SonnyD4885
3 posts
Jun 16, 2011
6:27 AM
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does anyone know when its coming out because i think its the only harmonica documentry every to come out and say anything about the harmonica.
most all documentries are about guitars so im soooo happy there one coming out for harmonica next is to come out with a harmonica version of eric claptons crossroads ----- sonny
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KingoBad
769 posts
Jun 16, 2011
8:33 AM
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Did the other harmonica documentaries not say anything about harmonicas?
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Danny
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SonnyD4885
4 posts
Jun 16, 2011
11:03 AM
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i couldn't get on there site i only could see it on youtube
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groyster1
1120 posts
Jun 16, 2011
11:07 AM
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I saw madcat ruth perform in maryville,tennessee and even though he was in the movie he told me he has yet to see it
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Stickman
669 posts
Jun 16, 2011
5:33 PM
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Sorry Sonny, Its been "coming soon" for 3 years not and the Satan and Adam documentary even longer. I believe the problem is finding a distributor. Apparently, making the movie is the easy part. Getting it distributed and advertised is a whole 'nother animal.
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SonnyD4885
6 posts
Jun 17, 2011
7:45 AM
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true! but im just glad that there's people out there that will show the past and the greats in all there glory and its more educational than just a movie that have thing blow up ----thank you
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KingoBad
773 posts
Jun 18, 2011
10:14 AM
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I bet if they blew up stuff in this movie it would already be out. Who's to say the greats never blew anything up?
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Danny
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Stevelegh
236 posts
Jun 18, 2011
11:34 AM
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I don't understand. They could offer this as a download on so many formats. DVD, iTunes, etc. On a flick that's already made, movie companies do nothing but drain the bottom line, with exception to marketing. Seeing as this is going to be taken up by harp players, I don't see where the movie guys fit in.
My advice: Get endorsements from big name players and put it out. Go viral on marketing. It's (almost) free.
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Stickman
670 posts
Jun 18, 2011
1:00 PM
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Well Steve. I don't know, But, I believe that this is an independant film which means that somebody, probably the director himself) financed the bulk of the film themselves. Probably went as far as to put a second mortgage on their house and probably convinced some family and friends to invest. The hope being that they could market it to a movie studio and either sell it or get a share of the take. Therefore getting paid back the initial investment and even make a profit. Going straight to DVD or iTunes without a national marking campaign means they certainly wouldn't earn back their initial investment.
Last I herd the movie was making its rounds at film festivals and harmonica events around the country. So I suppose there is still hope that it could get picked up. A lot would depend on timing. What if next year a band featuring harmonica become an overnight success and goes platinum. Bet the film would get picked up then.
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colynjames
17 posts
Jun 18, 2011
10:51 PM
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Well, you know, even with the relatively small harp community, you can make an impact. How do people like Justin Bieber and other YouTube acts make it? People watch those videos and they become popular and they are moved to the front of the line for more exposure. If we could figure out how to get our hands on the trailer for this movie and use social media to put it out front for a few months, there would be a cross-over effect and people in media would notice something like that. It would take a concentrated effort at first, but if it was truly marketable to anyone else other than us, some mainstream audiences will take notice and push the views and ratings up and start to demand the release of the film. Distributors don't distribute stuff they don't think they can make money on, so you do need to show them there are enough people demanding it to justify the expense of releasing something like that.
Sirius XM channel 70 (Bluesville) would be another avenue worth approaching. They are very interested in preserving the blues in historical and modern forms, and may be able to aid in some way, even if it was to direct supporters to industry pros who may be able to help. There is a chasm in the entertainment world between film and music, and they don't always know what's happening on the other side of the fence. Getting some music people involved could help.
Just letting the movie maker know that we are interested in helping would be a start, and they may already have a plan on how to increase awareness and market the film. If you are interested in pursuing it, it's going to take some footwork to get in touch with the people and find out what you can do. I don't see it differently than any other thing in life. If you really want something to happen, it takes effort. Wishing rarely works outside of fairy tales. We could help, but someone has to put feet on the ground to get things rolling so we know how to help.
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SonnyD4885
8 posts
Jun 20, 2011
8:47 AM
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wow im happy i started a post on this i hope it will come together i really looking forward to see this movie i been playing for 5 years and was hoping for a documentry like this ever since i started and for everone out there that would like to make a impact to help what could we do being part of a harmonica community ---------good luck------sonny
Last Edited by on Jun 20, 2011 8:49 AM
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SonnyD4885
23 posts
Jun 22, 2011
9:42 AM
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is htere any other harmonica documentrys out now that i can look up?
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MrVerylongusername
1704 posts
Jun 22, 2011
10:28 AM
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Try the BBCs "Tin Sandwich Anyone?": it is more about the chromatic though. I saw a lot of it got posted to Youtube in parts.
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JTThirty
126 posts
Jun 22, 2011
11:42 AM
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I saw a version of Pocket Full of Soul last summer at Sonny Boy Terry's Down Home Texas Harmonica Festival in Houston. Don't think that it was the completed version, but it was a darned good documentary. By the way, round two of the Down Home Texas Harmonica Fest will be on July 30. They'll have a clinic too. Adam conducted last years and Ronnie Shellist will hold court at this one. It's not to be missed. Details can be found at www.houstonharmonicalessons.com
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Ricky B
www.bushdogblues.blogspot.com
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