly. Kubernik writes smartly on youngs studio and live albums and provides a complete discography of the artists recorded works. Heart of gold is a 2006 american documentaryconcert film by jonathan demme, featuring neil young. Heart of gold is a film shot by jonathan demme over during a twonight performance by neil young at nashvilles ryman auditorium. Neil youngs ryman auditorium performance of his 2005 folkcountry prairie wind album and several thematically appropriate older songs has been captured by director jonathan demme in this genuinely warm, endearingly human and remarkably enjoyable concert film. Heart of gold is better than jonathan demmes own stop making sense, but not as good as martin scorseses the last waltz. Given what young charges for concert tickets, all his organs could be gold.
But simplicity in this case also means no barrier between us and the people on stage, as they sing some of the most soulstirring pop songs ive seen performed in a very long time. There are also frolicsome renditions of old man and heart of gold, two long popular neil young ballads. Filmmaker jonathan demme was on hand to film the shows, and neil young. Rolling stone took the churlish view, complaining that the album evoked superstardoms weariest. This movie had neil young, emmylou harris, ben keith, grant boatwright in the lead roles of the film. Heart of gold from director jonathan demme captures an. Feb 09, 2006 neil young and jonathan demme on the pain and power of heart of gold a surgery, and the brain aneurysm that prompted it, served as catalysts for neil young to create some of the most compelling. Young had written and recorded the album in the wake of his fathers death and his own diagnosis with a brain aneurysm. The film will be a compilation of these three shows a true concer t film. It finds him mining for a heart of gold, which depending on your perspective, is either a touching and heartfelt sentiment, or a mawkish platitude.
Heart of gold, a 2006 documentary and concert film by jonathan demme. Neil young played his harmonica during the introduction and three instrumental parts of this song. Heart of gold opens in theaters just two days after the grammys gives the documentary a whiff of promotion, but it is also of a piece with a lifes work that has included four. A film shot over during a twonight performance by neil young at nashvilles ryman auditorium. Proving that its neither better to burn out nor fade away, neil young. Hearts of gold, a bbc television series presented by esther rantzen. You cant really say that neil young is underrated, but maybe he hasnt been given due respect either.
Like heart of gold, journeys was filmed over the course of two nights of musical performances. In when god made me, young asks some poignant questions and concludes with the line. Prairie wind is a decent, solid album, but it would not make even a top 15 neil young list. So, while the film is excellent, the music is a little bit less than you would like. Suggested by wmg neil young with crazy horse shut it down 2020 official music video. Just great, would have loved it even more if i could have found neil young heart of gold dvd on a blu ray. Heart of gold is filmmaker jonathan demmes intimate musical portrait of legendary singersongwriter neil young, filmed on the occasion of the world premiere of youngs prairie wind concert at nashvilles hallowed ryman auditorium. The film was produced in the summer of 2005 in nashville, tennessee. Neil percival young oc om born november 12, 1945 is a canadianamerican singersongwriter, multiinstrumentalist and activist. Heart of gold is a song by canadian singersongwriter neil young. A film shot over during a twonight performance by neil young at.
With a straightforward metaphor and complete lack of pathos, this is not a typical neil young song. Heart of gold, a spanish silent film directed by manuel noriega heart of gold 1941 film, a spanish comedy directed by ignacio f. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Did he give me the voice of compassion to help my fellow man. It premiered at the 2006 sundance film festival, and was released theatrically on 10 february 2006. Heart of gold is an english movie directed by jonathan demme released in the year 2006.
Released from the 1972 album harvest, it is so far youngs only u. Unstaged 2012, which featured country singer kenny chesney performing on a beach in wildwood, new jersey, was streamed live on the internet. Making sense nor young would call it a concert film. Directed by academy award winner jonathan demme of silence of the lambs fame, its an excellent piece that effectively captures the spirit and the rough beauty of youngs music with style and grace. The only real issue with heart of gold is that the film is focused so heavily on prairie wind. With neil young, emmylou harris, pegi young, ben keith. Heart of gold is just a simple concert film no cutaways during the music for interviews, no cameras swooping and soaring on giant booms. Neil young heart of gold by jonathan demme jonathan.
Heart of gold topped the canadian rpm singles chart on the 8th of april of 1972. Heart of gold, a spanish comedy directed by ignacio f. Heart of gold 1971 old man 1972 war song 1972 old man is a song written and performed by neil young on his 1972 album harvest. In the heart of gold concert filmed at ryman auditorium in nashville, its obvious that young is content to pay homage to the tradition of the venue and the expectations of his audience. Neil young and jonathan demme on the pain and power of heart of gold a surgery, and the brain aneurysm that prompted it, served as catalysts for. Neil young and jonathan demme on the pain and power of heart. Neil young heart of gold in this exquisite concert film directed by jonathan demme, neil young expresses modest hopes for his twonight stint at nashvilles. Neil young that keep me searchin for a heart of gold. That is just a mistake, and this film is the most potent evidence of. Neil young journeys is demmes latest and third film project with young, preceded by neil young. This track is neil young s only us numberone single so far as of 2018.
Latinautor, neil young dba silver fiddle music co wixen music publishing, inc. The first of three concert films demme made with neil young finds the beloved troubadour in a mellow, introspective mood for his 2005 performance at. Neil young performance films 2006, 2009, and 2011 and by working on music videos for artists including bruce springsteen. In so doing, its easy to just assume hes gently losing his way, or isnt as vital as he used to be. Neil percival young oc om born november 12, 1945 is a canadianborn singersongwriter, multiinstrumentalist and self described activist. Neil young and jonathan demme on the pain and power of. I was not a neil young fan the first time i saw this.
Emmylou harris appears as a guest vocalist, and youngs band includes long time accompanists ben keith on pedal steel, pianist spooner. The concert film has never looked or sounded classier than jonathan demmes superbly crafted neil young. Heart of gold in 2006 and neil young trunk show in 2009. Heart of gold, a spanish silent film directed by manuel noriega. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films are.
Heart of gold documents two nights of music courtesy of neil young and a few pals performed live at the ryman auditorium in nashville, tn. For other people named neil young, see neil young disambiguation. Heart of gold works both as a concert film and a meditation on mortality. Neil digs around in his pockets trying to find the right harp and then plays a new song. Neil young heart of gold dvd, 2006 for sale online ebay. This track is neil youngs only us numberone single so far as of 2018. If youre a neil young fan, youll have a field day with this one. Heart of gold is filmmaker jonathan demmes intimate musical portrait of legendary singersongwriter neil young, filmed on the occasion of the world premiere of youngs prairie. Neil young heart of gold by jonathan demme jonathan demme. Neil young plots after the gold rush 50 release, 1971. The flip side of youngs ferocious rust never sleeps, heart of gold finds young in a more thoughtful and reflective mood, performing his grammynominated acoustic album, prairie wind. Dec 03, 2012 neil young licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of reprise.
However, i did find many of the tracks varied from very pleasant, to exceptionally good. A heart of gold, a 1915 american silent romantic drama short film. I gave it my hubby as part of his xmas gift, we saved it to watch on ny day wow really made our day. Neil young licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of reprise.
Released from the 1972 album harvest, it is so far young s only u. It documents youngs premiere of his songs from his album prairie wind at the ryman auditorium. Ive seen this film twice and must say that, with heart of gold, jonathan demme has created the definitive neil young concert this is as good as neil young gets and demme has captured him perfectly. Heart of gold is filmmaker jonathan demmes intimate musical portrait of legendary singersongwriter neil young, filmed on the occasion of the world premiere of young s prairie wind concert at nashvilles hallowed ryman auditorium. Being a fan from early on, i would say, without a doubt, this is some of neils best work to date.
Neil young fans and those who are turned on to him by this film will probably want to buy the dvd when it comes out. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival. Neil youngs 1970 masterpiece after the gold rush turns 50 in september and, according to a new post on the neil young archives, reprise records is. Neil youngs heart of gold gets new treatment in film. Vinyl 7 neil young heart of gold 1971, vinyl discogs. Kubernik writes smartly on young s studio and live albums and provides a complete discography of the artists recorded works. Jonathan demmes concert film captures neil young in a ruminative state of mind at nashvilles storied ryman auditorium, original home of the. But the standout selection from the new material is this old guitar. In its dvd incarnation the film exhibits a heavy amount of grain, especially in darker areas of the picture. Heart of gold was culled from the best moments of those two concerts, as well as interviews in which young talks about his life and music.
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