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Herbie Hancock - Possibilities
by (Producer: Doug Biro) (Producer: Alan Mintz) (Producer: Alex Gibney) (Producer: Eva Orner) (Producer: Jason Kliot) (Producer: Joana Vicente)
Director: Doug Biro, Jon Fine
Product Group: DVD
Studio: Magnolia
ISBN: B000EHQ0BC
Brand: Magnolia Pictures
EAN: 0876964000086
UPC: 876964000086
Binding/Media: DVD
Actor(s): Christina Aguilera, Trey Anastasio, Brian Eno, Herbie Hancock, Lisa Hannigan
Region Code: 1
Running Time: 90 minutes
Original Release Date: 2006-04-14
Theatrical Release Date: 2006-04-14
Release Date: 2006-04-18
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
SKU: DVD080425a
Condition: NEW
Comments: Herbie Hancock - Possibilities - NEW Factory Sealed - 2 Disc set (DVD and Music CD) - NEW Factory Sealed - guaranteed to play International Shipping avaliable - Please email for rates
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Documents the production of the 2005 album Possibilities and Hancock's life as a musician including rare archival footage of his time in the Miles Dav
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Amazon.com
The notion of keyboardist Herbie Hancock working with the likes of Christina Aguilera, John Mayer, and Joss Stone is bound to give jazz purists the willies. But Hancock, like fellow Miles Davis piano alumnus Joe Zawinul, long ago stepped way outside jazz's strict parameters, and with Possibilities, a DVD chronicling the making of his 2005 CD of the same name, his refusal to be pigeonholed has produced some surprising, occasionally extraordinary musical moments. Duets with Aguilera (a typically overwrought version of Leon Russell's "Song for You") and Mayer (less a tune than a funky, studio-conceived jam) may not be among them, but several of these collaborations verge on genuine brilliance, more than making up for the missteps. A few involve re-imaginings of a guest artist's own material (Paul Simon's "I Do It for Your Love" and Sting's "Sister Moon" both benefit from thoroughly new arrangements with heavy African and Latin touches); some focus on pop-jazz standards (Irish singers Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan's touching version of "Don't Explain," most closely associated with Billie Holiday), while others feature newer songs, like Annie Lennox's gorgeous rendition of Paula Cole's "Hush Hush Hush." Unlikely partnerships with Brian Eno, Trey Anastacio, and guitarist Jonny Lang (who joins Stone for U2's "When Love Comes to Town"), as well as Carlos Santana with Angelique Kidjo, yield uneven results but are never less than intriguing; there's also some all-too-brief footage of the classic Davis '60s quintet (with Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams), as well as recent film of Hancock and Shorter in Japan. Hancock, of course, is the glue that holds it all together, and despite his insistence that this is a not a jazz record, a certain jazzy element in his improvisations and harmonizations is both unavoidable and welcome. In the end, the Possibilities DVD is essentially a promo for the CD--if you want to hear complete versions of these songs, you'll have to buy the record. If that seems cynical, well hey, it works. --Sam Graham
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Customer Reviews
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Herbie Gives Us a "Look" at Possibiliites
Rating  (5)
Date: 2010-04-23
The DVD in a short period of time allowed the viewer to be a part of the creative process by looking over Herbie Hancock shoulder as the music evolved. The range of the music represented was wide and was pulled together by Hancock's ability to weave innovative piano jazz through out the sessions. I saw the piece on cable and wanted to make the CD and the DVD a part of my collection. Not very often do you have an insiders view of a CD being created especially with the many talents on "Possibilities".
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Herbie Gives Us a "Look" at Possibiliites
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-04-23
The DVD in a short period of time allowed the viewer to be a part of the creative process by looking over Herbie Hancock shoulder as the music evolved. The range of the music represented was wide and was pulled together by Hancock's ability to weave innovative piano jazz through out the sessions. I saw the piece on cable and wanted to make the CD and the DVD a part of my collection. Not very often do you have an insiders view of a CD being created especially with the many talents on "Possibilities".
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A lesson in the creative process from a master
Rating (5)
Date: 2009-09-18
Herbie Hancock is a genius. I came across this doc at a friend's house flipping through cable. I am a visual artist/designer, but the creative process doesn't vary despite the form. These are not videos but exactly the genre of the film, a documentary. This is a documentation of how the auditory version of, "Possibilities," was made. It is amazing and beautiful to see how these varied artists create. Although Hancock tries to create a journey with the culmination in Japan, I didn't find this part of the doc that compelling. I feel the true story is about a process we all encounter to achieve things, whether it is a life long journey (as highlighted through his whole music careeer) or an momentarily challenge (the making of this record.) It is an inspiring glimpse into the creative process. I have seen this movie about five times now and cannot wait to watch it again.
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Completely dissatisfied!!
Rating  (1)
Date: 2009-06-29
0 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
I am COMPLETELY DISSATISFIED with this item because I NEVER RECEIVED IT!! I ordered & paid for it over a month ago & it was due to arrive during the window of June 2-17. It has not come, yet, nor has the seller responded to either of my two e-mails. In my opinion, A+ Media & Book Seller receives an F- rating for this!!
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herbie hancock possibilities
Rating (5)
Date: 2009-04-06
looking at this film reminds me of why i love herbie hancocks music, he's not pushy and he lets the music flow freely from the source without too of his own input like a good chef the end product speaks for itself... he surrounds himself with talented musicians who can put together a recipe that will always please because of the creative talent that just needs time to ripen and mellow out, i cruised on the album and the movie, both of them left no aftertaste..
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