It Might Get Loud, a documentary directed by Davis Guggenheim and screening at Sundance until Jan. 24th, chronicles the lives and careers of three guitar heroes, each one representing a different generation and style of guitar playing.
Who would your guitar heroes be? Guggenheim’s choice of Jimmy Page is fairly obvious. Few would argue against Page’s legendary status, and Led Zeppelin drew heavily on Blues influences. His choice of Jack White is certainly obvious to me. Arguably the best of his generation, he is exemplary in his appreciation for and employment of various genres and techniques, while steadfastly remaining deep-rooted in the Blues. The Edge seems a bit of an odd choice but I can understand how he acts as a counter to Page and White to represent more modern, effects-driven pop. For anyone like me who prefers a good concert to a movie night and who has always been fascinated by what goes on behind the songs, this will hopefully provide a solid 97 minutes of entertainment.
Here's the trailer...you can also watch on the movie's website.
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