Basically Frightened

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"Basically Frightened" is the title of a song written by Col. Bruce Hampton, Tinsley Ellis, and the late Ricky Keller. The song was frequently performed by Southern jam band legends Col. Bruce Hampton and The Aquarium Rescue Unit. The lineup of ARU featuring Col. Bruce Hampton, Oteil Burbridge, Jimmy Herring, Matt Mundy, and Jeff Sipe recorded the song and released it on their debut self-titled album in 1992. The song was first recorded and released on Col. Bruce Hampton's 1986 solo album "Arkansas" on Landslide Records. The song also appeared on a 1994 compilation retrospective of Col. Bruce Hampton's solo career titled "Strange Voices: A History 1977-1987," also on Landslide Records.

Bruce Hampton wrote and directed a short film in the 1990's called "Basically Frightened."

Currently in production, there is a documentary of Hampton's career titled "Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Col. Bruce Hampton." It is slated for release in 2008. The movie contains a history of Bruce's bands and movies. Included is footage of ARU performing at clubs and on the H.O.R.D.E. tour in the 1990's, Bruce appearing in Sling Blade, and interviews with friends and colleagues.

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