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By Kam Williams
In the wake of Beatlemania
exploding across America in
1964, many aspiring musicians
were inspired to start their
own rock band. Some settled
in Laurel Canyon, a low-rent
suburb of L.A that resonated
with the hippy’ philosophy.
Among those flocking to the
region were future icons like
Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne,
Roger McGuinn, David Crosby,
Graham Nash, Stephen Stills,
Neil Young, Frank Zappa,
Michelle Phillips and Cass
Elliot. Some of these musicians
forged great groups, like
The Byrds, The Mamas and the
Papas, and CSN&Y, while others
became rock gods in their
own right.
Now thanks to producer Lou
Adler and Dylan’s son Jakob,
we have a sensational rockumentary
revisiting that era.
The film features both archival
concert footage and interviews
with most of the above. What
a treat it is to see Ringo Starr
reveal how close he and David
Crosby were back in the day!
And how about Dylan’s discussing
what it was like growing
up in such a rich cultural
environment? So, this makes
for a magical walk down Memory
Lane offering a fun ride for
young and old alike.
The film’s only flaw rests
with performances by several
next generation artists such
as Beck, Jade, and Jakob Dylan
who prove to be talented, but
inappropriate for a movie
focused on that time period.
Furthermore, Jakob serves as
interviewer of his fellow celebs,
a task for which he is woefully
prepared.
Otherwise, what a wonderful
trip to remind us all of a pivotal
moment in U.S. history!
“Echo in the Canyon”
Very Good (3 stars)
Rated PG-13 for suggestive
content and drug
references
Running time: 82 minutes
Production Companies:
Mirror Films
Distributor: Greenwich
Entertainment
Beck, Jakob Dylan, Regina Spektor, and Cat Power in “Echo In the Canyon” (2018). https://m.media-amazon.com
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