On the latest episode of MUSIC WORTH BUYING, TJR champions the funky sounds of Poolside on the album Heat while Robert Kinsler celebrates the release of the deluxe and expanded version of Prince's Purple Rain.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Strike Gold
I was really impressed when I caught Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats at Coachella in April 2016. Great to see the band's self-titled album has continued to impart its magic on new listeners...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 31, 2017 - Exactly two years since its release, the debut, self-titled album from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats has officially been certified GOLD, signifying sales of 500,000 albums in the U.S., according to the Recording Industry Association of America. The band's hit single, "S.O.B." has also reached the GOLD sales mark in America. Additionally, the Stax Records release has earned global certifications in Canada (Platinum album + single), the U.K. (Silver album), Switzerland (Gold album + single), and Belgium (Gold album.)
The band recently celebrated the special milestone with 20,000 close friends and family at two sold-out hometown shows, August 28th and 29th at Colorado's famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
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| Photo credit: Rett Rogers |
In late July 2015, the single, "S.O.B." received early support and heavy airplay across SiriusXM stations led by the Spectrum. The song soon reached #1 on Spotify's U.S. and Global Viral Charts and became a multi-format hit. Then, in early August, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats made a game-changing, late-night national television debut on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.
Hailed for its intense and expressive jolt of R&B song craft, the vintage rock and soul album was greeted with ecstatic reviews here and around the world. For two solid years, Nathaniel Rateliff (vocals, guitar), Joseph Pope III (bass), Patrick Meese (drums), Luke Mossman (guitar), Mark Shusterman (keys) and Andy Wild (saxophone) have toured the globe relentlessly, headlining shows and major festivals including Coachella, Bonnaroo, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Newport Folk Festival, Glastonbury, Monterey International Pop Festival, and dozens more.
In addition, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats made many memorable television appearances including: The Tonight Show (twice!), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, CONAN, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Austin City Limits, and BBC's Later with Jools Holland among others.
NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS ON TOUR:
Sep 1 Belly Up Aspen, CO
Sep 2 Jazz Aspen Aspen, CO
Sep 8 GarrpFest (Folk Set) Maquoketa, IA
Sep 9 GarpFest (Full Band Set) Maquoketa, IA
Sep 10 Loufest St. Louis, MO
Sep 11 Express Live Columbus, OH
Sep 13 State Theater Ithaca, NY
Sep 14 City Folk Ottawa, Canada
Sep 16 Farm Aid Burgettstown, PA
Sep 17 Outlaw Music Fest Camden, NJ
Sep 30 Pioneer Square (KNRK Oktoberfest) Portland, OR
Oct 27 Hulaween Live Oak, FL
Oct 28 Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Tampa, FL
Oct 29 Soul Kitchen Mobile, AL
Oct 31 Coca Cola Roxy Atlanta, GA
Nov 1 Alabama Theater Birmingham, AL
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Beck thrills in Vancouver
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| From left, guitarist Jason Falkner, Beck and bass player Dwayne Moore. Photo: Robert Kinsler |
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| Beck blowing the blues harmonica on the crowd-pleasing "One Foot in the Grave" in Vancouver on Aug. 24, 2017. Photo: Robert Kinsler |
I've reviewed Beck on previous occasions and have always been impressed. But I have to say his show in Canada was the strongest performance by the artist I've ever seen. If you have tickets to see U2's string of upcoming dates in the U.S. (beginning Sept. 3 in Detroit and extending through Sept. 22 in San Diego), make sure to get there early since Beck is opening all those concerts.
It has taken a few times seeing Beck for this writer to finally and fully get while the artist's shows are so unique. Like the albums the Los Angeles native has released across his 20+ year career, each song Beck delivers in concert is dramatically different from the song that precedes or follows. The sum of those brilliant and far-flung musical parts makes for a wonderful explosion best experienced in the concert setting.
Robert Kinsler
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Morrissey Announces New Album 'Low in High-School,' Out Nov. 17, 2017 on BMG
Breaking news on a Tuesday morning...
Morrissey Announces New Album 'Low in High-School,' Out Nov. 17th on BMG
Morrissey will perform new music at LA's Hollywood Bowl, Nov. 10-11, 2017
On November 17, Morrissey will release Low in High-School (BMG), the iconic musician's first studio album since 2014 and his debut for BMG. This new partnership with BMG also marks the launch of Morrissey's new label, Etienne Records. The album will be released digitally and in physical formats: CD, colored vinyl, and limited-edition cassette.
On his 11th studio album, Morrissey's talent for combining political statements and beautiful melodies is more prevalent than ever as he captures the zeitgeist of an ever-changing world. 'Low in High-School' was recorded at La Fabrique Studios in France and Ennio Morricone's Forum Studios in Rome. The record is produced by Joe Chiccarelli (Frank Zappa, The Strokes, Beck, The White Stripes).
On November 10 and November 11, 2017, Morrissey will return to LA's iconic Hollywood Bowl, where fans will have one of the first opportunities to hear music from Low in High-School in concert along with many of his classic songs. More tour dates and information will be announced soon. General on-sale began on Friday, August 25 starting at 10 a.m. PST for the Nov. 10 show; tickets for the Nov. 11 show went on sale at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
Recognized as one of the most influential artists of all time, Morrissey is widely credited as a seminal figure in the emergence of indie rock and Britpop. After The Smiths, Morrissey achieved greater success as a prolific solo artist. All 10 of his solo albums have entered the Top 10 on the UK album charts, including three entries at No. 1. Releasing his debut solo album 'Viva Hate' in 1988, he has since released a number of critically acclaimed follow-ups, including 'Kill Uncle,' 'Your Arsenal,' and the hugely successful comeback album 'You Are the Quarry' after a five-year hiatus in 2004. In 2013, Morrissey published his record-breaking autobiography on Penguin Classics, immediately topping the best-seller list with literary reviewers hailing it a masterpiece in writing and prose.
Morrissey's music acts as a rite of passage for all who discover alternative music. His lyrics, at times blunt and fearless, other times vulnerable and poignant, continue to resonate with listeners around the world with their unmatched emotional depth and theatrical, poetic delivery. Pitchfork called him "one of the most singular figures in Western popular culture," and the UK's Independent declared, "Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime."
Korda Marshall (EVP of BMG) said of the signing: "There are not many artists around today that can compare to Morrissey. He is an extraordinary talent. He is prodigious, literate, witty, elegant and above all, courageous. His lyrics, humour and melodies have influenced many generations. The music on this new landmark record will speak for itself and we are delighted to welcome him to BMG."
On October 20, a special five LP box set deluxe version of The Smiths' The Queen is Dead will be released to celebrate what is perhaps the band's most iconic album.
Monday, August 21, 2017
Sights and Sounds: The Rolling Stones, Matthew Sweet, Jason Falkner
Two fantastic live albums featuring the Rolling Stones, an eagerly-anticipated return from power pop hero Matthew Sweet and an under-the-radar instrumental tribute to The Beatles courtesy of Jason Falkner make for an essential mix of releases available now.
Artist: The Rolling Stones
Title: Ladies & Gentlemen… The Rolling Stones (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
You might like if you enjoy: The Rolling Stones, Mick Taylor
Tell me more: Previously available only as a stand-alone DVD release, it is wonderful that Ladies & Gentlemen… The Rolling Stones is finally available on audio CD and digitally (as an MP3 or via streaming). The 16-track performance captured during the band's four-night stint in Texas during the "Exile On Main Street" tour in 1972 stands as one of the British band's best performances. Indeed, many fans of the Rolling Stones consider the band's late '60s and early '70s material their strongest, and this performance is filled with standout tracks from their catalog delivered with passion and firepower. Listen no further than the wild "Brown Sugar," jaunty "Happy" (love Mick Taylor's guitar work on that one), introspective "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and rowdy "Street Fighting Man." Information: eagle-rock.com.
Artists: Muddy Walters and The Rolling Stones
Title: Checkerboard Lounge: Live Chicago 1981 (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
You might like if you enjoy: The Rolling Stones, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters
Tell me more: While the Rolling Stones' 2016 Blue & Lonesome celebrated the band's blues influences, a unique trek to Buddy Guy's intimate club in Chicago in November 1981 showcased a more immersive commemoration of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers' links with blues music. In the middle of the band's ambitious American tour that year (which attracted approximately 3 million concertgoers), the Rolling Stones dropped by the Checkerboard Lounge to see one of the group's most influential heroes, Muddy Waters, perform. It wasn't long before Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Ian Stewart were on stage performing with the legend. The quality is excellent, as are the loose and authentic performances. Standouts abound, with Muddy Waters' leading the charge on "You Don't Have to Go," members of the Stones joining Waters for animated takes on the bona fide blues classics "Baby Please Don't Go" and "Hoochie Coochie Man," and a true all-star ensemble with Waters and members of the Stones joined by Chicago blues greats Buddy Guy and Junior Wells for a frantic "Got My Mojo Workin'." Information: eagle-rock.com.
Artist: Matthew Sweet
Title: Tomorrow Forever (Honeycomb Hideout/RED)
You might like if you enjoy: Marshall Crenshaw, the Bangles, the Raspberries
Tell me more: Prior to the release of Tomorrow Forever, power pop hero Matthew Sweet had not issued a new studio album since 2011. "Tomorrow Forever" finds Sweet back with a welcome vengeance, bolstered by a marathon-length 17-song collection that fits on a single audio CD disc but comes packaged as a double LP if you purchase it on vinyl. Sweet dealt with a number of life-changing events leading up to the release of Tomorrow Forever (including the death of his mother and a move from Los Angeles to Omaha, Nebraska), and there is a definite depth and purpose to the songs this time around. The driving "Trick," swirling psychedelic-edged "Entangled," tender "You Knew Me" (a beautiful tribute to his mother) and the longing rocker "Bittersweet." In addition to his long-time rhythm section (bassist Paul Chastain and drummer Ric Menck), guests on "Tomorrow Forever" include Debbi Peterson (drummer of the Bangles), Jason Victor (Dream Syndicate, Steve Wynn & the Miracle 3), Gary Louris (the Jayhawks), Val McCallum (Jackson Browne) and keyboardist Rod Argent (of The Zombies). Information: matthewsweet.com.
Artist: Jason Falkner
Title: Bedtime With The Beatles: Instrumental Versions of Classic Beatles Songs (Sony Wonder)
You might like if you enjoy: The Beatles, Laurence Juber
Tell me more: Thanks to Jason Falkner's continuing high-profile role as a touring member of Beck's band and his acclaimed collaboration with R. Stevie Moore earlier this year (Make It Be), now is an excellent time to catch up on Falkner's previous releases. I was recently introduced to Falkner's 2001 release Bedtime With The Beatles, which features 11 instrumental versions of Fab Four classics. The Beatles' time-tested tunes are solid enough to have fueled an endless parade of tributes, but it are Falkner's singularly dazzling talents as multi-instrumentalist and arranger that make these artful versions rank alongside Laurence Juber's fingerstyle guitar recordings as the finest instrumental interpretations of Lennon/McCartney compositions I've heard. A lush "Across The Universe," haunting "I'm Only Sleeping," dreamy baroque take of "Here There And Everywhere" and gentle guitar-meets-keyboards dance of "In My Life" are among my favorites. But the truth is every track on the disc is outstanding. Information: JasonFalkner.net.
Robert Kinsler
Title: Ladies & Gentlemen… The Rolling Stones (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
You might like if you enjoy: The Rolling Stones, Mick Taylor
Tell me more: Previously available only as a stand-alone DVD release, it is wonderful that Ladies & Gentlemen… The Rolling Stones is finally available on audio CD and digitally (as an MP3 or via streaming). The 16-track performance captured during the band's four-night stint in Texas during the "Exile On Main Street" tour in 1972 stands as one of the British band's best performances. Indeed, many fans of the Rolling Stones consider the band's late '60s and early '70s material their strongest, and this performance is filled with standout tracks from their catalog delivered with passion and firepower. Listen no further than the wild "Brown Sugar," jaunty "Happy" (love Mick Taylor's guitar work on that one), introspective "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and rowdy "Street Fighting Man." Information: eagle-rock.com.
Title: Checkerboard Lounge: Live Chicago 1981 (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
You might like if you enjoy: The Rolling Stones, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters
Tell me more: While the Rolling Stones' 2016 Blue & Lonesome celebrated the band's blues influences, a unique trek to Buddy Guy's intimate club in Chicago in November 1981 showcased a more immersive commemoration of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers' links with blues music. In the middle of the band's ambitious American tour that year (which attracted approximately 3 million concertgoers), the Rolling Stones dropped by the Checkerboard Lounge to see one of the group's most influential heroes, Muddy Waters, perform. It wasn't long before Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Ian Stewart were on stage performing with the legend. The quality is excellent, as are the loose and authentic performances. Standouts abound, with Muddy Waters' leading the charge on "You Don't Have to Go," members of the Stones joining Waters for animated takes on the bona fide blues classics "Baby Please Don't Go" and "Hoochie Coochie Man," and a true all-star ensemble with Waters and members of the Stones joined by Chicago blues greats Buddy Guy and Junior Wells for a frantic "Got My Mojo Workin'." Information: eagle-rock.com.
Title: Tomorrow Forever (Honeycomb Hideout/RED)
You might like if you enjoy: Marshall Crenshaw, the Bangles, the Raspberries
Tell me more: Prior to the release of Tomorrow Forever, power pop hero Matthew Sweet had not issued a new studio album since 2011. "Tomorrow Forever" finds Sweet back with a welcome vengeance, bolstered by a marathon-length 17-song collection that fits on a single audio CD disc but comes packaged as a double LP if you purchase it on vinyl. Sweet dealt with a number of life-changing events leading up to the release of Tomorrow Forever (including the death of his mother and a move from Los Angeles to Omaha, Nebraska), and there is a definite depth and purpose to the songs this time around. The driving "Trick," swirling psychedelic-edged "Entangled," tender "You Knew Me" (a beautiful tribute to his mother) and the longing rocker "Bittersweet." In addition to his long-time rhythm section (bassist Paul Chastain and drummer Ric Menck), guests on "Tomorrow Forever" include Debbi Peterson (drummer of the Bangles), Jason Victor (Dream Syndicate, Steve Wynn & the Miracle 3), Gary Louris (the Jayhawks), Val McCallum (Jackson Browne) and keyboardist Rod Argent (of The Zombies). Information: matthewsweet.com.
Title: Bedtime With The Beatles: Instrumental Versions of Classic Beatles Songs (Sony Wonder)
You might like if you enjoy: The Beatles, Laurence Juber
Tell me more: Thanks to Jason Falkner's continuing high-profile role as a touring member of Beck's band and his acclaimed collaboration with R. Stevie Moore earlier this year (Make It Be), now is an excellent time to catch up on Falkner's previous releases. I was recently introduced to Falkner's 2001 release Bedtime With The Beatles, which features 11 instrumental versions of Fab Four classics. The Beatles' time-tested tunes are solid enough to have fueled an endless parade of tributes, but it are Falkner's singularly dazzling talents as multi-instrumentalist and arranger that make these artful versions rank alongside Laurence Juber's fingerstyle guitar recordings as the finest instrumental interpretations of Lennon/McCartney compositions I've heard. A lush "Across The Universe," haunting "I'm Only Sleeping," dreamy baroque take of "Here There And Everywhere" and gentle guitar-meets-keyboards dance of "In My Life" are among my favorites. But the truth is every track on the disc is outstanding. Information: JasonFalkner.net.
Robert Kinsler
Friday, August 18, 2017
Cult Icons Collide: 'RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors’ thrills; returns on Thursday, Aug. 24
‘RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors’
WHO: Fathom Events, RiffTrax.com® and BBC Worldwide North America
WHEN: Thursday, August 17
NEXT: Thursday, August 24; 7:30 p.m. local time
WHERE: Tickets for “RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
The recent high-profile, successful return of Mystery Science Theater 3000 - better known as MST3K – is no surprise. When the original series ended in 1999 after more than a decade of thrilling television audiences, three of the key members of the original groundbreaking series carried on the brash brand of "riffing" (where they humorously comment on movies with well-timed digs and asides that are usually more entertaining than the films themselves) via the developing ability for audiences to stream video and complete downloads at home.
Most recently, the trio are featured in "RiffTrax Live: Doctor Who – The Five Doctors" that was shown in movie theaters across North America last night (Aug. 17, 2017), and returns for a repeat performance to movie houses across the continent at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017.
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| From left, Bill Corbett, Michael J. Nelson and Kevin Murphy behind-the-scenes at the Belcourt Theater in Nashville, Tennessee on Aug. 17, 2017. |
I didn't take detailed notes during the screening; it was dark and I was having far too much fun laughing (and I am thankfully not one of those idiots who turn on their cell phone when I am in a darkened theater...). But any screening where the far-flung likes of "Dark Shadows," "Buddy Holly," the Cleveland Browns' struggles (the team hasn't had a winning season since 2007), Christopher Lee, The Three Stooges, "Downton Abbey" and even Neville Chamberlain fit nicely into the comedic arc is a good reason to catch this in theaters next Thursday (Aug. 24, 2017).
Oh, and arrive early. For the 30 minutes preceeding the film there were funny title cards blending more of the intelligent RiffTrax humor amidst a mixtape featuring songs from not only the RiffTrax cast, but "Weird Al" Yankovic and They Might Be Giants.
Robert Kinsler
Thursday, August 17, 2017
The Who's 'Tommy – Live at the Royal Albert Hall' coming to DVD, Blu-ray, CD and vinyl on October 13, 2017
One of rock's most seminal works is being celebrated via an upcoming release courtesy of Eagle Rock Entertainment...
THE WHO
TOMMY – LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL
~DVD, BLU-RAY, 2CD, 3LP, AND DIGITAL~
~OCTOBER 13, 2017~
~VIEW TRAILER HERE~
New York, NY (August 17, 2017)—On October 13, 2017, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Tommy – Live At The Royal Albert Hall by The Who on DVD, Blu-ray, 2CD and 3LP [MSRP $15.98 DVD, $21.98 Blu-ray, $19.98 2CD, $39.98 3LP]. This unbelievable concert film captures the first-ever live performance by The Who of Tommy in its entirety and boasts over two hours and twenty minutes of content. The show includes all-time classics like “Pinball Wizard”, “I’m Free”, “Amazing Journey”, “We’re Not Gonna Take It”, “I Can’t Explain”, “Who Are You”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, “I Can See For Miles”, and many more!
In April 2017, The Who took to the stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall to perform their rock opera Tommy live in its entirety for the first time in their long and illustrious career. Previous Who live shows had always dropped two, three or four tracks from the album, but for this show, in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust, the band would perform every track. With specially created animations on a huge screen above the stage and creative use of lighting, the concert told the story of the “deaf, dumb and blind kid who sure played a mean pinball.” In addition, at the end of Tommy, the sell-out crowd was treated to a short set of Who classics. Always a great live band, this performance was a thrilling ride from start to finish.
As well as the incredible full show, Tommy – Live At The Royal Albert Hall includes some great bonus features: a behind-the-scenes featurette, plus full screen animations of both “The Acid Queen” and “Pinball Wizard” with the live performance audio.
This concert film captures some of their greatest work, breathtakingly staged and fully live in full for the first time ever, at an iconic venue. Tommy – Live At The Royal Albert Hall is absolutely unmissable for any fans of The Who.
PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON
TRACK LISTING
1) Introduction
2) Overture
3) It’s A Boy
4) 1921
5) Amazing Journey
6) Sparks
7) Eyesight To The Blind (The Hawker)
8) Christmas
9) Cousin Kevin
10) The Acid Queen
11) Do You Think It’s Alright?
12) Fiddle About
13) Pinball Wizard
14) There’s A Doctor
15) Go To The Mirror!
16) Tommy Can You Hear Me?
17) Smash The Mirror
18) Underture
19) I’m Free
20) Miracle Cure
21) Sensation
22) Sally Simpson
23) Welcome
24) Tommy’s Holiday Camp
25) We’re Not Gonna Take It
26) I Can’t Explain
27) Join Together
28) I Can See For Miles
29) Who Are You
30) Love, Reign O’er Me
31) Baba O’Reilly
32) Won’t Get Fooled Again
1) Introduction
2) Overture
3) It’s A Boy
4) 1921
5) Amazing Journey
6) Sparks
7) Eyesight To The Blind (The Hawker)
8) Christmas
9) Cousin Kevin
10) The Acid Queen
11) Do You Think It’s Alright?
12) Fiddle About
13) Pinball Wizard
14) There’s A Doctor
15) Go To The Mirror!
16) Tommy Can You Hear Me?
17) Smash The Mirror
18) Underture
19) I’m Free
20) Miracle Cure
21) Sensation
22) Sally Simpson
23) Welcome
24) Tommy’s Holiday Camp
25) We’re Not Gonna Take It
26) I Can’t Explain
27) Join Together
28) I Can See For Miles
29) Who Are You
30) Love, Reign O’er Me
31) Baba O’Reilly
32) Won’t Get Fooled Again
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Sights and Sounds: Madonna, Blackmore's Night, Hans Zimmer live releases coming soon
A number of well-known artists have announced plans to release concert releases, including Madonna, Blackmore's Night (featuring guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and singer Candice Night) and composer Hans Zimmer...
MADONNA: REBEL HEART TOUR
LIVE DVD, BLU-RAY AND DIGITAL CONCERT FILM
PRE-ORDERS START TODAY - MADONNA'S BIRTHDAY - AUGUST 16, 2017
BONUS CONTENT TO INCLUDE TEARS OF A CLOWN PERFORMANCE FROM AUSTRALIA
SPECIAL MERCHANDISE BUNDLES AVAILABLE AT MADONNA.COM
"MATERIAL GIRL" AVAILABLE TODAY AT ALL DIGITAL MUSIC SERVICES
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| Photo credit: Josh Brandao |
NEW YORK - August 16, 2017 - To celebrate the Material Girl's birthday, MADONNA today announced that pre-orders for her REBEL HEART TOUR concert film will start from today. The film of the record-breaking tour will be released by Eagle Vision on September 15, 2017 on digital download, DVD and blu-ray complete with bonus content as well as a live album featuring 22 songs from the Rebel Heart Tour, available on double CD and digital download. DVD and blu-ray versions come with an audio CD of highlights from the much-heralded tour. Preorders are available at physical and digital retailers around the world, and with exclusive merchandise bundles at madonna.com. Additionally, a live version of "Material Girl" is available today from all digital music services.
The MADONNA: REBEL HEART TOUR film was recorded around the world and features both live and behind the scenes material, as well as previously unreleased footage culminating with performances at the Sydney Qudos Bank Arena (formerly known as the Allphones Arena) in Australia in March of 2016. MADONNA: REBEL HEART TOUR film will also include rare footage from MADONNA: TEARS OF A CLOWN, the exclusive fanclub show in Melbourne, Australia featuring music, art and mischief. The show was a celebration of Madonna's return to Australia after 23 years. MADONNA: REBEL HEART TOUR was co-directed by Danny B. Tull and Nathan Rissman, both of whom have worked extensively with Madonna on her feature films and tour movies.
The tracklist for MADONNA: REBEL HEART TOUR film and live concert album span all decades of the iconic superstar's illustrious career, including songs from her chart-topping Rebel Heart album to classic fan favorites. A complete tracklist can be found below.
| DVD / Blu-ray Tracklisting | CD Tracklisting |
| 01. Rebel Heart Tour Intro | 01. Rebel Heart Tour Intro |
| 02. Iconic | 02. Iconic |
| 03. Bitch I'm Madonna | 03. Bitch I'm Madonna |
| 04. Burning Up | 04. Burning Up |
| 05. Holy Water / Vogue | 05. Holy Water / Vogue |
| 06. Devil Pray | 06. Devil Pray |
| 07. Messiah (Video Interlude) | 07. Deeper and Deeper |
| 08. Body Shop | 08. HeartBreakCity |
| 09. True Blue | 09. Living For Love |
| 10. Deeper and Deeper | 10. La Isla Bonita |
| 11. HeartBreakCity | 11. Rebel Heart |
| 12. Like A Virgin | 12. Candy Shop |
| 13. S.E.X. (Video Interlude) | 13. Unapologetic Bitch |
| 14. Living For Love | 14. Holiday |
| 15. La Isla Bonita | |
| 16. Dress You Up / Into The Groove | |
| 17. Rebel Heart | |
| 18. Illuminati (Video Interlude) | |
| 19. Music | |
| 20. Candy Shop | |
| 21. Material Girl | |
| 22. La Vie En Rose | |
| 23. Unapologetic Bitch | |
| 24. Holiday | |
| EXTRAS | |
| 01. An Excerpt from "Tears Of A Clown" | |
| 02. Like A Prayer | |
| DOUBLE CD / DIGITAL AUDIO | |
| CD1 Tracklisting | CD2 Tracklisting |
| 01. Rebel Heart Tour Intro | 01. Living For Love |
| 02. Iconic | 02. La Isla Bonita |
| 03. Bitch I'm Madonna | 03. Dress You Up / Into The Groove |
| 04. Burning Up | 04. Rebel Heart |
| 05. Holy Water / Vogue | 05. Music |
| 06. Devil Pray | 06. Candy Shop |
| 07. Body Shop | 07. Material Girl |
| 08. True Blue | 08. La Vie En Rose |
| 09. Deeper and Deeper | 09. Unapologetic Bitch |
| 10. HeartBreakCity | 10. Holiday |
| 11. Like A Virgin | 11. BONUS TRACK: Like A Prayer |
| DIGITAL VIDEO | |
| Digital Tracklisting | |
| 01. Rebel Heart Tour Intro | |
| 02. Iconic | |
| 03. Bitch I'm Madonna | |
| 04. Burning Up | |
| 05. Holy Water / Vogue | |
| 06. Devil Pray | |
| 07. Messiah (Video Interlude) | |
| 08. Body Shop | |
| 09. True Blue | |
| 10. Deeper and Deeper | |
| 11. HeartBreakCity | |
| 12. Like A Virgin | |
| 13. S.E.X. (Video Interlude) | |
| 14. Living For Love | |
| 15. La Isla Bonita | |
| 16. Dress You Up / Into The Groove | |
| 17. Rebel Heart | |
| 18. Illuminati (Video Interlude) | |
| 19. Music | |
| 20. Candy Shop | |
| 21. Material Girl | |
| 22. La Vie En Rose | |
| 23. Unapologetic Bitch | |
| 24. Holiday | |
| iTUNES ONLY EXTRAS | |
| 01. An Excerpt from "Tears Of A Clown" | |
| 02. Like A Prayer |
Produced by Live Nation Global Touring, the Rebel Heart Tour kicked off on September 9, 2015 in Montreal and visited arenas in 55 cities on four continents over seven months. Madonna performed 82 shows, plus the special "Tears Of A Clown" fan club show in Melbourne. The tour grossed $169.8M with 1,045,479 in attendance, making her the top grossing touring female artist in the history of Billboard Boxscore with over $1.31 billion in tickets sold over the course of her career. Madonna is also the fourth top grossing touring act since tracking began in 1990.
The Rebel Heart Tour was directed by Jamie King with musical direction by Kevin Antunes (with band keyboardist Ric'key Pageot, drummer Brian Frasier-Moore, guitarist Monte Pittman, and background vocalists Kiley Dean and Nicki Richards), lead choreography by Megan Lawson, hair by Andy LeCompte, makeup by Aaron Henrikson, and costume design by Arianne Phillips.
Madonna is managed by Guy Oseary / Maverick Management.
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BLACKMORE’S NIGHT THANK THEIR FANS FOR TWO DECADES OF DEDICATION WITH
TO THE MOON AND BACK: 20 YEARS AND BEYOND…CD
2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Blackmore’s Night – the internationally-heralded Renaissance Rock band helmed by six-string extraordinaire Ritchie Blackmore and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Candice Night. To celebrate, the band is proud to present To The Moon And Back: 20 Years And Beyond…: a two-disc collection of favorites and new material.
To The Moon And Back boasts three brand new songs: “Ghost Of John”, which proudly introduces the vocals of Autumn Blackmore (the 6-year daughter of Blackmore and Night) at the close of the song, Blackmore’s “Land Of Hope and Glory” (a reworking of British patriotic anthem “Pomp And Circumstance March No. 1” written in 1902), and a cover of favored Rainbow tune “I Surrender”, with Nightproviding the vocals.
Additionally, the set includes re-recorded versions of catalog favorites “Moonlight Shadow”, “Somewhere Over The Sea”, “Coming Home”, and “Writing On The Wall”. This new material is buoyed with Blackmore’s Night classics, such as “Shadow Of The Moon”, “Ghost Of A Rose”, and “Under A Violet Moon”, and a live version of “Home Again”, fully rounding out this best-of compilation. The included booklet displays a collage of memorabilia, showcasing live band photos, backstage passes, and tour flyers. Completing To The Moon And Back is a behind-the-scenes bonus video of Blackmore and Night rehearsing at a soundcheck, allowing fans an intimate glimpse of the band before a show.
“We hope you enjoy this musical journey down memory lane from Shadow of the Moon…our first release…through our brand new 2017 versions of old favorites and a new surprise song. 20 years of memorable music and beyond...” enthuses Blackmore and Night.
The magic of Blackmore’s Night is their ability to transport the listener to a bygone era, gathered around a fire or in an old renaissance tavern. Their sold-out concerts resemble that era, with band and fans alike decked out in Renaissance garb, losing themselves in the mirth of the music. This ambiance is created via Blackmore’s dexterous movement between acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin, mandola, cello, and hurdy gurdy, Night’s ethereal vocals and command of seven medieval woodwind instruments (bagpipe, chanters, shawms, and pennywhistles, to name a few), and the consummate musicianship of keyboardist/back-up vocalist Bard David, violinist Scarlett Fiddler, back-up vocalist/shawm player Lady Lynn, bassist/rhythmic guitarist Earl Grey, and percussionist Troubadour of Aberdeen.
After 20 amazing years, Blackmore’s Night continue to invite fans and newcomers to join them To The Moon And Back…Won’t you heed their call?
Track Listing:
CD I:
1.) Shadow Of The Moon
2.) Spirit Of The Sea
3.) Renaissance Faire
4.) Play Minstrel Play
5.) Under A Violet Moon
6.) Spanish Nights
7.) Fires At Midnight
8.) Ghost Of A Rose
9.) Cartouche
10.) Village Lanterne
11.) The Circle
12.) 25 Years
13.) Dandelion Wine
14.) Home Again (live)
1.) Shadow Of The Moon
2.) Spirit Of The Sea
3.) Renaissance Faire
4.) Play Minstrel Play
5.) Under A Violet Moon
6.) Spanish Nights
7.) Fires At Midnight
8.) Ghost Of A Rose
9.) Cartouche
10.) Village Lanterne
11.) The Circle
12.) 25 Years
13.) Dandelion Wine
14.) Home Again (live)
CD II:
1.) I Surrender (bonus track)
2.) Moonlight Shadow (2017 version)
3.) Somewhere Over The Sea (2017 version)
4.) Writing On The Wall (2017 version)
5.) Coming Home (2017 version)
6.) Ghost Of John (bonus track)
7.) Minstrel Hall
8.) Possum Goes To Prague
9.) Durch den Wald zum Bach Haus
10.) Nur eine Minute
11.) Village Dance
12.) Land Of Hope And Glory (2017 single version)
13.) Bonus Video
1.) I Surrender (bonus track)
2.) Moonlight Shadow (2017 version)
3.) Somewhere Over The Sea (2017 version)
4.) Writing On The Wall (2017 version)
5.) Coming Home (2017 version)
6.) Ghost Of John (bonus track)
7.) Minstrel Hall
8.) Possum Goes To Prague
9.) Durch den Wald zum Bach Haus
10.) Nur eine Minute
11.) Village Dance
12.) Land Of Hope And Glory (2017 single version)
13.) Bonus Video
EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS AN EVENING OF FILM SCORE EXCELLENCE
HANS ZIMMER 'LIVE IN PRAGUE' COMING TO DVD, BLU-RAY AND 4LP ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017
One of the most successful film music composers working today, Academy Award-winner Hans Zimmer (The Lion King) will be presented on multiple formats when Live In Prague is released on November 3 via Eagle Rock Entertainment.
Live In Prague (on DVD, Blu-ray, 2CD, and 4LP) features themes from: Gladiator, Interstellar, The Da Vinci Code, Pirates Of The Caribbean, Sherlock Holmes, The Dark Knight Trilogy, The Lion King, Crimson Tide, Inception, Rain Man, Driving Miss Daisyand more!
This concert was filmed on May 7, 2016 in Prague during Hans Zimmer’s hugely successful European concert tour. Zimmer was accompanied by a band, orchestra and choir, 72 musicians in total, including guitarist Johnny Marr (of The Smiths). The staging was spectacular with a ground-breaking light show, stunning visuals, and a state-of-the-art sound system. Hans Zimmer performs on multiple instruments and gives introductory insights to many of the pieces during the concert.
With a multi-award winning career reaching back to the mid-eighties, Zimmer(whose film scores have also earned 2 Golden Globes, 4 Grammys, 4 Satellite Awards, 3 Saturn Awards and 3 Classical Brit Awards along with many more nominations), has developed close working relationships with renowned directors such as Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Michael Bay, Ron Howard, Gore Verbinski and Christopher Nolan. His credits include some of the biggest blockbuster movies of all time along with acclaimed TV series such as The Crown and Planet Earth II.
This year, Hans Zimmer has toured across Europe and he takes his show to North America this summer. He has also written the score for the new Christopher Nolan film Dunkirk, which is expected to be one of the biggest films of 2017. Live In Prague is both a celebration of a rare talent and a treat for lovers of both great music and revered films.
TRACK LISTING
1) Medley: Driving (Driving Miss Daisy) / Discombobulate (Sherlock Holmes) / Zoosters Breakout (Madagascar)
2) Medley: Crimson Tide / 160 BPM (Angels And Demons)
3) Gladiator Medley: The Wheat / The Battle / Elysium / Now We Are Free
4) Chevaliers De Sangreal (The Da Vinci Code)
5) The Lion King Medley: Circle Of Life (Prelude) / King Of Pride Rock
6) Pirates Of The Caribbean Medley: Captain Jack Sparrow / One Day / Up Is Down / He’s A Pirate
7) You’re So Cool (True Romance)
8) Rain Man: Main Theme
9) What Are You Going To Do When You Are Not Saving The World (Man Of Steel)
10) Journey To The Line (The Thin Red Line)
11) The Electro Suite (themes from The Amazing Spider Man 2)
12) The Dark Knight Medley: Why So Serious? / Like A Dog Chasing Cars / Why Do We Fall / Introduce A Little Anarchy / The Fire Rises
13) Aurora
14) Interstellar Medley: Day One / Cornfield Chase / No Time For Caution / Stay 15) Inception Medley: Half Remembered Dream / Dream Is Collapsing / Mombasa / Time
2) Medley: Crimson Tide / 160 BPM (Angels And Demons)
3) Gladiator Medley: The Wheat / The Battle / Elysium / Now We Are Free
4) Chevaliers De Sangreal (The Da Vinci Code)
5) The Lion King Medley: Circle Of Life (Prelude) / King Of Pride Rock
6) Pirates Of The Caribbean Medley: Captain Jack Sparrow / One Day / Up Is Down / He’s A Pirate
7) You’re So Cool (True Romance)
8) Rain Man: Main Theme
9) What Are You Going To Do When You Are Not Saving The World (Man Of Steel)
10) Journey To The Line (The Thin Red Line)
11) The Electro Suite (themes from The Amazing Spider Man 2)
12) The Dark Knight Medley: Why So Serious? / Like A Dog Chasing Cars / Why Do We Fall / Introduce A Little Anarchy / The Fire Rises
13) Aurora
14) Interstellar Medley: Day One / Cornfield Chase / No Time For Caution / Stay 15) Inception Medley: Half Remembered Dream / Dream Is Collapsing / Mombasa / Time
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