A documentary is coming soon about one of the greatest songwriters in history.
In Restless Dreams: The MusicofPaul Simonis an all-new, two-part docuseries about the legendary folk artist, 82, that’s set to premiere on MGM+ on March 17, with the second half arriving on March 24. In anticipation of the forthcoming release, thetrailerdropped on Wednesday.
The teaser features both archival footage of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer on stage and rehearsing, as well as contemporary shots that illustrate his fervor to get back in the studio today.
Paul Simon in 1975.Michael Putland/Getty
Michael Putland/Getty
“People used to say, ‘Oh, you have your finger on the pulse.’ Now I don’t have my finger on the pulse. I just have my finger out and the pulse is running under,” the Grammy winner says at one point, reflecting on his long-running career.
It appears as though the documentary will explore his friendship withArt Garfunkel, their time in Simon & Garfunkel and how their legendary songwriting partnership eventually dissolved and became contentious. As old footage of the two plays, theGracelandartist’s voiceover says, “Artie, that was a good friendship. We thought we should express what our generation felt.”
Although the two disbanded after the release of 1970’sBridge over Troubled Water, which has been hailed as one of the best albums of all time, Simon also seems to address why he continued to make music and pursue a solo career after Simon & Garfunkel was through.
“What I’ve learned is that when you find a thing that produces a feeling of peace or joy, try to hold onto it. It’s like bliss. That’s music for me,” he says in the trailer.
Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon performing together in 2009.Stephen Lovekin/Getty
Stephen Lovekin/Getty
The docuseries captures how that enthusiasm continues to the present day, as the musician describes how the idea for 2023’sSeven Psalmscame to him in a dream.
Gibney’s portrait of Ol' Blue Eyes is ultimately what led him to making a film about Simon, which he explained toDeadlinefollowing the premiere ofIn Restless DreamsatToronto Film Festivallast year.
Paul Simon in 2022.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
“[Paul] had reached out to me, he had seen the Sinatra film and wondered if I might be interested in doing a film about his overall career. And of course, I was interested in that,” the filmmaker shared.
“But the gift was when he called me up and said, ‘I’m making this new album. Would you like to come watch me make it?’ And that was a gift because it was him in the present working on something,” he continued. “I could see him working on it. And also because it’s a meditation on belief and life and death, it seemed appropriate to move back and forth in time to earlier moments in his career.”
The “Mrs. Robinson” singer released his 15th solo studio album in May of last year. While he releasedIn the Blue Light, an album featuring re-recordings of some of his deep cut tracks, in 2018,Seven Psalmsmarked his first record of new material since 2016’sStranger to Stranger.
Upon the project’s release, Simon revealed that helost most of his hearingout of his left ear during the recording process.
source: people.com
