Product Details

• Actors: Levon Helm
• Directors: Happy Traum
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Homespun Tapes
• DVD Release Date: June 3, 2005
• Run Time: 105 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0009WSOAC
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #108,367 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Take a lesson from a true rock legend! Levon Helm’s music reflects a cross-section of American styles: Delta blues, country, the Memphis sound, rockabilly and, of course, the music of The Band.

On this unique DVD, Levon invites you into his home studio in Woodstock, NY to share his unique ideas on drumming and to hear this born storyteller’s fascinating insights into the music and lore that helped shape rock ‘n’ roll history. Beginners and professionals alike will benefit from Levon’s approach to the drums. He covers basic concepts – shuffles, eighth-note grooves, rim shots, drum intros and fills for learning players, while more experienced drummers will be interested in the different "feels" that shape his distinctive sound. Levon’s ideas about tempo, click tracks, playing half-time, drumming while singing, arranging double drums, and other techniques will add powerful new elements to your drumming style.

Levon works his way through several country blues and Band tunes, including The Weight, King Harvest, Blues Stay Away From Me, Rock and Roll Shoes, Short Fat Fanny, Up on Cripple Creek, Life is a Carnival and Hand Jive, with rare performances by The Band specifically staged for this DVD.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great DVD for learning...or just watching..., December 7, 2006

By	BOB - See all my reviews

This DVD is very entertaining. Whether you are looking for tips on playing the drums, or just love watching and listening to great muscians having a good time. Levon is a born storyteller, and talks of his early days in Helena, AR, (my home town), and his time with Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks and with The Band. Rick Danko and Garth Hudson from The Band accompany Levon for some great rock/blues playing.

I've watched the entire DVD twice and listened to the songs many times, and I've only had it a few days.

As I said, it's great whether on not you have any intent to learn playing the drums.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, in this style., November 24, 2009

By	E. Schwarz "STINKIN SHOES" (BRENTWOOD, MO. United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

If you like the drumming style of Levon Helm, you can't be dissapointed. However, this is not for beginners. If you're a moderate or seasoned drummer wanting to open doors to your playing, get it.