The Immediate Family Movie to be Released on June 19th (Fri)! Second Round of Recommendations and Comments Arrived! Guest Appearance Event Also Decided!

Behind the scenes of countless hit songs were session musicians who played a crucial role. A musical documentary that traces the journey of these musicians who walked the path of music together. A photo of the predecessor band 'THE SECTION' of 'The Immediate Family' (around 1972) The documentary film 'The Immediate Family,' which depicts the musicians who supported the West Coast Sound, also known as the music of James Taylor, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, and others, will be released in theaters on June 19th (Fri). The film 'The Immediate Family' vividly portrays four session musicians—Danny Kortchmar (guitar), Waddy Wachtel (guitar), Leland Sklar (bass), and Russ Kunkel (drums)—who supported the recordings and tours of these artists, incorporating testimonies from various musicians and related parties. Newly added scenes include a photo of the predecessor band 'THE SECTION' of 'The Immediate Family,' named by James Taylor (around 1972), the recording scene of Jackson Browne's classic album 'Running on Empty' (around August-September 1977), and a rough image of Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel performing as support for Linda Ronstadt's concert (around 1974), among others, which have been released. The recording scene of Jackson Browne's classic album 'Running on Empty' (around August-September 1977) Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel performing as support for Linda Ronstadt's concert (around 1974) Prior to the theatrical release, recommendations and comments were received from four individuals: music critic Kitazaka Masakazu, record producer and composer Kawahara Shinji, former Sony Music executive Tanaka Akira, and Peter Barakan. Additionally, the schedule for guest appearances has been announced. Along with those who provided comments, seven individuals, including Asahi Junko, who supervised the subtitles for this work, musician Sugihara Mari, and translator Maemutsumi, will appear over three days. The film 'The Immediate Family' will be released in theaters on June 19th (Fri) at TOHO Cinemas Shinte, kino cinéma Shinjuku, YEBISU GARDEN CINEMA, and other locations. (in alphabetical order, no honorifics) In the era of Elvis Presley, rock music was released under the name of solo singers, and the performers were behind-the-scenes figures. After the emergence of The Beatles, the names of band members began to be recognized, but the performers of solo singers remained in the shadows. The members of The Immediate Family, who supported the performances of James Taylor, Carole King, CS&N, Linda Ronstadt, Warren Zevon, Jackson Browne, Neil Young, Keith Richards, Phil Collins, Don Henley, and others, were different. They began their activities during a period when music production shifted from mass-producing hits to becoming more independent and free, requiring musicians not only to have craftsmanship but also the creativity to bring out the best in songs. They responded to these demands with performances that went beyond conventional norms, changing the paradigm of music creation and transcending time. This film beautifully captures the image of such musicians. Kitazaka Masakazu (music critic) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The moment the needle drops, you can tell it's them—the comforting resonance of acoustic sounds and the laid-back yet robust guitar riffs. It was they, standing behind the frontman, who literally 'embodied' the historic masterpieces of James Taylor, Carole King, Jackson Browne, and others. Their 'ultimate groove,' refined yet brimming with humanity, has left an unbelievably deep footprint even here in Japan. In the 1970s, when the dawn of Japanese pop music was supported by groups like Tin Pan Alley and Haruomi Hosono, they listened to the records of these musicians to the point of wearing them out and thoroughly studied their ensembles. When you trace the DNA of the refined sound of 'Japanese City Pop,' now loved by connoisseurs around the world, you inevitably arrive at the sounds they have woven. This work is a must-see for music fans who want to know the origins of Japanese pop music, proving the 'missing link' (the lost ring). Kawahara Shinji (record producer, composer) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This work is filled with timeless classics. However, how much have we truly understood about the session musicians who have supported this music from the shadows? The greatest charm of this work, which sheds light on these 'unsung heroes' who tend to be buried in the shadows of history behind the stars, is the deep respect and affectionate gaze directed towards them as it carefully depicts their achievements. In the 1970s on the American West Coast, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Carole King, and others built the singer-songwriter culture. Their brilliance was not only due to their own talent but also supported by the trust and co-creation with the four outstanding session musicians known as 'The Immediate Family.' This is vividly conveyed. Music is not only an individual expression but also an art that is completed through interaction with others—this work quietly speaks to this essence. After viewing, a warm aftertaste remains, deeply resonating not only with music fans of yesteryears but also with the younger generation and those aspiring to be musicians. Tanaka Akira (former Sony Music Entertainment) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If we were to create a special feature titled 'Behind the Scenes of LA in the 1970s' for the 'Playlist for the Future,' it might be something like this. By the way, it's a playlist with a lot of songs! Peter Barakan ☆ June 19th (Fri) 19:15 start / 19:45 screening start (planned) Venue: Tokyo, Ebisu Garden Cinema Speakers: KEIKO WALKER (Country Singer), Eiichiro Shirai (Musician, Music Writer), Maemutsumi (Translator, Music Writer) ☆ June 20th (Sat) 12:00 start / 12:30 screening start (planned) Venue: Tokyo, TOHO Cinemas Shinte Speakers: Kawahara Shinji (Record Producer, Composer), Sugihara Mari (Musician) ☆ June 26th (Fri) 20:30 start (after the 18:30 screening) Venue: East