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List Price: $19.98 | | Label: Magnolia
Salesrank: 51137
Released: April 18, 2006 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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| Features:
Closed-captioned Color DVD NTSC | |
Editorial Review:
Providing a look at the working process of one of jazz's most innovative performers this documentary traces the making of Herbie Hancock's 2005 album POSSIBILITIES. On it the keyboardist collaborates with such unusual suspects as Christina Aguilera Sting Brian Eno Damian Rice and Carlos Santana.System Requirements:Running Time 90 Mins.Format: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 876964000086 Manufacturer No: 10008
Description of Herbie Hancock - Possibilities:
The notion of keyboardist Herbie Hancock working with the likes of Christina Aguilera, John Mayer, and Joss Stone is bound to give jazz purists the willies. But Hancock, like fellow Miles Davis piano alumnus Joe Zawinul, long ago stepped way outside jazz's strict parameters, and with Possibilities, a DVD chronicling the making of his 2005 CD of the same name, his refusal to be pigeonholed has produced some surprising, occasionally extraordinary musical moments. Duets with Aguilera (a typically overwrought version of Leon Russell's "Song for You") and Mayer (less a tune than a funky, studio-conceived jam) may not be among them, but several of these collaborations verge on genuine brilliance, more than making up for the missteps. A few involve re-imaginings of a guest artist's own material (Paul Simon's "I Do It for Your Love" and Sting's "Sister Moon" both benefit from thoroughly new arrangements with heavy African and Latin touches); some focus on pop-jazz standards (Irish singers Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan's touching version of "Don't Explain," most closely associated with Billie Holiday), while others feature newer songs, like Annie Lennox's gorgeous rendition of Paula Cole's "Hush Hush Hush." Unlikely partnerships with Brian Eno, Trey Anastacio, and guitarist Jonny Lang (who joins Stone for U2's "When Love Comes to Town"), as well as Carlos Santana with Angelique Kidjo, yield uneven results but are never less than intriguing; there's also some all-too-brief footage of the classic Davis '60s quintet (with Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams), as well as recent film of Hancock and Shorter in Japan. Hancock, of course, is the glue that holds it all together, and despite his insistence that this is a not a jazz record, a certain jazzy element in his improvisations and harmonizations is both unavoidable and welcome. In the end, the Possibilities DVD is essentially a promo for the CD--if you want to hear complete versions of these songs, you'll have to buy the record. If that seems cynical, well hey, it works. --Sam Graham
Herbie Hancock - Possibilities Reviews:
A lesson in the creative process from a master 
2009-09-18 - Herbie Hancock is a genius. I came across this doc at a friend's house flipping through cable. I am a visual artist/designer, but the creative process doesn't vary despite the form. These are not videos but exactly the genre of the film, a documentary. This is a documentation of how the auditory version of, "Possibilities," was made. It is amazing and beautiful to see how these varied artists create. Although Hancock tries to create a journey with the culmination in Japan, I didn't find this part of the doc that compelling. I feel the true story is about a process we all encounter to achieve things, whether it is a life long journey (as highlighted through his whole music careeer) or an momentarily challenge (the making of this record.) It is an inspiring glimpse into the creative process. I have seen this movie about five times now and cannot wait to watch it again.
Completely dissatisfied!! 
2009-06-29 - I am COMPLETELY DISSATISFIED with this item because I NEVER RECEIVED IT!! I ordered & paid for it over a month ago & it was due to arrive during the window of June 2-17. It has not come, yet, nor has the seller responded to either of my two e-mails. In my opinion, A+ Media & Book Seller receives an F- rating for this!!
herbie hancock possibilities
2009-04-06 - looking at this film reminds me of why i love herbie hancocks music, he's not pushy and he lets the music flow freely from the source without too of his own input like a good chef the end product speaks for itself... he surrounds himself with talented musicians who can put together a recipe that will always please because of the creative talent that just needs time to ripen and mellow out, i cruised on the album and the movie, both of them left no aftertaste..
Hancock - Possibilities 
2008-09-16 - Nice documentary movie from various recording sessions - each song has it's own stage :-) You have to know the cd before you can enjoy this DVD...
DD 5.1, stereo sound, 16:9 picture
Possibilities DVD and CD
2008-05-27 - I was expecting a complete Music CD- only contained a few of the songs from the DVD. Very disappointed. Overall purchase was OK. Rating 3.5
