Sneak Peek: Wilco’s ‘Ashes of American Flags’ Live DVD
Anyone who’s ever caught a Wilco concert or heard Kicking Televsion, their two-disc live album, knows that they’re in a league of their own live. If any further proof is needed, take a sneak peek at their upcoming live DVD, Ashes of American Flags below.
The film was shot in gorgeous high definition and features live performances from stops in Tulsa, New Orleans, Mobile, Nashville and Washington, DC during the band’s 2008 tour as well as band interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
The DVD is scheduled for a limited release in support of Record Store Day on April 18, with a full release slated for April 28 and will serve as a teaser for their forthcoming album, due out later in 2009.
For more, head over to Wilco’s trailer site to get the full high-definition effect. You can also check out the studio version of the title track as well as two of our favorites from 2005’s Kicking Television below.
MP3s:
Wilco – “Ashes of American Flags”Wilco – “I am Trying to Break Your Heart” [Live]
Wilco – “Handshake Drugs” [Live]
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hey guys,
I went to the screening the other night at Noise Pop. The crowd at the Roxie were totally up for it and it was almost like being at a live gig, raucous applause between the tracks etc.. The movie is good but not in every way fulfilling. Obviously the band sounds great and as someone pointed out in the Q&A afterward the mixing is particularly well done. The cinematography is nicely handled, particularly the shots from the road that segue between the various shows.
However, I was left with a feeling that something was missing from the sum of the parts. I wish I could offer more insight to what that was exactly but somehow it just doesn’t quite all fit together in a way that leaves you fulfilled. A very enjoyable 90 mins and great document of how much energy Wilco (particularly Nels and Glenn) put into those shows, but ultimately not really adding anything to your knowledge if you’ve been lucky enough to have seen them live or heard Kicking Television etc.
Props to the crowd at the Roxie though for really getting into it. :)
Hey Beemuzzler, thanks for the comment
I was at that show too and was also very impressed with the setting and crowd – very cool to see it on the big screen.
I walked away with a better overall impression than you I guess. They definitely nailed the basic documentation of their great live show, which many of us have seen multiple times in person. It was also cool to see them in different storied venues (Ryman Auditorium, Tipatina’s) that I haven’t had the opportunity to catch them in.
In terms of showing you something new, I guess my expectations were relatively low since they already had a pretty revealing documentary with I am Trying to Break Your Heart, but I thought it did a great job of showing the interaction between the band members – as a group of people that travel and live together, not just as musicians on stage.
It was also great to have Brendan Canty there to talk about making the film and answer a few questions.