Top Rated Music Movies on Amazon Video - Page 140

Evan Straw

2010

Evan Straw

2010
4
When her husband is killed in an auto accident, Alice Marsh moves far from home to start a new life. She falls in love with an old house in Massachusetts which she buys. Built in the 1700's and made of stone, it is known by the townspeople as the "Evan Straw" house. She tells her visiting aunt, Gert, of it's history and they both take it lightly. As time goes on, strange things start to happen to Alice while she's in the house. Finally, she calls in a psychic medium, Leocardia Tomas, to try to contact the spirit. As the spirit becomes more erratic and threatening, a ghost hunter named Peter Yakov is summoned to get to the bottom of why Evan Straw still haunts the house. The answer to the mystery is unexpected by everyone.
The Blues Under the Skin

1973

The Blues Under the Skin

1973
10
Blurring the line between documentary and fiction, THE BLUES UNDER THE SKIN dramatizes the tumultuous relationship of a young couple (Onike Lee and Roland Sanchez) as they struggle to overcome the barriers of poverty and prejudice that keep them from finding happiness together.
Legend of Lead Belly

2013

Legend of Lead Belly

2013
9
Huddie Ledbetter was born into poverty, battled racism, and did time, but in spite of his early hardships, or perhaps because of them, he became one of the great musicians of the 20th century. We trace the life and career of Lead Belly, a man praised by critics and revered by artists, whose unique music crossed a host of genres and influenced countless industry legends, from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin to Nirvana and beyond.
Count Basie At Carnegie Hall

1981

Count Basie At Carnegie Hall

1981
10
Jazz legend Count Basie and His Orchestra performs a concert at New York's Carnegie Hall, with guests Sarah Vaughn, Tony Bennett and George Benson.
Europakonzert 2001 from Istanbul

2001

Europakonzert 2001 from Istanbul

2001
10
Mariss Jansons conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker in the 2001 edition of the Europakonzert, filmed live at the Hagia Eirene in Istanbul on 1 May 2001. The program features Haydn’s Symphony No. 24 in G Major “Surprise” Mozart’s Concerto No. 2 in D Major for Flute and Orchestra, Emmanuel Pahud soloist Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14.
The Harlem Renaissance

2004

The Harlem Renaissance

2004
6
Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the soulful music of the period, along with the challenges many of the genre's artists faced when trying to gain recognition within conventional society. Included are anecdotes from musicians and historians, plus footage of performances and interviews with Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more.
Wendy O. Williams and the Plasmatics - 10 Years of Revolutionary Rock and Roll

2006

Wendy O. Williams and the Plasmatics - 10 Years of Revolutionary Rock and Roll

2006
8
Pioneers of punk-metal fusion, Wendy O. Williams and the Plasmatics revolutionized the culture of American music with unparalleled live performances and jaw-dropping theatrics, on and off stage. Lightning rods for controversy, Williams and the band endured police arrests and countrywide bans. With unforgettable stunts such as taking chainsaws to guitars and blowing up full-size cars, their chaotic live concerts are the stuff of legend.
Band Du Lac: One Night Only Live

2006

Band Du Lac: One Night Only Live

2006
8
All-star rock ensemble Band du Lac hit the stage for charity in this 2005 concert at England's Wintershall Estate. Founder Gary Brooker leads the stellar lineup of Paul Carrack, Andy Fairweather-Low, Henry Spinetti and Mike Rutherford, with special guests Eric Clapton, Roger Taylor, Katie Melua, Ringo Starr, Chris Barber and The Drifters joining in the jams. Tracks include "Lay Down Sally," "A Whiter Shade of Pale" and many more.
Barclay James Harvest: Caught Live

2002

Barclay James Harvest: Caught Live

2002
7
This program features both a 1977 documentary and a 1974 concert from British cult favorite folk-rockers Barclay James Harvest, who created their trademark style by using symphonic instruments along with more typical rock instruments. The 1974 Drury Lane concert from the London Theatre Royal includes the songs "Crazy City" and "For No One," while the 1977 footage includes performances of "Hymn," "Polk Street Rag" and more.
The Cure: Out of the Woods: Unauthorized

2004

The Cure: Out of the Woods: Unauthorized

2004
2
In the 1980s, The Cure proved themselves to be one of the most innovative bands on the airwaves, releasing song after song with intricate lyrics and catchy-but-complex melodies. This unauthorized documentary strips the group's normally impenetrable façade and looks beyond the music to discern what makes its members tick. Features interviews with friends, critics and colleagues, as well as rarely seen footage.
The Life and Times of Steve Marriott

2000

The Life and Times of Steve Marriott

2000
7.5
British mod rocker Steve Marriott had great stage presence, a unique voice and plenty of angst -- all on display in this docu-concert featuring clips from Marriott's days in bands the Small Faces and Humble Pie. Though Marriott remained a lesser-known musician throughout his abbreviated life, performance selections here, such as "Paradise Lost" "Black Coffee" and "Lazy Sunday," bring it all back for his fans.
Let The Season In

2014

Let The Season In

2014
9
Joined by world-renowned vocalist Deborah Voigt and charismatic voice actor John Rhys-Davies, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir ushers in the holiday season with music that celebrates the work of Charles Dickens, the story behind The Night Before Christmas, and many other classic Christmas tales.
Muse Under Review

2009

Muse Under Review

2009
7
This film looks at Muses's entire career, and by using rare performance and interview footage of the band, contributions from their closest colleagues and from those who have witnessed and written about their journey, plus seldom seen photos, news reports, scene shoots and a range of other features, creates the finest documentary to date on this extraordinary band, the music they make and the lives they lead.
En Vogue: Live In the USA

2002

En Vogue: Live In the USA

2002
10
Free your mind with this electrifying concert filmed in Birmingham, Ala., in 2002. Infusing a 1990s sound with soulful style, En Vogue performs songs from their chart-topping albums, including the No. 2 single "My Lovin' (Never Gonna Get It)." Tracks include the hits "Whatta Man," "Free Your Mind," "Hold On" and "Don't Let Go," as well as a medley of pop covers such as "Best of My Love," "Respect" and "Lady Marmalade."
Fallen Angel: The Outlaw Larry Norman

2009

Fallen Angel: The Outlaw Larry Norman

2009
8
If you could combine the onstage magnetism of Mick Jagger, the lyrical brilliance of Bob Dylan, and the personal fragility of Brian Wilson, you would only have begun to scratch of the surface of Larry Norman.
Eric Clapton: The 1970s Review

2014

Eric Clapton: The 1970s Review

2014
7
This film, from the makers of Eric Clapton - The 1960s Review, follows Clapton's bold musical journey through the seventies. Featuring new and archive interviews, rare performance footage, contributions from the likes of Bonnie Bramlett, Bobby Whitlock, The Albert Brothers , George Terry, Willie Perkins, Bill Halverson, Clapton biographer Marc Roberty and others, plus a host of other features.
Aural Amphetamine: Metallica and the Dawn of Thrash

2008

Aural Amphetamine: Metallica and the Dawn of Thrash

2008
7
While Heavy Metal is often accused of being static and conservative, in truth it is a radical form that regularly re-invents itself, and one which attracts generation after generation of musicians willing to learn from the past, but hungry to evolve the future. And so it was that, in the early 1980s, a young man named Lars Ulrich was so taken by the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, then creating music paper headlines in the UK, that he came to England to track down obscure records, take them home to LA and, with his buddies, listen to them - until they came up with a genre of their own, soon be termed Thrash Metal.
The Glamour & the Squalor

2015

The Glamour & the Squalor

2015
7
Seattle DJ Marco Collins stars in this unflinching documentary about media fame and addiction, which tracks his rise, fall, and resurrection as an influential promoter of grunge, alternative rock, and electronic dance music.
My Big Phat Hip Hop Family

2005

My Big Phat Hip Hop Family

2005
1
Audrey is a typical music student at a large Midwestern college, interested in pursuing a career in classical music. Her apparent "normalcy," however, makes her something of a misfit in her family, made up as it is by a group of outrageous performers. Audrey's parents were funk/ R& B stars in the 1970s, while her brother currently reigns supreme on the hip hop and fashion scene, and her precocious little sister is a streetsmart MC in the manner of Lil' Kim. Audrey finds this family tree a little embarrassing, and is somewhat disdainful of the ego and trappings of pop culture entertainment, so she hides her clan from her new boyfriend. This unfortunately becomes a bit difficult to maintain when the family shows up for a visit. The campus will never be the same again!
We Are Kings

2014

We Are Kings

2014
6
We Are Kings is a rock and roll/blues fable, a group of down and out musicians breaks through against all odds, with a little help from a friendly ghost. Starring Sammy Blue, Rita Graham, Bianca Ryan, Pryce Watkins, and Jonathon Boogie Long.