A concert film capturing Devo at the Fox Theatre in Oakland on their 2014 "Hardcore Tour," in which they performed 21 songs written and recorded before they signed with a major record label, many of which had never been performed live. The set is intercut with stories and commentary from the band members, as well as Toni Basil and V. Vale.
2012 release of Pitbull's spectacular Rock In Rio show that was recorded this past July. Live At Rock In Rio contains the entirety of the concert performed in Madrid on July 6, 2012, including live renditions of his massive hits "Hey Baby", "International Love", "Back In Time" and "Give Me Everything" among others.
Abbey is seen a rare 1991 performance at the Promenade Theater in New York. She is at once beautiful, insightful and at the top of her musical gifts. The appearance represents the beginning of a great comeback that has since established her as a legendary jazz vocalist and composer.
'At the end of the day, it remains a secret why some can conduct and others can’t', Sir Georg Solti once said. CONDUCT! explores this secret. The struggle of five young artists for success at the International Conductors Competition in Frankfurt provides real-life drama that tests not only musical abilities but, above all, characters. CONDUCT! explores the secret of conducting with a unique intensity that culminates in a great showdown at Frankfurt’s Opera.
A journey through the different creative facets of Luis Eduardo Aute: singer and songwriter, painter, poet, filmmaker. Collaborators and friends tell the life of this total artist and reveal the impact his work has had in the past, has in the present and will have in the future.
Miya Masaoka uses music to interact with plants and insects; Jon Rose turns fences into musical instruments with a violin bow in conflict zones ranging from the Australian outback to Israel; John Luther Adams translates geophysical phenomena in Alaska into music; and Bob Ostertag explores socio-political issues through processes as diverse as transcribing riots into string quartets, and creating live cinema with garbage. By contrasting the creative paths of these artists, and a connection between them by the world renowned Kronos Quartet, the film explores music not as a form of entertainment, career, or even self-expression, but as a tool to develop more deeply meaningful relationships with people and the complexities of the world they live in.
Analyzing the long and influential career of "Man in Black" Johnny Cash, this rockumentary draws on commentary from rock journalists and working musicians, rare footage and interviews with Cash himself to chart the course of his rise in the industry. Highlights include performances of "I Walk the Line," "The Man in Black," "Folsom Prison Blues," "There You Go," "Big River" and "Ghost Riders in the Sky."
The story of musician Thomas Muchimba Buttenschøn - born HIV+ in 1985 - and his crusade to use his music to wipe out AIDS in his native Zambia and beyond.
From iconic guitar player to construction worker, Chris Holmes has lived a life of highs and lows. After losing publishing rights of his own songs and dealing with addictions, the ex-W.A.S.P. member has had to start from scratch living in his mother in law's basement in Cannes, France. He is now ready to take on Europe with his new band. As we follow him along, he meets many fans and proves that he still is the showman he was as a young and famous rockstar. This musical journey draws parallel stories of the rise, fall, and rebirth of Chris Holmes with archives, live performances, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage.
The queen of quirky and record-breaking female artists in the music industry, a slice of pure Americana. With her kooky style and witty lyrics, she's a true pop star for the millennium. She's renowned for her unconventional style; always bright, sweet and humorous. From her kooky outfits to her giant sweets themed stage tours. Perry's early fashion and style has raised eyebrows. However, she's very upfront about showing off her figure and has no problem using her looks to help promote her music. Throughout her career, Katy Perry has sold more than 18 million albums and 125 million singles globally, making her one of the best selling music artists of all time. Best-loved for her relationship with her fans and her passion for current affairs. She continues to be a role model and an ally and proceeds to speak up for what she truly believes in. She achieved her intention to evolve as an artist but has always managed to stay true to her original, unconventional and quirky Californian girl.
Stage musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s iconic tale in which brave village girl Gerda sets out to rescue her best friend Kai before the Snow Queen freezes him forever.
Mighty Uke travels the world to discover why so many people of different nations, cultures, ages and musical tastes are turning to the ukulele to express themselves, connect with the past, and with each other.
Saanjh marks the debut of Producer and Director, Ajay K Saklani, who, through this movie attempts to bring to the fore the lesser known Himachali language and tries to revive the almost forgotten Tankri Script. Saanjh is the first feature film to have been made and released in the Western Himalayan/ Pahari language. The serenity of village life amidst the Himalayas reaches the peak of sublimity as the visual tour is accompanied by some of the most melodious songs rendered by Mohit Chauhan and Pavithra Chari which strike the heart strings of even those who are unfamiliar with the Pahari dialect. The movie provides a perfect audio-visual setting for a beautiful confluence of the emotional journeys of a daughter, a mother and an orphaned boy as the sun sets on their lives and dusk sets in. Saanjh was the first film in Himachali dialect to be released in cinema halls across India.
A powerful documentary starring Morgan Freeman about the genesis of The Blues in the South and the music spreading around the world. Morgan Freeman shares his story of his experience of growing up in Clarksdale, Mississippi and his love for the Blues.
This film puts the album Back In Black under the spotlight and with the help of those who worked on the record, friends of Bon Scott, AC/ DC biographers and others who were there at the time, discovers how the album was made, how it was received and how it still inspires musicians and fans alike to this day. Featuring rare and classic footage of the group, interviews with Bon Scott and Angus Young, exclusive contributions from friends, colleagues, journalists and biographers, every track from the album reviewed and reappraised by a panel of esteemed experts and plenty more besides. Although it wasn't until after the release of the Back In Black album that AC/DC became global superstars, the era most fondly remembered by fans of this extraordinary band is when Bon Scott was at the helm - between 1974 and 1980. And if there's one album from that time which illustrates best what the mighty 'DC were all about during those years, it has to be Highway To Hell.
Exploring the life of international superstar Peter Tosh, one of the greatest reggae artists ever, founding member along with Bob Marley of the Wailers, and creator of such anthems as "Legalize It," "Get Up Stand Up" and "Equal Rights." Included in this set is "Stepping Razor: Red X," the complete documentary which gives an inside look at Peter's psyche, spiritual beliefs and music, and looks at the circumstances of his shocking murder. The second DVD features a selection of rare and classic performance footage including various concerts and Peter's last concert in Kingston.
When he swaps horses with the Tombstone Kid — a wrongly accused man on the run from the law — singing cowboy Tex Randall gets arrested by the local sheriff in a case of mistaken identity.
THE GET LOST LOSERS follows the most cantankerous rock band in Hollywood as it prepares for a super-clutch industry showcase and one last shot at fame. Official Selection: Montauk Film Festival & Culver City Film Festival. Winner at FOTA, The Canadian Cinematography Awards and The Studio City Film Festival.