I was excited to see this documentary at SXSW a couple of weeks ago. I didn't even know that anything was being filmed until an email was sent revealing that May it Last would be screened at The Paramount in Austin. I didn't know what to expect, but I figured it would be one of those films that shows the making of an album, which I would enjoy as well. But this was so much more.
I wish I could write more eloquently what I felt while seeing this because it felt both like I was at a concert (all of the fans were singing along) and getting to see behind the curtain.
As a huge fan of The Avett Brothers, I have enjoyed their music for years and often wonder what their process is when writing music, or what inspired different songs. And then Judd and Michael gave us this. I cannot commend them enough for the time they spent to share these talented men with us. Scott and Seth allowed us into their lives, their families, and their music while creating True Sadness and it was beautiful.
A personal favorite song of mine is No Hard Feelings - truly a moving and emotional song for me. There is a point in the movie where the guy are recording this song and their reaction when it is completed show us two raw, creative, emotional men who put everything into their music. In the end, this experience of watching them and their journey was wonderful. It's clear that Seth and Scott inspire and respect each other and I hope we will continue to hear their music for many more years.
I wish I could write more eloquently what I felt while seeing this because it felt both like I was at a concert (all of the fans were singing along) and getting to see behind the curtain.
As a huge fan of The Avett Brothers, I have enjoyed their music for years and often wonder what their process is when writing music, or what inspired different songs. And then Judd and Michael gave us this. I cannot commend them enough for the time they spent to share these talented men with us. Scott and Seth allowed us into their lives, their families, and their music while creating True Sadness and it was beautiful.
A personal favorite song of mine is No Hard Feelings - truly a moving and emotional song for me. There is a point in the movie where the guy are recording this song and their reaction when it is completed show us two raw, creative, emotional men who put everything into their music. In the end, this experience of watching them and their journey was wonderful. It's clear that Seth and Scott inspire and respect each other and I hope we will continue to hear their music for many more years.