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"The story of Bob Dylan and The Band, featuring rare footage, archive interviews, and the music that changed the world. In 1966, Bob Dylan began his first electric world tour. It was a landmark moment, both for Dylan and for the history of rock music, and it bitterly divided his audience. Backing Dylan on stage was an obscure group of Canadian musicians collectively known as The Hawks. After a lengthy convalescence in New York's Catskill Mountains, when both parties re-emerged, Dylan had undergone an artistic transformation that sent ripples across American music and The Hawks had become simply 'The Band,' one of the most important recording groups of their generation. This is the story of their relationship." All-region NTSC format; total running time: 114 minutes; stereo; aspect ratio: 4:3.
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Subtitled: Zappa, Beefheart, Alice Cooper And LA's Lunatic Fringe. "Desperate to remove himself from his original deal with Verve Records, in 1968 Frank Zappa set up the Bizarre and Straight labels in league with manger Herb Cohen, and so began a string of releases which remain extraordinary in the extreme. This film revisits and reviews the astonishing music that came out on Bizarre and Straight, and reveals the background, operations and, crucially, the lives of the musicians, performers and management who made these labels the legendary reality they became. Includes rare footage, archive interviews and of course the music that made it all worthwhile." NTSC all region; 161 minutes; stereo.
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"This documentary film examines, dissects and all but lobotomises the wealth of music, literature, theatre and film that have assisted in creating Waits' legendary genius and, results in hand, reviews the life and career of Tom Waits from this fascinating and rarely identified viewpoint. With exclusive interviews, rare and often previously unseen footage and contributions from: Tom's legendary producer Bones Howe; Moris Tepper and John French from Captain Beefheart's Magic Band; and occasional TW collaborator, Ken Nordine; Harry Partch associates David Dunn and Dean Drummond; BBC's head of music, Chris Ingham; Beat-era scholar John Tytell plus Tom Waits historians, music academics, and respected writers. Also features numerous seldom-seen photographs, much archive film and a host of other features which all at once make for an educational, inspiring and joyous celebration of Tom Waits and those he holds close to his heart." NTSC all-region format; run time: 142 minutes; 4:3 aspect ratio; stereo.
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"Frank Zappa published a record of his most important influences on the inside cover of his debut album. This film explores the musical roots of Frank Zappa by putting The Freak-Out List under the microscope and tracing the lineage from the most pivotal names therein to the recordings and performances of the man himself. Featuring rare footage of Zappa and the Mothers plus archive film of Freak Out List artists, interviews with The Mothers Of Invention's Ian Underwood, Don Preston and George Duke, 1950s Doo Wop legends, The Cadillacs, contributions from Zappa biographers Ben Watson and Greg Russo, Edgar Varese biographer Alan Clayson and many others." NTSC format, all regions; 4:3 aspect ratio; stereo; running time: 60 minutes.
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"This film reviews the true story of The Mothers of Invention and the music they made during the first incarnation of the band. With group members Jimmy Carl Black, Bunk Gardner, Don Preston and Art Tripp taking up the tale and revealing -- often for the first time -- what the real Frank Zappa was all about; and with contributions from 'scenesters' like LA wildman Kim Fowley, biographer Billy James, Zappa academic Ben Watson, music journalist Richie Unterberger and English writer and musician Alan Clayson -- acclaimed biographer of Edgar Varese -- this program is the most detailed, informative and enjoyable documentary on Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention yet to emerge. Also features rare footage of Frank and The Mothers from throughout the 1960s, archive interviews, seldom seen live performances and a host of other features." Run time: 134 minutes. NTSC format, All Region, 4:3 ratio
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Unauthorized bio DVD, sorry. "As innovative as they are influential, Kraftwerk's contribution to the development of electronic music since their formation in 1970 remains unsurpassed. Having inspired everyone from Bowie to Coldplay, Siouxsie to Radiohead, this bizarre collective have also proven partly responsible for entire genres to develop -- electronica, techno and synth-pop to name but three. This DVD reviews the career and music of Kraftwerk, from their inception in the late 1960s (as pre-Kraftwerk ensemble Organization), through their most celebrated period in the mid 1970s, and culminating with their resurgence during the 1980s with the popularity of synth-pop and techno. The film further explores how Kraftwerk both fitted in and pulled away from the electronic wing of what is often lazily referred to as 'Krautrock.' Sparing time also for many of the groups' contemporaries from the same field, and tracing the unfolding of electronics in German contemporary music generally, this program presents a fascinating story previously untold on film. It features rarely seen live and performance footage of Kraftwerk and of other electronic and 'Krautrock' bands -- much from private collections, rare photographs of Kraftwerk and others, exclusive and extensive interviews with ex-Kraftwerk members and other German ambient and electronic musicians, contributions and enlightenment from German academics, writers and journalists, live and studio recordings of many of Kraftwerk's pivotal tracks, plus live and studio recordings of many other bands from the 'Krautrock' movement. Bonus materials: Special feature 'The Dusseldorf Scene vs. The Hamburg Scene,' extended interviews, full contributor biographies." Main feature running time: 180 mins.; NTSC format, All Regions; Screen Format 4:3; Stereo Sound Mix.
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Unauthorized bio alert. "By 1978, Leonard Cohen had already produced a staggering body of work that had firmly set the standard for the singer-songwriter genre and contained numerous classic songs within its cannon, but the 6 studio albums released between then and 2006 contained some of the finest work of Cohen's entire career. This film examines that period. It mixes rare performance footage, studio recordings, interviews, rarely seen photographs, location shoots and many other features with contributions from some of Cohen's closest colleagues and from experts on his life and music. Featuring his official biographer Ira Nadel; Cohen producers John Lissauer, David Gold and John Simon, journalists Robert Christgau (Village Voice), Anthony De Curtis (Rolling Stone) and Nigel Williamson (Uncut), authors Johnny Rogan and Jim Devlin and many others." Extras: Special feature: "The Lost Album" with John Lissauer; The Interactive Leonard Cohen Quiz 1978-2006; Contributor biographies. Main features: 64 mins.; Screen Format 4:3; Stereo Sound Mix. NTSC format, all regions.
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"The Byrds Under Review is a documentary film which explores the music, career and background of one of America's most influential bands. With the aid of many who were there at the time, as either part of the group or close at hand, this 2 DVD set is a celebration of one of rock'n'roll's truly great bands. It includes rare and classic performances re-assessed by a panel of experts, live and studio recordings of Byrds classics, footage and interviews from then and now, and exclusive and extensive contributions from Byrds members John York and Gene Parsons, further enlightenment from various collaborators, plus more!" Extra features include: Gene Parsons demonstrates his 'StringBender' - the guitar effect he invented for Byrd Clarence White; Jerry Cole recalls - tales of Phil Spector, Charles Manson and other LA notables; The John York Page; Full Contributor Biographies. Running time: 3 hours 13 minutes; NTSC format, All Regions; Screen Format 4:3; Stereo Sound Mix.
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"This documentary film reviews the music and career of one of rock's true giants during his formative and most creative years. It features obscure footage, rare interviews and rarely seen photographs of and with Neil Young. Throughout the film, live and studio recordings of Young classics are reappraised by a panel of contributors. Also included are reviews, comments, criticism and insights from John Einarson (Young's biography author), Robert Christgau (Village Voice), Barney Hoskins (author, critic), Nigel Williamson (Uncut), Dave Zimmer (ex-editor of BAM magazine), Bruce Tergesen (house engineer on 'Mr. Soul'), Johnny Rogan (CSNY biographer) and many others." DVD extras include: Special Feature: Recording "Mr. Soul," "The Hardest Neil Young Digital Interactive Quiz In The World Ever," Full contributor biographies, Beyond DVD section. Running time: 88 minutes, NTSC format, region 0, Screen Format 4:3, Stereo Sound Mix. Disclaimer on the back is worth a laugh: "the opinions on this DVD are completely independent. This DVD is not authorised by Neil Young, his management or any record or publishing companies associated with this release or ownership of Neil Young's music".
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"This 70-minute documentary covers the entire career of Joy Division, one of Manchester and post-punk's most respected bands. It charts the entire short lifespan of the group, from their origins in their days as Warsaw to the more well known incarnation of Joy Division. Features include rare musical performances, obscure footage of rare interviews and rarely seen photographs. Plus review, comment, criticism and insight from; Mick Middles, co-author of Torn Apart: The Life Of Ian Curtis; former NME and Melody Maker journalist, Barney Hoskyns; Ex-Mojo magazine editor, Pat Gilbert; Manchester punk musician and author, John Robb; music journalist and author David Stubbs; and more." Also includes live and studio recordings of Joy Division classics such as "Transmission," "She's Lost Control," "Atmosphere," "Love Will Tear Us Apart," "Shadowplay" and many, many others. Extras: Special Feature: Rare Ian Curtis audio interview, Joy Division interactive gaming feature "The Hardest Joy Division Quiz in the World Ever," contributor biographies, "Beyond DVD" section. Running time: 70 minutes; All Regions (0); Screen Format 4:3; Stereo Sound Mix. NTSC format, all regions.
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"This documentary film reviews the music and career of one of Britain's finest female vocalists and songwriters: Sandy Denny. She is revered deeply amongst fans of folk music and the singer-songwriter genre, but has never received universal acclaim for her tremendous talent. This program attempts to redress this imbalance and reveal why she remains such an inspiration to so many. The features include obscure footage and rarely seen photographs, musical performances reviewed and re-assessed by a team of esteemed experts, and live and studio recordings of Sandy Denny classics, reappraised by our panel of contributors." Also including brand new and exclusive interviews with Dave Swarbrick, Martin Carthy, Dave Mattacks, Gerry Conway and John Renbourn; Review, comment, criticism and insight from Fairport Convention biographer and all round Sandy Denny expert Patrick Humphries, acclaimed folk journalist Colin Irwin and Uncut magazine's contributing editor Nigel Williamson. Extras include: Special Feature: "Remembering Sandy Denny," The First Sandy Denny Digital Interactive Quiz, Full contributor biographies. Running time: 115 minutes; NTSC all Regions; Screen Format: 4:3; Stereo Sound Mix.
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"Captain Beefheart -- Under Review is a two hour documentary film tracing the roots and history of this iconic musical legend. It features rare live and studio performances of Beefheart, interspersed with contributions from virtually all members of The Magic Band along with a panel of esteemed experts. The film also features rarely seen promo films, interview footage with Beefheart, TV clips, location shots and a host of other features. Covering his entire musical career and loaded with extra features, this is not simply the only Beefheart DVD on the commercial market, it is also the best ever film about the man and his music yet to emerge." NTSC format, all regions, running time: 115 minutes.
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