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New Hank Williams biopic - I Saw The Light
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Hank Williams movie gets Nov. 27 release date
A new movie based on the life of Hank Williams will "see the light" right after Thanksgiving.
"I Saw The Light" is coming to theaters Nov. 27. Tom Hiddleston ("The Avengers," "Thor") portrays the country music legend.
The British actor spent a month in Middle Tennessee last year, living with Americana favorite Rodney Crowell as he learned how to channel Williams' sound and performance style. He made a surprise appearance with Crowell at the Wheatland Music Festival in Michigan, performing Williams' "Move It On Over."
That tune was a big hit with the crowd, and on YouTube, but one viewer was highly critical — Williams' grandson, Hank Williams III. The musician addressed Hiddleston directly in a Facebook post.
"You got no moan or soul in your voice," he wrote, and shared a clip of his own live performance of "Move it On Over."
"Light" also stars Elizabeth Olsen (as Williams' first wife, Audrey Williams), Bradley Whitford, David Krumholtz and Cherry Jones.
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http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/07/01/hank-williams-movie-gets-release-date/29570543/
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Here's the performance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q82CFEzBt8
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I'd have to unfortunately agree with Hank III. The guy completely misses the point of the song and turns it into a Karaoke contest. Hank was a bluesman
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I have a lot of respect for Hank 3. If it's not good enough for him, I'll be passing on it. That said I have an aversion to biopics anyway.
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Well, I like some of Hank III's stuff and he definitely looks and kinda sounds like Hank sr. But imo he's not very original but rather an imitation of Hank sr. Some of his "ideologic" talk/songs gets on my nerves as well.
Haven't heard too much of her yet but I think his sister has more of a style on her own.
Anyway:
Blasts Hank Sr. Movie
Only An AMERICAN Can Play My Granddaddy
Read more:
http://www.tmz.com/2014/06/18/hank-williams-movie-biopic-matthew-mcconaughey-country-music/#ixzz3fI54J1Gp
Hank Williams Movie Casts Four New Roles
http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/hank-williams-movie-cast-i-saw-the-light-20141016
Here's the wikipedia site of the movie:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Saw_the_Light_%28film%29
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BTW did anyone ever see this? Is it any good?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go-ZKNvWNEY
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Quote from: Rocker on July 08, 2015, 04:41:29 AM
BTW did anyone ever see this? Is it any good?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go-ZKNvWNEY
I watched it earlier this year...that's 90 mins of my life I'll never get back!!!!
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Quote from: Mr H on July 08, 2015, 05:53:17 AM
Quote from: Rocker on July 08, 2015, 04:41:29 AM
BTW did anyone ever see this? Is it any good?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go-ZKNvWNEY
I watched it earlier this year...that's 90 mins of my life I'll never get back!!!!
Argh... I'm sorry to hear that. Then let's hope for this new movie
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Just to get into the mood, here's Hank jr.'s recording of "I'm so lonesome I could cry" which was featured in "Your cheatin' heart" starring george Hamilton as Hank sr. (pictures are shown in the video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTI38-t_jCk
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No news, but here's a BBC documentary on Hank:
Part 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ0SuDdhUS4&index=1&list=PLfPz8t8Xw5v4HKz5CxutNpbJVPtRvQS29
Part 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBtiyw4oQUs&index=2&list=PLfPz8t8Xw5v4HKz5CxutNpbJVPtRvQS29
Part 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-vc-5W1eb8&index=3&list=PLfPz8t8Xw5v4HKz5CxutNpbJVPtRvQS29
Part 4:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXmWDxSj6L4&index=4&list=PLfPz8t8Xw5v4HKz5CxutNpbJVPtRvQS29
Part 5:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS_BqnVjmvU&index=5&list=PLfPz8t8Xw5v4HKz5CxutNpbJVPtRvQS29
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See Tom Hiddleston as Hank Williams in I Saw The Light
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/12/tom-hiddleston-hank-williams-i-saw-light-first-look
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Here's a clip from the movie:
http://m.moviepilot.de/news/tom-hiddleston-als-countrysanger-hank-williams-157267?utm_campaign=tom-hiddleston-als-countrysanger-hank-williams&utm_medium=post-moviepilot&utm_source=facebook
Here's the movie about Hank jr, "Living proof":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYA6TNaH7qQ
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HANK WILLIAMS BIOPIC SEES THE LIGHT IN NOVEMBER
http://www.udiscovermusic.com/hank-williams-biopic-sees-the-light-in-november
And here's a mostly negative review:
Toronto Film Review: ‘I Saw the Light’
http://variety.com/2015/film/reviews/i-saw-the-light-review-hank-williams-toronto-film-festival-1201590446/
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Becoming Hank: How Tom Hiddleston Transformed Into a Country Music Icon
Chelsea Crowell spends weeks observing the actor's meticulous schooling of Hank Williams for 'I Saw the Light'
Read more:
http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/features/becoming-hank-how-tom-hiddleston-transformed-into-a-country-music-icon-20151016#ixzz3ooxMxrDL
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When's the Hank Jr. movie coming?
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Quote from: Aum Bop Diddit on October 17, 2015, 07:57:10 PM
When's the Hank Jr. movie coming?
I posted a link above to the Hank jr. movie.
Quote from: Rocker on September 13, 2015, 12:49:52 PM
Here's the movie about Hank jr, "Living proof":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYA6TNaH7qQ
But this one is about Hank Williams sr.
EDIT:
Here are some more interviews from youtube.
Tom Hiddleston on Playing Hank Williams in 'I Saw the Light'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktIIT2R_iwo
Elizabeth Olsen Talks Romancing Tom Hiddleston’s "Hank Williams” - I Saw the Light - TIFF 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y7RHELRYO0
Tom Hiddleston Explains How He Learned to Loosen Up and Yodel - I Saw the Light - TIFF 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvtWIlA8QrI
Tom Hiddleston & Elizabeth Olsen On 'I Saw The Light': Bringing Heart To Hank Williams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h983-2mBRkM
Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen on the TIFF red carpet of ‘I Saw The Light’ - etalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up9mPbmrmoQ
Toronto: ‘I Saw the Light’ Star Tom Hiddleston Sings Fave Hank Williams Tune
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp-agy7q1gQ
How Tom Hiddleston became Hank Williams - TIFF 2015 - Golden Globes Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-MxraHUOa4
Tom Hiddleston Performs As Hank Williams Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELg6jtEiQOQ
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Quote from: Rocker on October 18, 2015, 04:20:00 AM
Quote from: Aum Bop Diddit on October 17, 2015, 07:57:10 PM
When's the Hank Jr. movie coming?
I posted a link above to the Hank jr. movie.
Quote from: Rocker on September 13, 2015, 12:49:52 PM
Here's the movie about Hank jr, "Living proof":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYA6TNaH7qQ
I'll be damned. Sorry I missed that -- I get confused easily.
Anyway, I've always dug Bocephus.
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See Tom Hiddleston as Hank Williams in I Saw The Light
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/12/tom-hiddleston-hank-williams-i-saw-light-first-look
Anyone here who saw that Woody Allen movie will agree that he looks like Fitzgerald in a cowboy hat. Not a good sign.
Some method acting could've helped. Do they still make chloral hydrate (and what the hell was chloral hydrate anyhow) ? Sounded like something you huff from a rag.
How about a movie about Billy Joe Shaver. Documentary concert ala "I just wasn't made for these times. "
Listen to "Tramp On Your Street" :
https://www.sendspace.com/file/rs0wz2
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Here is the trailer:
See the Trailer for the Hank Williams Biopic 'I Saw the Light'
Read more:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-the-trailer-for-the-hank-williams-biopic-i-saw-the-light-20151201#ixzz3t6XspnhA
And the official site for the movie:
http://sonyclassics.com/isawthelight/
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A couple of pics I found on the net:
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I'll give it a go. He's a good actor. If I want to hear the real Hank, I'll dust off the recordings. Always thought Hank III was a bit of a joke anyhow. A really lucky guy.
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I'll give it a go. He's a good actor. If I want to hear the real Hank, I'll dust off the recordings. Always thought Hank III was a bit of a joke anyhow. A really lucky guy.
I will too. People praised Joaquin Phoenix's singing in "Walk the line" (for whatever reason - I still wonder why they didn't use Cash's recordings. Maybe they thought "Well, he doesn't look like Johnny, so he doesn't have to sound like him either...") so I would be surprised if anyone really compares about Hiddleston's singing (although it's obvious that he's not a singer).
BTW here's a live performance of "Hey good lookin'" by Hiddleston:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9DgMtEiZlE
and him singing "Why don't you love me":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZSEFZmBsIQ
I don't know about the source for this.
And I don't really mind the accent from what I've seen in the trailer. It is ok. That said, if it goes into cinemas worldwide, I will probably see a german synchronisation before I get to watch the original anyway.
And the more I get to know about Hank III the more I agree. Hank jr. has that laughable side in him as well (but boy, that son-of-a-gun seems to play any instrument you hand him!). But he also wrote some songs that almost hold up to his daddy's imo. Hank III looks and sounds a lot like Hank sr. but all of his behaviour and attitude etc. is ridiculous. Now if his music would justify it, that would be another thing. But as far as I got to know his stuff (and I'd be happy to change my mind about that) he just seems like a Hank-wannabe.
It must be hard though to have to grow up in the shadows of Hank Williams. And in case of Hank III in the shadows of Hank sr. and Hank jr.
From the little I heard, I probably much more prefer Holly Williams (daughter of Hank sr.). She at least doesn't try to be her granddaddy, although some of her stuff is too mainstream Nashville-country imo. And let's not talk about Jett Williams' singing too much...
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From the movie's Facebook-page:
New Years Day marks the 63rd anniversary of Hank's departure...
Here is the full audio of Hank Williams' funeral in 1953.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQcGCAJ1rXk
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From Bear Family:
1-CD-Album Digipak (4-plated) with 43-page booklet, 33 tracks. Playing time approx. 84 mns. At last! The greatest singer-songwriter in country music history finally joins the Bear Family roster! This is the first anthology in more than fifty years devoted to Hank Williams' uptempo juke-joint classics! Packed with 33 tracks, its including 17 Top 10 country chart hits, all digitally remastered from the best-available source material. It includes rarely-heard demo overdubs by his Drifting Cowboys and the late Don Helms, plus an unexpectedly rocking take on Fool About You. 'Rockin' Chair Money' is the first new compilation of Hank Williams' uptempo classics since M-G-M's 'Honky Tonkin'' album from 1957. Starting with his original Sterling recording of Pan American, this collection showcases classics from virtually every point in the singer's six-year recording career along with some unexpected, seldom-heard treats, including a guitar-only demo of 'Ten Little Numbers' and a full-tilt rockabilly overdub on 'Fool About You'. Six other posthumous overdubs feature sympathetic backings from Hank Williams' Drifting Cowboys and steel guitarist Don Helms. Part of Bear Family's acclaimed 'Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight' series, this 33-track collection is perfect for parties and road trips. Dave Samuelson provides an overview of Hank Williams, his songs and the recording sessions.
https://www.bear-family.com/williams-hank-rockin-chair-money-gonna-shake-this-shack-tonight.html
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Quote from: Rocker on December 28, 2015, 01:30:43 PM
Quote from: Smilin Ed H on December 28, 2015, 03:12:09 AM
I'll give it a go. He's a good actor. If I want to hear the real Hank, I'll dust off the recordings. Always thought Hank III was a bit of a joke anyhow. A really lucky guy.
I will too. People praised Joaquin Phoenix's singing in "Walk the line" (for whatever reason - I still wonder why they didn't use Cash's recordings. Maybe they thought "Well, he doesn't look like Johnny, so he doesn't have to sound like him either...") so I would be surprised if anyone really compares about Hiddleston's singing (although it's obvious that he's not a singer).
BTW here's a live performance of "Hey good lookin'" by Hiddleston:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9DgMtEiZlE
and him singing "Why don't you love me":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZSEFZmBsIQ
I don't know about the source for this.
And I don't really mind the accent from what I've seen in the trailer. It is ok. That said, if it goes into cinemas worldwide, I will probably see a german synchronisation before I get to watch the original anyway.
And the more I get to know about Hank III the more I agree. Hank jr. has that laughable side in him as well (but boy, that son-of-a-gun seems to play any instrument you hand him!). But he also wrote some songs that almost hold up to his daddy's imo. Hank III looks and sounds a lot like Hank sr. but all of his behaviour and attitude etc. is ridiculous. Now if his music would justify it, that would be another thing. But as far as I got to know his stuff (and I'd be happy to change my mind about that) he just seems like a Hank-wannabe.
It must be hard though to have to grow up in the shadows of Hank Williams. And in case of Hank III in the shadows of Hank sr. and Hank jr.
From the little I heard, I probably much more prefer Holly Williams (daughter of Hank sr.). She at least doesn't try to be her granddaddy, although some of her stuff is too mainstream Nashville-country imo. And let's not talk about Jett Williams' singing too much...
I agree, Holly is where the talent went. Hank Jr. is incredibly talented though, probably more so than his father in about any number of ways, but Sr. was the one who started it all...
Basically the way I see it
Hank Jr. couldn't get out from his fathers shadow, he even had to dress like him as a teenager for shows his mom set up. So even when he went more into his 'outlaw' stuff he still had this looming homage of his father everywhere, he mentions Sr. in practically every song. This held him back a little bit but was pretty much unescapable so he embraced it and did what he could with it. Probably the most talented Williams...
Hank III basically tried to run a gimmick to escape, but yet still use the legacy, so he tries to make everything have a punk or rockabilly vibe to it. This limits his music so much that it makes it all sound like a cover band doing a pastiche or something
Holly Williams is able to shine because she's a female so that separates her from the obvious comparisons and allows her to show off the songwriting side. Also she has the best voice, obviously, of any of them. I like that she doesn't try to write like her family, she just writes with the same inspiration as her family, it gives her a pretty authentic sound. I just wish she'd get more opportunities, I think she could be running Nashville given a little more exposure. She's go the talent, the songwriting, the singing, the look, and the story.
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