A documentary series that looks at the year 1971, the music and artists of the year and events of the time. Moreover we see the links between the music, artists and events, from artists championing social causes to artists who were pioneers and paved the way for others.
A very interesting music documentary, filled with great, seminal music and talented, influential artists. Some great depth on the making of some the music and the evolution of the artists and their music. There's also a look into the emerging scourge that was excessive drug use and how it killed or limited some artists.
The linking to social upheaval was relevant though sometimes felt a bit forced, one-sided and preachy.
One disappointment is that while 1971 gave us the greatest album in music history, this does not get a single mention. There's nothing on Led Zeppelin IV, or Led Zeppelin in general, and any documentary on the music of the 70s, especially 1971, is incredibly remiss to omit it and them. I guess the band and album didn't fit the narrative of the series but, seriously, not a single mention?
A very interesting music documentary, filled with great, seminal music and talented, influential artists. Some great depth on the making of some the music and the evolution of the artists and their music. There's also a look into the emerging scourge that was excessive drug use and how it killed or limited some artists.
The linking to social upheaval was relevant though sometimes felt a bit forced, one-sided and preachy.
One disappointment is that while 1971 gave us the greatest album in music history, this does not get a single mention. There's nothing on Led Zeppelin IV, or Led Zeppelin in general, and any documentary on the music of the 70s, especially 1971, is incredibly remiss to omit it and them. I guess the band and album didn't fit the narrative of the series but, seriously, not a single mention?