Under african skies, about the paul simon album graceland. With paul simon, maya angelou, okeyrema asante, harry belafonte. Under african skies travels with paul simon back to south africa 25 years after his first visit, chronicling the creation and lasting influence of paul simons groundbreaking album, graceland. Paul simon under african skies lyrics genius lyrics. Paul simon reunites with graceland musicians for a concert in hyde park, london, on 15 july. A truly interesting documentary, well worth possessing. Paul simons classic 1986 album graceland is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a deluxe box set reissue and a new retrospective documentary, titled.
If you remember paul simons epic album graceland a whopping 25 years ago. In continued celebration of the 25th anniversary of paul simon s classic and storied 1986 album, graceland, snag films has made the awardwinning, emmynominated documentary under african skies. Under african skies this is the story of how we begin to remember this is the powerful pulsing of love in the vein after the dream of falling and calling your name out these are the roots of rhythm and the roots of rhythm remain in early memory mission music was ringing round my nursery door i said take this child, lord from tucson arizona. Josephs face was black as night the pale yellow moon shone in his eyes his path was marked by the stars in the southern hemisphere and he walked his days. The documentary under african skies is a great way to reconnect with or be introduced to paul simons 1986 album graceland. Under african skies the 2012 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Paul frederic simon born october, 1941 in newark, new jersey is an american singer. For the best experience possible, please upgrade your browser or download a modern browser. Add to watchlist paul simon goes back to south africa to revisit the sites where he made the noteworthy album graceland. For the 25th anniversary of graceland, paul simon returns to south africa for a historic reunion concertand a look. In continued celebration of the 25th anniversary of paul simons classic and storied 1986 album, graceland, snag films has made the awardwinning, emmynominated documentary under. Josephs face was black as night the pale yellow moon shone in his eyes his path was marked by the stars in the southern hemisphere and he walked his days under african skies this is the story of how we begin to remember this is the powerful pulsing of love in the vein after the dream of falling and calling your name out these are the roots of rhythm and the roots of rhythm remain in early.
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The film follows simon as he returns once again to south africa, and remembers and reconnects with the people, places and music that inspired him many. Paul travels back to south africa, his first trip back in 25 years, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the historic graceland album. Paul simon under african skies trailer watch video. Travel with paul back to south africa for the 25th anniversary of graceland in under african skies, an eyeopening documentary that brings him face to face with both his adversaries and the musical collaborators hes since proudly called his close friends. Sep 08, 2012 under african skies tells the story of paul simons 25year anniversary tour of. This beautifully assembled documentary traces the creation of paul simons seminal 1986 album graceland, focussing on the political controversy.
Under african skies tells the story of paul simons 25year. It will also be available as part of the deluxe edition of graceland, out 4 june. The film follows simon as he returns once again to south africa, and remembers and reconnects with the people, places and music that inspired him many years ago. Simons fame, influence and commercial success began as. But under african skies is a superb documentary in its own right. Jun 01, 2012 music video by paul simon performing under african skies. Its the story of the making of paul simon s critically acclaimed but politically controversial 1986.
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Paul frederic simon born october, 1941 is an awardwinning musician whose talents in. Watch the graceland documentary, under african skies, for. Paul frederic simon born october, 1941 in newark, new jersey is an american singer, songwriter and guitarist. The story of the making of graceland and the controversy it created, is told in under african skies, a fulllength documentary from twotime emmy and peabody awardwinning filmmaker joe berlinger.
Apr 21, 2012 paul simons classic 1986 album graceland is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a deluxe box set reissue and a new retrospective documentary, titled under african skies. The song features guest vocals from singer linda ronstadt, who received top billing on the single release. Under african skies 2012 stream and watch online moviefone. Under african skies 2012 musician paul simon returns to south africa for a reunion concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of his landmark album, graceland, which featured many african musicians. Under african skies graceland documentary trailer the. Music aficionados already know that at the time of its release, the album marked a major musical comeback for simon, whose previous album hearts and bones was a commercial failure. Jul 23, 2012 the documentary under african skies is a great way to reconnect with or be introduced to paul simon s 1986 album graceland. Thanks to snag films, the emmynominated documentary under african skies is now available to stream for free the 108minute film follows the story of paul simon s controversial trip into south.
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Under african skies tells the story of paul simons 25year anniversary tour of. Simon revisits the making of the record, surveying from the vantage of history the turbulence and controversy surrounding the albums genesis. Under african skies, about the paul simon album graceland the. For as popular as paul simons graceland became, the renowned folk artist faced controversy when he brought local south african artists into his circle for the recording of the 1986 album, sidestepping the u. If this documentary doesnt move you, you have no blood in your veins. Watch the new film trailer for under african skies, the documentary from academy awardnominated and twotime emmy and peabody award winning filmmaker joe berlinger. Paul simon under african skies live from the african concert.