Crazy is a
2007 independent feature biographical musical/
drama
motion picture starring
Waylon Payne and
Ali
Larter.
Inspired
by the life of Nashville
guitarist Hank Garland, the movie was filmed from January
13 to February 12, 2005, in Los Angeles, California
.
Synopsis
Crazy is the story of a legendary guitar player who
emerged from Nashville in the 1950s. Blessed with incomparable,
natural talent,
Hank Garland quickly
established his reputation as the finest sessions player in
Nashville. Artists such as
Roy Orbison,
Patsy Cline,
The Everly Brothers and
Elvis Presley all sought Hank’s brilliant play
for their recordings. Moving effortlessly from country, to
rock-a-billy, to jazz, Hank was also quickly recognized by the
likes of
Dave Brubeck,
Gary Burton,
Joe
Morello and
Joe Benjamin.
The Nashville scene was a unique place in the 50’s – dominated by a
small group of executives and musicians who controlled the studios,
labels and unions. Hank, in his arrogance and pursuit of musical
excellence, often came into conflict with the business, social and
racial culture he found both restrictive and frequently
frustrating.
Some people say that a near-fatal car accident, which Hank
suffered, was a result of tragic response to dreams unfulfilled.
Others will say that the subsequent electro-shock therapy which was
ordered by his doctors, may have contributed to ending Hank’s
playing career at the age of thirty-one. But forty-three years
after Hank disappeared from the music scene, his guitar lives on in
a countless number of hit records, and one, amazing solo jazz
effort, "Jazz Winds from a New Direction", a collection of Jazz
standards with as bebop and cool sound. Recorded June 23, 1960.
Includes original liner notes by John Hammond (and new liner notes
by Richard Lieberson.)Personnel: Hank Garland (guitar); Gary Burton
(vibraphone); Joe Benjamin (acoustic bass); Joe Morello
(drums).
Awards
Crazy won the Best of Fest award at the
Real to Reel
International Film Festival in 2008.
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