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Richard Feynman,
Lemon DeGeorge,
Ralph Leighton,
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Adrian Belic,
Roko Belic,
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: New Video Group
: Documentary, Music, Biographies, Documentary, Music
: 90 min.
: English
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The tiny nation of Tuva, located between Siberia and Mongolia, is home to an unusual musical tradition known as throat singing, in which vocalists produce resonant tones from deep in their throats. The masters of this form are able to sing three or four notes at a time, in effect allowing them to harmonize with themselves. Paul Pena is an American blues singer and guitarist who has worked with the likes of Bonnie Raitt and B.B. King. One day, he heard a program of Tuvan throat singing on the radio and was immediately fascinated by this remarkable, otherworldly music. Pena began the arduous task of teaching himself to sing in the Tuvan manner, a feat all the more remarkable since he had no guide other than a handful of recordings. After several years, word of the American throat singer traveled back to Tuva, and Genghis Blues documents Pena's triumphant journey to Kyzyl, where he was invited to perform for a festival and symposium on traditional Tuvan harmonic singing. The isolation that Pena feels as a blind man is contrasted by the joyous warmth with which he is received by his Tuvan partners in music. Genghis Blues proved to be an audience favorite in screenings at the 1999 Sundance, Rotterdam and San Francisco Film Festivals. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Special Features:
- Concert footage
- Running commentary
- Interview with filmmakers
- Paul Pena bio
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by bsuppe
September 7, 2006 - 9:52 PM PDT
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| Hard to remember when I saw a documentary more low budget or more engaging. It starts a little slow, but as you get to know Paul Pena and travel with him to Tuva, it's impossible not to be sucked in. Inspirational and eye opening. |
| Uplifting
by EDonaldson
June 15, 2004 - 1:16 PM PDT
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2 out of 3 members found this review helpful
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| While the videography is low quality, the poignancy of the tale makes it very worthwhile. I absolutely love this film! |
| Looks Boring! Views Incredibly
by nuways
April 22, 2004 - 8:29 PM PDT
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9 out of 10 members found this review helpful
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| Sometimes when you put in a DVD and it's a documentary and you get VIDEO instead of FILM - it's a sign you're in for a long ride....not in this case.....I feel I have been enlightened, engaged, entranced, and encouraged to DO after watching this film.....I laughed often, cried once, and smiled many times....The description on the sleeve and the picture on the cover make it look so incredibly boring - and it just left those stereotypes in the DUST!!! This is a touching account of a man named Paul Pena, who after wathcing this film, you will never forget! |
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