I went along to see the Rolling Stones Movie "Shine a Light" Directed by Martin Scorcese. A really energetic, rowdy and intimate performance shot over two days and nights in the Beacon Theatre in NYC.
The Movie is mainly based around the Performance with occasional behind-the-scences and archive Material cut in-between Songs. The small Venue and close Camera work really gives a sense of being right in the front row watching the Gig - a great contrast to some of the Arena Gigs I've seen where it's more about the spectacle, effects and the Show rather than attitude and sweat.
The Movie starts with a stressed-out Scorcese trying to get the Set List for the Gig so that he can plan his Shots - in true Rock 'n' Roll (and almost Spinal Tap) style the Stones hold out until just before Keef swaggers onto the Stage belting "Jumping Jack Flash" out of his battered Telecaster. Great stuff and a genuine sense of hunger and attitude from a Band that still know how to go out and earn their Ticket Money.
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