Lee
Scratch Perry's ''Vision Of Paradise'' (2015/Cadiz Music DVD
w/Book Set)
Picture:
B- Sound: B- Extras: B Film: C+
Volker
Scharen's 2015 documentary film, Lee Scratch Perry's Vision of
Paradise, focuses on Reggae musician and talented pioneer of
Dub-step, Lee Scratch Perry, who produced Bob Marley at one point and
is definitely a unique individual. This deluxe DVD release will be
sure to catch the eyes of collectors as it is presented in digi-book
with cool artwork and several pages of linear notes and color
photographs that help illustrate the film.
Though
hard to understand when he talks half the time now (and I've got a
good audio system), Perry shares his thoughts on Haile Selassie,
spiritualism, vegetarianism and his strong dislike of the Pope! The
documentary itself is well shot but at times confusing, almost as if
the filmmakers decided to capture Perry's psyche in the pacing of the
film. Subjects are constantly changing, at times we see live
performances, and other times animated segments. Still, it is
interesting to hear stories of Bob Marley from this unique
perspective and to learn more about the creation of a musical genre.
Presented
in standard definition with an anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen aspect
ratio and a lossy Dolby Digital 5.1 track, the film looks and sounds
fine for DVD but could definitely be improved by a high definition
presentation and maybe Perry would be clearer in a lossless audio
format. I was surprised when I got the edition that it wasn't a
Blu-ray due to the detail in the packaging.
Special
Features for the film are longer than the film itself and include...
Making
Of
Photo
Gallery
Collectible
packaging with 24 page booklet
Additional
Scenes
The
Secret Laboratory
Trailer
If
you're a fan of Dubstep or Lee Scratch Perry, then you will find this
documentary interesting but for the rest of us, its mainly a one
timer.
-
James Lockhart
https://www.facebook.com/jamesharlandlockhartv/
