Gentlemen, Gentlemen ... what's going on here with these nominations? Are we getting soft in our old age? Quite frankly, Woodstock and Monterey Pop are historical documentaries.
"Stop Making Sense" and Meerp1's choices are closer to the mark. And there is the one that is missing ...
Metallica's "S&M" recorded live in concert with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. How many concerts give you both heavy metal and orchestral classical music at the same time? It is the equivalent of heavy metal opera. The sonics are incredible, especially the bass and strings ... there are alternate camera angles ... hearing Metallica's music (especially "No Leaf Clover" and "Hero") in this type of setting is revelatory.
I have often been accused by both the present Missus and the ex-Missus of having the lamest taste in music ... opera; most 60's & 70's rock; folk; country; and an inexplicable fondness for Spandau Ballet and Fine Young Cannibals. With this handicap, even I recognize Metallica's accomplishment with "S&M."
Marco, I rest my case and a Happy New Year to all.
Regards, Rich
"Stop Making Sense" and Meerp1's choices are closer to the mark. And there is the one that is missing ...
Metallica's "S&M" recorded live in concert with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. How many concerts give you both heavy metal and orchestral classical music at the same time? It is the equivalent of heavy metal opera. The sonics are incredible, especially the bass and strings ... there are alternate camera angles ... hearing Metallica's music (especially "No Leaf Clover" and "Hero") in this type of setting is revelatory.
I have often been accused by both the present Missus and the ex-Missus of having the lamest taste in music ... opera; most 60's & 70's rock; folk; country; and an inexplicable fondness for Spandau Ballet and Fine Young Cannibals. With this handicap, even I recognize Metallica's accomplishment with "S&M."
Marco, I rest my case and a Happy New Year to all.
Regards, Rich