New McCartney documentary on Prime

[BassicJazzy]

Just watched it, very worthwhile, excellent documentary on Paul's days after Beatles. Starts pretty much at the breakup period and moves through his independent stuff then the Wings days, plus a little post Wings. So much original footage, incredible perspective on his genius, even if you're not old enough to remember those days. When you see how he crafted his music it throws perspective on those wonderful bass lines, and how he came up with them. Most of the time he plays the Rick, only occasionally do you see the Hoffner.

 

[Mosthigh]

Lots of crossover from the 2001 doc 'Wingspan' but still well done. There's one scene where he's playing the Ric through a Fender 400PS cab in the studio , and another where he's using an Acoustic 360/361 rig live. The Jazz bass also makes an appearance or two.

 

[pfschim]

Just started watching it last night. Got about half way through and I'll finish it in the next few days. Always been a fan of Sir Paul. I was generally aware of his post Beatles experience. I was just going into highschool in 1969, so the Beatles were a big piece of my musical awareness at the time. Great to see the documentary footage and hear him talk about that time in his life.

I was not a huge fan of Wings, and I while I kind of feel that Macca wrote some iffy, fluffy stuff in his post Beatles life, there were also many totally iconic songs from that time as well that still resonate with me.

What a crazy creative and rewarding life he has lead

 

[jerry]

I thought it was good, I always dug Wings and I'm of the opinion that Band On The Run is a masterpiece. The thing he said to the disgruntled band members was harsh, but true, 'if you want to make the big money, write the songs, put in the work'.

 

[Ellery]

Thanks for the heads up, I will check that out!

 

[Mosthigh]

I thought it was good, I always dug Wings and I'm of the opinion that Band On The Run is a masterpiece. The thing he said to the disgruntled band members was harsh, but true, 'if you want to make the big money, write the songs, put in the work'.

Denny Laine sure lucked out getting partial credit for 'Mull of Kintyre', one of the biggest selling singles in the UK ever.

 

[Geepers]

Musician of the 20th Century for me

 

[SC Bassboy]

Agreed. Its a great documentary. I question why that police officer was on his property nosing around in the green house when Paul wasn't even there? Is it legal over there for the police to just search your property without a warrant? Anyway, Paul is the patron saint of bass and I love him forever.

 

[BassicJazzy]

I too wasn't a huge fan of Wings, but what I found most interesting about this movie was the history of the breakup of the Beatles, and the process Paul used to write his music. He put in a lot of hard work, seemingly constantly trying things out, exploring and developing new ideas. You could see his process at work throughout the film. Since he could play all the instruments he could arrange things in his mind, try them out, then look for different sounds. At one point he's singing a classic Scottish song with Linda and he thinks, "what would this sound like outside with bagpipes?" Just very innovative. He had to bridge the gap between working with his mates and doing it on his own, and that search for his singular identity was well described and illustrated.

I did not focus on his equipment, but I did watch his technique. He plays mostly in the middle of the neck and his rhythm and phrasing is outstanding, flawless. He locks in and does not need to look at the fretboard, but he also doesn't do huge shifts, very efficient left hand player. Mostly pick but some finger style, which looked equally good.

Regarding the police and pot search, yeah, that's what they did back then. No personal rights back then.

 

[Bob Coldwell]

very efficient left hand player.

Do you mean right hand?

 

[Pdaddy1978]

Wings....
"I've re-joined a band everybody. A real band!"
Its a real band, that only plays my songs, tours where and when I say, records where and when I say, but..... Its a real band!

 

[mikecd1]

Loved it and it looks like there were a bunch of clips from the "One Hand Clapping" movie that's been kicking around for years. Some wonderful family movies that were new (only saw James once) and a new narrative that puts a lot of things in perspective. If you listen to Denny Seiwell about the mediocre retainers and then hear Paul say "I never meant to treat musicians as side men" some of the issues explain themselves. I"d still love to see the entire Kampuchea film restored.

 

[Solipsistik]

Great looking doc, downloading it now.

 

[Ellery]

Thanx again OP, I watched it last night and it was really good! Lot of stuff I never knew about.

 

[BassicJazzy]

Do you mean right hand?

Yeah, I guess I didn't notice that he played leftie. I never noticed that, and I've seen him live twice, once with Beatles in '64, once playing Beatles stuff at Universal Amphitheater in '87 or so. I guess I'm not very observant.

 

[Root 5]

I thought it was good, I always dug Wings and I'm of the opinion that Band On The Run is a masterpiece. The thing he said to the disgruntled band members was harsh, but true, 'if you want to make the big money, write the songs, put in the work'.

Macca is notorious for being a cheapskate and frugal. So that comment sounds about right

 

[dougjwray]

I thought it was good, I always dug Wings and I'm of the opinion that Band On The Run is a masterpiece. The thing he said to the disgruntled band members was harsh, but true, 'if you want to make the big money, write the songs, put in the work'.

I saw a clip in which Jack Bruce said the same thing in response to Ginger Baker grumbling about how he started the band, only to have Jack and his lyricist partner Pete Brown get almost all of the royalties. "Somebody's got to write the songs."--Jack.

 

[jerry]

I saw a clip in which Jack Bruce said the same thing in response to Ginger Baker grumbling about how he started the band, only to have Jack and his lyricist partner Pete Brown get almost all of the royalties. "Somebody's got to write the songs."--Jack.

Ginger's songs were pretty horrid, even by 1968 standards.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Just watched it, very worthwhile, excellent documentary on Paul's days after Beatles. Starts pretty much at the breakup period and moves through his independent stuff then the Wings days, plus a little post Wings. So much original footage, incredible perspective on his genius, even if you're not old enough to remember those days. When you see how he crafted his music it throws perspective on those wonderful bass lines, and how he came up with them. Most of the time he plays the Rick, only occasionally do you see the Hoffner.

I turned it on when I go home from a gig last night. The last thing I remember was Paul’s reflecting on his Identity crisis while walking through the mud at his farm.

 

[ET777]

I cancelled Prime last summer, after their hostile delivery guy got in to my face, for no reason at all to try to pick a fight with me, while trying to film it on his phone. Very strange behavior but a sign of the times we live in. I still buy from Amazon when absolutely needed though, and just buy enough to get free shipping. On my recent order, they offered me 1 week of Prime for 99 cents. Maybe Ill take that deal to be able to see this documentary.