Maybe the most revelatory musical experience of that time was shepherded by my band director, who is a massive funk nerd. We always ended up playing a funk chart or two every year, and ever since then, I have looked at Earth, Wind & Fire like gods.
Right from the beginning, the film throws you into what an incredible live band the group is. The sheer insanity of both the music as well as the showmanship are stunning to see, as well as to feel in the theater. The attention to detail from every costume, set piece, and every part of the choreography for the band is top-notch, and the tightness of the musicality is something to behold.
The Mission of the Band
Much of the documentary focuses on the story of Maurice White, the founder and band leader of the group. The film dives deep into White's upbringing, his struggles during Jim Crow, his incredible persistence and drive, his spiritual inspirations behind his music, and the core tenants that Earth, Wind & Fire were founded upon:
My appreciation for the music the band created increased tenfold once I understood the intent, and I'm sure yours will too. It's a remarkable story of perseverance.
Questlove succeeds at asking the right questions and putting the responses together effectively in the edit to make this story come alive. It's also incredibly cool to hear so many respected figures get to be fans.
The Influence of the Band
Stevie Wonder also gives an amazing little tidbit about how his incredible song "I Wish" was directly inspired by EW&F's "Shining Star," even giving a musical demo of how it was born from listening to the iconic tune.
There are many more far-reaching contributions the band have had to both music and culture as whole that await in the film.
The Joy and Connection that Music Can Bring
In a world that feels harder and harder to bear sometimes, the music of Earth, Wind & Fire serves as a rapturous ode to the beauty of being human, being alive, and loving one another. Within their screeching horn lines, thundering bass parts, incredible vocals, and rhythmic mastery is a hope for a better world, and a belief that within all of us is the capacity to make it happen.
Related: One of Bob Dylan's Greatest Musical Stories is Ranked Among His Most Overlooked Songs
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