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Nina Simone: Love Sorceress Nina Simone: Love Sorceress Rating:  
E-MAIL DANIEL BERMANWe have experienced many on stage concerts that have made their way into the history books but this one truly honors one woman who simply is queen of them all. An passionate, moving, musical score from the” high priestess of soul” herself Nina Simone. Nina was beyond any category that you can imagine she brought her own mix of soul, blues, folk, jazz, and pop to center stage. The film isn’t a documentary about her life and how she became a music icon this one-hour portrait allows you to experience her deep passion with her. The film documents her 1976 concert in Paris where she gave the best on stage performance of her career. She isn’t like any musician you have ever heard before it’s her way with the audience that keeps your attention. It’s simply masterful, combined with her own brand of storytelling during the concert that makes Nina a one of a kind artist. “Nina Simone: Love Sorceress” is both a priceless tribute and one of the most sensational performances of our time. Simone was tired of being treated with such cruelty here in America that she moved home to France. Racism was one of the reasons why she left the United States to find some happiness elsewhere. Don’t let her quiet entrance fool you she has rawness, and much attitude when confronted or provoked. She brings a wonderful, diverse, personality and most importantly frankness that she is paying attention and will say what is on her mind. I’ve always stated when you are judging musical talent; they should be seen on stage not the cinema. But, in this case it’s done so well that you can’t help but to at least tap your feet because of her legendary talent on stage. Honestly, I was too young to remember Nina back in the early seventies or have a recollection of her music. The film introduced me to Nina and the amazing impact she had during her career. The artist recorded 35 albums some of her songs included “Little Girl Blue” and the civil rights anthems “Backlash Blues”. It’s a living music library spanning from creative African dance, too an improvisation with two drummers which gives this magnificent performance even a spectacular wider array of music. She gives us even an occasional vocalization and a selection of piano playing that is just all of her creative and soulful blend that she has mastered. The film was produced by Rene Letzgus then released in France. The film has made its way here to the United States so we can cherish this really hard-to-find gem. It only has a two-week engagement at the Coolidge Corner Theater, Brookline then moving on to other film venues. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see one of the greatest musicians of all-time in a film that will stand as one of the finest, classic musical films today. It has no narrator in the background talking over neither the footage nor any form of interruptions during this spectacular performance. I don’t think this film will be showing up in many theaters due to its scarce theatrical release. But, if you have the opportunity to go see Rene Letzgus document a concert that will be remembered for years to come you won’t be disappointed. Click here to comment on this review or post your own thoughts. Daniel Berman © TheWorldJournal.com |
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