Talking Guitars (2008)

Name: Talking Guitars
Director: Claire Pijman
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2008-05-01
Duration: 1 h 13 min
Cast: Jackson Browne, Paul Simon, Ry Cooder, Flip Scipio

Documentary Music

Director: Claire Pijman

Cast: Jackson Browne, Paul Simon, Ry Cooder, Flip Scipio

Runtime73 min

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"Talking Guitars" is an intimate portrait of master guitar craftsman, Flip Scipio. The behind-the-scenes music-documentary illustrates the fascinating juxtaposition of the quiet artist and the world of musicians who seek his expertise. His clients include Jackson Browne, David Lindley, Ben Taylor, Paul Simon, David Tronzo, Leni Stern and Carly Simon. It is claimed that Flip "can make the worst piece of sh*t sing". For himself "Music is like Esperanto"; a universal language.

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Fans of intimate music documentaries and the art of guitar craftsmanship will find much to appreciate in 'Talking Guitars'. Director Claire Pijman's 2008 film offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at master luthier Flip Scipio and his work with acclaimed musicians like Jackson Browne and Paul Simon, highlighting the quiet artistry and skill required to make an instrument 'sing'.