Classic Albums - Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland (1997)
Rhino, Isis Productions

Description

The story of Electric Ladyland is told here in words, music, rare archival film footage, and a contemporary diary kept by one of Hendrix's employees. Among those contributing are Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell of the Jimi Hendrix Experience; singer/keyboardist Steve Winwood; engineer Eddie Kramer; and, in his last interview, Hendrix' manager Chas Chandler. With a musical soundtrack that includes "All Along the Watchtower," "Still Raining Still Dreaming," "Gypsy Eyes," "Crosstown Traffic," "Voodoo Chile" and "House Burning Down," this electrifying program provides insights into the life, work, and musical genius of a rock music legend.

Tags

1960s, Rock

Collected reviews and ratings

8.0 IGN.com | Alex Castle

I give this my highest recommendation-- IF you're a big Hendrix fan, or music fan in general. Casual listeners will probably be less fascinated by this than I am.
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8.0 Amazon user reviews

The series's usual centerpiece (isolating parts of the multitrack tapes to illuminate the whole) is invaluable not only in demonstrating Hendrix's genius for building performances in the studio, but, by extension, implying how the music coming out of his head reflected his heart. The result is possibly the most moving documentary about Hendrix, and certainly one whose rare bits of film (such as a promotional clip for "Burning of the Midnight Lamp") make it even more invaluable.
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8.0 BlogCritics | Richard Marcus

Classic Albums: Electric Ladyland offers a rare glimpse of Jimi Hendrix the man behind the guitar. It's well done and intelligent with the usual superb job of tracking down and bringing together the people who were involved in the recording of the album.
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7.0 DVD.net.au | Steve Koukoulas

It's an interesting disc, even to myself as I didn't consider myself a fan of the Electric guru yet I respect his work more now that I've seen this doco.
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