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I've just done a search of Amazon UK and I can't find it anywhere. Is it catalogued as something obscure?

Carole

I have received the Bird On A Wire dvd this morning, 'hot off the press' from Tony Palmer, and I have just watched the film.
It is a remarkable and stunning piece of work. It carries all the hallmarks of Palmer's work, and some of the additional footage just about brought me to tears. To see it in such clarity in its restored form, after 'making do' with poor bootleg versions all these years, is truly thrilling. Not only does it give a glimpse into the life of the touring musician and provides an insight into the complex character of the man himself, it captures the ethos of the era very effectively and brings back many memories of the time for me.
Two particular sections of the additional footage in the film struck me very deeply - the images accompanying 'Story of Isaac' (shocking) and the extensive home video of the Cohens and pics of Marianne at the end of the film, whilst Leonard sings 'So Long, Marianne' - very moving.
The packaging is first rate and exceptional, and I am proud to have been able to contribute to the project in a small way.
I'm sure this will be a significant event in the Krakow meetup.

Dave

Dave,
I've said thanks often, but you seem to have helped with this project more than anyone could have imagined.
Hope you find your way to Liverpool (???) again.
I think you all deserve and should be in Krakow
all the best
Dave

Hi Dave ~

WoW! Do YOU ever raise the bar of anticipation! "Nooobody does it beeetter... "! Your role in this was as pivotal as it could be for such circumstances. Tony deserves KUDOS without even seeing a smidgeon of this. Such a tribute to Leonard to want the presentation of him on the road and on tour to be truly representative. I can't wait . Such a lovely gift he gave you.


~ Lizzy

Thanks Davido!! I'm really looking forward to seeing this.

So many exciting things coming our way all at once - DVDs, books - and THE TOUR!!

Lizzy - indulge yourself with a smidgen - here -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY9uCg5W-dQ

If anyone is going to Green Man festival early - http://www.greenman.net/news/green-man- ... -film/3410

Another trailer has been posted on YouTube by "SeeOfSound" - looks/sounds fantastic!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBKpTUv9tm8

Thanks Linda, for the notification. Very tantalising in more ways than one. So much clearer than the previous similar video.

B4real wrote:Very tantalising in more ways than one. So much clearer than the previous similar video.

Indeed! Can't wait to see it on a large screen!

http://newzfor.me/?5tu3

I read this Tony Palmer quote in a "Green Man Festival" blurb and thought it was interesting to note.

I know of few other films where the backstage confusion comes so vividly to life, with Cohen apparently taking no notice whatsoever of the camera," he says. "I doubt if today we would be allowed such access.

I think this is going to be a great addition to our 'Cohenalia' (is this the right word?) Anyway I cannot wait for my copy which is preordered. I loved the Isle of Wight package. It's great to see the 'young' Leonard Cohen when you missed that whole era of his life. I think his voice, while different, is excellent now. This is the most exciting and productive time of his life I think. He must be very happy.

I know he had a zillion fans before I discovered him so please excuse my enthusiasm.

Cheshire gal

FYI: According to Amazon.com and several other websites the US release date for the dvd has been moved up to August 31st !

I've only just now watched that, Linda. Thanks so much for posting it... I've bookmarked it and will Save it to my YouTube, as well. Solid and beautiful.


~ Lizzy

sturgess66 wrote:Another trailer has been posted on YouTube by "SeeOfSound" - looks/sounds fantastic!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBKpTUv9tm8

Thanks for this! It made my day!

doesn't this look fantastic?!!!! cannot wait!