Sunday, January 31, 2010

'Six Strings' Documentary Needs Six Stories

The movie "It Might Get Loud" featured three rock superstars but there's another documentary in the works that will give lesser-known guitarists -- maybe even the likes of you and me -- a chance to talk about guitar love.

"Six Strings" is being put together by British-based writer-director James Smith and he's looking for six people with compelling stories about how the guitar has effected their lives.

From Smith's website:
"I am searching for six guitarists from around the world who have incredible stories to tell. They will form part of the documentary and may have the opportunity to contribute to the music within the film. I am looking to find passionate people who maybe have developed a unique playing style or have an incredible story to tell about guitar music -- how it transformed or changed their lives and more about the mystique and influence of the instrument -- the more extraordinary, heart rending or radical, the better!"

You can make your case in a 100-word statement on the website and include a supporting video.

Note that there are no requirements for guitar proficiency.
I've submitted my story but if chosen for the film, I'm going to have Bad Blake do all my stunt work. Also, I'd like to call my segment of the movie "Hopefully, It Might Get Quiet."

4 comments:

Gear Junkie said...

That's awesome, it makes me wish I had a compelling story to tell... Alas, I do not. I'm just sick in the head for guitars.

Anonymous said...

Does the story have to be true? I can make up a good'un.


sg

ALittleGuitar said...

SG -- now that you mention it, I don't believe there were any restrictions on truth. Just don't start it off, "I never thought I would be writing a letter to Penthouse ..."

Anonymous said...

Damn, you're a mindreader. How about "I never thought this would happen to me"?


sg