I was expecting better coverage of the performances. It is a documentary, so we only see a small sample. I think there should have been at least 2 songs by each band. We get a couple by the Mamas and the Papa and Jefferson Airplane, but only one by the rest. At least Ravi Shankar's was a long piece, and I loved seeing how the audience gradually gets into his music. I first saw him in Concerts for Bangladesh. Seeing this audience reminded me of myself, not sure I could get in to the sound, only to find I wasn't ready for him to finish, when he did.
This also made me appreciate Janis Joplin. Like another commenter, I not only didn't like her singing, I couldn't stand it, and usually turned her off back then. Watching this--finally letting myself take her in--I was kind of like Cass Elliot at the end, and was hoping for another number. Overall, I enjoyed most of what was their, but would love to see more.
This also made me appreciate Janis Joplin. Like another commenter, I not only didn't like her singing, I couldn't stand it, and usually turned her off back then. Watching this--finally letting myself take her in--I was kind of like Cass Elliot at the end, and was hoping for another number. Overall, I enjoyed most of what was their, but would love to see more.