I think the two fingers was a gift from the musical gods. Django was already a genius, but it focused him on a new style that maximised the speed and power of his two strongest fingers. It also made him extremely idiomatic as he developed a chord and technique language that suited a player with two fingers. So Django was a musical genius anyway but the two fingers incident was probably what gave birth to gypsy jazz. Also his incredible work ethic but this is a given for any top player
You're 100% correct...but Check the Indian Sitar Maestros...all of them. They're "traditionally" allowed to use only the 1st and 2nd fingers to play, though there are certani rebels who use the 3rd finger also. Admitted, they don't use chords, but the main criterion is emulating the human voice...Speed can be incredible, but the raaga and melody...? is paramount. Speed is only used in short bursts, just like the human voice, and hence used only sparingly. Of course, Django was incredible...there will never be another Django..
Love the peaceful, gentle nature of this documentary, and the great playing of course. Sadly this a world long gone, in its place we have horrible, hectic life and social media nonsense.
Only partially true. Yes that side of life you have described exists, but that’s not everyone’s reality. The opposite side of life which is calm, peaceful, meaningful without social media nonsense still exists in abundance. You just have to choose that life for yourself. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also you’re forgetting, Django didn’t exactly live in peaceful times, he was having to flee and fear for his life out of persecution because of his ethnicity and lifestyle. Wars aren’t peaceful. We’re in better times now. Read a book called Enlighten Now by Steven Pinker.
I saw this years ago. Django Reinhardt was everything of nature ablaze. Thank you again for this afternoon of such artstry and family. No. I am not watching the Oscar's tonight. 🙏❤️🌎🌿🕊🎵🎶🎵
Django was unique and something that will never come around again. He set the guitar playing bar so high that 70 years after his death guitarists are still struggling to get anywhere near him
Did you notice the youngest of the boys playing in different sequences of the video. Amazing. Isn’t he. Isn’t it ? and why is it ? because of the group, because of the strength and coherence given by the group. Our today’s society want to eliminate that kind, and bring up isolated individuals.
Beautiful, atmospheric documentary. Thanks for posting. I have always had a sincere love for old music, and Django's has a special place in my heart. When I discovered his music a year ago, it was a revelation; I had been searching for a certain, evocative (and I'd go as far as saying surreal) sound that I couldn't quite put my finger on, and jazz manouche strung together what I was thinking of perfectly. Thanks to this documentary, I can explore it even more. Plus, this music connects me to my heritage, something of which I have never felt part. The culture seems to be rapidly decaying (in the UK, at least), and it's refreshing to see greatness and authenticity. Again, thank you for uploading.
@@cabindweller8454 Honestly I didnt understand anything from your reply but relentless has a negative connotation so like if you say something is relentless thats not a good thing
Those kids at 8:00 quite amazing but as I continued watching all the artists were fantastic and hopefully still playing. Excellent documentary, thank you for the upload.
Jimmy Rosenberg I think he is. Ya, I'm 50 now, and have had to retire from playing due to problems in my hands and shoulders, but I was a quite good player in Rock, Blues Rock, Funk styles and feels, as well as finger picked acoustic. Never studied Jazz or Gypsy styles as I was not introduced to them until many years later, and by then I was already well into just being a Rock player, but as you said, seeing this kid made you think of burning your guitar and taking up triangle, I see kids nowadays age 10-11, who can play circles around what I took 25 years to develop. It really makes me feel irrelevant as a musician! (Or former musician that is). Even if I was still in top form and still able to play, I just don't see the point, other than something to pass the time.
It's Jimmy Rosenberg, who started playing again recently after a difficult period for him. In the middle Falko Reinhardt who doesn't perform anymore to my knowledge and on the left Sani van Mullem, bass player for The Rosenbergs.
@ 8 minutes - these boys are great already at that young age! @ 23:30 Stochelo Rosenberg is truly magnificent.... Great documentary, thanks so much for posting!
Great stuff. Life has changed so much since Django Reinhardt lived on this planet. What hasn't is beauty, and the old master's sound can be found there. God Bless.
My gypsy tribes all over the world are blessed by the creator with musical souls All types of musical styles they can play on the highest levels ! One of the most natural musicians music flows through them 🙏 ❤ 👑 …
This film was directed by John Jeremy, and starred Ian Cruikshank who played the role of Django Reinhardt in the film. The original title of the film is: Django Legacy. first shown on BBC television in 1989.
Thanks, Artfrob. This was one of the most satisfying documentaries I've ever seen. I'm sure I'll watch it again and plan to tell all my friends about it.
Great documentary. One thing missed here, is mention of Eddie Lang (and his playing with violinist Joe Venuti). Django took inspiration from the duo Eddie and Joe formed (and the music they recorded).
I hope someone endeavors an authentic Bio -Documentary Production of Django Rinehart life and his Passions, and (a copy in English), including his family that followed his time. He departed so young and he had lived in an era that seemingly didnt easily support his having confident ease in traveling anroad and particularly to the USA. He clearly had some fears that affected his greater opportunities, as they do for all whom are influenced by fear. He was such a Creative + Accomplished, and Talented Guitarist/Musician. Musicians are anyone who plays any Musical Instrument or a device used as an instrument, ie "the spoons". An Artis is anyone who has a Passion in Creating, the canvas may be material, wood, rock, an engine, etc. We all have the ability to be creative and play an instrument. ... and then there's the Genius Souls ✨
Just awesome x amazing - I'm down on my knees !!! One crazy player on another = whats goin on with ya guys ?? Unbelievable!!! xxx ps : even the rhythm players as well !! ♤♡◇♧
@0:34 .... A boulangerie is a French bakery, as opposed to a pastry shop. ... While a boulangerie may also sell pâtisseries and viennoiseries, their main trade will be in traditional French breads, such as: Baguettes: The most well-known French bread, there are many styles of baguette however all are long and thin.
At 29:37 you can see the legendary Bert Niblett! Bert played with Club Django for 45 years until his death in 2000, that is longer than Django actually lived.
Thank you u tube always My favourite channel tube ❤ Don't need millions of channels I have u tube Instant choice at any time This video beautiful A genius man Born for this sound Unfortunately he had a short life And suffering life God given him a second chance to show the world How to have peace of mind sounds ❤ Today the world has a beautiful music Noble prize for this guy ❤ Amazing gentle man from being poor back ground family ❤ I love his style jazzy Sounds ❤ Thanks may God give you heaven ❤
I've only recently listened to Django. What are his roots? Eastern Europe? Odd name.. many great guitarists attest to his influence. I currently listen to Aussie guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, and of course Chet Atkins and others..
His name is jean. But they reckon people saw something special in him as a child and nicknamed him Django which means. I awake. They were right there was something very special about him as a musician and guitarist
I've just found this brilliant documentary! What an absolute delight - when was this made?? What a joy it was to listen to those stunning musicians play together at the end. Thank you for posting this important musical piece of jazz history x
Great idea. I just mean Django was a banjo player when he had his accident that burnt him badly. it was in hospital that he had to change because the sound of the banjo was too loud for the calm required in this kind of establishement. His brother brought him a guitar which sound was softer and much less louder, and Django could re-invent a way of playing with only two fingers left on his left hand... pour notre plus grand plaisir ! VS
Interesting story, regarding the banjo being too loud for the hospital setting. Coincidentally or not, at the time of Django's accident (1928), most jazz orchestras and combos used a banjo player in the rhythm section, and not a guitarist. (Tuba was also frequently used rather than string bass during the 1920s). By the time Django returned to professional playing around 1931, most premier American jazz orchestras were featuring a rhythm guitarist instead of a banjo (and in many cases, the same musicians switched from banjo to guitar). Django certainly liked to follow musical trends, as his turn to Dizzy Gillespie-style bebop in the early 1950s shows. Django had been playing a six-string "banjo guitar" in the 1920s, and therefore was easily able to transition to guitar when guitar became the fashionable instrument.
Thank you Zenobardot for your answer. I reported this story because it seemed logical to me. I read this in a french graphic novel about Django and his life. I'm not a specialist, just an amator and I agree with you when you say it's an interesting story.
All gipsies are naturally tuned to the Earth. Their internal rhythm comes from horses they used to ride. The rhythm of rock and blues is given by the train rail roads' beat and industrial hammers.
that was beautiful . i had never thought of that. i had thought that bebop and gypsy rhythm was like a horse ride but never put it into words, like you did, thank you from the bottom of my heart:)
vers la 40° minutes quand Babick dit qu'il pense que bireli est le guitariste du moment (le milieu des années 90 ?) qui est le plus proche et dans la continuité de son Père ,j'ai un peu de mal à comprendre ....à commencer par le son et le " toucher" !!!!!
Django played with only two fingers and the action on his guitar was really high and he still played at blazing speed. Incredible.
@88Gibson LesPaul 0a00?
@88Gibson LesPaul I can eat a peach...
I think the two fingers was a gift from the musical gods. Django was already a genius, but it focused him on a new style that maximised the speed and power of his two strongest fingers. It also made him extremely idiomatic as he developed a chord and technique language that suited a player with two fingers. So Django was a musical genius anyway but the two fingers incident was probably what gave birth to gypsy jazz. Also his incredible work ethic but this is a given for any top player
You're 100% correct...but Check the Indian Sitar Maestros...all of them. They're "traditionally" allowed to use only the 1st and 2nd fingers to play, though there are certani rebels who use the 3rd finger also. Admitted, they don't use chords, but the main criterion is emulating the human voice...Speed can be incredible, but the raaga and melody...? is paramount. Speed is only used in short bursts, just like the human voice, and hence used only sparingly. Of course, Django was incredible...there will never be another Django..
@@CurtMudgeon But it was "high".
Love the peaceful, gentle nature of this documentary, and the great playing of course. Sadly this a world long gone, in its place we have horrible, hectic life and social media nonsense.
Only partially true.
Yes that side of life you have described exists, but that’s not everyone’s reality.
The opposite side of life which is calm, peaceful, meaningful without social media nonsense still exists in abundance. You just have to choose that life for yourself.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also you’re forgetting, Django didn’t exactly live in peaceful times, he was having to flee and fear for his life out of persecution because of his ethnicity and lifestyle.
Wars aren’t peaceful.
We’re in better times now.
Read a book called Enlighten Now by Steven Pinker.
@@TheColdHarshTruthRoma still on the run.
I saw this years ago.
Django Reinhardt was everything of nature ablaze.
Thank you again for this afternoon of such artstry and family.
No. I am not watching the Oscar's tonight.
🙏❤️🌎🌿🕊🎵🎶🎵
Django was unique and something that will never come around again. He set the guitar playing bar so high that 70 years after his death guitarists are still struggling to get anywhere near him
Did you notice the youngest of the boys playing in different sequences of the video. Amazing. Isn’t he. Isn’t it ? and why is it ? because of the group, because of the strength and coherence given by the group. Our today’s society want to eliminate that kind, and bring up isolated individuals.
@@gilbertreverchon5522very wise words. Respect
I'm aware of this style for a long time but only now did I rediscover it and appreciated it even more
This video deserves more views than its had. Django was a master of the craft.
You gave us your music, we send you our love. Thank you Django...
I have had this documentary on VHS for many years, and to see it once again here fills my heart with joy. Thank you so very much for posting it!
Same here my friend.. i had it to but than the vhs tape got stuck lol .. and i was very angry for a long time until i found it here 🙏
Muito bom. Gostei muito dessa história. Que guitarrista maravilhoso e cultura Cigana. Parabéns pra todos vocês.
Belíssima música
This was an amazing documentary. Stacked with incredible performances.
I remember watching this 25 odd years ago, blew my mind. Still does
Beautiful, atmospheric documentary. Thanks for posting.
I have always had a sincere love for old music, and Django's has a special place in my heart. When I discovered his music a year ago, it was a revelation; I had been searching for a certain, evocative (and I'd go as far as saying surreal) sound that I couldn't quite put my finger on, and jazz manouche strung together what I was thinking of perfectly. Thanks to this documentary, I can explore it even more. Plus, this music connects me to my heritage, something of which I have never felt part. The culture seems to be rapidly decaying (in the UK, at least), and it's refreshing to see greatness and authenticity.
Again, thank you for uploading.
Started good, became relentless. Best documentary I've ever seen.
I dont think that word means what you think it does
@@cabindweller8454 Honestly I didnt understand anything from your reply but relentless has a negative connotation so like if you say something is relentless thats not a good thing
@@cabindweller8454 sure
Those kids at 8:00 quite amazing but as I continued watching all the artists were fantastic and hopefully still playing. Excellent documentary, thank you for the upload.
Glad I was allowed to upload this. Seeing that guy Jimmy ( at around 8 mins ) gave me the idea of burning my guitar and taking up the triangle....
Jimmy Rosenberg I think he is. Ya, I'm 50 now, and have had to retire from playing due to problems in my hands and shoulders, but I was a quite good player in Rock, Blues Rock, Funk styles and feels, as well as finger picked acoustic. Never studied Jazz or Gypsy styles as I was not introduced to them until many years later, and by then I was already well into just being a Rock player, but as you said, seeing this kid made you think of burning your guitar and taking up triangle, I see kids nowadays age 10-11, who can play circles around what I took 25 years to develop. It really makes me feel irrelevant as a musician! (Or former musician that is). Even if I was still in top form and still able to play, I just don't see the point, other than something to pass the time.
there is a documentary on Jimmy Rosenberg and a Scandinavian player.
Can't remember the title. But there is a lot to JImmy.
Amazing guitarist.
Jon and Jimmy Dreams Drugs and Django
It's Jimmy Rosenberg, who started playing again recently after a difficult period for him. In the middle Falko Reinhardt who doesn't perform anymore to my knowledge and on the left Sani van Mullem, bass player for The Rosenbergs.
Just what I needed to hear today ...
Thank you ..... for placing this upon youtube...
Thank you for sharing this documentary
I am grateful for being allowed to upload this on UA-cam and really pleased that you enjoyed it Sheri....
@ 8 minutes - these boys are great already at that young age!
@ 23:30 Stochelo Rosenberg is truly magnificent....
Great documentary, thanks so much for posting!
I truly agree. Stochelo Rosenberg is an exceptional guitarist!
Great stuff. Life has changed so much since Django Reinhardt lived on this planet. What hasn't is beauty, and the old master's sound can be found there. God Bless.
Thank you so much for posting this. This movie changed my life back when it first came out. So many amazing performances captured!
Glad you enjoyed seeing these guys again, "Mr One Man Band". Impressive !
So happy you posted this. I recorded it on VHS back in the 80s and lost the tape years ago, and the English narrated version has not been available.
Full of inspiration and good vibrations! Thank you for the musical blessings.
Even the narrator has a sophisticated, jazzy voice
I might be wrong but I think it is Sasha Distel
That rendition of 'Dark Eyes' was excellent.
What a beautiful documentary, thank you so much!
Iam from Germany I met babic reinhard super sandy beautiful your right
thanks so much for uploading this, I remember recording it on vhs years ago and watching it repeatedly
will probably watch/listen many many more times - thank u Señor Arturo
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you 🙏🏼
My gypsy tribes all over the world are blessed by the creator with musical souls All types of musical styles they can play on the highest levels ! One of the most natural musicians music flows through them 🙏 ❤ 👑 …
Only the great die young... Thank you for your contribution to music Monsieur Reinhardt
Really enjoyed this. Thanks. Nice to see a Scouser involved as well! 😊
Thanks for posting , I watched this on television many years ago and always longed to see it again, incredible musicians.
Holy moly artfrob, thank you for posting this and thanks to UA-cam for giving him a place to post it. Incredible. Ill be rewatching this many times.
Thank you for having this video.
a dire que les manouches viennes de l'Inde 🦔!
I am a huge fan of Django and Gypsy Jazz, but I've never seen this film. Thank you so much for posting!
You are more than welcome, all thanks to you tube...
Awesome human being, oh and played guitar I think!
Thanks for posting this documentary brother!
Jack
Canada
Wonderful!, thanks for putting this out there.
Love this. seen it 100s of times. The festival is amazing.get there
This film was directed by John Jeremy, and starred Ian Cruikshank who played the role of Django Reinhardt in the film. The original title of the film is: Django Legacy. first shown on BBC television in 1989.
Thank you Anthony for your information on this upload...
Thanks, Artfrob. This was one of the most satisfying documentaries I've ever seen. I'm sure I'll watch it again and plan to tell all my friends about it.
Glad you enjoyed it athea....
I love how it's across different culture - yet everyone loves it.
This is very beautiful, right down to the soul.
Little guys just playing their heart out at about 7 mins. The run at 7:53 is so cool 🕺
Great documentary.
One thing missed here, is mention of Eddie Lang (and his playing with violinist Joe Venuti).
Django took inspiration from the duo Eddie and Joe formed (and the music they recorded).
I hope someone endeavors an authentic Bio -Documentary Production of Django Rinehart life and his Passions, and (a copy in English), including his family that followed his time. He departed so young and he had lived in an era that seemingly didnt easily support his having confident ease in traveling anroad and particularly to the USA.
He clearly had some fears that affected his greater opportunities, as they do for all whom are influenced by fear.
He was such a Creative + Accomplished, and Talented Guitarist/Musician.
Musicians are anyone who plays any Musical Instrument or a device used as an instrument, ie "the spoons".
An Artis is anyone who has a Passion in Creating, the canvas may be material, wood, rock, an engine, etc.
We all have the ability to be creative and play an instrument.
... and then there's the Genius Souls ✨
I love this documentary, the best ever
beautiful documentary, thank you for uploading
Best forever and ever great Maestro Django 🍀🎸❤️
so glad I found this. Thank you.
Just awesome x amazing - I'm down on my knees !!! One crazy player on another = whats goin on with ya guys ?? Unbelievable!!! xxx ps : even the rhythm players as well !! ♤♡◇♧
@0:34 .... A boulangerie is a French bakery, as opposed to a pastry shop. ... While a boulangerie may also sell pâtisseries and viennoiseries, their main trade will be in traditional French breads, such as: Baguettes: The most well-known French bread, there are many styles of baguette however all are long and thin.
thanks for the post..this doco enriched my life.......music...family...free spirits.........bj
At 29:37 you can see the legendary Bert Niblett! Bert played with Club Django for 45 years until his death in 2000, that is longer than Django actually lived.
Thanks a lot for posting. Great source of inspiration.
Thank you u tube always
My favourite channel tube ❤
Don't need millions of channels I have u tube
Instant choice at any time
This video beautiful
A genius man
Born for this sound
Unfortunately he had a short life
And suffering life
God given him a second chance to show the world
How to have peace of mind sounds ❤
Today the world has a beautiful music
Noble prize for this guy ❤
Amazing gentle man from being poor back ground family ❤
I love his style jazzy
Sounds ❤
Thanks may God give you heaven ❤
beautifull video , i love this music and this very interesting about the history of this guitarist and style of music
I like this man. I just know him from French movie about Django life story. Love from Saudi Arabia.
Thanks for posting great music of course!!!!
Django Reinhardt is same to Jazz, like Hank Williams to Country or Robert Johnson to Blues.
Django Reinhardt was a true legend of the Gypsy Guitar and Gypsy Jazz Music!!!🎶🎶🎶
I've only recently listened to Django. What are his roots? Eastern Europe? Odd name.. many great guitarists attest to his influence. I currently listen to Aussie guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, and of course Chet Atkins and others..
His name is jean. But they reckon people saw something special in him as a child and nicknamed him Django which means. I awake. They were right there was something very special about him as a musician and guitarist
I've just found this brilliant documentary! What an absolute delight - when was this made?? What a joy it was to listen to those stunning musicians play together at the end. Thank you for posting this important musical piece of jazz history x
my pleasure superxjoe...all thanks to you tube...
Great idea. I just mean Django was a banjo player when he had his accident that burnt him badly. it was in hospital that he had to change because the sound of the banjo was too loud for the calm required in this kind of establishement. His brother brought him a guitar which sound was softer and much less louder, and Django could re-invent a way of playing with only two fingers left on his left hand... pour notre plus grand plaisir ! VS
Interesting story, regarding the banjo being too loud for the hospital setting. Coincidentally or not, at the time of Django's accident (1928), most jazz orchestras and combos used a banjo player in the rhythm section, and not a guitarist. (Tuba was also frequently used rather than string bass during the 1920s). By the time Django returned to professional playing around 1931, most premier American jazz orchestras were featuring a rhythm guitarist instead of a banjo (and in many cases, the same musicians switched from banjo to guitar). Django certainly liked to follow musical trends, as his turn to Dizzy Gillespie-style bebop in the early 1950s shows. Django had been playing a six-string "banjo guitar" in the 1920s, and therefore was easily able to transition to guitar when guitar became the fashionable instrument.
Thank you Zenobardot for your answer. I reported this story because it seemed logical to me. I read this in a french graphic novel about Django and his life. I'm not a specialist, just an amator and I agree with you when you say it's an interesting story.
Actually it was a banjo-guitar, a banjo body but 6 strings and tuned like a guitar. The idea was to get more volume.
Yes you're right, the Banjo was a six strings tuned like a guitar in order to provide the maximum volume. no amp at this period !!!
He was already a virtuoso guitarist and about to join jack hyltons band just before the fire in his caravan
Enjoyed this very much! Thank you!
All gipsies are naturally tuned to the Earth. Their internal rhythm comes from horses they used to ride. The rhythm of rock and blues is given by the train rail roads' beat and industrial hammers.
You are a poet, reality it's more grose.
that was beautiful . i had never thought of that. i had thought that bebop and gypsy rhythm was like a horse ride but never put it into words, like you did, thank you from the bottom of my heart:)
Absolutely fantastic.
Miriors is such a hauntingly sweet tune.
GREAT I got into Django after listening to Hank Garland
Wonderful. Thanks for uploading. I have learnt so much!
Great documentary whatt a legacy!
This music,feeds my soul,it always has,and I don't know why.
❤ 🦋 Brill - Thank You....
Amazing! Thank you
cool documentary, has all my favorite guitars players in it but they have aged a bit looking at this docu from 1990 haha
Glenn Campbell is a huge fan of his.
As is Willie Nelson. Lots of American country musicians have named Django as an influence or just as a favorite.
Any truly great guitarists will recognize a player that is on a higher level than anybody else.
Wonderful video!
Bellissimo documentario. ;)
simply wonderfull
I watched sweet and low down woody allan movie n found djanjo
just awesome, musical magic
These groups and players all sound great but conspicuously missing are any Stephane Grappelli revivalists. Great documentary, thanks for the upload!
l'Amérique nous a donné Hendrix..la France vous a offert Django . Magnifiques témoignages.
loves this.
what is the guy in 47:30 called? I like his playing a lot and want to check out more of his stuff if possible!
Stochelo Rosenberg, and the Rosenberg trio. A true master, definitely one of the greatest gypsy players of all time
Beautiful
Let’s just establish that they’re from Belgium / Holland not French django just played in Paris then New York etc.
He had magic in his fingers. Thats it.
As they say in Scotland " Some Man for the One man " ...xxx
beautiful
thanks for sharing
happy birthday django.
Fabulous.
Poking fun at the kids around the 7:00 minute mark but they're still better than I'll ever be.
I'm here b/c I wanted to know who this man is / was Willie Nelson speaks of in his autobiography.
amazing
Brilliant! :)
um verdadeiro mestre...
vers la 40° minutes quand Babick dit qu'il pense que bireli est le guitariste du moment
(le milieu des années 90 ?) qui est le plus proche et dans la continuité de son Père ,j'ai
un peu de mal à comprendre ....à commencer par le son et le " toucher" !!!!!
Perso je trouve que c'est le moins bon!
Thanks for posting !
Does anyone know the standard or song name the lads are playing around 25:20? Been tryna figure it out.
I wonder where Gary Potter is now
Superbe..Merci