Joni Mitchell: A Life Story - Woman of Heart and Mind
Susan Lacy
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Joni Mitchell's career has been guided by an artistic integrity that is an example to all. Crossing musical boundaries with scorn, she has garnered critical acclaim whichever route she chooses to follow. From bands like Crosby Stills Nash and Young covering her early work through to working with be-bop legend Charles Mingus, to her most recent and still as highly acclaimed work; "Woman of Heart and Mind" documents the incredible achievements and influence that Joni Mitchell has had against all the odds in this ever more conformist world. With over 40 archive musical excerpts and interviews with collaborators including David Crosby, James Taylor and Herbie Hancock, plus archive and contemporary interviews with Joni herself, this film tells for the first time the full remarkable story of a performer and songwriter who clearly justifies her iconic status.
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Such a gift!
This is a wonderful film! A must see. Gives a nice and satifying overview of her career and the growth of her artistry. I only wish that it were longer and went deeper into specific songs. AND - that there were a companion album, for the collection of songs here are superb! She is such a gift to music, on par with Paul Simon and Miles Davis and yet totally unique. No one else sounds or writes like Joni...
Joni Mitchell is SUBLIME!
. . . As is this video!
Joni Mitchell: A Life Story - Woman of Heart and Mind
A must-own bio for anyone who ever heard and liked anything by this amazing musician. Her life story is just as amazing as her music, spanning more than 3 decades and multiple changes. It demonstrates how a God-given talent can be pursued into world-wide acclaim and adoration by millions of loyal fans, across multiple musical genres, reflecting multiple influences,
balancing and preserving artistic individuality and integrity. Her personal story is as fascinating as her astounding talent and creativity, and both tracks end happily! She is a joy to everyone she has favored with her company, as you will see in this extraordinary biography - part of the PBS American Masters series (she is Canadian - there are other parts of North America besides the U.S., in case you've forgotten). Don't miss this treasure, if you've ever liked anything she did. You will be amazed!
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