Where can I get hold of a copy of this DVD from the UK? I've tried amazon, but I don't have a credit card, only debit, so the oversees suppliers are out of bounds. j4.porter@student.qut.edu.au wrote: I agree. The rehearsal footage was fantastic. From the point of view of a music student, watching his "conduction" techniques was fascinating. If you want to read some very intersting stuff about Zorn and his background, I suggest William Duckworth's 'Talking Music'. Great read, especially when Zorn describes the rather alarming way he started his massive record collection. John ---- Original message ----
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2004 08:44:49 +0100 From: Richard Gardner Subject: Bookshelf on top of the sky To:
Finally got my copy of the Bookshelf on top of the sky DVD.
I know this was discussed on the list before when the film did the rounds but for some of us this is our first opportunity to see it.
As a fan I loved the great footage of rehearsals and performances from the last ten years and, when talking, Zorn is more open than I have ever read him in the press. For anybody still intrigued by Cobra there is no explanation of the piece but the rehearsal film is very enlightening.
A couple of questions to those in the know. In the scenes where Zorn is talking about his life and work is he giving a talk or lecture? He seems to be looking around the room at a group.
The whole structure behind the film (the film makers search for a way to film and ultimately interview John Zorn (which she never achieves) with Zorn teasing her with promises on her answerphone) seems a little mendacious when its Tzadik that have released the DVD. But I may be wrong.
Richard Gardner
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