Everything is a Remix (2011) is produced by Kirby Ferguson, a New York-based filmmaker.

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Ferguson examines modern attitudes toward intellectual property and how these attitudes rather counterintuitively stifle creativity rather than fostering it.

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He illustrates the interconnectedness of our creations and how current laws and norms miss this essential truth.

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“The hard truth is that most creations are worthless immediately. Most books, films, albums, computer applications, or whatever else are met with not just indifference but disuse.

They basically aren’t read, aren’t viewed, aren’t used. Of the lucky ones that find a modest audience, almost all of those fall into obscurity within a few decades.

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"Only a slim minority of works have commercial value after that and current copyright legislation is clearly written for this tiny group. Copyleft activists sometimes refer to this segment as the ‘lottery winners’.”

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Rhythm, Country & Blues (1994)

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Country music artists combine with performers of rhythm and blues for a duet of two seemingly separate music genres. Elaborates on the similarities between the two musical styles and shows the influences each has on the other. Includes interviews with the artists and archival footage that captures the textures of life and music of the American South, in particular Nashville and Memphis.

MickyDolenz said:

Everything is a Remix (2011) is produced by Kirby Ferguson, a New York-based filmmaker.

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Ferguson examines modern attitudes toward intellectual property and how these attitudes rather counterintuitively stifle creativity rather than fostering it.

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He illustrates the interconnectedness of our creations and how current laws and norms miss this essential truth.

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“The hard truth is that most creations are worthless immediately. Most books, films, albums, computer applications, or whatever else are met with not just indifference but disuse.

They basically aren’t read, aren’t viewed, aren’t used. Of the lucky ones that find a modest audience, almost all of those fall into obscurity within a few decades.

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"Only a slim minority of works have commercial value after that and current copyright legislation is clearly written for this tiny group. Copyleft activists sometimes refer to this segment as the ‘lottery winners’.”

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interesting,

particularly the part about the terms COPY TRANSFORM COMBINE

in turn very reminiscent of the principles translatio imitatio aemulatio

it's been mentioned here many times, anyways...

Big Fun In The Big Town {1986}

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The film is a 1986 hip-hop documentary produced for Dutch TV shot entirely in New York City, and features Mr. Magic, Marley Marl, Grandmaster Flash, Run-DMC and Jam Master Jay, LL Cool J, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shante, Russell Simmons, MC Shan, Schoolly-D, Doug E. Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew, the Last Poets, and more.

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check

Who Is Poly Styrene? {1979}

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Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music {1993}

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No single figure in American music so dominated a genre as Bill Monroe did bluegrass. This film stands alone as the most intimate and detailed portrait of this unique musical innovator, creating an experience akin to having a one-on-one conversation with the bluegrass master. The film features archival footage and rare 1990s performances from Monroe's final years, including many of the greatest songs from his seven decades of recording, among them Uncle Pen and Muleskinner Blues.

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In addition, it offers unparalleled access to Bill Monroe, following him from the backstage of the Grand Ole Opry to his farm outside Nashville and on the road in his legendary Blue Grass Express tour bus. Interview subjects range from the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia to country music pioneer Roy Acuff, in one of his final film appearances.

Thanks for the documentary links--was going brain dead from watching TV...

Trailers for new documentaries about James Booker & Moondog:

Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker

2013 - 90 minutes

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The Ivory Emperor, the Black Liberace, Lil Booker, Little Chopin in Living Color… James Carroll Booker, III. Bayou Maharajah explores the life and music of New Orleans piano legend James Booker, the man Dr. John described as “the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced.” A brilliant pianist, his eccentricities and showmanship belied a life of struggle, prejudice, and isolation. Illustrated with never-before-seen concert footage, rare personal photos and exclusive interviews, the film paints a portrait of this overlooked genius.

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The Viking of 6th Avenue

Planned for 2014 release

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For the first time on film, The Viking of Sixth Avenue tells the story of Moondog, New York street icon, internationally renowned composer and the ultimate cult music figure.

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Charlie Parker and Benny Goodman hung out with him. Philip Glass lived with him, Steve Reich and Jon Gibson performed with him and all three modern music greats recorded with him. Janis Joplin covered his music, Ginsberg stuck it on his fridge and Andy Warhol’s mom designed one of his album covers. In the 60s he was a counter culture hero; today he’s celebrated and performed by the likes of Antony and the Johnsons, John Zorn, The Kronos Quartet and Jens Lekman. His ongoing influence can be heard in the music of artists from Bjork to The Books.

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Featuring a rich archive, including international TV, radio and film appearances, never- before-seen home movies and personal and crowd sourced footage and photographs, The Viking of Sixth Avenue examines the life and work of the one-time homeless musician whose influence on contemporary music continues to this day.

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Born in Kansas and raised across the Midwest, Louis Thomas Hardin lost his eyesight in an accident as a teenager and studied music at the Iowa School for the Blind. Arriving in New York in 1943, over the next three decades Hardin reinvented himself as Moondog and honed the handcrafted, otherworldly look and idiosyncratic musical style that would make him famous. Part outsider, Moondog was also in popular demand: he was a repeat guest on The Tonight Show, was frequently featured in newspapers and magazines and Columbia Records released several albums of his music. Moondog’s remarkable personal story spans over 80 years and takes him from Black Foot ceremonies in Idaho to a case involving the New York Supreme Court to being honored by European royalty. His unique musical journey has him performing with Salvador Dali, recording a children’s record with Julie Andrews and conducting the Brooklyn Philharmonic.

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In striking cinematic style, The Viking of Sixth Avenue is a feature length documentary that delves into the mystery of this fascinating man who devoted his life to music, eschewing all comforts and many personal relationships to pursue a singular artistic vision. The film goes beyond the popular spectacle of Moondog as the Viking to uncover the motivations of a man determined not only to create original music, but to live a truly original life.

BIG FUN IN THE BIG TOWN was excellent!

http://www.youtube.com/wa...GKUKObROKo

SONNYT said:

http://www.youtube.com/wa...GKUKObROKo

This has a "blocked in your country" on it.

I don't know how to post links on my cell, below is a list of some of the documentary's on youtube i like & the channel's they are on.

Last Queen of Hawaii (TYRONE ST)

Phil Lynott - The Outlaw (onemediamusic)

Saint John Coltrane (julio Pimentel)

The Hippest Trip (justincaseumissedit)

BBC - "Still Bill" : The Bill Withers Story (GilWamba)

Soul Power (The Greatest Music Festival,1974) (Funkaesthetic)

Peter Tosh - Behind the Music (brazil lover)

GEORGE CLINTON BIO (Moody Hyadd)

Bruce Lee - Path of the dragon (full documentary) (BennyUrquidez86)

Wu The Story Of The Wu-Tang Clan 2008 (Fulll Movie HD) (alexjackswing2)

DOCUMENTAL PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC (FRANCISCO Rodriguez)

Yo! MTV Raps Documentary (grundlandplaylist)

RBG - Dr.John Henrik Clarke, "A Great and Mighty Walk" (RBGStreetScholar)

Dr.Yosef Ben Jochannan (Dr.Ben) in Egypt (offthahook08)

The World According to Monsanto GMO Documentary (MrMaxBliss)

David Bowie // Ricochet : Serious Moonlight Tour Documentary 1983 (Jay Parmer)

Billie Holiday - The Life And Artistry Of Lady Day (MVDmusicvidoe)

Jimi Hendrix Story (DiChristofaro)

Reggae Britannia Documentary (Mrspencerone)

Gregory Isaccs Documentary (conquerorealtalk)

Nina Simone - The Legend (LukeK79)

FRIDA KAHLO (1907~1954) Biography ~~ a Woman in Rebellion (DOCUMENTARY) (ProjectDystopia)

Charles Mingus Triumph of the Underdog (dimla)

FELA KUTI DOCUMENTARY AND MUSIC (mgoldrox)

Charlie Parker - Charlie Parker Story (Dave Williams)

Thelonious Monk - Straight No Chaser (Tadeus Jazz)

Maceo Parker - My First Name Is Maceo (FULL MOVIE) (TheSirius911)

40 Min Ol Dirty Bastard (WuuuTangStyle)

The Biography Channel Dave Chappelle (fadeoutsation)

Lady Day : The Many Faces of Billie Holiday (Diarmuid O'Hanlon)

Richard Pryor - BBC Documentry (Fishy Thought)

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Full Documentary - Natural World - Echo of the Elephants, Africa's Forgotten Elephants Usa (MrMikoulis)

The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (TheBoxingHistory)

When The Leeves Broke (Willie Woods)

Carl Jung : The Wisdom of The Dream (ALARMclock)

Slavery : A 21st Century Evil - Child Slaves (AlJazeeraEnglish)

Mind Science Kept Hidden Documentary (conspiracyking)

Magical Egypt - The Invisible Science (Todd W)

Black Athena - The Fabrication of Ancient Greece (trtmrtfrt)

and... don't forget to watch Snoop blow a big bowl up Bunnie's ass in his doc 'Reincarnated'. I'm pretty sure Bunnie might have a bee in his Rastacap. Hey, there are some Snoop beats I love, but maybe...once a pimp, always a pimp.

Thanks 4 posting all these great docs.

Waylon Jennings: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend. {1992}