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Echo In The Canyon
Echo In The Canyon “Resounding down the years from
  the fabulous Sixties, brilliant and
  unforgettable classic pop melodies
  form an uplifting compendium of song
  alongside interviews with the artistes
  who made them happen; introduced
  by the renowned Jakob Dylan and
  dedicated to the memory of the late,
  great, Tom Petty, a stunning collection
  of music relives its Echo In The
  Canyon...”

IMAGINE A MUSICAL CORNUCOPIA of classic pop melodies from the glittering Sixties, the era that inspired generations to come. There you have it; an exceptional, infectious and uplifting music trip back to an extraordinary time with the renowned musician Jakob Dylan as he pays homage to the Californian folk-rock scene from Laurel Canyon in the magnificently evocative Echo In The Canyon.

Among those who called Laurel Canyon home were Frank Zappa, Brian Wilson, Carole King, and Peter Tork of the Monkees; alongside movie cowboy star Tom Mix and horror movie star Boris Karloff. The Bohemians, the music-makers and the film stars made Laurel Canyon a special place to be.

“An exceptional,
infectious and uplifting
music trip back to an
extraordinary time...
in the magnificently
evocative
Echo In The Canyon.
Music fans would not
want to miss this...”
The distinctive California sound emits a power that is world-changing. "Beautiful music gets inside you," says Roger McGuinn, showing his home movie footage of The Byrds' first trip to London as Jakob looks at music from the years 1965 to 1967.

Jakob plays an important part as he performs alongside Beck, Cat Power, Norah Jones, Regina Spektor and Fiona Apple and his interviews include such stars from the era as Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Neil Young, Graham Nash and Jackson Browne.

Most poignant, of course, is the last-ever interview with the late, great, American singer-songwriter Tom Petty, who sadly passed away in October, 2017. I like to think of Tom and George (Harrison) making music in the sky...

Laurel Canyon was a place where people came to make music that, says Jakob, is classic and timeless. The film Model Shop made by Columbian Pictures in 1968 was an inspiration to those who lived in the decade in which it was great to be young; to enjoy colourful, innovative fashion and wonderfully creative music.

Take an intimate look at the roots of the musical scene in Los Angeles' Laurel Canyon, featuring the work of such iconic groups as The Byrds, Beach Boys, The Mamas & The Papas and Canadian band Buffalo Springfield. Drop in on casual conversations that are being heard for the first time ever.

Michelle Philips talks of her life in The Mamas & The Papas and Ringo tells of a visit to the home of the Monkees' Mickey Dolenz. While Tom Petty describes California as a "legendary paradise", other talented musicians, including Stephen Stills (Buffalo Springfield) and Neil Young, share their memories.

Full of warm and insightful anecdotes, Echo In The Canyon showcases electrifying performances from legendary bands and their contemporaries while brilliantly presenting an outstanding snapshot of a pivotal moment in time when bands co-operated to produce these amazing contributions to musical history.

Director Andrew Slater follows renowned musician Jakob Dylan as they celebrate the explosion of popular music that came out of Laurel Canyon in the mid-1960s on a carefully-crafted, witty and revealing journey of discovery that evokes a time and a place heady with the promise of musical originality.

Echo In The Canyon is a tribute to the sounds of the Sixties in America, a phenomenon that still resonates today with artists such as Beck, Cat Power and Regina Spektor. Folk went electric and the California sound was created with an unforgettable landmark that scorched a page in the history of American Popular music. Laurel Canyon became a "hotbed of creativity".

Described as a "gloriously sunny music documentary" and a "star-studded hit of musical nostalgia", Echo In The Canyon sees an influential and remarkable line-up of music talent celebrating the impact of the Sixties' Californian folk-rock scene on music. No way would music fans want to miss this.

Starring Jakob Dylan (also Executive Producer) Echo In The Canyon also features: Tom Petty, Stephen Stills, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, Lou Adler, John Sebastian, Jackson Browne, Fiona Apple, Beck, Regina Spektor, Graham Nash, Cat Power, Michelle Philips, Norah Jones and Jade Castrinos. Echo In The Canyon Band: Dan Rothchild, Geoff Pearlman, Jordan Summers, Fernando Perdomo, Justine Bennet, Erik Paparozzi and Matt Tecu.

Original Recordings Produced by filmmaker and former CEO of Capital Records Andrew Slater; Original Recordings Recorded and Mixed by Dave Way; Director of Photography: Pat Darrin, Kyle Kibboe, Garry Waller, Brett Turnbull, Vance Burberry and Mark Williams; Written by Andrew Slater and Eric Barrett; Produced by Andrew Slater and Eric Barrett; and Directed by Andrew Slater.

* Experience the most influential time in American music through the artists who lived it in Echo In The Canyon, released on Digital in the UK on Monday 8 June 2020.

Tracks: Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season), Performed by The Byrds | Wild Mountain Thyme, Performed by The Byrds | I Want To Hold Your Hand, Performed by The Beatles | I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better, Performed by The Byrds | Bells of Rhymney, Performed by Jakob Dylan | It Won't Be Wrong, Performed by Fiona Apple and Jakob Dylan | California Girls, Performed by The Beach Boys | Sloop John B, Performed by The Beach Boys | In My Room, Performed by Fiona Apple and Jakob Dylan | You Still Believe In Me, Performed by The Beach Boys | Pet Sounds, Performed by The Beach Boys | I Just Wasn't Made For These Times, Performed by Jakob Dylan and Neil Young | Dedicated To The One I Love, Performed by The Mamas & The Papas | California Dreaming, Performed by The Mamas & The Papas | Monday, Monday, Performed by Jakob Dylan, Jade Castinos, Beck and Regina Spektor | Boys and Girls Together, Performed by The Mamas & The Papas | Go Where You Wanna Go, Performed by Jakob Dylan and Jade Castrinos | You're Gonna Lose That Girl, Performed by The Beatles | If I Needed Someone, Performed by The Beatles | Bells Of Rhymney, Performed by Roger McGuinn | You Showed Me, Performed by Jakob Dylan and Cat Power | For What It's Worth, Performed by Buffalo Springfield | Mr Soul, Performed by Buffalo Springfield | Bluebird Revisited, Performed by Stephen Stills | Questions, Performed by Eric Clapton, Stephen Stills and Jakob Dylan | Black Queen, Performed by Stephen Stills | The In-Crowd, Performed by Ramsey Lewis Trio | Never My Love, Performed by Jakob Dylan, Norah Jones and Cat Power | Somebody Groovy, Performed by The Mamas & The Papas | I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better, Performed by The Byrds | Ding Dong, Performed by Roger McGuinn | Goin' Back, Performed by Jakob Dylan and Beck | Triad, Performed by The Byrds | Expecting To Fly, Performed by Buffalo Springfield | What's Happening, Performed by Jakob Dylan and Neil Young.

"An exceptional, infectious and uplifting music trip back to an extraordinary time…. in the magnificently evocative Echo In The Canyon. Music fans would not want to miss this" — ***** Maggie Woods, MotorBar

"The delight of Echo In The Canyon is the delicious details its subjects impart" — New York Times

"A richly evocative and entertaining anecdotal overview of the 1960s Laurel Canyon Music Scene" — Variety

"Leaves you with a peace, love understanding high and a desire to break out the vinyl for more of the same" — Los Angeles Times
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