This exceptional documentary examines the magnificent musical legacy of the the Bee Gees, made up of mega-talented brothers Gibb: Barry, and twins Maurice and Robin. Also touched on is younger brother Andy's personal and professional story. Barry, the eldest and only surviving brother, anchors this story which highlights a resplendent journey from the bothers' childhood dream in Australia to early "Beatleseque" pop music and on through multiple reinventions of their sound, including the driving beat and falsetto harmonies that flooded the airwaves and took the culture by storm in 1975.
Singing in perfect symphony, Maurice explains, "Robin and Barry harmonized so well that it sounded like one voice,"
The brothers love for each other, clashing egos, substance abuse, and multiple meteoric successes are the main storylines that weave together their tale. Mykaell Riley says the influence of black music in which the falsetto is a tradition was translated by the Bee Gees into "this interesting interpretation of soul." which was a significant influence to the group.
America was always the ultimate dream. Eric Clapton suggested the Bee Gees record in this unbelievable studio in Miami that he used when he recorded 461 Ocean Boulevard. Eric thought the Bee Gees were really an R & B band that hadn't worked that out yet. Staying in the house on Ocean Avenue where Eric had lived, the brothers flourished in Miami. One of my favorite anecdotes from that time is about the clickety click sound that Barry heard as he was driving across a bridge, which he began singing to; the beat from the bridge became the inspiration for Jive Talking.
This song launched the Bee Gees new sound and eventually became identified with Disco, the music that had started in the gay and black underground clubs. The craze enjoyed a period of soaring success until low level rip offs and a Disco destroying duck put an end to that cresting wave.
Watching this movie, I felt nostalgic and in awe of this gifted family's superb talent. The music is the star from start to finish. This extraordinary film filled with their fascinating musical odyssey is perfect for Bee Gees fans.
Singing in perfect symphony, Maurice explains, "Robin and Barry harmonized so well that it sounded like one voice,"
The brothers love for each other, clashing egos, substance abuse, and multiple meteoric successes are the main storylines that weave together their tale. Mykaell Riley says the influence of black music in which the falsetto is a tradition was translated by the Bee Gees into "this interesting interpretation of soul." which was a significant influence to the group.
America was always the ultimate dream. Eric Clapton suggested the Bee Gees record in this unbelievable studio in Miami that he used when he recorded 461 Ocean Boulevard. Eric thought the Bee Gees were really an R & B band that hadn't worked that out yet. Staying in the house on Ocean Avenue where Eric had lived, the brothers flourished in Miami. One of my favorite anecdotes from that time is about the clickety click sound that Barry heard as he was driving across a bridge, which he began singing to; the beat from the bridge became the inspiration for Jive Talking.
This song launched the Bee Gees new sound and eventually became identified with Disco, the music that had started in the gay and black underground clubs. The craze enjoyed a period of soaring success until low level rip offs and a Disco destroying duck put an end to that cresting wave.
Watching this movie, I felt nostalgic and in awe of this gifted family's superb talent. The music is the star from start to finish. This extraordinary film filled with their fascinating musical odyssey is perfect for Bee Gees fans.