#Wasted years van morrison movie

In addition, the existing 30 tracks have been joined by 24 additional ones on the box set. The soundtrack was completely remastered and remixed by Robbie Robertson over a six month period, with three versions of remixes - stereo on the box set, 5.1 surround sound on the DVD and 6.1 for cinemas. The restored and remastered film received a limited theatrical re-release in the USA in 2002, leading up to the release of a 4CD box set and DVD (initially only in US Region 1 format) in May 2002. It also proves that not only didn't Van Morrison overdub, but he had no need to. A few years ago a 4CD bootleg appeared of 'The Complete Last Waltz' which documents the entire concert, with hum and fluffs and warts and all. The guest vocals seem to be undoctored, and include Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Muddy Waters, Dr John, Paul Butterfield and Bobby Charles. He would have refused to do it, and they were damn near perfect in the first place. The only thing untouched, it was said, were drummer Levon Helm's parts. Robbie Robertson's guitar had also been 'improved' in places, as had some vocals. Because of sound problems, a loud hum on Garth Hudson's organ, and Rick Danko's out-of-tune bass guitar, extensive overdubbing had taken place. The Band's farewell performance in 1976 was filmed by Martin Scorsese, and released in cinemas in 1978 accompanied by a 3 LP set. It inspired 'This is Spinal Tap' if nothing else.

#Wasted years van morrison movie

The best concert film of all time? The best rock movie of all time? Well, probably. Sadly the final issue was cancelled late in 2008. This article was written for Wavelength, the Van Morrison magazine, and typeset and illustrated for the final issue. Peter Viney: Van at The Last Waltz Van at The Last Waltz Compiled by Peter Viney