Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions
Synopsis
This half-hour documentary by acclaimed director Jonathan Demme ("The Silence of the Lambs") captures singer-songwriter Neil Young and his hard-rocking backing band Crazy Horse "live" in the studio playing a set of four songs. These sessions took place at the Complex Recording Studios in Los Angeles on October 3, 1994, just one day after Young's critically-lauded Bridge School Benefit concert. Earlier that year, Young and his band had recorded the studio album "Sleeps with Angels" at the Complex studios and came back to film a series of music videos. Jonathan Demme was there to document the recording session, which began at 6:30 pm on a Monday evening and concluded at 4:30 am the next day. "The Complex Sessions" is the result of these sessions. Set List: 1. My Heart (3:08), 2. Prime of Life (4:44), 3. Change Your Mind (14:56), 4. Piece of Crap (3:08).
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Neil Young - My Heart (Video)
Type: Clip • Published 2009-10-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 25, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Original Title
- Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Reprise Records
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Demme
Tak Fujimoto
Andy Keir
Gary Goetzman, Peter Saraf, David Briggs, Neil Young
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Demme
Director
Gary Goetzman
Producer
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Andy Keir
Editor
David Briggs
Producer
Neil Young
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions about?
This half-hour documentary by acclaimed director Jonathan Demme ("The Silence of the Lambs") captures singer-songwriter Neil Young and his hard-rocking backing band Crazy Horse "live" in the studio playing a set of four songs. These sessions took place at the Complex Recording Studios in Los Angeles on October 3, 1994, just one day after Young's critically-lauded Bridge School Benefit concert. Earlier that year, Young and his band had recorded the studio album "Sleeps with Angels" at the Complex studios and came back to film a series of music videos. Jonathan Demme was there to document the recording session, which began at 6:30 pm on a Monday evening and concluded at 4:30 am the next day. "The Complex Sessions" is the result of these sessions. Set List: 1. My Heart (3:08), 2. Prime of Life (4:44), 3. Change Your Mind (14:56), 4. Piece of Crap (3:08).
Who directed Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions?
Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions was directed by Jonathan Demme.
Who stars in Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions?
The principal cast of Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions includes Neil Young, Ralph Molina, Billy Talbot, Frank Sampedro.
When was Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions released and how long is it?
Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions?
Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).