John Fahey Docufilm: In Search of Blind Joe Death

Subject: RE: John Fahey Docufilm: In Search of Blind Joe Death
From: GUEST,mahatma57
Date: 17 Nov 13 - 08:22 PM

The mere fact that this documentary was made is reason for celebration. If you allow the legacy of the musician to die due to petty squabbles, you confine them to the dustbin of history.
If you want a better documentary, then make one.

Subject: RE: John Fahey Docufilm: In Search of Blind Joe Death
From: The Sandman
Date: 18 Nov 13 - 04:33 AM

Iwould like to see it , will it be shown in ireland?

Subject: RE: John Fahey Docufilm: In Search of Blind Joe Death
From: Thomas Stern
Date: 26 Nov 13 - 06:53 PM

good article in The Guardian(UK)

John Fahey: the guitarist who was too mysterious for the world


http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/nov/26/john-fahey-blues-folk-guitar-pioneer


Best wishes, Thomas.

Subject: RE: John Fahey Docufilm: In Search of Blind Joe Death
From: G-Force
Date: 07 Dec 13 - 02:24 PM

BBC4 showed it last night. I thought it was great, although I'm not enough of a Fahey Freak to know how much better it could have been.

It's amazing how much good stuff BBC4 are showing at the moment. Maybe the license fee is due.

Subject: RE: John Fahey Docufilm: In Search of Blind Joe Death
From: Will Fly
Date: 07 Dec 13 - 07:48 PM

It was a great documentary, very even in its assessment of Fahey - and great to see John Bussard!

Subject: RE: John Fahey Docufilm: In Search of Blind Joe Death
From: Thomas Stern
Date: 07 Dec 13 - 09:21 PM

There is a DVD documentary about JOE Bussard:
Desperate Man Blues: Discovering the Roots of American Music
Joe Bussard (Actor), Edward Gillan (Director)
This DVD documentary chronicles the amazing life in music of legendary record collector, Joe Bussard (founder of Fonotone Records). Blues. Gospel. Jazz. Hillbilly. The late 1920s was the big bang of the music industry. King of record collectors Joe Bussard tells the story of "America's real music" with passionate enthusiasm in his own inimitable style. The film has an outstanding soundtrack featuring artists Charley Patton, Son House, The Carter Family, Uncle Dave Macon, Blind Willie McTell and a roster of other roots musicians. Deluxe DVD with 51-minute documentary feature film and 30-minute featurette; clear amaray case; NTSC format, all region DVD.

Bussard's collection is the source for many country and blues
reissue rare tracks.

An iteresting CD exploration of that collection is:
Down In The Basement: Joe Bussard's Treasure Trove of Vintage 78s 1926-1937 (Jewel Case with 28-page booklet) by Uncle Dave Macon, Rev Gary Davis, Big Bill Broonzy, Stripling Brothers, Kokomo (2003) Audio CD   OLD HAT Records.
I believe it was originally issued with extensive documentation,
now out of print, but a less elegant presentation is available.

He also recorded and LP for PIEDMONT PLP 13160
"Jolly Joe (Bussard) and His Jug Band - First New Jug Band In The Traditional Style "
Group includes Joe Bussard, Bob Coltman, Oscar Myers, Jerry Marcum.

Best wishes, Thomas.

Subject: RE: John Fahey Docufilm: In Search of Blind Joe Death
From: GUEST,Tunesmith
Date: 08 Dec 13 - 04:48 PM

Fahey's playing was boring, plodding, unimaginative and...
well, I was going to add "uninspiring, but at least he did inspire a real guitar player in Leo Kottke.

What is anmazing is the fact that BBC TV 4 can find space to screen a John Fahey documentary but aren't at all interested in showing the Vin Garbutt documentary. Now there is a real talent!

Subject: RE: John Fahey Docufilm: In Search of Blind Joe Death
From: Thomas Stern
Date: 15 Dec 13 - 08:16 PM

further trivia RE Joe Bussard:

TOMPKINS SQUARE records has released a 10" vinyl 78rpm
of Joe Bussard - TSR 71136
GUITAR RAG
SCREWDRIVER SLIDE

Best wishes, Thos.

Subject: RE: John Fahey Docufilm: In Search of Blind Joe Death
From: Rain Dog
Date: 16 Dec 13 - 10:17 AM

Re: Joe Bussard

I saw that documentary about him on BBC4 a few years back.

He recorded Guitar Rag as part of The 78 Project. I assume it is the one that has been released. You can see him recording it here

The 78 Project: Joe Bussard - "Guitar Rag"

Subject: RE: John Fahey Docufilm: In Search of Blind Joe Death
From: voyager
Date: 16 Dec 13 - 12:34 PM

This Fahey thread is laden with BS (IMHO).

I've listened to his music over 50 years and his innovative finger-style playing, 'deep river blues' and pulse of American roots music is unmatched (again IMHO) among modern day guitar stylists.

Saw the ISOBJD film last week and enjoyed it immensely.

'Nuff said
voyager

Subject: RE: John Fahey Docufilm: In Search of Blind Joe Death
From: GUEST,pauperback
Date: 29 Jul 16 - 03:47 PM

Can't argue with success, voyager.

Subject: RE: John Fahey Docufilm: In Search of Blind Joe Death
From: voyager
Date: 03 Aug 22 - 01:36 PM

cross post to the Mudcat today -

As a disciple of the music of John Fahey ('American Primitive Guitar) I recorded Some Summer Day and and created a Fahey Tribute Page Blind Joe Death (Fahey album 1959,'64, '68). Blind Joe Death Tribute page

Fast forward to 2022 and #2 son recorded a podcast (Our Tunes) segment on Pod Boy Longs Ways From Home (Fahey tribute)

Enjoy the sounds of this master fingerstyle artist on some summer day.
voyager