Rising Low (2002) [N/A]
Featuring:
Matt Abts, Joey Arkenstat, Jack Bruce
Directed by:
Mike Gordon
Release Date:
October 8, 2002
Original Title:
Rising Low
Genres:
Documentary | Music
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 88
Based on the life and death of Gov't Mule bassist Allen Woody, and the making of a double-disc tribute album (Gov't Mule's The Deep End , Volumes 1 & 2) featuring a host of legendary bass players. Throughout the film, director Mike Gordon (of Phish, who also plays on the album) interviews Woody's family and bandmates and also discusses the philosophy and technique of bass playing with a number of the instrument's legends, including Chris Squire, Les Claypool, John Entwistle, Flea, Bootsy Collins, Mike Watt, Roger Glover and others.
I saw a review up above that said something to the effect that if your a Gov't Mule fan you might not like this flick because they don't show the Mule it's mostly the bassists and Woody's story. I think if you are a true Gov't Mule fan you will find this movie fascinating for the fact that it does focus on Woody, his bass style, and his heros. Plus you get all of the stories about Woody from the mouths of the people that he spent most of his career playing with i.e. Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, and people like Greg Allman. The Mule has evolved since Woody's death, but the core sound of the Mule was Woody's gigantic thunderous tone on top of Matt's Metal/Jazz beats, and Warren laying down his fat guitars and soulful vocals.This is a must for early fans of the Mule, and newbs that don't know the roots of an amazing band.
