Описание: "A mighty achievement. Thank you." John Lennon "...interviews, backstage footage and amazing performances that explore the prejudice and commercialistion of pop" Time Out "...A must for serious music aficionados." Jeffery Sisk In Tune Music Hall, as a description, means exactly what it says. A hall, usually at the back of a tavern or pub, in which music was performed by local entertainers for financial gain. It is thus the earliest example of a popular music industry. In a sense, through all its manifestations, music hall or vaudeville or variety has remained true to this original description. Thus, the film begins and ends in Las Vegas (with Judy Garland), a palace of varieties to end all palaces of variety. En route, we travel via London's Palace Theatre, the Palladium and the Windmill.

Описание: "A mighty achievement. Thank you." John Lennon "This exhaustively researched and brilliantly edited work, includes revealing glimpses of a who's who of modern music." Darryl Sterdan, Winnipeg Sun This is a story of how a remarkable and very different number of theatrical elements were welded together into something also remarkable and very different called "the musical". From operetta, vaudeville, variety, burlesque, revue and most importantly British music hall, came "the musical". But it did not come about by accident. It was the deliberate and conscious achievement of lyricist Oscar Hammerstein (who wrote, among others, "Showboat" and "Oklahoma") and the director Rouben Mamoulian. Against considerable opposition, both critical and commercial, they created a new art form which was unique and yet familiar.

Описание: "A mighty achievement. Thank you." John Lennon "Music buffs, rejoice! British documentary TV maker Tony Palmer's energized and enlightening history of popular music has finally landed on our shores." Jonathan Takiff, Philadelphia Daily News Blues is a word you have to think about before it can be understood. Contrary to popular belief, blues - as a form of music - does not appear until 1910 or so, that is after ragtime and jazz. Blues is not, therefore, the cornerstone of popular music. Rather, it has become an emotional response, through music, to a variety of oppressive social conditions. The episode begins in the delta of the Mississippi and follows the progress of itinerant blues musicians to the steel mills and automobile factories of Chicago; from harmonica and fiddle, to electric guitar and fashionable nightclub. Finally, the episode shows how blues phrases and harmonies were stolen by white rock 'n' rollers in need of a new...

Описание: Pink Floyd had already come a long way from their bines roots when main creative force Syd Barett sadly drifted away from the band in a haze of drug inducec nonchalance, bought on by one too many bad trips. Syd had led the Floyd into the absolute core оf the London underground's psychedelic movement but as his mental health failed the reins of the band were taken up by Roger Waterslind Dave Gilmour. Under their direction, the move towards prog-rock experimentalism took shape via the albums and soundtracks they completed in the post-Syd, pre-Dark Side era. With the Floyd's "Meddle" now seen as the real start of the journey that would result in masterpieces such as "Dark Side of the Moon", "Wish You Were Here" and "The Wall" this era is crying out for reassessment. This extraordinary documentary film reviews this time in detail and considers again the band's live performances and studio recordings, as well as their lives and career generally, across the 1968 - 1973 period, and in...

Описание: For Over 15 Years Berlin's Rammstein Have Been At The Forefront Of What Is Known As Industrial Metal, Or As It's Referred To In Their Native Germany "Tanz Metal"; Literally, Dance Metal. From Their Early Days As Part Of The "Neue Deutsche Harte" (German Industrial Metal Scene) And Now A Worldwide Concern, Rammstein Continue To Push Musical Boundaries With Their Pounding Rhythms And Explosive Live Shows. On Rammstein: Tanz Metal We Venture Behind The Music And Explore The Inner Workings Of One Of The World's Most Intriguing & Enterprising Rock Bans. Packed With Exclusive Interviews, Rare Footage And Location Shoots, This Documentary Film Provides An Uncensored And Laid Bare Look At A Truly Exceptional Group.

Описание: Этот фильм, созданный на основе ранее не показывавшихся материалов и эксклюзивных интервью с матерью Майкла Кэтрин Джексон, братом Тито и сестрой Рибби - история о всех взлетах и падениях в экстраординарной жизни Короля поп-музыки, рассказанная теми, кто знал его лучше всех. Продюсер Дэвид Гест представляет наиболее полный портрет своего лучшего друга Майкла Джексона глазами семьи, друзей и таких музыкальных легенд, как Смоки Робинсон, Дайон Уорвик, Ник Эшфорд, Валери Симеон, а также многих других.

Описание: Enjoy this new DVD full of exclusive and exciting footage from all over the world! Experience what France, Japan, the United Kingdom and New York City already know about Beyonce, the world's premier performance artist. Join Beyonce as she continues to celebrate her B'Day. The debut of her second solo album, aptly titled due to the timing of its release, hit the marketplace with force selling over a half a million copies in its first week. That milestone is commemorated here with this DVD dedicated to the artistry, music and striking images that keep us glued to this incredible musician's every move. Get an insider's look at the ultimate performer with in-depth interviews from Beyonce's closest circle, as well as industry insiders. Performances: Live from Budokan, Japan Live from Robin Hood Benefit NYC Live from Cipriani Wall Street Series And many other never before seen performances Unreleased Footage: Photo...