I'm remembering the film Day for Night, Francois Truffaut's elegy to cinema. Truffaut actually plays the lead character, Ferrand, a director making a movie, and narrates the film. In one scene he comments, "Making a movie is like a stagecoach trip. First you hope for a nice ride. Then you just hope to reach your destination."
After over thirty years of filmmaking, believe me, I get it. The creative process is an arduous one and there are many days of doubt, frustration and confusion…… especially when you are down to those final stages....the patina, if you will. But you keep punching through (I know JJ would back me on that) because in the end you find the beginning again...and it's a wonderful feeling. The email below that we received last week from Eric Lindstrom of Spokane, Washington, reminded me of the beginning and why we are making this film! Thanks Eric.
Hello Folks,
Well to begin with I realize that JJ probably never reads any of these emails but I just have to tell somebody this. I'm 58 yrs old and a bass player, I spent most all of the 70's and early 80's on the road playing honky tonks throughout the northwest, midwest and 4 providences of Canada, singing and playing JJW songs.
This adventure to this day has made me one of the wealthiest men on this big blue marble. JJW’s SPIRIT and honesty in song writing and story telling, outlook on just doin’ it, has kept me going for decades now. I was fortunate enough to attend in 2000 JJW’s Birthday Bash. Holy shit I got to see 2 guys that if I had a last wish, would want to sit down and have a beer with - Jimmy Buffet and JJW.
I couldn't hold back my emotion - another great thing to take to the beyond with me.
I'm writing this in response to the documentary film being made. To me Jerry Jeff is the flag bearer of hope, understanding and LIVING LIFE to its’ fullest unknown expectations. What a gift I have received from this man channeling the Spirit of music. I only wish I had the words to explain how JJW’s music has helped me through the rough roads of life!!
LIFE AS WE KNOW IT,
From the heart, thank you JJ.
Eric Lindstrom
Spokane Wash.
PS. still playin’ and singing your songs
After over thirty years of filmmaking, believe me, I get it. The creative process is an arduous one and there are many days of doubt, frustration and confusion…… especially when you are down to those final stages....the patina, if you will. But you keep punching through (I know JJ would back me on that) because in the end you find the beginning again...and it's a wonderful feeling. The email below that we received last week from Eric Lindstrom of Spokane, Washington, reminded me of the beginning and why we are making this film! Thanks Eric.
Hello Folks,
Well to begin with I realize that JJ probably never reads any of these emails but I just have to tell somebody this. I'm 58 yrs old and a bass player, I spent most all of the 70's and early 80's on the road playing honky tonks throughout the northwest, midwest and 4 providences of Canada, singing and playing JJW songs.
This adventure to this day has made me one of the wealthiest men on this big blue marble. JJW’s SPIRIT and honesty in song writing and story telling, outlook on just doin’ it, has kept me going for decades now. I was fortunate enough to attend in 2000 JJW’s Birthday Bash. Holy shit I got to see 2 guys that if I had a last wish, would want to sit down and have a beer with - Jimmy Buffet and JJW.
I couldn't hold back my emotion - another great thing to take to the beyond with me.
I'm writing this in response to the documentary film being made. To me Jerry Jeff is the flag bearer of hope, understanding and LIVING LIFE to its’ fullest unknown expectations. What a gift I have received from this man channeling the Spirit of music. I only wish I had the words to explain how JJW’s music has helped me through the rough roads of life!!
LIFE AS WE KNOW IT,
From the heart, thank you JJ.
Eric Lindstrom
Spokane Wash.
PS. still playin’ and singing your songs
We've added some new scenes for your enjoyment - Ray Wylie and the Red Neck Mother story. Ray has added so much to the film and he provides a perfect balance with our Bruce Robison and Todd Snider interviews. Ray is truly an old spirit and you can't help but feel some connection to something larger than the moment when listening to him.
He was talking to Marty and me off camera the day we interviewed him and he said, "never second guess inspiration," then turned to me and said, "but you can always re-write." Hmmm, sorta sounds like Truffaut.
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