I finally got the chance to watch "It Might Get Loud" a film documenting a get-together with Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White as well as the guitars they brought along with them. The film explores each artist's history with the guitar touching on the story of their first guitar, the discovery of their own talent, how a song is written, their inspirations and motivations.
So much of the film is about breaking down that creative"spark" within each performer, and because we are talking about music, "spark" may just be the best word - not a sound, but something that ignites fires. Sometimes you can't actually put into words what these icons are "speaking" about or trying to convey...sometimes you just have to listen to the music they create, and let the sound of the guitar do the talking.
I loved the scene of where Jack White listens to an old Son House song, "Grinnin' In Your Face," and explains how that one song changed his life, how he has been forever chasing that sound and that attitude.
Another thrill of the film is watching the faces on The Edge and Jack White when they realize that they are not only sitting before and watching Jimmy Page play, but that they are also playing Led Zeppelin songs right along with him. Other highlights include listening to Jimmy Page recall his early days when he played in skiffle bands and worked as a studio musician, and The Edge describing what it was like to finally find his voice.
I would highly recommend this movie to anyone who is a fan of the performer, his band or to anyone who is fascinated by music and how it affects and changes us.
Bonus Video: Listen to The White Stripes perform Son House's "Death Letter Blues" and "Grinnin' In Your Face" in Detroit, 2005.
Bonus Video: Jimmy Page rocks out on a Theremin - "It hasn't got six strings, but it's a lot of fun.":
The film is available to stream from Netflix or DVD/Blu-ray from Amazon:
Thanks to SonyPicturesClassics, nunataak, blackmath333, JohnMacaroyLive for the uploads to YouTube.
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