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: Documentary, Music, Documentary, Music
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: English, French
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We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen (2005)
Formed by two childhood friends from San Pedro, CA, D. Boon and Mike Watt, the Minutemen were at once one of the key bands in the Southern California hardcore punk scene of the '80s and a group who flew in the face of all rules, including those of punk rock. Named in part because their early songs usually lasted 60 seconds or less, the Minutemen were a band who stripped their music down to the bone -- short songs with minimal solos and wiry structures -- but at the same time found ways to integrate elements of funk, jazz, and world music into their bubbling aural bouillabaisse. Despite the stark frameworks of their music, no one could argue that the Minutemen couldn't play -- bassist Watt and drummer George Hurley were one of the most potent rhythm sections in underground music, and Boon's guitar work marked the place where Jimi Hendrix and Captain Beefheart's influences met. While many punk bands bellowed harsh political rants, the Minutemen offered pithy but intelligent discourse on the world around them, focusing on how larger issues impacted ordinary folks in a way few people in rock ever managed. And the Minutemen's "econo" philosophy took D.I.Y. to a new level, as they set out to show by example how even the most cash-strapped musicians could bring their music to the people. (Their best album, Double Nickels on the Dime, was a two-record set recorded for less than 2,000 dollars.) The band were critical favorites on the cusp of a new level of popularity following a tour opening for R.E.M. when their career was stopped in its tracks by the tragic death of Boon in a car wreck in late 1985. We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen is a documentary which tells the full story of this unusual and influential group, featuring performance footage of the Minutemen on stage, extensive interviews with Watt and Hurley, and contributions from friends and family members. Interview subjects include Thurston Moore, Ian MacKaye, Flea, Henry Rollins, Keith Morris, Greg Ginn, and many more. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen (Bonus Disc) (2005)
62 songs from three live performances:
The Starwood Los Angeles, CA - November 18th, 1980 (Includes multi-angle feature)
9:30 Club Washington, D.C. - 1984
Acoustic Blowout (Cable Access Show) - Hollywood, CA - 1985
16-page booklet with full color photos, flyers, filmmaker notes and liner notes by David Rees, creator of "Get Your War On".
A new film aims to school the world about the power of the seminal punk band The Minutemen, whose creative force was at its very peak when brought to a tragic halt. We Jam Econo is a sorely overdue eulogy of sorts; Craig Phillips spoke with co-director Tim Irwin by phone about the making of the film and the power of the music. Full article >>
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| as deceptively simple as the Minutemen's music, "we jam econo" threads a long interview with bassist Mike Watt together with shout outs from survivors like henry rollins, george hurley, and ian mckaye and generous concert footage. Even though, aesthetically, "we jam econo" never transcends the standard talking-head documentary style familiar to anyone who's seen the myriad rock docs now crowding video store shelves, the concert footage alone makes this compelling, and necessary, viewing for even the most casual minutemen fan. and Mike Watt is amazing, heartbreaking. Highly recommended! |
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