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 Metal... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeScattershot, introducing instrumentalists who've played everything from heavy metal to Disney kid-pop, and rarely doing much to capture its subjects' individual quirks. |
| rec.arts.movies.reviewsDavid N. ButterworthAn A-list roster of session musicians--on tour with the likes of KISS, Pink, and Billy Joel--get their 15 minutes of fame in director Fran Strine's slick and professional tribute. |
| Movie NationRoger MooreA "Wrecking Crew" or "Twenty Feet from Stardom" for the metal generation. Familiar stories and complaints about working "in the shadows," but funnier. |
| DeciderBenjamin H. SmithLike the musician whose technique overshadows their expressiveness, there's simply too much going on, even if a lot of it is good. |
| Sydney Morning HeraldBrad NewsomeThe players' sheer love of music shines through everything. |
| User ReviewJake SFantastic film! If you're a fan of rock music, you've gotta watch this |
| User ReviewKayla HHired Gun has quickly become my favorite music documentary because it details the lives of the unsung heroes of the music industry. This amazing film tells the unkept stories of these musicians that have made some of the greatest hits today. Inspirational and highly entertaining, this doc could make anyone fall in love with these "hired guns." I would highly recommend it to anyone, and especially aspiring musicians and music fans. Hired Gun rocks! |
| User ReviewLise RThis is an amazing documentary on so many levels. I have seen it 5 times in the theatre and now its for rent and purchase. It gave me such a huge appreciation for the hard work these talented musicians put into being the best in their craft, the amazing pressure they are under to "kill it" on stage or in the recording session, how much their guitar riffs and drum solos contribute to the overall song, and how much fire their energy brings to each live performance! Each time I get choked up when I hear their personal stories and I get inspired by their tenacity. I highly recommend! |
| User ReviewErnest KBest movie I have seen in a long time. A must see for musicians, or anyone who likes rock |
| User ReviewSue BWonderful movie about the unsung heroes of rock - the brilliant musicians who put their heart and soul iinto the music of the headliners whose bands and recording sessions they played in and are largely the reason these songs made it to the top and endure. This movie should be seen by all young musicians starting out as these pros share their hard earned wisdom of what it takes to make a career doing what you love. |
