Alice Coltrane 16mm doc. 1970 (Black Journal) rare
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- The segment focuses on the life of Alice Coltrane and her children in the wake of the death of her husband, famed jazz musician John Coltrane. This film was shot sometime during 1970; three years after the death of John Coltrane. The 16mm color film print is a short documentary made for a segment of National Education Television's Black Journal television program.
This film opens with a collage of photos of jazz musician John Coltrane with a voice-over of a male narrator communicating the musical genius and personal demeanor of the renowned music artist. The voice-over ends with an open-ended statement on John Coltrane's family; leading into an interview with his wife, Alice Coltrane. Alice Coltrane discusses the influence her late husband has had on her life, both musically and spiritually.
She speaks of him being a spiritual person, although not tied to one organized religion, his vegetarian diet, and how he carved time out of his days to meditate.
There is footage of their children playing in the yard and walking with their mother. Alice plays the harp and talks about how her music is a manifestation of her spirituality. She discusses her musical career and how she balances that with being a mother and paying tribute to her late husband, but also not wanting to be defined as an extension of John Coltrane's music. Instead, when she finds herself playing some of the music he wrote, she sees herself as sharing in what he produced throughout his career. Footage of her playing the piano at a small jazz concert with a few other musicians plays for two minutes.
In the final minutes of the segment, Alice Coltrane explains her relationship with a higher power and the personal enlightenment she has felt and gained through meditation. The film ends with a dolly-out/zoom-out long shot of Alice Coltrane and her children waving from their home.
CREDIT:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
These two creative geniuses are the definition of kindred spirits
This couple was phenomenal, a gift to the universe!! Your music will live on forever in the hearts of many! BRAVO!! 👏🎹🎶
This is such a hidden gem. Thank you for sharing this with the world.
14:23!
The Perfect Relationship: John and Alice Coltrane... what devotion
Alice Coltrane is such an exquisitely beautiful soul. Hearing her describe the experience of oneness with the Most High was deeply moving. And, seeing her with her babies, so bravely carrying on after her husband's ascension truly warmed my heart.
thank you for sharing this. so good to hear Alice Coltrane speak on live and her music.
thanks for this upload. I've been a fan of pharoah and alice since I was a teenager and even started to play sax/flute because of them. but I never saw old videos of them together, till now. thanks
Thanks for this incredible spiritual journey with Alice Coltrain.
Her music is so beautiful
Great Documentary! It's wonderful that the Coltrane House(as shown in this video)is now a Museum!(Great Place to Visit). The section of the live performance was priceless! Thanks So Much for Posting! Bless!
Wow
Thank you
Such an inspiration. Love Alice. She was somethin else
thank you for this. surprised reelblack didn't get a hold of this.
Well, thanks for posting this gift for us. Wow.
This is so eye opening and Beautiful
She is a brilliant artist...wow!
HIGH PRIESTESS REST IN POWER! PRICELESS!
Whatever heaven may be, she's certainly playing harp there ☁️
Thanks for sharing this !
PLEASE her earrings are so beautiful, I
amazing - enlightening - of love
Merci
❤
what's the track in the background at the beginning? sublime harp playing from alice afterwards
I hear what sounds like Pharoah on soprano, possibly audio clips recorded before the show later? They don't sound like anything released. The tune they start with in the band in Coltrane's "Africa" from Africa Brass.
Africa Brass Sessions original LP was Africa Brass, now its out in expanded form on CD, you can hear those motifs there. The LP contains very evocative arrangements with Eric Dolphy.
MiqelDotCom if you figure out what that song is, let me know. It sounds amazing
DL Jonsson the beginning song sounds amazing, do you know the name of it? Thank you
Thank you ! I've always wanted to see more footage of Alice ,and this documentary is absolutely captivating. I wish it had no end
Todo arrepiado
Please provide an example of what makes this documentary feel "todo arrepiado" (i.e. all creepy) for you? Thanks.
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So Egypt is the root of classical music.
This woman was not only one of the greatest and most spiritual musicians I ever heard...she was also one the most beautiful human beings I ever saw...AND she drove a Jaguar Type E!! I´m speechless...
She was an amazing being :) and that Jaguar was John's old car!!! www.pinterest.com/pin/643029653018849507/
I have never seen this footage & needless to say its absolute gold ~ thank you thank you!! Alice Coltrane is one of the greatest musicians/composers of all time; that she’s under the radar at all is a tragedy. She radiates as much beauty & profound spirituality as her music, it’s so special to behold
I have been drawn to John Coltrane's music for years, but now that I have discovered Alice Coltrane it's a whole new life, and a new world. I was asking the Universe for some light and here it is. ✨
Great historic film, I never saw Alice highlighted like this before, thanks for sharing.
John was very fortunate to meet his soul mate in Alice, even for a few years on this earth.
R.I.P. Pharoah.
I love that the modern artist Flying Lotus imbues so much of her into his music since she was his grandmother. He makes it spiritual, cosmic and ancient while making it electronic. He incorporates the Harp into his work a lot, and it’s almost like it’s Alice Coltrane’s spirit gently guiding him to the spirit realm for inspiration… and I’m not even religious either but that’s what I get from it
you have summed it up completely
Alice was his great-Aunt. Agree 💯 about her influence coming through in his music.
Rah how did I not know he is her grandson 🤯
Wait what? FLYING LOTUS IS A COLTRANE?! You've totally blown my mind. Now THAT is cool.
Flying lotus doesn’t reach a spiritual level ..he is far away from that …how can you be spiritual when using music to get fame and profit …check sun ra he was the only real musician and all others failed
"Just as it is fire's nature to burn, it is meditation's nature to heal, to bring peace and uplift you beyond your worldly environment and transport you to a higher plane." 11:33
"When you quiet your mind, you can enter a world of clarity, peace and understanding." 11:33
Quotes attributed to Alice Coltrane
That this feels relevant for so many of us still in 2020, is such an amazing thing
100% agree.
Amen🙏 We all need inspiration. And what an inspiration she “is”…
Thank you for sharing, over the last years I started to collect her records, which seem to be out of this world, so divine. I did this intuitevly without knowing much about her. This is the first time I see a documentary about her, and I am very happy that she is such a kind, beautifull and deeply spiritual soul. If only more people get this music, the world would be a better place. RIP turiya
This is a story about a woman that honors her husband, even after death.
Thank you very much for this pearl. What a great documentary!
Wonderful! Her albums are excellent. Ptah, Journey, Eternity... all golden masterpieces.
THANKS A LOT for this FANTASTIC Footage . Alice Coltrane with Pharoah Sanders INCREDIBLE Performance !!!
Alice Coltrane was a deeply mystical genius. Journey in Satchidananda is my favorite jazz record and in my top 10 albums.
The only photos I've seen of John smiling were with Alice. Despite the controversy of his playing in the last year of his life, I think he was a happy man, totally free of the need for approval by some audience.
what controversary?
@@MrHamtits His quartet (and many fans) felt alienated by his new music and left him
This brought back great memories. This was totally my bag when I used to perform jazz back in the 60s and 70s.
the tears that flow from me because i can finally see her... I wish i could see John too.. but thank you for this!
Blessings To You. I saw this today for the first time. Tears of kinship and love fell as well. What a tremendous gift.
Alice is a great harp player but really love her piano playing..
I too was fortunate to visit the Ashram and film her last performance in N.J.Pac.
Amazing to find this. Just what's needed with the challenges 2020 has presented us. (But they'll pass!) Thanks for the upload.
This is such a beautiful 🎼🎸 🪘🎹offering - thank you for sharing a deeper dive into her life! ❤️
you can see that special spark in her eyes, my biggest inspiration!
Wow this is incredible footage!!!
Wow, this music doc is fascinating, and for so many different reasons. Inspiring.
❤Much Gratitude ✨🙏🏿✨I miss this Beautiful Goddess immensely✨ Total Grace in her presence 💐✌🏿✨
Thank you for uploading this beautiful document.
After watching n listening to her am going to lock me in my study and relisten to her music. I've got five albums of her's and almost everything of John's...
Was not quite expecting her to roll in by Jaguar in the height of fashion. Lookin groovy.
Now we talkin, Alice Coltrane!! Yes! I haven't heard this since I was a teenager!
Thank you for the recording and posting of this.
❤️Glorious Goddess 🌹 🌸🌟
OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti...OM🕯🙏💜
REFLECTION ON CREATION AND SPACE/ALBUM
CUT/JOURNEY IN SATCHIDANANDA AND BLUE NILE!
ALICE GENIUS COLTRANE!
This is beautiful. I listen to both her and John. This video came out of no where, it was meant. I'm forever grateful ❤❤
Been trying to find for so long
odd fact: doja cat spent part of her childhood in alice's ashram
Yes , most inspirational Musican I came across.
Please the name of work that she plays at 4:40 , thanks
Amazing and sweet treasure!
love it!
Simply beautiful.
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. I SAW SOME OF THE INTERVIEW WITH HER, THROUGH BRANFORD MARSALIS. AMAZING LADY, I COULD TALK ASTRO TRAVELING WITH HER FOREVER!!!!!!!!!! SHE REPS THE GIFTED, LIKE THE X-MEN...RESPECT TO THIS MUSICIAN!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank u so much for this;
Thank you for showing this, what a beautiful person inside and out. Love her music.
Thank you so much for sharing
That section with Alice playing the harp….2838282!!!beautiful
Truly amazing, Thank youu
Thankx 🙏🏾🎶🙏🏾🧘🏿♂️
Wow amazing footage!
Anyone know the song playing at the beginning?
nothing'll be this cool again.
Aum Mani Padma Hum Goddess Alice Coltrane ✨🌟🙏🏽🌍🙏🏽🌟✨
Goddess, Queen, Divine Mother🙏
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Miguel, how can I make contact with the provider of licensing for this film? My name is Kiera. I organize an event called Street Movies produced by Scribe Video Center, it's a public free screening hosted throughout Philadelphia. I think this film would be an invaluable addition, if you have any leads that would be helpful.
Wow, that sounds great! Here's the only info I have - the Smithsonian collection page for the film nmaahc.si.edu/object/nmaahc_2012.79.1.16.1a
@@MiqelDotCom Thank you for responding and uploading this doc! I'll reach out to them.
Did you screen it?
I've just learned that Stan Lathan (vétéran director and producer and actress Sanaa Lathan's father) directed this vidéo and another one about Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln. I want to see it!
Gold
what is that song in the beginning when they are introducing Trane and his legacy? That's definitely him playing? Or is it Pharaoh? It's a beautiful melody. Please help me identify!!!
It's Pharaoh
Directed by St Clair Bourne
Produced by William Greaves
Courtesy of WNET
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
Thank you! How cool
Thats such beautiful wisdom, im grateful to be able to hear that.
Is this Tony Brown's narration? Miss that guy. Tony Brown's Journal
DEPTHS OF FRESH REALM. I FEEL HER ENERGY SPIRITUALLY.
When I look it's awesome to imagine you can love so strong but they were only together for one year according to Google 🎉
All Time Legends They Are
Beautiful piece
Wow!!!👍🏿👍🏿
Priceless.
What a treasure!
a rarity. Amazing. unbelievable 3:00
anyone know what the song/recording playing at the start is?
Alguém podia legendar em português... Seria incrível
Beautiful 🙏🏿🌟
Alice? You're beautiful! And I'm your follower.