PAUL KELLY - Stories of Me Vodcast
Summary: PAUL KELLY - STORIES OF ME charts the remarkable life of one of Australia's most gifted and beloved singer-songwriters. For almost 40 years, in over 350 songs, Paul Kelly has been mapping out the Australian landscape and its people. For the first time in a feature length film, the man behind the music is revealed, as Kelly speaks candidly about the people who have helped shape his life and music. Featuring rare archival footage, never-before-seen live performances, interviews with Kelly's family members, former and current band members, music contemporaries and many more. This exclusive iTunes vodcast offers you a special preview of the film, which is sure to give insight into one of Australia's most treasured musicians.
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Paul Kelly takes the advice "write about what you know" quite seriously. Most of his songs are influenced by his own experiences, but they are crafted like a fiction writer creates his craft. This clip features cousin (and writer) Fiona McGregor and singer-songwriter Deborah Conway, who discuss Paul Kelly's personal, yet narrative, style.
Paul Kelly's grandparents were opera singers, and were arguably the first to bring grand opera to Australia. In this clip, Paul Kelly and several members of his family remember Nonna and Nonno, and reflect on the influence they had on his music.
In this clip, Paul Kelly and fellow musicians Kasey Chambers, Spencer P. Jones and Megan Washington discuss the inspiration and influence of his music, culminating in a joyous live performance of "To Her Door" from the Falls Festival.
PAUL KELLY - STORIES OF ME charts the remarkable life of one of Australia's most gifted and beloved singer-songwriters. For almost 40 years, in over 350 songs, Paul Kelly has been mapping out the Australian landscape and its people. For the first time in a feature length film, the man behind the music is revealed, as Kelly speaks candidly about the people who have helped shape his life and music.
