I first heard Light My Fire when I was 14 years old, he says.
I was on my way to a high school dance.
And this is when I heard, for the first time, the instrumental version of Light My Fire.
And I couldnt believe it.
This song just went on and on, and developed, and changed.
That was my introduction.
The challenge was trying to come up with a concept that would unify all the material, says Manzarek.
It was really incredible stuff, but it didnt give you a story.
So DiCillo came up with what Manzarek calls a psychic time warp to propel the story.
When people call this a documentary, part of me sort of bristles, says DiCillo.
Its a narrative film, agrees Manzarek.
Theres a certain twist to it.
It becomes a very dramatic film.
Secondly, and perhaps most importantly: Youre gonna see Jim Morrison, says Manzarek with a smile.
Is that something you might be interested in?
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Son House begat Link Wray begat the Doors and Led Zeppelin, who begat U2, etc., etc.
and on and on.
Jack White grew up listening to all of them, and now hes inspiring someone else.
Its the here and now, on its way to becoming history.
And to crib from one of this years Sundance slogans, you cant help wonder whats next.
