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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0014381225426 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC Label: Image Entertainment Languages: Manufacturer: Image Entertainment MPN: 2254 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Image Entertainment Region Code: 1 Release Date: January 25, 2005 Running Time: 84 minutes Studio: Image Entertainment Theatrical Release Date: 1986-03 Editorial Review: Amazon.com: They all said X's music is "too hard, too wild, too insane, too dirty," said Ray Manzarek of the Doors, spouting excuses made by the reams of record companies that passed on what would become one of the most essential, celebrated and admired West Coast bands of the late 20th century. Manzarek produced the first three albums for the pioneering punk-rock quartet (vocalist Exene Cervenka, bassist/vocalist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer D.J. Bonebrake) and plays a supporting role in this long out-of-print documentary, which impeccably details the hostility and exploitation of the eighties L.A. underground. The 85-minute film includes interviews and band rehearsals, and captures X at its zenith--potent, teeth-rattling live versions of "Year One," "Come Back to Me," "Real Child of Hell," and "Johnny Hit & Run Paulene"--as well as behind-the-scenes gems like an MCA executive boasting the merits of eighties' posers Point Blank and Doe and Cervenka crooning Hank Williams' "Ramblin' Man" in their living room. Part "The Kid's Are Alright," part "The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle," "The Unheard Music" is a well-crafted visual diary and a revolutionary soundtrack from a band whose story continues to rewrite itself 20 years after the original release. --Scott Holter Description: Features all of the original band members: vocalist Exene Cervenka, bass player John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer D.J. Bonebrake.One of the most important, acclaimed and popular West Coast bands of all time, changed the face of punk music and an entire decade with their vital, vibrant sound propelled by a raw, wholly distinctive style. Now see the band at its peak in this legendary film, which took five years to make and documents a powerful story with a striking, visionary style accompanied by unforgettable music. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Just a good filmI won't go into details about X and their influence etc but I will say this is a great film/documentery. It's creative and keeps you watching, not a boring documentery by any means. Ifyou enjoy X's music then you'll love this. Rating: - AwesomeThey made this back when I used to see them play in L.A. This is a great story of any band trying to make it in Los Angeles. Rating:  - An Outstanding DocumentaryIn the outstandingly well-made documentary X: The Unheard Music, we see two of the most underrated songwriters in rock history have a quick exchange that (unknowingly to them at that time) turns out to have defined their careers. It goes like this: Exene Cervenka (referring to the song "Real Child of Hell"): "I think it's gonna be a hard song for people to understand the words." John Doe: "F--- 'em." And there you go. Sadly (yet proudly), X has always been somehow ... Read More Rating: - Must buy for X fansI viewed this years ago, and purchased on a whim. It is a must buy for any X or punk fan. Rating: - my favorite musical documentaryx is a great band, and this is a terrific movie! i've been waiting for this for a long time. save your beer money for today and buy it... |
