Music Feature FilmsBlur: Live at Wembley Stadium is a cinematic two-hour concert film immortalising their historic 2023 shows, which saw blur perform their iconic, much-loved songs for 150,000 fans in a transcendent, once-in-a-generation performance, garnering a sweep of ecstatic 5 star reviews.
Music Feature FilmsVibrant pop-art animation, an amazing soundtrack and a lively storyline have made Yellow Submarine one of the most beloved musical films of all time. In the film, the idyllic Pepperland comes under attack by the Blue Meanies, a music-despising bunch who strip the land of sound and colour. Luckily the Captain of the Yellow Submarine, Old Fred, finds his way to Liverpool to enlist John, Paul, George and Ringo to help bring music, joy and laughter back to Pepperland. The magical journey is filled with surrealistic humour, Liverpudlian wit—and The Beatles’ classic songs.
Music Feature FilmsReleased in 1965, "HELP!" was the second feature film from The Beatles, who reunited with "A Hard Day’s Night" director Richard Lester for the globetrotting comedy. After Ringo becomes unwittingly attached to a mysterious gift from a fan—a sacred ruby ring that gets stuck on his finger—the band goes on the run from a cast of characters who are determined to recover it at any cost. Evading robed cult fanatics, a diabolical scientist and a hapless troupe of London police, John, Paul, George and Ringo travel between Buckingham Palace, the Austrian Alps and the Bahamas, all while delivering seven classic tracks, including “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away”, “Another Girl” and “I Need You”.
Music Feature FilmsFollows the true story of Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan, who conquered global music charts as the pop duo "Milli Vanilli." Their fame turned to infamy when it's revealed the iconic voices behind their hits were not their own, but those of other singers.
Music Feature FilmsAmy Winehouse was one of the most discussed singer-songwriters of her generation. Her soulful voice won her critical acclaim, scores of awards and fans from all walks of life, while her turbulent and decadent lifestyle made her an irresistible target for the press. In a time when photographs of Amy Winehouse in many states dominated the front pages, each new picture surpassing the last, as she appeared to incrementally crumble under the cocktail that was the magnitude of her success, it was her unique and heartfelt music that touched the hearts of millions of fans. Share her legacy.
Music Feature FilmsIn the summer of 2004, on a car journey in Eastern Europe, the director Pavla Fleischer met and fell in love with Eugene Hutz, lead singer of New York's Gypsy Punk band Gogol Bordello. Captivated by his energy and his musical verve, and desperate to get to know him better, she decided to make a film about him. The Pied Piper of Hutzovina follows Eugene and Pavla on their subsequent road trip through Eugene's home country, Ukraine. It is the story of two people traveling together on two very different courses. Her aim is to rediscover a forgotten romance; his is to rediscover his roots. She hopes to find love on the road; he hopes to find musical inspiration from the gypsy culture he is determined to preserve. This is an intimate portrait of a filmmaker with a passion for her subject, and a punk musician with a longing to revisit his past. Theirs is a journey which tests their relationship, while they talk about their perceptions of the music they both love. “Fantas
Music Feature FilmsThe Soundtrack of Our Lives is a guided tour of cultural revolution from the ’60s to the rise of hip- hop, led by a man who consistently caught the next wave before everyone else, Clive Davis. From the Grateful Dead to Whitney Houston, Davis discovered and mentored a wide range of artists during his career. Aretha Franklin called him “the greatest record man of all time."
Music Feature FilmsCAMERON MACKINTOSH presents BOUBLIL & SCHÖNBERG’S legendary musical LES MISÉRABLES -- THE STAGED CONCERT. Based on the novel by VICTOR HUGO Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG Lyrics by HERBERT KRETZMER Original French Text by ALAIN BOUBLIL and JEAN-MARC NATEL. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. Coinciding with its 35th triumphant year in London’s West End, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones. Now cinema audiences can experience a live broadcast of the musical phenomenon which broke box office records and sold out its entire 16 week season. Featuring a cast and orchestra of over 65 and including the songs I Dreamed A Dream, Bring Him Home, One Day More and On My Own this sensational staged concert is not to be missed - an abso
Music Feature FilmsAll Rolling Stone reporter Dave Brill (Ewan McGregor) wants is an exclusive interview with the jazz legend himself, Miles Davis (Don Cheadle). What he gets instead is a wild and dangerous ride-along with a recording artist living at his edge, rife with shootouts, car-chases, and a tale of lost love to the singer Frances (Emayatzy Corinealdi). Inspired by events in Miles Davis's life, Academy Award Nominee Don Cheadle boldly brings his vision, both in-front-of and behind-the-camera in Miles Ahead, his directorial debut. A wildly entertaining, impressionistic, no-holds-barred portrait of one of twentieth-century music's creative geniuses.
Music Feature FilmsThe EXTENDED FAN EDITION features 20 minutes of new footage, including four new songs. ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble home town beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.
Music Feature FilmsGlimpse into the life of Pierce The Veil as they embark on their worldwide tour in their new documentary, This Is A Wasteland. The documentary features 60 minutes of power-packed footage that chronicles life on the road, exclusive interviews, previously unreleased live footage, travel experiences and everything in-between! Footage was compiled throughout the band's 2013 tour routing through South America, Asia, Europe, Australia, and a sold-out North American headline run on the Spring Fever Tour. During this time, the band toured with such acts as Sleeping With Sirens, All Time Low, Mayday Parade, You Me At Six, Memphis May Fire and Letlive.
Music Feature FilmsStreetDance 2 is bigger, better, bolder and back! Featuring the toughest crews, landmark locations and the hottest dancers, including George Sampson, Flawless and Akai. When Ash (Falk Hentshel) is laughed off the stage by reigning dance champions Invincible, he vows to win at the World’s Best Dance Competition in Paris. Teaming up with formidable dancer Eddie (George Sampson – TV’s Britain’s Got Talent, Waterloo Road), Ash begins a tour of Europe to recruit his world-beating crew and falls in love with beautiful salsa dancer Eva (Sofia Boutella) in Paris. With hot dance tracks and exhilarating moves StreetDance 2 is guaranteed to get your pulse racing!
Music Feature FilmsZoe Saldana stars as the late singer and civil rights activist, Nina Simone, in this biopic chronicling her rise to stardom, her subsequent struggles, and her special relationship with her manager, Clifton Henderson (David Oyelowo). Cynthia Mort writes and directs.
Music Feature FilmsFilmed live at the Royal Festival Hall in London, during Alfie Boe’s sell out tour; the star of Les Misérables and the much loved tenor showcases his mesmerising and outstanding voice in his very own show ‘Bring Him Home’. With an impressively diverse collection of tracks including the impassioned "Maria" from West Side Story, Ewan MacColl’s heartfelt "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", a truly breathtaking rendition of "Bring Him Home" from Les Misérables and an emotional performance of Martina McBride’s ‘In My Daughters Eyes’. Plus, Alfie performs a wonderful medley of James Bond theme tunes, and uniquely inspired renditions of tunes from Moulin Rouge, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and much more. Alfie is also joined on stage for some unique performances by his very special guests, including Matt Lucas, Melanie C, Tom Fletcher from McFly, Claude-Michel Schönberg and Shakira Riddell-Morales.
Music Feature FilmsWith more than 300 hours of film shot during the 2010 tour, No Room For Rockstars documents the true stories of modern era rock and roll from every possible angle. From the kids in the van playing parking lots to gain notice, to the veteran stage manager whose life was saved by the tour, to the musician who crosses over to mainstream success while on the road, No Room For Rockstars is cinema vérité story-telling at its finest. A historical retrospective or concert film this is not. No Room For Rockstars is meaningful insight into current state of rock and roll and the zeitgeist of youth culture.
FilmsUnleash your inner superstar and dream big with Jem and the Holograms! Small-town girl Jerrica Benton (Aubrey Peeples) leads an unexceptional life with her three sisters (Stefanie Scott; Aurora Perrineau; Hayley Kiyoko) and their Aunt Bailey (Molly Ringwald). Everything changes overnight when she becomes Jem: the mysterious Internet singing sensation. A ruthless music executive (Juliette Lewis) is sure she can make Jem a global celebrity… but is that what Jerrica really wants? Join the inspirational, pop-music fueled journey as one girl learns the importance of creating her own destiny by listening to her own voice.
Music Feature FilmsOzzy Osbourne is one of the most iconic figures in rock and one of the founding fathers of heavy metal, however to many his “Madman” persona has overshadowed his considerable musical achievements. “God Bless Ozzy Osbourne” tells for the first time the story of his career from the founding of Black Sabbath through to solo stardom and his wider fame beyond. These were the wild days of his prodigious drug and alcohol intake, of biting the head from a dove at a record company meeting and biting into a bat on stage but also of the tragic death of Randy Rhoads and the reality TV show The Osbournes. The film follows Ozzy’s torturous and emotionally fraught journey from excess to sobriety, which Ozzy regards as his greatest accomplishment. Featuring never before seen footage, new interviews with Ozzy himself, his brothers and sisters, his children, his bandmates in Black Sabbath and those who both inspired him and were inspired by him, this is the first film to take viewers inside th
Music Feature FilmsWith 100 million records sold worldwide, Def Leppard continues to be one of the most potent forces in global rock. For the past 30 years the band has been a top box-office draw, consistently selling out arenas worldwide. October 2013 sees them issue an exciting new live release, "Viva! Hysteria", across multiple formats through Frontiers Records. Released in August 1987, the album went on to sell over 20 million copies worldwide, spawning seven hit singles including "Pour Some Sugar On Me," "Love Bites," "Women," "Rocket" and the album's classic title track. HYSTERIA was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange and following its release the album reached No. 1 on Billboard's Top 200 chart in the U.S. and also No. 1 on the U.K. Album chart. For the first time ever, Def Leppard played HYSTERIA in its entirety during an eleven-show residency which started on March 22, 2013 at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel And Casino in Las Vegas. The band played also under the fictitious name of
Music Feature FilmsBefore he was Andrea Bocelli, he was Amos Bardi. Based on a true story, Amos is born with the gift of superb quality of voice, yet he is also nearly blind. Eventually, he is separated from his family to enter an institute for the visually impaired but while there he suffers a terrible accident, resulting in total blindness. Driven by great ambition, Amos does not give up despite repeated challenges until he manages to achieve his first great success on stage. From there, he begins a life studded with victories and becomes one of the most world renowned opera singers.
Music Feature FilmsClassical music superstar Katherine Jenkins OBE presents a magical and unique Christmas musical from the iconic Royal Albert Hall, bringing joy and festive celebrations to audiences around the world this holiday season.
With unprecedented and exclusive access to the historic venue, the Welsh singing sensation performs seasonal favourites and carols with full nostalgic Hollywood musical glamour. Katherine is joined by friends beloved actors Vanessa Redgrave and Bill Nighy, Operatic icon Sir Bryn Terfel, Italian Tenor Alberto Urso, American Broadway star Marisha Wallace, English National Ballet Lead Principal Erina Takahashi, The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment and many more to share an unforgettable and enchanting experience this Christmas.
Music Feature Films11 of the world’s most acclaimed urban artists unveil their work through a collection of art films, inspired by U2’s Songs of Innocence. Taking the political murals of Northern Ireland as a reference point, U2 pioneered the project to celebrate the unique democratic power of urban art. Oliver Jeffers, Robin Rhode, D*Face, Mode 2, Chloe Early, Ganzeer, Vhils, Maser, ROA, DALeast, and Todd James make up this global multidisciplinary group project. Chosen for their undisputed ability to capture the imaginations of their audiences, the artists were given complete creative freedom to showcase their personal responses to U2’s music, through a series of part-animated, part live action films. The result is an exhilarating display of diversity in approach, style and commentary. Powerful and cognizant, their works scale the globe, play with time, and weave between heightened reality and animated dreamscapes. United for the first time in film, the eleven international artists have taken th
Music Feature FilmsCaptured at the peak of 'T. Rextasy', Born to Boogie is the Ringo Starr directed 1972 film about the Godfather of Glam, Marc Bolan. Featuring live versions of T. Rex's greatest hits, recorded at their famous Wembley concerts, the film includes a legendary jam session where T. Rex were joined by Ringo Starr and Elton John, and a mad hatter's tea party with Catweazle and (Bolan/Bowie producer) Tony Visconti. Born to Boogie is the ultimate film of Marc Bolan and superstardom in the early 1970s.
Music Feature FilmsIn the era when one could still but only dream of a comprehensive restoration of Fritz Lang's silent sci-fi epic Metropolis, esteemed pop artist/producer and pioneering electronic composer Giorgio Moroder followed his work on Brian De Palma's cult-classic Al Pacino vehicle Scarface by assembling his own version of Lang's 1920s classic. The result was a zeitgeist-infused, high-kitsch/high-art amalgam of some of the quintessential cinema images and then-contemporary 1980s pop-chart melodrama. For millions around the world, it is this version of Metropolis - featuring music by Moroder himself and artistes such as Adam Ant, Pat Benatar, Freddie Mercury, Bonnie Tyler, and Jon Anderson - which first comes to mind whenever mention is made of the Lang original or, indeed, the iconic imagery and power of silent cinema.
Music Feature FilmsMulti-platinum rock band Whitesnake filmed their show when they headlined the Loud Park festival on October 15th 2011 at Saitama Super Arena, Tokyo, in Japan during their Forevermore World Tour. Having spent most of 2012 editing & mixing the Japanese concert in stunning HD in both 5.1 surround & stereo in time to celebrate the Year Of The Snake 2013 World Tour, this exceptional performance is a welcome addition to the history of Whitesnake live releases. Now fans can relive the irresistible magic of Whitesnake in concert any time their heart & loins may desire! The Forevermore songs alone are worth the price of admission, not forgetting the classic Whitesnake songs, "Is This Love," "Still Of The Night" and "Here I Go Again," all performed at the height of their musical powers. It's all here. This is what Whitesnake fans, old & new, have been clamoring for. An amazing night to remember and to share with all the fans! Highlights include blistering guitar work from the band's six string g
Music Feature FilmsTally Green is Cornwall's worst cleaner and a disillusioned songwriter drifting through life. She finds her inspiration renewed at an atmospheric Cornish cliff-top house and records a single analogue copy of her new album. When corporate lawyer Leo is drawn into Tally's world of music and mythology, the implications ricochet through both their lives, with the tape acting as a talisman, helping those who encounter it to truly come alive.
Music Feature FilmsChristopher Wheeldon recreates the enchanting story of Cinderella, using the famed score by Prokofiev. In this version, which is based on the original tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, there is no pumpkin and no glass slipper. Instead, the tears shed by Cinderella over the loss of her mother nourish a magical tree, which, along with four sprites, assists Cinderella on her arrival at the ball. Winner of the prestigious Benois de la Danse for best new choreography in 2013, Cinderella also features the ballet debut of Drama Desk Award-winning designer Julian Crouch, who is well known for his designs for the Philip Glass masterwork Satyagraha and the Broadway musical "The Addams Family". Together, Crouch and Wheeldon take Cinderella on cinematographic approach that transforms classic fairytale into a 21st Century masterpiece.
Music Feature FilmsThe film follows college freshman Cooper (Sam Tsui) as he attempts to win the heart of his teaching assistant, Bianca (Allison Williams - "Girls"). Cooper is so enamored with Bianca that he cannot pay attention in English class during a midterm and is set to lose his college scholarship if his performance does not improve. Enter Nate (Miles Jacoby) and Lubo (Brennan Caldwell), Cooper's two roommates, who decide he must seduce his TA once and for all to boost his grade and overcome his insecurities about women. But Cooper ends up falling for his classmate Jackie (Julie Shain) instead, a girl he originally sees as a stepping stone in his path to romance with Bianca. In an additional twist, Jackie and Bianca are competing against each other in a prestigious essay contest, and Bianca turns into the movie's villain when her plans for winning the contest go awry. Without spoiling the rest, there has to be mention of a student with man-child syndrome (a fictional disease in which a grown man
Music Feature FilmsExperience the wonder of New York City Ballet’s iconic holiday classic on the big screen. In George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. Balanchine’s stunning choreography shines amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes, and grand one-of-akind visual effects, like the one-ton Christmas tree that grows to an astonishing 40 feet.
Music Feature FilmsPresented by Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world’s largest dance education initiative, and subject of the award-winning ballet documentary “First Position,” “Ballet’s Greatest Hits” presents a one-of-a-kind glimpse of ballet from today and yesterday. The film is hosted by “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe, and stars leading figures from the world of ballet. Dancers such as Stella Abrera, Isabella Boylston, Skylar Brandt, Marcelo Gomes, Veronika Part and Hee Seo from American Ballet Theatre, Taras Domitro and Maria Kochetkova of San Francisco Ballet, New York City Ballet favorites Ashley Bouder and Daniel Ulbricht, Matthew Golding of Dutch National Ballet, Alejandro Virelles of Boston Ballet and Greta Hodgkinson of National Ballet of Canada perform iconic roles from the classical repertoire including Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Giselle, Flames of Paris and Don Quixote. Audiences will gain special insight from backsta
Music Feature FilmsVibrant pop-art animation, an amazing soundtrack and a lively storyline have madeYellow Submarineone of the most beloved musical films of all time. In the film, the idyllic Pepperland comes under attack by the Blue Meanies, a music-despising bunch who strip the land of sound and colour. Luckily the Captain of the Yellow Submarine, Old Fred, finds his way to Liverpool to enlist John, Paul, George and Ringo to help bring music, joy and laughter back to Pepperland. The magical journey is filled with surrealistic humour, Liverpudlian wit—and The Beatles’ classic songs.
Music Feature Films'Tales of Us' the film, is a thirty minute journey through five individual stories, each one based on a song from the new Goldfrapp album 'Tales of Us'. Stranger, Laurel, Jo, Drew and Annabel interconnect subtly, sharing themes of love, loss, madness, passion and identity.
Music Feature FilmsHaunted by bizarre dreams about Goth rocker Trey Sylvania (DREW SEELEY), and experiencing a growing lust for blood, Dylan (LUCAS GRABEEL), a not-so-average teenager finds himself transforming into a vampire! It all started when he was bitten by a voracious fanged exchange student, and it's a process he is desperate to stop - but how? His demented dentist can't do anything about Dylan's aching teeth and emerging fangs, and the anti-bloodsucking pills he gets from his para-psychologist just give him a rash. Dylan is terrified and he doesn't know what to do - especially about his beautiful girlfriend Sara (ADRIAN SLADE).
Music Feature FilmsThe Rain revolves around five characters and the intimate encounters among them. Mingling memory and desire, Pontus Lidberg crafts subtle narratives through a series of cross-cutting tableaus linked together through underlying patterns, movement, and the ever-present rain that touches them all.
Music Feature FilmsA singer, songwriter, actress, dance and entrepreneur, Madonna has truly become the queen of the music industry. Follow the story of this goddess of pop's early acclaim with plenty of controversy along the way. Now with a chart topping new album and tours selling out worldwide, Madonna proves that she does remain on top.
Music Feature FilmsThe Uprising Tour ran in Europe from May 30th to July 13th 1980 with five further dates in the USA in September. It was Bob Marley’s last tour before his tragically early death in May 1981 at the age of just 36. The tour was in support of the “Uprising” album released on June 10th 1980. A few days later on June 13th the live show from Dortmund’s Westfalenhalle was filmed for the famous German music TV series Rockpalast and is presented here for the first time with footage restored to the best possible quality. Bob Marley and the Wailers are on superb form and deliver a set of hit singles and classic album tracks. Marley’s energetic, charismatic performance gives no indication that he was already ill with the cancer that would take his life less than a year later. With very few Bob Marley live concerts available this will be a welcome addition for any fan.
Music Feature FilmsAt such a young age Adele now commands such iconic respect from her fans and music contemporaries alike. Adele came from humble beginnings and has gone on to be one of the biggest artists in the world. This program tells her incredible story. From a very early age Adele Laurie Blue Adkins showed a keen interest in music. In 2006 she graduated from the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology in the UK. It was that same year that she came to the attention of the world on MySpace after a friend posted her demo. From this point her remarkable career took off. Adele released her debut album 19 in 2008 where it went on to commercial and critical success being certified four times platinum in the UK. This success was also reflected in the United States where she won several Grammy Awards in 2009. Her second album 21 was released in early 2011 and it also received critical success and surpassed the success of her debut album. 21 earned Adele six Grammy Awards and two Brit Awards in 2012 a
Music Feature FilmsJeff Beck is undeniably one of the world’s greatest guitar players. Technically brilliant, he is renowned for pushing musical boundaries and has excelled across many different genres from rock and jazz to pop and blues. “Live In Tokyo” was filmed at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Japan on April 9th this year. These Japanese dates were the first to feature Jeff Beck’s new backing band of Jonathan Joseph (drums), Nicolas Meier (guitars) and Rhonda Smith (bass) and the setlist includes some material from his new, as yet unreleased, studio album. In contrast to Beck’s previous visual releases, both filmed in small clubs, “Live In Tokyo” is filmed in a major concert arena and has a very different, more expansive feel. Jeff Beck is a true guitar legend and this show captures him at his very best.
Music Feature FilmsUniversally hailed as the first hip-hop movie, Wild Style captures New York's 1981 hip-hop culture and several prominent figures including Busy Bee Starski, Fab Five Freddy, The Cold Crush Brothers, and one of the godfathers of hip-hop, Grandmaster Flash.
Music Feature FilmsBiophilia Live is a concert film by Nick Fenton and Peter Strickland that captures the human element of Björk's multi-disciplinary multimedia project: Biophilia. Recorded live at Björk's show at London's Alexandra Palace in 2013, the film features Björk and her band performing every song on 'Biophilia' and more, using a broad variety of instruments - some digital, some traditional and some completely unclassifiable.
Music Feature FilmsNashville, TN – On August 19, 2013, Jason Isbell and his band The 400 Unit, stepped out onto the stage in front of a live audience in Austin, TX to film his first appearance on the longest running original music series in the U.S., Austin City Limits. This special night for Isbell, his bandmates and all in attendance, will be released on DVD as Jason Isbell: Live at Austin City Limits on November 24 via Southeastern Records. Isbell performs songs from his critically acclaimed, award-winning album Southeastern along with songs from throughout his career, including fan favorites “Outfit” and “Decoration Day”. The set closed with a rousing rendition of the Rolling Stones’ “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking”, a live staple. (See track listing below). In September, Isbell won Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (“Cover Me Up”) and Album of the Year for Southeastern. In October, Isbell reached a major milestone by selling out three consecutive nights at Nashville’s histo
Music Feature Films“The Love We Make”, a film directed by Albert Maysles (“Gimme Shelter”) and Bradley Kaplan, follows Paul McCartney as he journeys through the streets of New York City in the aftermath of the destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. It also chronicles the planning and performance of the benefit concert that took place less than six months after the attacks: “The Concert For New York City”. “It was an honor to be able to help New York and America at that time in its history,” said McCartney of the concert. “There was a feeling of shock and fear in the air that I thought we could help alleviate with music and the fact that so many people stepped up to join us made for a very uplifting evening for us all.” The film features performance clips from the benefit concert and backstage moments with many of the performers and other famous attendees.
Music Feature FilmsThis exclusive documentary commemorates the ten-year anniversary of the release of Definitely Maybe album, which became the fastest selling debut album upon its release in August 1994. We learn the stories behind the songs, the album recording process and touring through interviews with Noel and Liam, former band members Tony McCarroll and Bonehead and producer Mark Coyle.
Music Feature FilmsIn the Oklahoma territory at the turn of the twentieth century, two young cowboys vie with an evil ranch hand and a traveling peddler for the hearts of the women they love.
Music Feature FilmsRodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific is a towering musical masterpiece and the tender love story of a naïve young nursse and an older French Plantation owner on a U.S. occupied South Sea island. South Pacific ranks among the most celebrated of Rodgers & Hammerstein's acclaimed musicals.
Music Feature FilmsNureyev is a unique dance drama created especially for television exploring the life of the great Russian dancer, Rudolph Nureyev, who defected to the West at the height of the Cold War in 1961. Integrating original choreography created for the screen and dramatic monologues, the film presents a multi-faceted dramatic portrait of one of the seminal performing arts figures of our time. There are the images of the young boy, born in poverty in Russia's Ural region; the late but promising start at the Kirov ballet school; the highly publicized defection to the west at a Paris airport in 1961; the celebrated partnership with the Royal Ballet's Margot Fonteyn; and finally succumbing to death brought on by the HIV virus at the age of 54 in 1993. Along the way, he changed the way the male dancer was presented on stage, transforming him from a prop to an equal performing partner, though with a fury, energy and sexuality never before seen.
Music Feature FilmsOften considered the finest singer of her generation, Whitney Houston's death on February 11, 2012 left a terrible void in the musical landscape. Famed for her extraordinary vocal range and uncanny ability to reach the emotional core of a song, Whitney Houston brought an unparalleled sense of drama to Top 40 radio during the 1980's and 1990's. Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You pays tribute to that magnificent body of work and takes a closer look at the woman who brought it to life. Blessed with a once-in-a-lifetime talent and nurtured as an artist by legendary mentors Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston's life had all of the makings of a modern fairytale and, in many ways, it was. The singer scored a remarkable ten #1 hit singles, and even made a successful transition to the silver screen in The Bodyguard, for which she recorded her immortal version of 'I Will Always Love You'. However, behind the beautiful face and the girl next door charm that endeared her to m
Music Feature FilmsOfficial Selection Venice Film Festival, Benoit Jacquot's acclaimed 2002 film of Puccini's opera stars Angela Gheorghiu in the title role with Roberto Alagna, Ruggero Raimondi and the Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, under Antonio Pappano.
Music Feature FilmsBYE (AJO), a new dance film, is choreographed and directed by acclaimed Swedish choreographer Mats Ek. " About a woman (Sylvie Guillem) who takes leave of a certain stage in her life. It is a conversation that she has with herself that leads to new experiences.
Music Feature FilmsWorld-class opera in a spectacular setting. Madama Butterfly is one of opera's greatest tragic tales: the story of an innocent young Japanese girl, Cio-Cio-San, and the American naval officer Benjamin Franklin Pinkerton, who wins her love and then betrays her, with devastating consequences. Puccini's glorious music, including the Humming Chorus and 'Un bel di', is performed on the shores of Sydney Harbour, with the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, brilliant fireworks illuminating the night sky, and a lavish production directed by Alex Ollé.
Music Feature FilmsAlexander Ekman is an internationally acclaimed choreographer, recognized and sought-after for his unique ability to pair wit and playfulness. His multifaceted talent is not only reflected in the movement but also in the music, light and set brought together in a beautiful and surprising way. He was nominated to the Zwaan award for 2010's most impressive dance production. His new full-length ballet A Swan Lake, nominated for a 2015 Benois de la Danse, takes a fresh look at Tchaikovsky's classic work. On stage we see The Norwegian National Ballet, dressed in costumes by Danish fashion designer Henrik Vibskov.
Music Feature FilmsFrom the ears, eyes, and hands of renowned percussionist and educator Billy Martin (Medeski Martin & Wood), Life on Drums is a striking examination of the drummer's art, captivatingly rendered with cinematic grace and intrigue. As relevant to experienced musicians as it is to newcomers, Life on Drums combines candid, wide-ranging conversations with Martin's first drum teacher Allen Herman and beautifully filmed performances of Martin's compositions for percussion ensemble and improvised trap set solos and duets. The film's distinct elements work together to impart a refreshing approach to instruction that prizes the creative and the intuitive over the merely technical. The resulting film -- fiery and passionate yet practical and insightful -- is a riveting extension of Martin's open-ended approach to percussion, improvisation, and music. "Life on Drums is about the art of drumming and percussion, and my concepts, methods, and philosophy of what is important. I'm trying to be as honest
Music Feature FilmsGo Quiet is a music film directed by Dean DeBlois, featuring acoustic renditions of all nine songs from the 2010 album Go by Jón Þór (Jónsi) Birgisson. The film was created as a counterpart to the lavishly produced studio tracks of Go, with an emphasis on stripped-down intimacy. Go Quiet was filmed in Reykjavík during New Years, 2010, and features the festive sights and sounds of New Year's Eve in Iceland. Dean DeBlois, who also directed 2007's Heima for Sigur Rós, had this to say of the film's intent: "The concept behind ‘Go Quiet’ was simple: it’s New Year’s Day in Reykjavík, and Jónsi awakens to a trashed house in the wake of his party. He avoids cleaning up and instead procrastinates by playing songs that reflect the night before, the bittersweetness of new year, and the melancholy of a year gone by."
Music Feature FilmsThe KLF became the biggest selling singles act in the world in 1991 with a series of international smash hits including acid house anthems 3 A.M. Eternal, Last Train To Transcentral, and Justified & Ancient, released on their own KLF Communications record label. Produced and directed by Bill Butt in collaboration with Jimmy Cauty and Bill Drummond in their various guises as The JAMs, The KLF and The Timelords, one of the most successful, subversively creative and enigmatic electronic bands of the early 90s, 23 Seconds to Eternity takes viewers on a film journey through the collected music videos and short features including The White Room (1989), The Rites of Mu (1991), narrated by Martin Sheen and the previously unreleased Krash (1992). Also included are the world famous music videos for the hit singles 3 A.M. Eternal, What Time is Love? and Justified & Ancient.
Music Feature FilmsThe 1998 Royal National Theatre Olivier Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! starring Hugh Jackman as Curly. Rodgers & Hammerstein's exuberant classic is a lively, tuneful musical full of cowboys, farmers, romance and fearless optimism.
Music Feature FilmsThe acclaimed documentary, Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child, tells Jimi’s incredible story in his own words. Jimi’s interviews and private writings richly detail the extraordinary life and career of the greatest guitarist of all time. The documentary features some of Jimi’s greatest performances as well as rare and never before seen footage and photos. Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child also includes – for the first time ever – examples from the Hendrix family archive of the late guitarist’s personal drawings, postcards home to his father, song drafts, sketches, and lyrics. This special 90 minute presentation was directed by Grammy Award® winner Bob Smeaton [Beatles Anthology, Band Of Gypsys] and brings Jimi’s words and story to life and provides new insights into one of the most enduring icons of popular culture.
Music Feature FilmsPLACE is a sensational dance film, specially created for two world famous dancers, Mihkail Baryshnikov and Anna Laguna by a truly international team of outstanding artists. It is choreographed by Mats Ek, considered one of the top choreographers in the world, and it is directed by a Grammy, MTV and Cannes Grand Prix award winning Swedish film director Jonas Åkerlund. Jonas is well known for his collaboration with Madonna, U2, the Rolling Stones, Metallica, Paul McCartney, Ozzy Osbourne, Robbie Williams and Christina Aguilera, to name a few.
Music Feature FilmsLegendary heavy metal musician, author, and television personality SCOTT IAN had a lot to say on the European and United States legs of his groundbreaking Speaking “Swearing Words” Tour. After decades-worth of international touring with Anthrax, bumping elbows with illustrious (and sometimes ridiculous) characters all over the media spectrum, and undergoing general “you won’t believe this” experiences— SCOTT IAN certainly had some hilarious and surprisingly personal stories to share. “Swearing Words” is an honest look at the insane life that Scott has led for the last 31 years, the people he’s met, and the events that coincide. Now, you can experience Scott’s “Swearing Words” Tour by way of Swearing Words in Glasgow, available via Megaforce Records on November 13, 2014.
Music Feature FilmsThe ballets represented in the Black and White series are arresting examples of Jiri Kylian's style and fully justify his reputation as one of the most inventive and daring choreographers on today's dance scene. The vitality of his work in underpinned by a musically so innate from the same impulse. Dances: Sarabande with music by Bach, Petite Mort with music by Mozart, Sweet Dreams with music by Webern, No More Play with music by Webern, Falling Angels with music by Reich, Six Dances with music by Mozart.
Music Feature FilmsIn June 1988, seminal punks, The Damned, reunited their original 1976 line-up of Dave Vanian, Brian James, Captain Sensible and Rat Scabies for two sell-out shows at the infamous Town and Country in London's Kentish Town. The first half of the set saw the original formation burn through tracks including New Rose and Neat, Neat, Neat from their first album Damned, Damned, Damned, which was the first punk album ever released in the UK. The second half of the set saw later members Roman Jugg and Bryn Merrick join the group (less Brian James) for some of their later smash hits including Love Song and Smash It Up. Brian James then rejoined the rest of the group for a finale of Looking at You and The Last Time.
Music Feature FilmsBroadcasted originally on the Palladia Channel in the USA during March 2012, this “Live at Moondance Jam" is the first high definition live video of REO Speedwagon in concert. This features the veteran rockers performing many of their best-loved songs at the annual Moondance Jam Festival in Walker, Minnesota in 2010. "Live at Moondance Jam” also contains a bonus interview with Kevin Cronin.
Music Feature Filmsthe bomb is an experimental, music-driven film that explores the strange, compelling, and unsettling reality of nuclear weapons. It features a memorable score by the electronica / rock band The Acid and takes viewers on a powerful, visceral journey through the culture and technology of nuclear weapons. the bomb has been called "stunning, avant-garde…unique and dazzling” by Entertainment Weekly, "thrilling" by Vice, and 'an abstract wonder" by the New York Observer. The film emerged from a collaboration between director and editor Kevin Ford, artist and filmmaker Smriti Keshari, author and filmmaker Eric Schlosser, the graphic artist Stanley Donwood, animator The Kingdom of Ludd, and installation designer United Visual Artists.
Music Feature FilmsTwo small time crooks, Mike (Johnny Flynn) and Troy (Will Poulter), are on a mission – the ‘score’ – that they both expect will transform their circumstances. At a roadside café, as they wait for a hand-over, Troy falls in love with the waitress, Gloria (Naomi Ackie), and begins to question his life choices, while the threat of real danger is driving to meet them. The Score combines Malachi Smyth’s unique script with original songs written and performed by Johnny Flynn, alongside other cast members.
Music Feature FilmsDon Quichot - an audience favourite of prestigious companies worldwide - is a dazzling display of high spirits, virtuosity and Spanish temperament. The flamboyant leaps, dizzying pirouettes and crisp pointe work that are standard features of the production give the performers every opportunity to show off their technical prowess. But at the same time, the comic story based on Cervantes' masterpiece makes strong demands on the dancers' acting abilities. The leading Russian choreographer Alexei Ratmansky has drawn inspiration for his production from the libretto of the first version of Don Quichot by Marius Petipa, created in 1869. The former artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet and Artist in Residence of the American Ballet Theatre now has also added his own new elements and choreography to the ballet. The modern designs for the ballet, by the renowned French designer Jérôme Kaplan, refer to the times of Cervantes.
Music Feature FilmsAcquitted in life, back on trial after death. “Michael Jackson: Chase The Truth” takes an investigative look into the legal battles of the global superstar. Close friends, former staff and researchers paint an intimate portrait of Jackson’s complicated world and put allegations of sexual abuse under the microscope.
Music Feature FilmsWhen State Champs stole away to a cabin in upstate New York to write Around the World and Back, they had no idea what was on the horizon. Over the next two years, the record took them on a journey to more corners of the globe than they thought possible. From song conceptions on Japanese rooftops to cliff jumping on the beaches of Australia, friends and fans alike are now able to follow Derek DiScanio, Tyler Szalkowski, Evan Ambrosio, Tony Diaz and Ryan Scott Graham as they literally trek around the world and back. This feature length film includes live performance footage from the bands’ world tour with Neck Deep, Warped Tour and the celebrated Reading and Leeds festival. Viewers are invited to get up close and personal with the band through extensive behind the scenes footage of their backstage and off-day shenanigans, as well as confessional interviews with each member. Watch the band experience nearly every emotion over the span of an hour and fifteen minutes, as they realize you
Music Feature FilmsThis dance film shows the ambiguity of real and imaginary worlds where a woman searches, dances, fights and plays, unable to separate what is lived and what is dreamed.
Music Feature FilmsAC/DC's incredible career has spanned almost 4 decades, with over 200 million records sold worldwide to date and consistently sold old concerts they are one of the highest grossing bands of all time. Formed in Australia in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, AC/DC are considered pioneers of heavy metal. As popular today as they have ever been their sound is instantly recognizable the world over and has helped define and propel the band from truly humble beginnings to worldwide superstardom. Using archive footage and interviews with Angus Young and former manager Michael Browning (1974-1979) this fascinating programme takes you on a journey from their early days in Australia with Bon Scott (9 July 1946 - 19 February 1980) to Brian Johnson joining the band and beyond. Also featured is music footage of some of the bands greatest tracks including Back in Black, Hells Bells, Thunderstruck, Highway to Hell, Jailbreak, Hard as a Rock, T.N.T and It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna
Music Feature FilmsGeorge Thorogood is an American icon. In a career that stretches back to the mid-seventies, he and his band The Destroyers have released 16 studio albums with worldwide sales in excess of 15 million. 2013 saw George & The Destroyers make their long overdue debut at the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival. Performing at an event that had previously played host to many of their musical heroes inspired the band to produce one of their finest performances on a set list that stretched back to their eponymous debut album from 1977 and right up to their most recent releases. This is goodtime rocking blues and nobody does it better than George Thorogood & The Destroyers.
Music Feature FilmsAn hour-long breathtaking trip through a soundscape created by Coldplay and Massive Attack collaborator, Jon Hopkins, and award-winning composer Joby Talbot (The Divine Comedy), ENTITY is a staggering blend of bodies, lights, technology and film that mark McGregor at the cutting edge of contemporary culture. Technically astonishing, emotionally uncompromising and hard-hitting, McGregor's work breaks boundaries and defies categorisation.
Music Feature FilmsAmon Amarth's triumphant showing at Summer Breeze 2017 truly hammers home that after a quarter of a century they are at the height of their powers. Having played the German festival numerous times over the years and loving the family vibe they have always experienced, Amon Amarth leapt at the chance to appear twice in the same year. Playing a secret, smaller scale set that focused primarily on older material and then headlining the main stage with full production - including their giant sea serpent and plenty of fire, allowing them to showcase their songs at their best, though putting together setlists from such a mighty catalogue was not the easiest of tasks. "For the first night we wanted to write a set that the fans would enjoy by wholly diving into our back catalogue, but we knew we needed to add some newer material too," explains guitarist Olavi Mikkonen. The riveting performances combined with the fevered reaction of those in attendance makes you feel like part of the audience.
Music Feature Films“Move Me Brightly” is a film based around a musical gathering at Bob Weir’s TRI Studios in San Rafael, California to mark what would have been Jerry Garcia’s 70th birthday on 3rd August, 2012. The revolving line-up of performers included fellow Grateful Dead members along with many guest artists who joined together to celebrate Jerry Garcia’s life and work. The evening’s programme was originally conceived by film director Justin Kreutzmann, the son of Grateful Dead drummer Bill, and the complete five hour set was webcast live. This film combines live performances from the studio alongside interviews with Jerry Garcia’s family members, Grateful Dead bandmates and other musicians who played with or were inspired by him. It is fitting tribute to one of rock music’s most creative and imaginative composers and performers.
Music Feature Films40 M Under is a dance film by choreographer Alexander Ekman, featuring Cullberg Ballet. Recorded in the summer of 2009, the film portrays an underground installation set within a former nuclear reactor hall at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Ekman plays with perspective, tempo, and images, to showcase the strong personalities of the Cullberg Ballet dancers and highlight choreographic details that go unnoticed in conventional stage performance.
Music Feature FilmsDirected by acclaimed photographer and film-maker Alasdair McLellan to accompany Saint Etienne's first sample-driven album since their 1993 classic So Tough, I've Been Trying to Tell You is a road movie like no other. Developed out of McLellan's memories of listening to the band's music as a bored teenager in a village near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, the resulting film evokes the ethereal optimism of the 90s era through a fog of memory that is beautiful, hypnotic and all-enveloping. There's a whole lifetime's worth of locations in there: Avebury, Portmeirion, Doncaster and Grangemouth, as well as London. Looking back, even the boredom seems idyllic - and a big part of its soundtrack was Saint Etienne.
Music Feature FilmsHosted by Ricky Skaggs and Bill Anderson, this is a reunion that all Bluegrass and Country fans will enjoy. Some of the attendees: Bobby Osborne, Jesse McReynolds, Doyle Lawson, Dierks Bentley, Dailey & Vincent, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Ronnie Reno, The Roys, Kyle Cantrell, Ramona Jones, Sam Bush, Mac Wiseman, The Whites, Rhonda Vincent, and many more!
Music Feature FilmsDuring the past 3 decades, the sex pistols have gone from a rebellious and highly controversial musical phenomenon to national treasures, igniting the Punk movement in Britain and influencing pop and rock music ever since. Hear the band tell their story with rare insights of their highs and lows, from their humble beginnings to the pinnacle of their success to the suspicious death of Nancy Spungen.
Music Feature FilmsHosted by Ricky Skaggs and Bill Anderson, this is a reunion that all Bluegrass and Country fans will enjoy. Some of the attendees: Bobby Osborne, Jesse McReynolds, Doyle Lawson, Dierks Bentley, Dailey & Vincent, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Ronnie Reno, The Roys, Kyle Cantrell, Ramona Jones, Sam Bush, Mac Wiseman, The Whites, Rhonda Vincent, and many more!
Music Feature FilmsKing Diamond's return to the stage captured live on video! Watch King Diamond and his band: Andy La Rocque, Mike Wead, Matt Thompson, and Pontus Egberg perform the legendary album "Abigail" in its entirety. The live set also includes fan favorite songs from both the King Diamond and Mercyful Fate catalogs of music: "Melissa," "Welcome Home," "Come to the Sabbath," etc. Two stellar shows are being presented here to fans: King Diamond's 2017 performance at Graspop Metal Meeting, and the November 25, 2015 show at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA. Director Denise Korycki worked closely with King Diamond himself on everything from lighting to camera placement to bring to life the first true band approved live experience for fans to take home. For both casual and die-hard fans, this is an absolutely essentially audio-visual experience.
Music Feature FilmsCursive II, a sequel to Cursive, had its international premiere at the opening of the Melbourne International Arts Festival, right after its world premiere in Taipei in September 2003, where it won both the Critics’ Award and the Festival Patrons’ Award. After studying Chinese calligraphy masterpieces, Lin Hwai-min found, despite the differences in styles, all the brush works share one common element: the focused energy with which the calligraphers “danced” during writing. He asked Cloud Gate dancers to improvise by facing blown-up images of calligraphy and created Cursive. Although both works were inspired by the aesthetics of Chinese calligraphy, Cursive II is drastically different from its forerunner. Chinese believe there are five shades of black ink. While Cursive emphasizes the dark blackness with lots of vigorous attacks, Cursive II explores the lighter shades in a meditative mood, evoking the serene quality of porcelain from the Sung Dynasty. A work of delicate lyricis
Music Feature FilmsShe has been referred to as one of the most powerful celebrities of our time and has been characterized as one of the most influential people in the world. We are taken on a journey from her humble beginning from St. Michael in Barbados to her becoming the world-class pop icon she is today. Rihanna is the first female artist from Barbados to have won a Grammy Award. She has received dozens of awards, produced songs with Ne-Yo, Stargate, and Timaland, and released six albums, with her seventh " Unapologetic" due to be released on November 19, 2012. This film takes a look at the life of the singer from the view of the fans, industry experts, and the singer herself as she talks about the heartaches and celebration of being one of the most talked about individuals in the music industry today. We also take a look into her love hate relationship with singer Chris Brown and how this lead to a positive change in her music, while the abuse she experienced lead to a change that would stay with h
Music Feature FilmsNederlands Dans Theater performs three ballets: Bella Figura with music by Foss, Pergolesi, Marcello, Vivaldi, and Torelli; Sleepless with music by Dirk Haubrich, and Birth-Day with music by Mozart. Also included is an introduction to each ballet by Jiri Kylian.
Music Feature FilmsWhen Nas was just 19 years old, he composed what would become one of hip-hop’s defining masterpieces, Illmatic. To mark its 20th anniversary, Nas delivers a standout performance alongside the National Symphony Orchestra at Washington DC’s Kennedy Center. With conductor Steven Reineke taking the orchestra through arrangements of beats by DJ Premier and Large Professor, Nas delivers impassioned renditions of tracks like “N.Y. State of Mind”, “The World Is Yours”, and “Memory Lane (Sittin’ in Da Park)”. Between songs, the program cuts away to both archival and new interview footage to document Nas’ rise from Queensbridge upstart to influential rap icon.
Music Feature FilmsPhil Lynott was Ireland's first rock and roll international superstar. His hard man image helped him stand out to the world as one of the most influential rockers of the 1970’s. Explore Phil’s life and career as he paths the way in the rock giants Thin Lizzy.
Music Feature FilmsInspired by postmodern visual artist Yves Klein, Into the Void mixes visual arts, drag performance and visceral choreography performed by five dancers to evoke the complex gender politics of Klein's work. Juxtaposing ornate materials with open spaces and transparent fabrics, the stage environment and materials mimic Klein's artistic ideals as re-envisioned by a creative team including fashion designers, composers and visual artists. Graham-trained dancer/choreographer Catherine Cabeen was a longtime Bill T. Jones performer and artistic associate (including Assistant Choreographer for the award winning Spring Awakening). Since then she has founded Catherine Cabeen and Company to act as a forum for investigating both the creative processes and artistic products that result when artists of different mediums collide.
Music Feature FilmsRobert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are two of the hottest young stars in Hollywood today. While their roles in the massively popular Twilight Saga have propelled them to superstar status, they have also proved to be very accomplished actors outside of the franchise in films such as Adventureland and Water for Elephants. However, it's not just their on screen appeal that has captured the attention of fans and media alike but their off-screen romance that mirrored their on-screen passion and had everyone talking. This film looks at their rise to fame through titles such as The Panic Room and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and their success as Bella and Edward in the Twilight franchise. It delves into their romance as two star-crossed lovers fulfilling the fans' desire for them to be together, their tragic relationship breakdown and their very public split as well as finally looking to their futures as bone-fide A-listers.
Music Feature FilmsWhile hard at work on his upcoming sophomore album Wish Upon A Blackstar, Celldweller mastermind Klayton took to the road on his first tour in five years, with Bret from Blue Stahli as the other half of the live crew. Featuring custom filmed & edited video synchronized to every last second of of the continuous hour-long set, the Celldweller tour blew the doors off the standard concept of a live show. Now you can share the experience with Live Upon A Blackstar! The full-length live concert film captures a unique era of the live Celldweller show and was filmed in the US, Russia, Canada, and Japan. Presented with a 5.1 Surround Sound mix, Live Upon A Blackstar features eleven songs from Wish Upon A Blackstar, Soundtrack for the Voices in My Head, and the self-titled debut, all revamped, remixed, and mashed up for an exclusive live experience.
Music Feature FilmsHosted by Ricky Skaggs and Bill Anderson, this is a reunion that all Bluegrass and Country fans will enjoy. Some of the attendees: Bobby Osborne, Jesse McReynolds, Doyle Lawson, Dierks Bentley, Dailey & Vincent, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Ronnie Reno, The Roys, Kyle Cantrell, Ramona Jones, Sam Bush, Mac Wiseman, The Whites, Rhonda Vincent, and many more!
Music Feature FilmsIreland's most beloved singer-songwriter returns to the stage with a spectacular show recorded live in São Paulo, Brazil. The show was the official presentation of her third solo album "The Same Sun" and features all her solo hit single "Take A Minute" plus classics from The Corrs catalog such as 'Radio', 'Dreams' and 'So Young'.
Music Feature FilmsCreated by TCN-9 executive Bruce Gyngell and modelled on the successful American musical /variety show of the same name, Bandstand was hosted by the ever-charming Brian Henderson and set the TV standard for 14 entertaining years, showcasing the very best of Australian and international Pop and Rock'N'Roll music of the 60s and 70s.In 1967 Bandstand celebrated one of Britain's most popular and versatile female vocalists. In the humble words of host Brian Henderson, this special presentation is perhaps the most polished and professional Bandstand ever made.Successfully making the transition from folk-pop to soul, international music sensation Dusty Springfield sings 11 solo songs on this special artist presentation of Bandstand, and performs two lively duets with guest perfomers Freddie Paris and multi-instrumentalist John Sangster. Also featuring a casual sit-down interview, where the singer discusses her past and the demise of The Springfields.Included in this recording are the classic
Music Feature FilmsThe Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival has been hailed as "the best American festival" by Rolling Stone, "the nation's most respected rock festival by the Los Angeles Times, and "probably the best festival in the world" by England's NME. This feature-length film captures performance highlights from the festival's first six years: the iconic headliners include Radiohead, The Arcade Fire, Bjork, Bright Eyes, the Mars Volta, Morrissey, the Pixies, Red Hot Chili Peppers, the White Stripes. the Flaming Lips and many more. Coachella: The Film is already taking its place beside concert epics such as Woodstock as the musical portrait of a generation.
Music Feature FilmsA haunting take on jealousy, this existential thriller posits a man, a woman, and an elusive lover in a series of intense pas de deux in a stark apartment that becomes a fourth character. Danced to a commissioned score by David Lang with solo cello by Maya Beiser, the work features NYCB principal Wendy Whelan, Giovanni Bucchieri and Swedish choreographer Pontus Lidberg, (The Rain, Mirror) also known for his work with Morphoses. 2012 Dance on Camera Festival Jury Prize Winner for Best Picture.
Music Feature FilmsGet down and dirty with a true blues rock legend Pat Travers on this epic live document recorded late last year and presented here. Includes performances of Travers best known tunes including "Boom Boom Out Go The Lights, "Snortin' Whiskey," "Crash And Burn" and lost more! Special guest performance by Pete "Mars" Cowling who played on the original recording of "Boom Boom!"
Music Feature FilmsDedicated to bridge the gap between modern dance and classical ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater has forged a reputation as one of the most innovative and exciting dance groups in Europe. Under Jiri Kylian's visionary direction (from 1975 to 1999), the company's international pre-eminence kept growing. The three programs show the choreographer's unique and very personal style, his affection for group performances, and his remarkable ability to to create highly inventive, witty and miscellaneous ballets.
Music Feature FilmsCOOLAID is an autobiographical movie/visual album directed by Snoop Dogg that chronicles his transition from a young boy with aspirations of making it as a professional football player, to his tumultuous years entangled in gangs and selling drugs, through his break as a music star who faces a trial for murder while dealing with the pressures of stardom. Poetically woven through the narrative, this story features visuals to songs from the album including: "Don't Stop" (Featuring Too Short), "Affiliated", "Super Crip", "Sidepiece" and "Legend".
Music Feature FilmsCountry's Family Reunion Volume One: Gospel (hosted by Whispering Bill Anderson) features an inspirational get-together of music legends in a good old fashioned sit-down sing-along of old-time gospel classics.
Music Feature FilmsHosted by Ricky Skaggs and Bill Anderson, this is a reunion that all Bluegrass and Country fans will enjoy. Some of the attendees: Bobby Osborne, Jesse McReynolds, Doyle Lawson, Dierks Bentley, Dailey & Vincent, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Ronnie Reno, The Roys, Kyle Cantrell, Ramona Jones, Sam Bush, Mac Wiseman, The Whites, Rhonda Vincent, and many more!
Music Feature FilmsIn May of 2004, Gretchen Wilson celebrated the release of her record setting Here For The Party album with several hundred of her closest friends at the famous St. Louis Pageant Theatre. On October 15, 2013 Gretchen returned to The Pageant to perform the groundbreaking album in its entirety for the first time. The one-night-only event was recorded for a live STILL Here For The Party BLURAY/DVD and AUDIO CD release to commemorate the albums 10-year Anniversary. Filmed in HD, multi-track audio recorded, this project contains 2 bonus tracks. This concert contains priceless interviews and outtakes from label presidents, managers, and several others who were there for Gretchen’s explosion onto the music scene.
Music Feature FilmsIt was one of the most anticipated events in the history of Canadian music. The Tragically Hip, Canada's most beloved rock band, was headlining a festival concert in Bobcaygeon - the small Ontario town, population 2,500, that inspired one of the group's most popular and enduring songs. 25,000 fans from across North America and Europe would make the pilgrimage. This is the story of a monumental concert, told through intimate footage of devoted Hip fans, the townspeople who embraced them, and of the inimitable band who, after more than 25 years of playing music together, have come to represent the soul of Canadian rock.
Music Feature FilmsFilmed live in 2007 at the prestigious Rossini Opera Festival in the composer's birthplace, Pesaro, Il Turco in Italia is a madcap ensemble opera with an inspired score that boasts music of both comic genius and extraordinary beauty. Set in Naples, it spins a crazy tale around a poet who uses the romantic entanglements of the inhabitants with a Turkish prince as inspiration for the plot of his next play. Ultimately, life imitates art as all ends happily, but not before a planned abduction leads to a chaotic situation of mistaken identity.
Music Feature FilmsBetween the Buried and Me's "Coma Ecliptic" was recorded in January and February of 2015 with longtime producer Jamie King at Basement Recordings in North Carolina. "The Making of Coma Ecliptic" follows vocalist/keyboardist Tommy Rogers, guitarist Paul Waggoner, guitar Dustie Waring, bassist Dan Briggs and dummer Blake Richardson, offering an in-depth and behind-the-scenes look into this recording process. Directed and edited by Justin Reich, with additional footage supplied by Blake Faucette.