Preview: Electric Lady Studios – A Jimi Hendrix Vision
A new documentary telling the story of one of music’s most important recording studios is the selection for the next installment in the Music Movie Mondays series at Grail Movie House, hosted by Asheville author and music journalist Bill Kopp. Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision screens one night only: Monday, September 9.
Electric Ladyland is the title of the groundbreaking and influential album by Jimi Hendrix. And Electric Lady is the name of the recording studio Hendrix launched in New York City. A new documentary film, Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision tells the story of that landmark enterprise and the artists who created there.
The critically acclaimed, full-length documentary chronicles the creation of the studio, rising from the rubble of a bankrupt Manhattan nightclub to state-of-the-art recording facility inspired by Hendrix’s desire for a permanent studio. The film features exclusive interviews with Steve Winwood, Experience bassist Billy Cox, and original Electric Lady staff members who helped Hendrix realize his dream. The documentary includes never-before-seen footage and photos as well as track breakdowns of Hendrix classics such as “Freedom,” “Angel,” and “Dolly Dagger” by recording engineer Eddie Kramer.
A special September 9 screening as part of the Music Movie Mondays series at Grail Movie House will be hosted by Asheville author and music journalist Bill Kopp. For one night only – Monday, September 9 @ 7 pm – Music Movie Mondays will present Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision. The program will feature a brief introduction. Then we’ll watch the film together; afterward, we’ll engage in a moderated discussion.
The one-night-only screening of Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision is the latest in the ongoing popular series of Music Movie Mondays at Grail Moviehouse. Every month, we’ll watch and discuss new releases, classics and cult favorites. Music Movie Monday is proudly sponsored by AshevilleFM.
WHAT: Music Movie Mondays Series: Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision
Special screening + moderated discussion hosted by Bill Kopp
WHERE: Grail Moviehouse, 17 Foundy Street, Asheville
WHEN: Monday, September 9 @ 7 p.m. / Tickets are $15 and likely to sell out!
About the Author
Bill Kopp
With a background in marketing and advertising, Bill Kopp got his professional start writing for Trouser Press. After a stint as Editor-in-chief for a national music magazine, Bill launched Musoscribe in 2009, and has published new content every business day since then (and every single day for several years). The more than 5000 interviews, essays, and reviews on Musoscribe reflect Bill's keen interest in American musical forms, most notably rock, jazz, and soul. His work features a special emphasis on reissues and vinyl. Bill's work also appears in many other outlets both online and in print. He regularly hosts lecture/discussions on artists and albums of historical importance (including monthly events Music to Your Ears and Music Movie Mondays), and is a frequent guest on music-focused radio programs and podcasts. In Spring 2023 he taught a history of Rock 'n' Roll at UNC Asheville's College for Seniors. He also researches and authors liner notes for album reissues -- some 40 to date -- and co-produced a reissue of jazz legend Julian "Cannonball" Adderley's final album. His first book, Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to The Dark Side of the Moon was published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2018, and in paperback in 2019. His second book, Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave, was published in 2021 by HoZac Books. His third book, What's the Big Idea: 30 Great Concept Albums is available now. Read even more about him here.