CLASSIC ALBUMS - THE DOORS

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• Release Year: 2008
• Genre: Documentary, Music
• Plot: If the Doors had only recorded their debut album they would still have been assured a place in rock and roll history. Released in 1967 the album sounds just as fresh and exiting today as it did then. A Mix of blues, rock, and jazz., together with the voice and lyrics of Jim Morrison made the album one of the greatest debut albums of all time.; ; By the use of interviews, musical demonstration, rare archive footage and live performances, the program tells the story behind the conception and recording of this groundbreaking album. The surviving members of the Doors share their memories of the bands early days, the making of this album, and throw essential light onto living with the lyrical genius Jim Morrison.; ; With musical demonstrations from Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore we hear some of the elements that went into creating the unique sound of the Doors.; ; In exclusive interviews the leading players in this story add insight to the Doors as musicians, composers, and leaders of a generation. These include manager Bill Siddons, friend and Beat Poet Michael McClure and Jac Holzman who signed them to Elektra Records. Further insight is provided by musicians Henry Rollins, Perry Farrell, legendary Los Angeles DJ Jim Ladd, fellow film student Paul Ferrara, and music writer Ben Fong Torres. Bruce Botnik, the engineer on this and every subsequent Doors album, guides us through the process of how it was recorded.; ; There have been many myths built up around the Doors, and Jim Morrison in particular. In this program which features cuts form Break On Through (To The Other Side), Light My Fire, End of the Night, Alabama Son, The Crystal Ship, Back Door Man, Soul Kitchen and The End, the music takes center stage, confirming the undeniable fact that the Doors eponymous record was and remains a true Classic Album.;
• Cast: Bill Siddons, Perry Farrell, Henry Rollins, Bruce Botnick, Ray Manzarek, Paul Ferrara, John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Billy James, Mario Maglieri, Jac Holzman, Bob Smeaton
• Director: Bob Smeaton
• Runtime: 1:28
• Company: Isis Productions Ltd, Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd, Doors Music Co
• Media Format: Series