Having almost slipped by unnoticed during his lifetime, the huge acclaim Nick Drake receives today is not only long overdue but sure indication of an artist way ahead of his time.
Nick Drake - Under Review is a 90 minute documentary film which goes some way to unravelling the mystery of this enigmatic singer-songwriter, who passed away at the age of just 26.
With the aid of those who were close to Nick, those around at the time and those who have studied and written about Nick Drake in depth, this programme discusses, dissects and appraises Nick’s life, music and astonishing, albeit short, career.
Includes contributions from; Nick’s close friend, Jeremy Mason; the man who ‘discovered’ Nick and founded Fairport Convention, Ashley Hutchings; Fairport drummer who also drummed on Bryter Later, Dave Mattacks; fellow Witchseason artist and founder of the Incredible String Band, Robin Williamson; folk-blues guitarist and major influence on Nick, John Renbourn; singer/guitarist and contemporary of Nick’s, Ralph McTell; the only journalist to have interviewed Nick, Jerry Gilbert; both Nick Drake biographers, Patrick Humphries and Trevor Dann, singer-songwriter and Mercury Music Prize nominee, Kathryn Willliams and many others.
The programme also contains classic Nick Drake performances, location shoots, rare and classic photographs and many other features.
‘Extras’ include, Special Feature - Robin Williamson performing a filmed tarot card reading on Nick Drake and interactive digital Nick Drake quiz.
