On the surface, it's hardly an intriguing notion: an hour long video in which an elderly cowboy wanders around Montana reciting poetry. But, yee-hah, Wally McRae Live (More or Less) is a major revelation.
Starring internationally renowned cowboy poet Wally McRae, the leading bard of the genre, this video mixes Montana cowboy insight with the craziness of modern society. McRae reveals a thoughtful and often skewed look at life and people. Don't expect love sonnets to a horse; his take on life covers the gamut: from racism to the pretensions of would-be dude cowboys to nature's supremacy over us. The Big Sky Country cinematography is stunning, providing an awesome on-location source for the poet's inspiration.
The most famous of the 32 poems in Wally McRae Live (More or Less) is his hallmark "Reincarnation." It alone merits the price of the video.
For fans of the range, the spoken word, or just the offbeat, Wally McRae Live (More or Less) is well worth watching.
Wally McRae Live (More or Less): US$24. Last Chance Recordings: (800) 484 9684, +1 (406) 442 2884.
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