Tony Palmer presents "Bird on a wire"

caz · Post by **caz** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 8:16 pm

I've just done a search of Amazon UK and I can't find it anywhere. Is it catalogued as something obscure?

Carole

Davido · Post by **Davido** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:24 pm

I have received the Bird On A Wire dvd this morning, 'hot off the press' from Tony Palmer, and I have just watched the film.
It is a remarkable and stunning piece of work. It carries all the hallmarks of Palmer's work, and some of the additional footage just about brought me to tears. To see it in such clarity in its restored form, after 'making do' with poor bootleg versions all these years, is truly thrilling. Not only does it give a glimpse into the life of the touring musician and provides an insight into the complex character of the man himself, it captures the ethos of the era very effectively and brings back many memories of the time for me.
Two particular sections of the additional footage in the film struck me very deeply - the images accompanying 'Story of Isaac' (shocking) and the extensive home video of the Cohens and pics of Marianne at the end of the film, whilst Leonard sings 'So Long, Marianne' - very moving.
The packaging is first rate and exceptional, and I am proud to have been able to contribute to the project in a small way.
I'm sure this will be a significant event in the Krakow meetup.

Dave

daveeliver · Post by **daveeliver** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:56 pm

Dave,
I've said thanks often, but you seem to have helped with this project more than anyone could have imagined.
Hope you find your way to Liverpool (???) again.
I think you all deserve and should be in Krakow
all the best
Dave

lizzytysh · Post by **lizzytysh** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 4:17 pm

Hi Dave ~

WoW! Do YOU ever raise the bar of anticipation! "Nooobody does it beeetter... "! Your role in this was as pivotal as it could be for such circumstances. Tony deserves KUDOS without even seeing a smidgeon of this. Such a tribute to Leonard to want the presentation of him on the road and on tour to be truly representative. I can't wait

. Such a lovely gift he gave you.

~ Lizzy

sturgess66 · Post by **sturgess66** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 4:51 pm

Thanks Davido!! I'm really looking forward to seeing this.

So many exciting things coming our way all at once - DVDs, books - and THE TOUR!!

Lizzy - indulge yourself with a smidgen - here -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY9uCg5W-dQ

Paul Zagreb · Post by **Paul Zagreb** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:29 pm

If anyone is going to Green Man festival early - http://www.greenman.net/news/green-man- ... -film/3410

sturgess66 · Post by **sturgess66** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:32 am

Another trailer has been posted on YouTube by "SeeOfSound" - looks/sounds fantastic!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBKpTUv9tm8

B4real · Post by **B4real** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:08 am

Thanks Linda, for the notification. Very tantalising in more ways than one. So much clearer than the previous similar video.

imyourwoman · Post by **imyourwoman** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:42 am

B4real wrote:Very tantalising in more ways than one. So much clearer than the previous similar video.

Indeed! Can't wait to see it on a large screen!

bridger15 · Post by **bridger15** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 6:31 pm

http://newzfor.me/?5tu3

I read this Tony Palmer quote in a "Green Man Festival" blurb and thought it was interesting to note.

I know of few other films where the backstage confusion comes so vividly to life, with Cohen apparently taking no notice whatsoever of the camera," he says. "I doubt if today we would be allowed such access.

Cheshire gal · Post by **Cheshire gal** » Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:22 am

I think this is going to be a great addition to our 'Cohenalia' (is this the right word?) Anyway I cannot wait for my copy which is preordered.

I loved the Isle of Wight package. It's great to see the 'young' Leonard Cohen when you missed that whole era of his life. I think his voice, while different, is excellent now. This is the most exciting and productive time of his life I think. He must be very happy.

I know he had a zillion fans before I discovered him so please excuse my enthusiasm.

Cheshire gal

bigdee · Post by **bigdee** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:56 am

FYI: According to Amazon.com and several other websites the US release date for the dvd has been moved up to August 31st

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lizzytysh · Post by **lizzytysh** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:56 am

I've only just now watched that, Linda. Thanks so much for posting it... I've bookmarked it and will Save it to my YouTube, as well. Solid and beautiful.

~ Lizzy

LisaLCFan · Post by **LisaLCFan** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:30 am

sturgess66 wrote:Another trailer has been posted on YouTube by "SeeOfSound" - looks/sounds fantastic!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBKpTUv9tm8

Thanks for this! It made my day!

cpl593h · Post by **cpl593h** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:31 am

doesn't this look fantastic?!!!! cannot wait!

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