What do Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, King
Curtis, Louis Armstrong, James Brown, B.B. King, Steely Dan (amongst hundreds
of others) all have in common? Every single one of them knew that it took “The
Hit-Maker” on the drums to make a genuine and indisputable hit! From the
studios of Motown, to Atlantic Records, RCA Records and more…. one name always
stood out from the rest when the best was needed: Bernard “Pretty” Purdie!
Through his words, his teachings, and his rhythms, together let's explore....
From session recordings to copyright reform, “A Purdie Good
Life” explores the active career and past musical achievements of Bernard
“Pretty” Purdie, the world’s most recorded and sampled drummer. Through visits
with longtime friends and musical collaborators, behind-the-scenes footage,
live performances, and within the walls of a recording studio environment with
today’s most prominent “up-and-coming” session performers, this Feature
documentary will take us on an inter-generational musical journey with the 73
years old “Hit-Maker” himself!
The documentary is not your typical “A to Z” biography of a
great musician’s story, or of any specific musical movement or genre. It is an
exploration of the essence, the drive, and the determination of a session
musician, which in turn has defined a lifetime’s career, and influenced
generations of musicians! This film will explore the ideals of one person’s
dedication to his art, his timeless contributions to the music industry, and
his everyday dealings … each being part of what made his career “A Purdie Good
Life” to remember.
Although this film follows the story of one man, it is meant
to serve as a tribute to all session musicians that have performed in the
shadows of a studio. Most of us never knew their names, but these session
musicians have accompanied many of us since birth through their music.
They were with us when we first danced, and fell in love.
They have enlightened our moods when we laughed, and shared their warmth with
us when we cried. They are a part of our own personal journeys, and they have
influenced who we have become as individuals. Although strangers at best, they
are closer to us than anyone can imagine.
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