It's been snowing since early this afternoon, and now five hours later, it's really coming down. Looks like the weather forecasters were on their game this time.
Good thing I was out early and got and did everything I need to do before it started. So, I made a nice pot of navy bean soup, with bread rolls on the side as comfort food, and have been sitting enjoying myself, alternating between playing guitar and watching the tube.
I lost interest in football a few years ago, so the playoffs don't appeal to me. Checking the video services, I noted that I had put a movie on a watchlist, so this was a good time.
Hired Gun is a documentary about session musicians. Perhaps you are one, know some, or have just wondered about some of those very tasty licks you hear on songs by A-list performers and never hear about their band members. This is their story. The blurb on iMDB probably says it best:
Session Aces. Keepers of Time. Vocalists. Composers. The sidemen and sidewomen who play the riffs and fills we imitate in the air. When we turn up the radio, chances are we are listening to one of these players. A-listers have them on speed dial. International tour or recording session, who're they gonna call? A "Hired Gun." This feature length one-off documentary introduces the prolific musicians who are virtually unknown to the public. Billy Joel, Whitesnake, P!NK and Metallica are synonymous with their own artistry and success, but who is responsible for their instrumental solos? Who tours with them live? It is the consummate side players who kill it show after show, often playing circles around the actual band members. In "Hired Gun," viewers learn the firsthand stories from individuals who have mastered their craft and perform on the world's biggest stages. This film details the highs and lows of touring life, the demands of hectic session schedules, and the dedication required to make dreams a reality. The unsung stories of these heroes are now brought to the screen. "Hired Gun" explores the creative process and sound of the best permanently on-call musicians in the world. Some have been constantly undervalued and face the wreckage of a failed career. Some remain in demand, happy to be playing, singing, and songwriting in relative obscurity and supporting the star. Some step into the spotlight and become leaders in their own band.
On Prime. 98 minutes.
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