For such an epic event this would need to be documented. So Academy Award winning director Denis Sanders and producers Tom Mosk & Richard Bock. recorded the events and the concert in front of over 100,000 Ghanaians who were witnessing these legendary artists for the first time. Now this epic documentary is making it's Blu-ray debut.
Synopsis: This is a monumental concert film that features artists at the peak of their powers. The Ike & Tina Turner Revue deliver fiery renditions of 'River Deep-Mountain High,' 'Soul to Soul,' a cut specifically written for this concert; and Otis Redding's 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' [appears as a special Blu-ray outtake]. Wilson Pickett, the most popular American artist known to West Africans at the time, delivers a rousing finale of 'In the Midnight Hour,' 'Funky Broadway,' and 'Land of a 1000 Dances.' Gospel/Soul family group the Staple Singers were on hand to perform 'When Will Be We Paid' and 'Are You Sure'. Les McCann and Eddie Harris introduced many to jazz via spirited performances of 'The Price You Gotta Pay to Be Free' and 'Hey Jorler,' the latter featuring local Ghanaian artist Amoah Azangeo. Santana, with guest percussionist Willie Bobo was the wild card. The group only had one African American member but given its reliance on Afro-Cuban and Latin American rhythm constructs played the most African-sounding music of any with 'Black Magic Woman'/'Gypsy Queen' and 'Jungle Strut'.
Liberation Hall has transferred this documentary to Blu-ray in 1080p and is presented in full screen format. The audio track is an English Dolby Stereo track. The film was recently restored to the original edit by reconstructing each scene using the high quality 2K transfers from the original film elements, which were shot in the 4:3 aspect ratio.
Okay so maybe this documentary doesn't look spectacularly clean. There is some specs and imperfections. But for me this film transfer looked pretty impressive. Especially for a this old.
Track Listing
Wilson Pickett - In the Midnight Hour
Wilson Pickett - Land Of 1000 Dances
Santana - Jungle Strut
Santana - Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen
Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep-Mountain High
Ike & Tina Turner - Soul To Soul
Ike & Tina Turner - Ooh Poo Pah Doo
Ike & Tina Turner - I Smell Trouble
The Staple Singers - When Will We Be Paid
The Staple Singers - Are You Sure
Les McCann & Eddie Harris - The Price You Gotta Pay To Be Free
Les McCann & Eddie Harris - Hey Jorler
The Voices Of East Harlem - Run, Shaker Life
Bonus Materials:
* Trailer
* Outtake performance: Ike & Tina Turner – “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long”
* Commentary Track One: Mavis Staples – The Staple Singers
* Commentary Track Two: Les McCann with Kevin Griffin (The Voices of East Harlem)
* Commentary Track Three: Producer Tom Mosk with re-issue producers David Peck of Reelin’ In the Years Productions
* Commentary Track Four: Ike Turner, Michael Shrieve (Santana), Obo Addy (Ghanian drummer), Kevin Griffin and Les McCann.
* Deluxe booklet insert
If you love classic soul music or just music as a whole, this Blu-ray would make a nice addition to your home video library. To order your copy of this release, head over to MVD Shop or Amazon today.
Out of 4 film reels (4 being the best) the Blu-ray Soul to Soul receives....
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