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Summary: Best and most intense emotional documentary film ever see.
Review: This documentary is great in that it combines both 8mm, 16mm, and video medias. It also uses sync, and non sync sound. The musical collages, and demos where amazing. I liked this film because it showed both behind the scenes footage (interviews, band @ grandparents house)with stage performances. It is amazing how this film brought so much intense emotion to fugazi's music with slow motion, silences, and the use of text through out the film. I think that anyone who enjoys fugazi will love this film.
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Summary: minimalist poetry in action
Review: This is a fascinating documentary.It's well edited and evenly paced. Fugazi is poetry. Fugazi is minimalism with movement that spans emotions and time, and this DVD successfully captures that elusive mood. Don't expect to sit down with this DVD and do anything other than absorb words and music, the ideas and discord. I was enthralled. This documentary has an appeal, regardless of your musical orientation. If you appreciate the creation of music, this will be of interest. I highly recommend this intriguing production.
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Summary: affirming
Review: This video reminded me of why I love music. Fugazi proves, yet again, that they can put their money where their mouth is and offers us a glimpse into their world of respect, honesty and civic mindedness - not to mention some kick ass music and great concert footage. Thank you, Fugazi, for reaffirming my belief in my fellow man.
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Summary: Behind The Scenes With Fugazi
Review: Well, I know I've been curious. I've wanted to look behind the Fugazi curtain to hear and see what goes on when the band writes, tours and records. Fugazi's new Instrument video and soundtrack CD provide an all-access pass to the inner workings of one of today's premier bands. I ordered both from Dischord and watched the video (a few times, I'm not ashamed to admit) before listening to the soundtrack CD, and I think that's the way to do it. The documentary, shot nonstop by Jem Cohen on tours, in the studio and at rehearsals, shows the members of Fugazi doing what they do best: making music and going to all of the places it takes them. There are several laugh out loud parts -- a well-meaning fan who incorrectly recalls Ian's days in Black Flag, while mispronouncing his name, Guy plotting the death of a Hollywood legend, Joe's futile attempt to tell everyone about his Iggy Pop dream, Brendan rigging a motel showerhead with Dial soap, a slick MuchMusic correspondent who enthusiastically mangles their lyrics...It's a feel-good flicka that leaves me wishing that Guy had a dance studio I could sign up for. The Instrument soundtrack includes demos of songs that haven't evolved into regular album tracks and raw working 'drafts' of now-familiar songs, some of which are included in the documentary's music bed. A dream come true for any Fugazi fan.
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Summary: A WORK OF ART!
Review: Wow...This is a beautiful and powerful look at one of the most important bands of the 20th century. The live performances really capture the group's powerful live show. I agree with one person who said they wished Cohen/Fugazi hadn't broken up the live stuff as much. Mainly because the live footage is so amazing! I wish they would release the 1993 NYC show that's in the film on a DVD as a live document. It looks like it was a mind-blowing show! This is a must-own for fans of Fugazi or anyone even remotely interested in the band.
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