The mick ronson story is a documentary about the life and work of michael mick ronson, the guitarist, songwriter, producer and arranger who, in the early part of his career, performed with david bowie as one of the spiders from mars. A beautiful film documenting some of the most groundbreaking rock music of the 70s and the major contribution mick ronson. The mick ronson story 2017 filmmaker jon brewer examines the life and career of british guitarist and songwriter mick ronson. Feb 05, 2018 beside bowie has strong footage of the bowie ronson chemistry. The mick ronson story was directed by jon brewer produced by cardinal releasing. The story of mick ronson, the guitar great who helped to create the sound. The title as presented here is what ronno did when beside david bowie, but i would have made the second half of the film be about beside s bowie, look at all the other stuff he did. Putting forward the idea that david bowie born david robert jones wouldnt have been david bowie without the help of his most celebrated sideman, jon brewers beside bowie. Mick ronson deserved this film, as he was by all accounts not only an under appreciated.
Youve seen the beside bowie film, now watch the trailer for the soundtrack and then go buy it hullborn guitarist mick ronson was david bowie s legendary intergalactic foil in the. The mick ronson story soundtrack from 2017, composed by various artists. From acclaimed producerdirector jon brewer, with exclusive voice over contributions from david bowie, this feature documentary is an unprecedented celebration of the life and works of guitar virtuoso mick ronson a rock hero virtually unknown despite his direct contribution and involvement in countless compositions, lyrics and recordings that changed the face of music forever. Beside bowie documentary traces life of guitarist mick. Jean genie written by david bowie performed by david bowie courtesy of warner records parlophone records publishing tintoretto music rzo music inc. Mar, 2018 this week, mary lucia talks about a rock documentary she saw recently and thinks youll love.
The mick ronson story is a documentary about the life. Beside bowie also looks at ronsons subsequent work with mott the hoople, ian hunter, bob dylan, lou reed and more. Beside bowie 2017 where to stream and watch decider. Enter city, state or zip code go fandango fanalert. A beautiful film documenting some of the most groundbreaking rock music of the 70s and the major contribution mick ronson offered well beyond being. Any film that shines a light on the late great mick ronson gets a big thumbs up from me. Mick ronson deserved this film, as he was by all accounts not only an underappreciated. Brewer is a wellknown figure in the music industry himself, and he has more than a vested interest in this story, having managed the career of mr. The story of mick ronson, the guitar great who helped to create the sound of david bowies hugely influential glam rock years. Beside bowie, the mick ronson story life docu film. The main thrust of this film biography is to attempt to drag mick ronson ronno to everyone here out of the massive shadow of david bowie to whom he was right hand man in the latters breakthrough years from 1969 1974, my own favourite era for bowies music. The mick ronson story, the soundtrack is all set for release through universal music on 8 june 2018. Five years 20 the ballad of mott the hoople 2011 acoustic at the bbc 2011 the man who.
The mick ronson story profiles glam rock guitar hero. Kew media distribution como sales all rights, world. This film by jon brewer tells the story of mick ronson, one of rocknrolls most influential guitarists, who was the musical genius behind david bowies greatest run of albums. If youre a david bowie fan, youll know mick ronson as the glammy, beautiful and delicate guitar player whos standing next to bowie in the ziggy stardust era. The soundtrack album accompanies the dvd and bluray release of beside bowie. Now comes jon brewers musical documentary beside bowie. The story of mick ronson, the guitar great who helped to create the sound of david bowies hugely. English guitarist, songwriter, multiinstrumentalist, arranger, and producer mick ronson is the focus of a new documentary called beside bowie. Ronson s live debut with bowie was a february, 1970 john peel session at bbc studios, but it. The mick ronson story is a documentary about the life and work of michael mick ronson, the guitarist, songwriter, producer and arranger who, in the early part of his career. Featuring patti brett, marla kanevsky, carlos alomar, and david bowie. Still, it comes as no surprise that the documentary beside bowie.
The mick ronson story the soundtrack by various artists on amazon music. The mick ronson story, directed by rock documentary veteran jon brewer, argues that there would be no ziggy stardust without the spiders from mars. As well as key tracks from ronson s solo records, the compilation includes material from key collaborations with david bowie, elton john, ian hunter, queen. The mick ronson story, directed by rock documentary veteran jon brewer, argues that there. Beside bowie will provide insight into the life and careerlong associations of mick ronson, who played most famously with with david bowie with whom ronson played guitar on the man who sold the world, hunky dory, the rise fall of ziggy stardust and the spiders from mars, and aladdin sane, as well as other greats including bob dylan, ian.
A documentary about david bowie s time in philadelphia and the fans who waited for him outside sigma sound studios. The mick ronson story views the lauded guitarist mostly through the lens of the spiders from mars. Beside bowie the mick ronson story original soundtrack. Roughly three years before david bowie died, the man who sold the world sat down with a recorder to capture his memories of spiders from mars guitarist mick ronson on tape. The film had a limited theatrical release and was later released to dvd. Beside bowie also looks at ronson s subsequent work with mott the. The mick ronson story 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. This film by jon brewer tells the story of mick ronson, one of rocknrolls most influential guitarists, who was the musical genius behind david bowie s greatest run of albums.
He was also a producer and arranger of note, working with a wide variety of artists. The mick ronson story focuses on the bowie era, with much of the narration provided by bowie himself from old interviews. Mick ronson deserved this film, as he was by all accounts not only an underappreciated, supremely talented musician, but a fine human being and a good friend to all who knew him. We worked hard to enhance your user experience and bring you a modernized version of the premier network for film professionals. The mick ronson story film, trailer, kritik kinozeit. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing beside bowie. David bowie narrates this unprecedented celebration of the life and works of guitar virtuoso mick ronson a rock hero virtually unknown despite his work with david bowie and other greats such as bob dylan, ian hunter, lulu and lou reed. Mick ronson played beside david bowie, lou reed, bob dylan, and many others, and he finally receives his due in a new documentary. Easily navigate cinando and featured market modes switch at the top header. David bowie narrates this unprecedented celebration of the life and works of guitar virtuoso mick. With unprecedented access, great performance footage, and archival previously unreleased backstage footage. Beside bowie, the mick ronson story life docu film trailer a documentary on the life of michael mick ronson, the guitarist, composer, producer and arranger. The trip to spain, menashe, patty cakes, beside bowie.
By eamon oneill acclaimed documentary beside bowie. Released by ume in 2018 containing music from beside bowie. New documentary traces life of guitarist mick ronson how hulus portrait of the spiders from mars guitarist reestablish ronson as a key part of bowies legacy and a legend. Youve seen the beside bowie film, now watch the trailer for the soundtrack and then go buy it hullborn guitarist mick ronson was david bowies legendary intergalactic foil in the. In beside bowie, sideman mick ronson takes the foreground. Angie bowie talks about the new movie beside bowie.
Oct 14, 2017 in beside bowie, sideman mick ronson takes the foreground a new documentary argues that david bowie might not have become the global megastar we knew were it not for his partnership with. Afraid of the dark, with exclusive voice over contributions from david bowie, highlights the man behind the megastars who was so pivotal in the composition and production of countless hits for which he was the uncelebrated shadow. This highly anticipated feature documentary release, directed and produced by jon brewer b. The mick ronson story this film pays homage to the astoundingly modest virtuoso, without whom several artists albums including lou reeds transformer would be much the poorer the guardian jon brewers new documentary provides great insight into the relationship between david bowie and his. This film by jon brewer tells the story of mick ronson, one of rocknrolls most influential guitarists, who was the musical genius behind david bowies greatest.
Find out where beside bowie 2017 is streaming, if beside bowie. The mick ronson story and many more fulllength movies from the best streaming services online. Bowie contributed some voiceovers to the project before his death in january of 2016, and the film features a wealth of archival footage and images by veteran photographer mick rock. Good documentary on one of rock musics most underrated artists.
Ronson s live debut with bowie was a february, 1970 john peel session at bbc studios, but it was the rapport between the two on stage. Watch trailer for new mick ronson documentary, beside bowie. They touch on his time after bowie, but do not give it justice. With david bowie, mick ronson, mary finnigan, bob harris. The story of mick ronson, the guitar great who helped to create the sound of david bowie s hugely influential glam rock years. Featuring interviews with hunter, reed, and members of queen, the sex pistols, and def leppard, its. Now, with unprecedented access to archival backstage footage never before released and iconic imagery from superstar photographer mick rock, this fascinating and at times controversial special reveals the ultimate authentic chronicle of the career of a cornerstone of rock. If youre a fan of the music, by all means watch it, as it is a worthwhile film. Beside bowie the mick ronson story luke taylor mpr this week, mary lucia talks about a rock documentary she saw recently and thinks youll love. Beside bowie soundtrack trailer revealed udiscover.
Pages businesses medianews company cardinal releasing videos beside bowie. Beside bowie, the mick ronson story life docu film trailer a documentary on the life of michael mick ronson, the guitarist, composer, producer and arrang. Universal music has announced a soundtrack album for the documentary beside bowie. Young americans wasnt the first album david bowie recorded after breaking with the spiders from mars that was diamond dogs, but it was the first. Bowie and his mates over the time period the film largely covers. The album features tracks from guitar virtuoso mick ronsons solo records, as well as material from his key collaborations with david bowie, elton john, ian hunter, michael chapman and queen. The film, called beside bowie, makes the case that ronson deserves equal credit for bowies rise to superstardom but never got it before his. The mick ronson story is finally set to get a release on dvd and blu ray, with the soundtrack featuring previously unreleased tracks to be made available on cd, digital, vinyl and exclusive limited edition coloured vinyl. The mick ronson story the soundtrack by various artists audio cd. Providing workouts and education that leads to holistic fitness, health, and well being. Only after dark the complete mainman recordings clamshell. The mick ronson story will begin a nationwide run of cinemas starting september 1st, with a home video release to follow on october 27th. Documentary on mick ronson, most famously known as being the guitarist in david bowies earlycareer backing band, the spiders from mars.
Beside bowie has strong footage of the bowie ronson chemistry. The mick ronson story, a documentary on the late guitarist who was one of the key figures in the early success of david bowie. Watch teaser for new mick ronson documentary, beside bowie. The mick ronson story reestablishes the spider from mars guitarist as a glamrock legend in his own right.
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