The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble

Home Box Office (HBO) | Release Date: June 10, 2016

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BHBarryJun 26, 2016

"The Music of Strangers: Yo Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble" is a documentary covering over 16 years of Yo Yo Ma and a group of musicians from many countries of the world coming together to share in the one language they all"The Music of Strangers: Yo Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble" is a documentary covering over 16 years of Yo Yo Ma and a group of musicians from many countries of the world coming together to share in the one language they all understand…..music. This is a feature length documentary directed by Morgan Neville which should have been better exhibited as a short film of not more than 1/3 its length instead of the current 96 minute version.
What is also disturbing is that the music played is primarily eastern and middle eastern (in order to highlight the ancient instruments the musicians use) giving no heed to the ears and taste of its western audience.
What comes through loud and clear is the warmth and caring of musician/humanistYo Yo Ma but a shorter version of the documentary would have more than given us this insight.
I give the film a 6.0 rating and suggest that anyone who goes to see it can leave after the first 30 minutes knowing they will have avoided 60 minutes more of the same.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantJun 24, 2016

Quite easily the best documentary, if not one the best films overall, that I've seen in quite some time. This intimate, transcendent portrait of one of music's most original and inventive ensembles showcases both the distinctive collaborativeQuite easily the best documentary, if not one the best films overall, that I've seen in quite some time. This intimate, transcendent portrait of one of music's most original and inventive ensembles showcases both the distinctive collaborative art it brings to the world as well as the greater purpose it serves in fostering global, cross-cultural understanding. It's easy to make a joyful noise about this jubilant cinematic offering, one whose music and inspiring enthusiasm are downright infectious. See this one by all means.… Expand

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JLuis_001Jun 30, 2018

Personally I feel that it lacked a little bit of focus because it seemed more interested in the idea rather than the music and considering the central theme of the documentary it was kinda strange.
But undoubtedly it was quite rewarding andPersonally I feel that it lacked a little bit of focus because it seemed more interested in the idea rather than the music and considering the central theme of the documentary it was kinda strange.
But undoubtedly it was quite rewarding and is a great introduction for anyone interested in the subject and undoubtedly it will cause interest to know more about it.… Expand

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