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MOTHERSHIP TOUCHES DOWN
Comprehensive Two-CD Led Zeppelin Collection Features Twenty-Four Remastered Studio Tracks;The Very Best of Led Zeppelin Available November 12th
After nearly forty years, Led Zeppelin continues to inspire generations with their groundbreaking blues-infused, guitar-driven rock 'n' roll. Arguably the biggest rock band in the world throughout their 12-year reign, they remain one of the most influential and innovative groups in music history.
With over 200 million albums sold worldwide, their catalog is one of the most enduring bodies of musical composition to come out of the 20th century, and it has influenced countless bands along the way. They had the biggest tours; the biggest sound; the biggest record sales; the biggest reputation. Quite simply Led Zeppelin was the ultimate rock band.
Available November 12, worldwide, Atlantic Records will honor Led Zeppelin with the release of Mothership, a 24-track, two-CD comprehensive collection that spans their illustrious career. All eight of the band's classic studio albums are represented here, with the tracks being personally selected by the surviving members.
Mothership includes landmark songs such as "Whole Lotta Love," "Immigrant Song," "Kashmir," "Rock And Roll," "Dazed And Confused," and "Stairway to Heaven." The set will also include new liner notes.
To top this off, November 19th will see the re-release of The Song Remains the Same on DVD, HD DVD, Blu-Ray Disc and Soundtrack CD, ahead of their historic one-off concert at the London 02 Arena on December 10th.
Available at all physical retail outlets and www.ledzeppelin.com, Mothership collectible packages will be available in multiple configurations:
Standard Package - 2-CD set Album review
LED ZEPPELIN THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME 2 - DISC SPECIAL EDITION DVD
Released on Standard DVD, CD on November 19th HD-DVD and Blu Ray on November 26th 2007 - Includes over 40 minutes of never-before-seen bonus footage!
Warner Home Video announces the release of Led-Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same [Special Edition] on standard DVD on Monday November 19th, followed by HD and Blu Ray on Monday November 26th, 2007. The Song Remains The Same will be released by Rhino UK as a 2-CD Digipack on November 19th.
'We have re-visited The Song Remains The Same,' says guitarist Jimmy Page, 'and can now offer the complete set as played at Madison Square Garden. This differs substantially from the original soundtrack released in 1976, and highlights the technical prowess of Kevin Shirley, who worked with us on How The West Was Won. When it comes to The Song Remains The Same, the expansion of the DVD and soundtrack are as good as it gets on the Led Zeppelin wish list.'
This brand new digitally remastered edition of The Song Remains The Same features, for the first time, all 14 songs from the original concert. The DVD features newly remixed and re-mastered 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound and boasts more than 40 minutes of added bonus material.
DVD review
VHI BROADCASTS SEVEN AGES OF ROCK
Starting on Monday, December 17 Seven Ages of Rock will give viewers a history lesson in rock and roll. For seven straight nights, every night at 9pm, tune in to learn about a new period on the history of rock. Attached is a premiere release with descriptions and background on the show.
From the birth of rock to metal to alternative rock - there is a genre for every music fan - some that have stood the test of time and others that have not. This exclusive series will delve into what made each of these genres of music resonate with fans across the world.
Each of the seven episodes will take a deeper look into the individual ages of rock by evaluating the music itself -- breaking down key tracks, getting behind the songs and composing ideas, as well as looking into the social influences of the time and the social context that influenced the progression of the music. Throughout each episode viewers will hear from some of rock music's biggest icons including Keith Richards, David Bowie, Roger Waters, Lou Reed, Ozzy Osbourne, James Hetfield, Deborah Harry, Gene Simmons, Roger Taylor, Stewart Copeland, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Stipe, Henry Rollins, Dave Grohl, Frank Black, Noel Gallagher and many more.
GRTR!'s Pete Whalley writes: "Any self respecting rock fan will have watched at least some of the episodes from this seven part series originally broadcast on BBC1/2 back in May 2007. A co-production between the BBC and VH1, the series is now making its US debut simultaneously on VH1 Classic Monday and VH1Classic.com, where it will also be archived for later on-demand viewing.
Categorising the progression of rock from My Generation, through art, punk, metal, stadium, alternative and indie, it makes for compulsive viewing. Narrated by Dennis Hopper and featuring icons such as Keith Richards, Bowie, Ozzy, Debbie Harry, Springsteen and many, many more.
With plenty of archive footage, there are only several downsides. First, there's the overuse of rock journalists who seem to think thier opinions count for as much as those who made the music, and secondly there's the omissions. OK, running out at around 50 minutes an episode, you can't fit everyone in, but My Generation - the episode that examines the birth of rock in the late 60's - remarkably would have you believe the Beatles played no part. At least it fails to give them so much as a mention.
But I'm nit picking. Flawed possibly, but essential watching."
SHERYL CROW HITS AND RARITIES 12 NOVEMBER
Since exploding onto the global stage in 1993 with the multi-platinum Tuesday Night Music Club album, the one-time music teacher and studio vocalist from Kennett, Missouri has forged a career to become the finest female singer/songwriter of her generation. W
Working at a breakneck pace, the release of each new album led immediately to the road. The next two albums, 1996's Sheryl Crow and 1998's The Globe Sessions allowed her to further hone her musical talent while spawning classic hit songs ('If It Makes You Happy' and 'My Favorite Mistake' to name a couple) and earning legions of new fans.
She recorded her triumphant 1999 Central Park Concert for Sheryl Crow and Friends: Live from Central Park, which included duets with some of music's true luminaries including Stevie Nicks, Eric Clapton and Chrissie Hynde.
UMTV release 'Sheryl Crow Hits & Rarities' on 12 November. This new album will feature notable differences to last collection, none more so than 'Tomorrow Never Dies' from the James Bond film, the Guns N Roses cover 'Sweet Child O' Mine', and The duet with Sting 'Always On Your Side'.
The release will be available with a CD Ltd version which will feature a mixture of b-sides, rarities and live performances. Highlights of which include 'Run Baby Run' with Eric Clapton & Orchestra.
Album review
JAMES TAYLOR STRIKES UP HIS ONE MAN BAND ON HEAR MUSIC: 26.11.07
New CD/DVD Set Features Live Recordings of Taylor's Greatest Hits
Hear Music announced today it will release James Taylor's "One Man Band," a new CD/DVD set of live recordings and the stories behind the songs. The set list is drawn from Taylor's recent concerts at the Colonial Theatre in the Berkshires and features new performances from some of the iconic singer/songwriter's most beloved recordings including "Something in the Way," "Carolina in my Mind," and "Fire and Rain," interspersed with Taylor's insightful and humorous anecdotes on the inspiration for the songs. "One Man Band" will be available at Starbucks Company-operated locations and traditional retailers around the world this November.
"This set is an intimate retrospective of 40 years worth of songs and the people, places and events that inspired them," said Taylor. "I am very grateful to Don Mischer, Sydney Pollack, and Hear Music for taking great care with what are very personal songs for me and my fans."
Album review
SAXON - DOWNLOAD ONLY SINGLE, DVD AND ALBUM REISSUE LINED UP
From 19th October, Saxon fans will be able to download the previously unreleased track 'I've Got To Rock (To Stay Alive) featuring guest appearances by Lemmy Kilmister (Motörhead), Angry Anderson (Rose Tattoo) and Andi Deris (Helloween).
Saxon will then release a live double DVD set 'To Hell and Back Again' and re-release their studio album 'Unleash The Beast' (with bonus tracks) on 19th November 2007 on SPV/Steamhammer.
'To Hell and Back Again' features two DVDs with over 5 hours of footage. The first disc is a documentary featuring the band's life between two albums, including the Lionheart studio recordings, heaps of clips from the subsequent tour (taking in Kiel, Graspop and WOA 2004 festivals as well as shows in London, Glasgow, Paris, and Pratteln, among others.)
The second DVD features full length versions of all songs from the first, including 747 (Strangers In The Night), Wheels of Steel, Strong Arm Of The Law, Crusader, and of course To Hell and Back Again featuring the special guests listed above.
Also included on DVD 2 is an additional two songs from the Rock For Asia show, cuts from a live show originally broadcast on Swiss TV and a live duet by Biff Byford and Doro Pesch (performing the Judas Priest classic, 'You've Got Another Thing Comin'). A bumper 3 hours of Saxon
DVD review
'Unleash The Beast', Saxon's thirteenth studio album, was originally released in 1997, and was recorded with the current band line-up. The re-release features two bonus live tracks Crusader (live) and Solid Ball of Rock (live), recorded in Germany on the "Dogs of War" 1995 World Tour, liner notes from singer Biff Byford, and a new booklet design with unseen photos and memorabilia.
Saxon's Biff Byford adds a spoken-word intro to the track 'Crack The Riddle' on the new album from Helloween. 'Gambling With The Devil' is released on October 29 through SPV/Steamhammer. Initial release will include a digipak with a competition scratch ticket and an opportunity to win a trip for two to the USA to meet the band. More information.
HEAVEN AND HELL REVIEWS & PHOTO GALLERY
Photo by Lee Millward
Album review
Gig review and photo gallery!
Recent DVD releases...
Photo by Lee Millward
MARILLION DVD NOW AVAILABLE
Filmed over two nights at the close of their world tour in June 2007, the "Somewhere in London" DVD from Marillion will be released 1st November 2007.
Featuring music from their new album "Somewhere Else" the DVD shows the band in outstanding form in front of a sell-out crowd at The Forum in London.
This special 2 DVD Extended Edition is available exclusively from www.marillion.com from 1st November 2007 and was supported with a nationwide tour starting at the ABC in Glasgow on 29th November 2007.
DVD review
Gig review and photo gallery!
Photo: Chris Christoforou
Hendrix tribute gig to launch new DVD...!
HENDRIX MONTEREY REISSUE
The special edition DVD features all of the existing film footage from Jimi's incendiary June 18, 1967 concert newly transferred to high-definition specs from the original 16mm camera reversal original.
The concert footage has been re-edited, making this the first time Jimi's legendary performance will be captured on DVD in its original performance sequence.
In addition to the legendary Monterey performance, the Definitive Edition DVD boasts several bonus features including a new documentary entitled "American Landing", which traces Jimi's rise from obscurity to his triumphant U.S. debut at the Monterey Pop Festival, "The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live At Monterey: A Second Look"; a unique feature that enables viewers to view the concert via different camera angles, "Music Love and Flowers" - a behind-the-scenes documentary about the origins of the Monterey Pop Festival, plus rare performance footage of Jimi performing "Stone Free" and "Like A Rolling Stone" in Chelmsford, England on February 25th 1967.
The DVD features a new dts and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo mixes by Eddie Kramer, Jimi's original recording engineer.
The soundtrack is also available on CD which includes the brand new stereo mix for the very first time. The DVD also boasts extensive new liner notes penned by drummer Mitch Mitchell and and Hendrix scholar and Experience Hendrix's catalogue development director John McDermott.
Gig review
DVD review
Brian May (right), lead guitarist for the band Queen, poses with Don Bernstine, manager of acquisitions/artist relations for Hard Rock International, at Hard Rock Cafe London's famous memorabilia vault on October 16th. May appeared at Hard Rock to launch Queen's 'Rock Montreal Live' DVD, and also donated several pieces of memorabilia to Hard Rock's collection. (Photo credit: Hard Rock International)
QUEEN DVD INCLUDES CLASSIC LIVE AID SHOW
On 29 October 2007, Eagle Rock Entertainment simultaneously release two incredible DVDs capturing the incomparable Queen in their pomp as the world's biggest band at a sold out show in 1981 at Montreal's 18,000-seater Forum.
The single DVD is "Queen Rock Montreal" and there is a special edition double DVD "Queen Rock Montreal + Live Aid" [Cat Nos EREDV444 and EREDV666 respectively].
The live CD/LP from the concert is released on the same date on EMI with HD-DVD and Blu-ray versions to follow in November through Eagle.
Following their record-breaking South American tour, the Montreal shows on 24 and 25 November 1981 were to be the only concerts by Queen ever shot on film - indeed they were the first group to shoot an entire show in full cinema format 35mm. These releases offer the best ever sound and picture quality on a Queen concert release. Always a great live band, with two years non-stop touring behind them and Freddie Mercury in front of them, Queen excelled themselves with the cameras rolling. The footage has been digitally restored from the original film and the sound has been newly mixed and mastered for DTS Surround Sound and PCM Stereo from the original multi-track tapes. DVD review
On 15 October, Eagle Rock Entertainment releases a live double DVD from guitarist GARY MOORE.
Entitled 'The Definitive Montreux Collection' (Cat No. EREDV635) this collection showcases over four hours of music, capturing the highlights of five separate shows recorded at the prestigious Montreux Festival between 1990 and 2001.
SEX PISTOLS ANNIVERSARY DVD
To celebrate thirty years since the release of their seminal album Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols, Demon VISION is releasing a brand new DVD documentary chronicling the rise and fall of one of the most important bands to come out of the UK. Never Mind The Sex Pistols: An Alternative History is released on 5 November.
Direction is provided by Alan Parker, a leading expert and acclaimed Pistols biographer with titles including Sid's Way, Expose: Sex Pistols recording guide and Sid Vicious: 21st Century Icon.
The film charts the rise of the band, from their early days at Malcolm's shop 'Sex' to their first gigs, and subsequent record deals. The significance of the arrival of Sid Vicious is dealt with as well as the untimely demise of the band. Never Mind The Sex Pistols also includes exclusive footage of Malcolm McLaren revealing for the first time that he never wanted to make the album in the first place!
AMAZING JOURNEY: THE STORY OF THE WHO and AMAZING JOURNEY: SIX QUICK ONES
Two-Film DVD Set Released On November 5, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who, an exhilarating feature-length film about one of the seminal and most influential rock bands in history, produced by Spitfire Pictures in association with Trinifold Management, will be released by Universal Studios Home Entertainment on DVD on November 5, 2007.
The special edition double disc DVD comes with a second feature film Amazing Journey: Six Quick Ones, a Collector's Edition booklet and exclusive unseen DVD Bonus content.
Spanning over four decades, Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who reintroduces The Who now and to generations-to-come, as it tells one of the greatest stories of rock. The film tells the unfolding story of The Who and how they have straddled the rock world for forty years, in a tale as gripping in adventure, life and personality as the searing power of their music. The film features all-new, exclusive, never-before-seen interviews with Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and others, rare and recently discovered concert footage, artist profiles and much, much more, all in 5.1 Surround Sound.
The companion feature film on the DVD, Amazing Journey: Six Quick Ones, takes the viewer inside the mysteries that drive a rock band to the pinnacle of musical achievement.
DVD review
LIVE FROM ABBEY ROAD DVD OUT 12 NOVEMBER
The concept for Live From Abbey Road is very simple, nonetheless, it revolutionises the way in which music television is viewed. The focus is to capture great, live, musical performances and to place musicians in the world's most inspiring and creative environment in which to do so, Abbey Road.
Music television has evolved into more of a 'spotlight' for celebrities and our aim is to shift that attention and make music more personal. Live From Abbey Road gives artists with the assurance and freedom they need in order to perform to their very best. Our priority is to capture great performances.
Following on from the Channel 4 broadcast, Fremantle Home Entertainment bring you Live from ABBEY ROAD the DVD - the ultimate 2 disc DVD capturing some of the greatest artists performing live in one of the most famous studios in the world, each track hand-picked for inclusion to make this a must have DVD for any music fan.
It presents a diverse array of artists from a variety of genres, from newcomers to legends including David Gilmour, Iron Maiden, Primal Scream, Natasha Bedingfield, Massive Attack and Gipsy Kings to name but a few. Artists included are:
Disc One Features: John Mayer, Corinne Bailey Rae, Dr John, Craig David, Damien Rice, LeAnn Rimes, Josh Groban, Natasha Bedingfield , Wynton Marsalis, Nerina Pallot, Jamiroquai, Ray LaMontagne, Gipsy Kings, Norah Jones.
Disc Two Features: David Gilmour, Richard Ashcroft, Massive Attack, The Good, The Bad And The Queen, The Kooks, Gnarls Barkley, The Goo-Goo Dolls, Iron Maiden, Kasabian, Primal Scream, The Zutons, Dave Mathews, Amos Lee.
DONOVAN, BOB MOULD, LENE LOVICH AMONG NEW WIENERWORLD DVD RELEASES
Donovan - Live From L.A.
Released [08.10.07]
The Donovan Concert - Live in L.A. was recorded in front of a packed house of adoring fans at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California on 21st January 2007. This performances features all his legendary hits and cult classics and also features a surprise appearance from Mike Love of the Beach Boys.
To mark the release of his debut music DVD, Donovan will celebrate with a rare six-city UK tour, where he will be joined by iconic filmmaker David Lynch.
DVD review
Bob Mould - Circle of Friends - Live at the 9:30 Club
Filmed live at the legendary 9:30 Club in Washington, DC on October 7th 2005, Bob Mould reaches deep into his songbook for a career-spanning electric punk-rock band performance. This excellent DVD features rousing performances from Sugar's 1992 'NME Album of The Year' Copper Blue, Hüsker Dü and Mould's solo release, Body of Song.
DVD review
Lene Lovich - Live from New York at Studio 54
Filmed at Studio 54 in NYC on December 4th 1981, Lovich puts on a fascinating show in which she sings, plays the saxophone and dances with a lurching spontaneity.
Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show - Musikladen
This DVD, filmed live at the renowned Musikladen Studios in Germany, features an outstanding live performance of Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show.
Al Di Meola - Speak A Volcano - Return to the Electric Guitar
Filmed live on stage with 'Speak A Volcano' in Leverkusen, Germany in November 2006, and surrounded by a band including his old companion and superb percussionist Gumbo Ortiz, Al Di Meola rediscovers after almost 20 years of acoustic guitar his love of the electric guitar.
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