Product Details

• Actors: Arto Lindsay, Marc Ribot, Catherine Jauniaux, Brad Jones, E. J. Rodriguez
• Directors: Anas Prosac
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English, French
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: La Huit
• DVD Release Date: April 8, 2008
• Run Time: 82 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000RG1BH8
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,661 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

"Few artists are as adventurous, imaginative, and uncompromising, and even fewer could hope to find a home, as Ribot has, in such diverse realms as jazz, pop, rock, blues and klezmer. And so fans can now satisfy their curiosities with the release of Anaïs Prosaïc's documentary ...The film, much like Ribot's career, hops from place to place with spirit and ambition, along with a sense of faith and conviction that what feels right artistically is all that really matters ... And if, by the end, more music is needed, fret not, for a bonus is included, with four full tracks from a solo performance in Lampli, France." -- All About Jazz

A discreet legend of the New York scene and the composer, improviser, and accompanist most sought-after by the biggest international pop stars, Marc Ribot is one of the most inventive guitarists of his generation. Composed of excerpts from concerts in New York's Lower East Side clubs--as well as from his European tour, archival footage, and conversations--this film explores the variety in the musical universes of this inspired virtuoso artist.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great performances, great interviews..., July 6, 2009

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TMC (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marc Ribot: The Lost String (DVD)

Marc Ribot is one of those chameleonic guitarists who can (and does) play with anyone, regardless of style... he always brings something unexpected to the table, and never disappoints. This DVD features footage of some great performances-- solo, with the Lounge Lizards, with his own groups, and great interviews with not only Ribot but some of his closest friends and associates. If you have any interest at all in his music you'll love this DVD, if not, you'll be introduced to one of the greats of modern guitar.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mouth shut good - mouth open not, August 15, 2009

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M. Paolini "hompers" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marc Ribot: The Lost String (DVD)

Ribot is tight and right - a fine NYC player with gravitas, hooks, chops, and the chutzpah to pull off whatever he's got in his sights. The live bits on this DVD are great - lots of ebb and flow - he's confident and deserves to be.

When he speaks, it's a splash of cold water (in January, in NYC). A little too much bluster and light on substance. Not at first, but after awhile, his introspection is cloying. Still a fine release - the live stuff worth the $$$ alone.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great video for all lovers of jazz guitar, July 2, 2009

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wes green "jazzguitar1" (new york,ny) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Marc Ribot: The Lost String (DVD)

a great vid about ribot,one of the more creative guitarist on the scene..even if you are a diehard bopper you have to at least love this guys energy and constant move to the creative side of things.He knows "tunes",but chooses to re-shape them into something fresh and new.