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Fonteyn and Nureyev (2002): Feat. Rudolph Nureyev, Margot Fonteyn; Considered the great dancing–partnership of our time, Rudolph Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn are here seen at their prime, in such ballets as Swan…
Only the Strong Survive (2002): Dir. Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker; Warm and intelligent appreciation of several of the soul–music legends of the 1960s and 70s by a veteran documentary team. Based around a…
Eargasm (2001): A plethora of ‘alternative sports’ footage – skateboarding, bmx, wakeboarding, motorcross, snowmobiling, etc. – set to a live…
Earth, Wind and Fire - Shining Stars (2001): Pretty comprehensive look at the long career of US funksters 'Earth, Wind and Fire', including interviews with band members, music clips and live…
Everybody Famous (2001): Dir. Dominique Deruddere
Feat. Josse De Pauw, Eva van der Gucht, Werner De Smedt…; A hit in the Netherlands and at festivals, this half–sweet, half–cringe–inducingly sour satire, sees truly mediocre singer Eva Van…
Hysteria - The Def Leppard Story (2001): Dir. Robert Mandel; Of interest to fans of the British heavy metallers who hit the big time in the 1980s, and anyone else who had ‘Pyromania’ or…
Hendrix (2000): Dir. Leon Ichaso
Feat. Wood Harris, Billy Zane; TV–Movie biopic of the rock guitarist and 60s icon Jimi Hendrix (Wood Harris) that pushes all the predictable buttons: psychedelic drug…
Strange Frequency (2000): Dir. Bryan Spicer, Mary Lambert
Feat. Eric Roberts, John Taylor, Judd Nelson; This portmanteau of four 'urban myths' set in the contemporary music scene is surprisingly witty and satisfying. Segments 'My Generation' and 'Room…
Two of Us (2000): Dir. Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Feat. Aidan Quinn, Jared Harris; TV–movie centred around the intriguing prospect of a mid–70s meeting in New York between John Lennon (Quinn) and Paul McCartney (Harris).…
Why Sing? - Opera Explored (2000): Music–writer Michael Shmith answers the question with a TV series exploring opera. 4 episodes covering the varying themes of 'Opera…
Art of Piano, The (1999): Dir. Donald Sturrock; Survey of 20th century classical pianists that starts with Hofman and ends with Arrau, taking in such diverse talents of the keyboard as Rachmaninov,…
Fugazi - Instrument (1999): Dir. Jem Cohen, Fugazi; Culled from concert, interview and home footage, this portrayal of fiercely independent rock–bank Fugazi transcends the…
Sunset Strip (1999): Dir. Adam Collis
Feat. Jared Leto, Tommy Flanagan, Adam Goldberg…; Not the BOOGIE–NIGHTS–retread it appears, this intimate, reflective tribute to Los Angeles' hedonistic club…
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998): Dir. John Landis
Feat. John Goodman, Dan Aykroyd, Evan Bonifant; Belated, extraneous sequel to the 1980 cult 'classic' with John Goodman filling in the XXL trousers of the very late John Belushi. (Alas, the…
David Oistrakh - Artist of the People? (1998): Dir. Bruno Monsaingeon; The life of the renowned 20th century Russian violinist, who at times locked horns with the Soviet state, is told through interviews with family and…
Dead Set (1998): Dir. Rob Payne; A punchy soundtrack of bands like You Am I, Crow and Spiderbait propels this fast–paced tour through the 1990s Australian rock–music biz.
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau - Autumn Journey (1998): Dir. Bruno Monsaingeon; Interviewed on his 70th birthday the German baritone recollects his life and art in fascinating detail. Tape includes an 85–min concert recital…
Gathering, The (1998): Dir. Kylie Plunkett; Document of the popular New Years Eve celebrations at Takaka Hill 1997–8, featuring a variety of dance–music, local DJs and of course,…
Hang the DJ (1998): Dir. Marco Lavilla, Mauro Lavilla; An energetic, globe–trotting spin through the nineties club culture phenomenon, taking in a whistle–stop tour of the various DJ and dance…
Henry Rollins - You Saw Me There (1998): Dir. Modi; Spoken–word performance from the beefy, former–Black Flag singer, displaying his talent for combining humour with cringe–worthy…
Joni Mitchell - Painting with Words and Music (1998): Dir. Joan Tosoni; Joni Mitchell performs for a select audience on the Warner's Lot in L.A.
Man in the Sand (1998): Dir. Kim Hopkins
Feat. Jeff Tweedy; Sponsored by the Woody Guthrie Foundation, Billy Bragg and 'alt–country' band Wilco create musical settings to go with some of Guthrie's…
Marilyn Manson (1998): The sinister goth–metaller does his spooky–schtick across the stadiums of the world in this live compilation. Also contains…
No (1998): Dir. Robert Lepage
Feat. Anne-Marie Cadieux, Alexis Martin; An intriguing, dense drama/essay that takes an episode from dir. Lepage’s mammoth stage–show, ‘Seven Streams of the River Ota’, and…
Radiohead - Meeting People Is Easy (1998): Dir. Grant Gee; The album OK COMPUTER took the Oxford quintet into the rock stratosphere, a place where, on this evidence, they'd often rather not be.…
Shirley Bassey - Divas Are Forever (1998): British 60s pop–diva in action, live in Antwerp in '98.
Sinead O'Connor - The Value of Ignorance (1998): Dir. John Maybury; English video artist John Maybury (Love is the Devil) directs reworkings of her album tracks. 8 tracks.
Suburbans, The (1998): Dir. Donal Lardner Ward
Feat. Jennifer Love Hewitt; Bubbly record–exec Jennifer Love Hewitt gives 80s musical has–beens The Suburbans a second shot at fame despite time finding them…
K.D. Lang - Live in Sydney (1997): Dir. Caz Gorham, Frances Dickenson; The Canadian country–music crossover star croons at the State Theatre in Sydney.
Pop Eyed (1997): Extensive coverage of recent music–videos from current Flying Nun bands. Includes Superette, The Chills, Bike, Garageland etc.
Selena (1997): Dir. Gregory Nava
Feat. Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos; Worthy biopic of the Latin–American pop star who on the verge of crossing over into the American market was tragically murdered.
Spiceworld: The Movie (1997): Dir. Bob Spiers
Feat. Richard E. Grant, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton…; Rocking–good time of a shallow band movie, with great costumes, sets, attitude, etc. The girls sure know how to have fun, Richard E. Grant is…
Crowded House - Farewell Concert (1996): Most of the favourites plus a few quirky jam sessions, played to a huge crowd outside the Sydney Opera House. Features extensive interview material.
Dancing in the Street (TV Series) (1996): Exemplary documentary chronicles the history of pop music through nine hour–long episodes defined by generic lineage. Truly rare clips and…
Dexter Gordon - More Than You Know (1996): Dir. Don McGlynn; Tenor jazz saxophonist Dexter, renowned for his work with Lionel Hampton and others, gets fan treatment in a lively montage of performance and…
Garbage (1996): Featuring six slick vids from the debut album of Butch Vig, Shirley Manson and co., plus live footage and dance remixes.
Hype! (1996): Dir. Doug Pray; Absorbing document of the evolution of the Seattle grunge–music 'scene' from its genesis in the early '80s. Reflected in the ambiguous light of…
Osmonds - Very Best of, The (1996): Feat. Donny Osmond; White–bread superstars of TV and music here present 24 of their best known music videos from debut single 'One Bad Apple' onwards.
Ritual Habitual - Big Day Out (1996): Dir. Peter Critchley; Celebration of the Antipodean Big Day Out festival in its final year. With performances by overseas acts such as Porno for Pyros, Prodigy and Nick…
Screenage Kicks (1996): Wide range of music–videos from Auckland and Wellington bands, incl. DLT, Shihad, Head like a Hole and Dead Flowers.
I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995): Dir. Don Was; Step gingerly into the strange world of Beach Boys genius Brian Wilson. Interviews with friends, family and Wilson himself chart a tumultuous and…
Les Miserables (Stage version) (1995): Popular stage spectacular, based on the Victor Hugo novel, is seen here in a Gala 10th Anniversary performance at the Royal Albert Hall.
Pink Video, The (1995): Record of 1995's 'Out–rageously Pink' variety show at London's Playhouse Theatre. Includes such gay luminaries as Scott Capurro, Steve Best,…
Riverdance - The Show (1995): Dir. John McColgan
Feat. Michael Flatley; Ambitious song and dance extravaganza is a must for stageshow fans and purveyors of Gaelic culture. Michael Flatley choreographs and toplines a host…
Show, The (1995): Dir. Brian Robbins; Well–made document of a 90s hiphop roadshow featuring Run DMC, Naughty BY Nature, Warren G and Wu–Tang Clan. Combines live and backstage…
Slayer - Live Intrusion (1995): Speed–metal kings are caught in action in Arizona. Includes other tour and off–the–road footage.
Nirvana - Live! Tonight! Sold Out! (1994): The grunge–meisters perform their 'Nevermind'–period live set. Complete with interviews and backstage hi–jinks.
Remembering Jacqueline Du Pre (1994): Dir. Christopher Nupen; Official doco on the renowned cellist suffers from a sanctimonious voice–over. Still, the best record of this talent with interviews and…
Smashing Pumpkins - Viewphoria (1994): An official 'bootleg', collecting live performances, TV–appearances, and alternate song–takes from 1988–1994.
Woodstock '94 (1994): Dir. Bruce Gowers
Feat. Bob Dylan; For those who missed it second time round, experience the various flavours of rock'n'roll music, circa 1994. Encompassing acts as diverse as Bob…
David Byrne Live - Between the Teeth (1993): Captured live with a rhythmic Latin backing, David Byrne reprises material from his days in Talking Heads as well as new musical obsessions.
Everything But The Girl - Home Movies (1993): Dir. John Maybury, Hal Hartley; 14 songs from the more winsome, pre–dance incarnation of EBTG, including clips directed John Maybury and Hal Hartley.
Gift (1993): Dir. Perry Farrell, Casy Niccoli; Bizarre love story with a porn aesthetic fleshes out what is ostensibly a lurid promotional film for grunge phenomenon 'Jane's Addiction'. Ice T and…
Lemonheads - Two Weeks in Australia (1993): The now defunct indie band, headed by Evan Dando, play their appealing brand of melodic rock on tour down–under, including vid–clips and…
More Abba Gold (1993): 13 More Abba videos, including When I Kissed the Teacher and On & On & On.
P.J. Harvey - Reeling (1993): Feat. Polly Jean Harvey; Darlings of the indie rock press, Polly Jean Harvey and band, captured on stage and off during her Euro–American tour of 1993.
Theremin - An Electronic Odyssey (1993): Dir. Steven M. Martin; The fascinating life of Prof. Leon Theremin, the Russian inventor of the Theremin – a unique musical instrument/sound effects generator,…
Beyond the Mind's Eye (1992): Dir. Michael Boydstun; This state–of–the–art computer animation odyssey is a must for technoheads seeking more of the VR stuff from THE LAWNMOWER MAN.…
Big Audio Dynamite - Bad I + II (1992): 11 songs from Mick Jones' 80s post–Clash band. Includes 1 video directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Black Sabbath Vol. 1 (1992): Dir. Martin Baker; Hard rock pioneers in their Ozzy Osbourne phase (1971–77).
Black Sabbath Vol. 2 (1992): Dir. Martin Baker; Hard rock pioneers in their post–Ozzy Osbourne phase (1978 – 1992).
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful (1992): Dir. John Fortenberry
Feat. Julie Brown, Bobcat Goldthwait; The talented Julie Brown sharpens her claws and is not afraid to use them in this parody of Madonna's self–adoring documentary, TRUTH OR DARE.
Metallica - A Year and a Half in the Life of (1992): Dir. Adam Dubin; Mammoth two tape documentary covering 9 months of Metallica recording and 9 months on the road in 1991–92.
On the Town (Stage version) (1992): Leonard Bernstein's classic Broadway musical, following the misadventures of three sailors is captured here in a recent stage version, accompanied by…
Pavarotti & the Italian Tenors (1992): Dir. Joshua Waletzky; Luciano Pavarotti traces his musical influences back, through early appearances and interviews with his tutors, to reveal the rich heritage of…
Perlman in Russia (1992): Israeli violinist Itzhak Perlman fiddles with legendary virtuosity in the Tchaikovsky Hall, Moscow, accompanied on piano by Janet Guggenheim.…
PUNK - The Story of Punk (1992): 18 video clips from the riotous heyday of British punk including acts like Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Jam, Joy Division, The Stranglers, Buzzcocks,…
Search for Robert Johnson (1992): Dir. Chris Hunt; Essential documentary attempts to unshroud the mystery surrounding the legendary Blues singer/songwriter who was murdered in 1938 at only 27.
U2 - Achtung Baby (1992): The promo videos from the pre–eminent stadium rockers are a far cry from their humble Irish roots, but the songs from the album of the same…
Ute Lemper - Illusions (1992): Dir. Michael Houldey
Feat. Ute Lemper; Live performances of songs from Ute Lemper's 1992 album.
Velvet Underground: Redux (1992): The Velvets live on stage at their 1992 Paris reunion gigs. Fourteen old songs and one brand newie.
Cure, The - Picture Show (1991): Dir. Tim Pope; Subtitled An Improbable Collection, and picking up where Staring at the Sea left off, 10 songs, plus lots of other bits.
Jose Carreras - A Life Story (1991): Feat. Jose Carreras; Overshadowed by some of his larger than life peers, Spanish tenor Jose Carreras is here celebrated in his own right, surveying a life of perseverance…
Monster in a Box (1991): Dir. Nick Broomfield; Spalding Gray recalls the adventures that befell him while trying to write his autobiography. Colourfully delivered monologue with Laurie Anderson…
Not Mozart (M is for Man, Music and Mozart; Letter, Riddles and Writs) (1991): Dir. Peter Greenaway, Pat Gavin, Jeremy Newson; Two experimental television dramas commissioned to celebrate the Mozart Bicentennial.
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Funky Monks (1991): Dir. Gavin Bowden; Stylishly shot documentary about the California funksters, caught on the cusp of massive worldwide success.
Shindig! - British Invasion (1991): This volume of the 60s TV show hosted by Jimmy O'Neill features various early Britich Invasion beat combos like Gerry & The Pacemakers, Manfred Mann…
Shindig! - Groovy Gals (1991): Feat. Aretha Franklin; This volume of the 60's TV show features girl groups and female singers. Highlights: the Shangri–Las and Aretha Franklin.
Shindig! - Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1991): This volume of the 60s TV show features a geat lineup of 50s and 60s stars, including Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, James Brown, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee…
Shindig! - Sixties Superstars (1991): This volume of the 60s TV show features mid–60s stars, including Byrds, Yardbirds and Donovan.
Year Punk Broke, The (1991): Music, interviews and goofing around from the 1991 European tour of Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Dinosaur Jr, Babes in Toyland. and others.
Zappa's Universe (1991): Feat. Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa; A tribute to Frank Zappa, recorded just before he died, performed by his band with guests Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa et al.
Best of Victor Borge: Act One & Two, The (1990): Feat. Victor Borge; A collection of live performances and routines from the inimitable Victor Borge – raconteur, pianist, comedian and more.
Blues Alive (1990): A howlin' 16–track compilation of various live performances by Blues legends Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Ruth Brown and Otis Rush and others.
Elton John - Very Best Of (1990): Feat. Elton John; Comprehensive 20–song compilation charting Elton's image shift from 1970s high camp to 1990s lovable popular entertainer.
Hunters and Collectors - Collected Works (1990): Encyclopedic compilation of these long–lived Aussie post–punks, ranging from the weird early stuff to Throw Your Arms Around Me. 17 tracks
Morrissey - Hulmerist (1990): Dir. Tim Broad; Seven videos from the immediate post Smiths period, including Last of the Famous International Playboys.
Indie Top Video (1989): Dir. Various; Music–vids from 15 top indie bands of the 80s: New Order, The Shamen, Pop Will Eat Itself, A Guy Called Gerald, The Darling Buds, Birdland, The…
Leonard Cohen (1989): Feat. Leonard Cohen; 14 songs of love and hate performed live from the lengthy career of the singer/songwriting veteran. Leonard also escorts us through his inspirational…
Mack the Knife (1989): Dir. Menahem Golan
Feat. Raul Julia, Richard Harris, Julie Walters…; Muddled adaptation of The Threepenny Opera is notable for some pretty inept dance sequences and some rather overt mugging by some well–known…
Magazine (1989): Feat. Howard Devoto; Five songs from Howard Devoto and co's late 70s New Wave band.
Miles Davis in Paris (1989): Feat. Miles Davis; Son of a dentist Miles blows life into his later material at the 1989 Paris Jazz Festival.
Neil Young - Unplugged (1989): Feat. Neil Young; Neil pours his heart of gold into acoustic interpretations of 14 great songs drawn from his expansive career.
New Order - A Collection (1989): Dir. Jonathan Demme, Kathryn Bigelow; Definitive compilation of New Order videos, from 'Confusion' to 'Waiting for the siren's call', including clips directed by Jonathan Demme and…
Rolling Stones, The - 25 X 5 (1989): Dir. Nigel Finch
Feat. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood…; The consummate rockumentary, this is a richly entertaining and informative chronicle of the 25 year history of the rock phenomenon from humble…
Songs for Drella (1989): Lou Reed and John Cale perform live their minimalist musical biography of the life of their estranged friend and artist, Andy Warhol. A must for fans…
Still Life at the Penguin Cafe (incl. Penguin Cafe Orchestra - A Profile) (1989): Two selections featuring the unique musical entourage 'Penguin Cafe Orchestra' who combine classical and world music genres. 'Still Life at the…
Sugarcubes (1989): Compilation of interviews and live performances in London, Alabama and Reykjavik, dating from the Icelandic group's heyday.
Decline of Western Civilization 2: The Metal Years (1988): Dir. Penelope Spheeris
Feat. Lemmy , Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth; Affectionate tribute to heavy–metal music, the musicians and the culture. The seen–it–all anecdotes of Lemmy, Ozzy Osbourne and…
Sisters of Mercy - Shot (1988): Four songs from the Floodland peak–period of these sardonic Goths. Includes This Corrosion.
Who's Better, Who's Best - The Who (1988): Feat. Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey; A 25th anniversary documentary celebration of Brit rock band The Who that includes 16 of their best singles. Some rare footage may be of interest to…
Carmen (Bizet) (1987): Dir. Brian Large
Feat. Agnes Baltsa, Jose Carreras; Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Conductor: James Levine.
Comic Strip Presents: Bad News (1983) / More Bad News (1987): Dir. Sandy Johnson, Adrian Edmondson
Feat. Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer…; An uncannily similar forerunner to the king of mockumentaries, THIS IS SPINAL TAP, follows the equally hilarious exploits of a 'Heavy Metal' band…
Hail, Hail Rock 'n' Roll (1987): Dir. Taylor Hackford
Feat. Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray…; Chuck Berry performs live with friends and other familiar faces hail the great man's influence.
It's Clean It Just Looks Dirty (1987): Dir. Various; Eclectic compilation of 1980s 'alternative' music incl. videos by Husker Du, Diamanda Galas, Einsturzende Neubauten, Swans and Psychic TV among…
Rolling Stone - 20 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (1987): Feat. Dennis Hopper; Dennis Hopper hosts this informative showcase of American rock history from the psychedelic era onwards, via clips and interviews with the performers…
Cure, The - Staring at the Sea (1986): Dir. Tim Pope; Definitive video compile of early Cure videos, ranging from Killing an Arab to Close To Me. 17 songs.
El Amor Brujo (A Love Magician) (1986): Dir. Carlos Saura
Feat. Antonio Gades; The third in Saura's Flamenco trilogy. Plot involves two gypsies in an arranged marriage who both love others.
Kate Bush - The Whole Story (1986): Feat. Kate Bush; Video compilation includes Wuthering Heights, and 13 others up to the mid 80s.
MTV Closet Classics (1986): Clips from the pre–MTV days featuring 15 hits of the 60s and 70s by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Cream, Black Sabbath, Beach Boys,…
Paul Kelly and the Messengers (1986-1992): Dir. Various; Twelve music–videos from Australian balladeer Kelly, incl. “Bradman”, “Leaps and Bounds”, “Careless” and “Dumb Things”.
Sounds of Motown (1985): A special edition of British TV show 'Ready Steady Go', which presented an extravaganza of Motown artists such as The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The…
Beach Boys: An American Band (1984): Dir. Malcolm Leo; Authorized history of the Californian hitmakers. Includes some rare, eyebrow–raising footage of Wilson family lunacy.
Beyond The Doors (Down On Us) (1984): Dir. Larry Buchanan; Preposterous 'docudrama' about the deaths of 1960s rock–stars Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin (played by obscure actors with the…
Echo and the Bunnymen (1984): Dir. Bill Butt, Kevin Hewitt; 14 songs from these dour Liverpudlian new wavers. Accurate to 1984.
Cabaret Voltaire: Gasoline in Your Eye / CV (1983): Industrial revolutionists of the musical kind, the U.K. duo provide two compilations of eye–popping visuals, cut–up from a variety of…
Divine: Live at the Hacienda (1983): Feat. Divine; The unique Divine, John Waters 'associate' (PINK FLAMINGOS) and committer of many an outrageous (and unhygenic) act, is caught live at the Hacienda…
Magic Flute, The (Mozart) (1983): Dir. August Everding
Feat. Lucia Popp, Edita Gruberova; Bayerischen Staatsoper. Conductor: Wolfgang Sawallisch.
Other Side of Nashville, The (1983): Feat. Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash; The 'alternative' stars of country music are the subject of this loose documentary, which includes some rare live footage. Featured are Bob Dylan,…
Svengali (1983): Dir. Anthony Harvey
Feat. Peter O'Toole, Jodie Foster, Holly Hunter; Has been vocalist turned singing instructor O'Toole takes young rocker Foster under his wings. By all accounts a complete misfire. Though if you can…
U2 - Under a Blood Red Sky (1983): Video version of the album of the same name, this is an electrifying milestone concert by U2, live at Red Rocks in Ireland. Songs –…
Verdi - Rigoletto (1983): Dir. Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Feat. Luciano Pavarotti; A splendid version of Verdi's darkly tragic opera, shot on location, with Pavarotti playing the Duke of Mantua.
Catherine Wheel, The (1982): Dir. Twyla Tharp; Complete stage performance of the modern dance extravaganza, The Catherine Wheel, as well as a behind–the–scenes peek at the production…
Pagliacci (Leoncavallo) (1982): Dir. Franco Zeffirelli
Feat. Teresa Stratas, Placido Domingo; Teatro alla Scala Orchestra/Chorus. Conductor: Georges Pretre.
Pirates of Penzance (1982): Dir. Wilford Leach
Feat. Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, Linda Rondstadt…; Kevin Kline and Angela Lansbury star in this hammy screen version of Gilbert and Sullivan's famous operetta.
Wild Style (1982): Dir. Charles Ahearn; The Hip–hop movement had it first wide impact via this documentary–drama shot on the streets of The Bronx in 1982. With its close…
Yes, Giorgio (1982): Dir. Franklin J. Schaffner
Feat. Luciano Pavarotti, Kathryn Harrold; Enjoyable romance has Pavarotti as an Opera singer (what else?) who loses his voice but finds love with throat specialist Harrold.
Divine Madness (1980): Feat. Bette Midler; Before enjoying a string of Hollywood hits, Bette was queen of the outrageous live performance. From ballsy ballads to camp nostalgia, this film…
One Trick Pony (1980): Dir. Robert M Young
Feat. Paul Simon, Blair Brown, Rip Torn…; Interesting tale of rock–star, played by Paul Simon, undergoing personal crises.
Don Giovanni (1979): Dir. Joseph Losey; Possibly the most celebrated filmed version of Mozart's greatest opera, about a notorious womaniser who teeters on the edge of a hellish fate.…
Kids Are Alright, The (1979): Dir. Jeff Stein
Feat. Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend; Chaotic yet compulsive documentary defining the eclectic career of 'The Who', made shortly before the death of drummer Keith Moon. The others, of…
Rust Never Sleeps (1979): Dir. Neil Young
Feat. Neil Young; King loser Neil Young triumphs in this concert film of him and Crazy Horse at the height of their rustic charm. Twenty songs, a great guitar sound…
Grateful Dead Movie, The (1977): Dir. Jerry Garcia
Feat. Jerry Garcia
Rockers (1977): Dir. Theodoros Bafaloukos
Feat. Leroy Horsemouth Wallace; Possibly the best Jamaican film of the 1970s, this mix of documentary, light–hearted thriller and roots–reggae musical features many…
Bolshoi Ballet - Ivan the Terrible (1976): The Bolshoi Ballet present their version of Sergei Prokofiev's 'Ivan the Terrible', choreographed by Yuri Grigorovich. Stars Yuri Vladimirov, Natalya…
Tosca (Puccini) (1976): Dir. Gianfranco De Bosio
Feat. Raina Kabaivanska, Placido Domingo; New Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Bruno Bartoletti.
Janis: The Way She Was (1974): A moving portrait of husky–voiced rock singer Janis Joplin, through interviews and intense live performances.
Madama Butterfly (Puccini) (1974): Dir. Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Feat. Mirella Freni, Placido Domingo; Vienna Philharmonic. Conductor: Herbert Von Karajan.
Don Quixote (1973): Feat. Rudolph Nureyev; A renowned ballet version of Cervantes masterpiece, with Rudolph Nureyev both performing and choreographing. Inspired by earlier Russian dance…
Rainbow Bridge (1972): Dir. Chuck Wein
Feat. Jimi Hendrix; A thinly–contrived hippy fable, notable though for featuring footage of the last–ever concert by Jimi Hendrix.
Sunbury (1972): Held near Melbourne in 1972, the Sunbury music festival was a mini–Woodstock of the antipodes, featuring all–Australasian bands including…
Bolshoi Ballet - Carmen (Poem of Dance) (1969): Another classic from the famous Russian ballet troupe, here choreographed by Alberto Alonso. Featuring Maya Plisetskaya. Narrated in English.
Tchaikovsky (1969): Dir. Igor Talankin; Dramatised biopic of the great Russian composer which uses natural imagery and impressionistic structure in a way reminiscent of Ken Russell's early…
Complete Monterey Pop Festival, The (Monterey Pop, Jimi Plays Monterey, Shake! Otis at Monterey) (1968-1997): Dir. D.A. Pennebaker
Feat. Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding; In 1967 the acclaimed documentary maker D.A. Pennebaker recorded performances at the Monterey Pop Festival, California. This…
Barber of Seville, The (Rossini) (1967): Dir. Jean-Pierre Ponnelle; Teatro alla Scala Orchestra/Chorus. Luigi Alva, Enzo Dara, Teresa Berganza. Conductor: Claudio Abbado
Essential Opera (1967): Feat. Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Joan Sutherland…; Twelve excerpts from the most popular operas – Turandot, Carmen, Rigoletto, Aida, Marriage of Figaro and more, performed by opera luminaries.
Elgar (1962): Dir. Ken Russell
Feat. Peter Brett, Rowena Gregory, George McGrath; Restrained and brilliant TV docudrama on England’s greatest 20th century composer, Edward Elgar, that made the director’s name and…
Song Without End (1960): Dir. Charles Vidor, George Cukor
Feat. Dirk Bogarde, Genevieve Page, Capucine…; Pleasant biopic of the great composer Franz Liszt which despite focusing mostly on his love affairs does boast a terrific score. This was Charles…
Delius (1958): Dir. Ken Russell; Ken Russell's BBC film biography of the music and life of English composer Frederick Delius, who had to overcome blindness and paralysis to fulfil…
Bolshoi Ballet - Romeo and Juliet (1955): The Bolshoi Ballet presents Sergei Prokofiev's interpretation of Shakespeare's play. Features the daning talents of Galina Ulanova. Narrated in…
Bolshoi Ballet - Stars of the Russian Ballet (1953): Three ballets are presented by the Bolshoi Ballet – Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake' and 'The Fountains of Bakechisarai' and 'The Flames of Paris'.…
Great Waltz, The (The Life of Johann Strauss) (1938): Dir. Julien Duvivier
Feat. Fernand Gravey, Luise Rainer, Lionel Atwill; The lIfe story of Johann Strauss is given a rich if somewhat corny treatment in this otherwise well–mounted musical biopic.
Abba - Gold: 19 hit irresistable songs as they originally appeared on telly from the pop's formidable four. The ultimate 70s nostalgia trip.
Aretha Franklin - Greatest Hits: Compiles recent material from the Queen of Soul, from 1980 to 1994, including collabs. with Eurythmics and George Michael.
Bauhaus - Shadow of Light: Dir. Christopher Collins; Compile of live stuff and videos from these gothic new wavers.
Bizarre Music Television: Some of the most outrageous, insane and hysterical music videos ever made are compiled here, none of which you'll be familiar with, but still…
Complete Beatles, The: Feat. Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison…; Almost everything you ever wanted to know about the pop music phenomenon is here contained. Their performances, recording and marketing techniques…
Cox and Box: Feat. Russell Smythe; First comic opera from Gilbert and Sullivan, here with Russell Smythe and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Cult, The - Electric Love: 5 early 90s songs from these indie rock stars of the time.
Distant Harmony: Feat. Luciano Pavarotti; Celebrated tenor Luciano Pavarotti is captured on his sensational tour of China. His magnificent voice combines with the cultural mystique of…
Doors, The - Dance On Fire: A video compilation of promotional clips, live performances and rare behind–the–scenes footage.
Doors, The - Soft Parade: A candid and insightful glance of the band at the peak of their notoriety, centering around their last televised performance.
Doors, The - Tribute to Jim Morrison: An interesting documentary on which much of Oliver Stone's film was based. Much rare footage is intercut with interviews from band members and…
Endless Summer - Donna Summer: Feat. Donna Summer; The curvaceous Queen of Disco flaunts all her hits.
Essential Sutherland, The: Feat. Joan Sutherland; Highlights from Australian opera diva Dame Joan Sutherland's greatest roles, performing with Luciano Pavarotti, conducted by Richard Bonynge.
Front 242 - Integration Eight X Ten: Compilation of the mid–late industrialists, before they went all funky. Includes both live and clips, including 3 directed by Anton Corbijn.
Grateful Dead - Live: Captures the Dead (incl. the late Jerry Garcia) in full–flight in New York,1980, with their unique mix of R'nB and psychedelia, and lengthy…
Herbert Von Karajan: Highlights from the German master's conducting career with the Berlin Philharmonic. Movements from Beethoven's 5th and 6th Symphonies, Rachmaninov's…
HMS Pinafore: The classic Gilbert and Sullivan musical. Played by the London Symphony Orchestra.
Home of the Brave: Feat. Laurie Anderson; A stunning live multi–media show from Laurie Anderson, one of the best modern performance artists of our era. Features ten songs not available…
Indie Top Video: Compilation of 14 music clips from alternative rock bands including The Charlatans, Buffalo Tom, Pale Saints, Front 242 and Teenage Fanclub.
Industrial Symphony No. 1: Dir. David Lynch
Feat. Julee Cruise; David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti present an eerie multi–media show featuring Julee Cruise and an assortment of cryptic characters. It's a…
Leonard Bernstein: The career of the celebrated conductor/composer is examined in this documentary narrated by Lauren Bacall.
Michael Jackson - Dangerous: Feat. Michael Jackson; Video version of the pale one's album includes behind the scenes sneaks, TV commercials and Michael at the Grammys.
Mission, The: Music videos from the UK goth–rock band.
No Alternative: Dir. Hal Hartley, Derek Jarman
Feat. Lou Reed; A benefit for AIDS education and relief, indie bands (Smashing Pumpkins, Breeders etc.) and directors (Hal Hartley, Derek Jarman etc.) fuse their…
Noisyland: 17–track compilation from New Zealand's Flying Nun records – includes classic clips from Skeptics, NRA, The Gordons, Tall Dwarfs, The…
Pavarotti and Friends: Feat. Luciano Pavarotti, Brian Eno, Bono …; In a charity performance for the children of Bosnia, the world's favourite tenor shares his stage with a line–up of rock luminaries.
Peter and the Wolf: Sting narrates Prokofiev's fantasy – animated by members of the Theatre de Complicite, the puppets of Spitting Image and Claudio Abbado…
Public Enemy Strikes Live: Rap's pre–eminent spokespeople captured live at the birthplace of rap, the legendary Apollo theatre.
R.E.M. - This Film Is On
Red Hot Chilli Peppers - What Hits!?: Video compilation up to Under the Bridge of these California funksters.
Rolling Stones Live: Feat. Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts…; Stones caught live and still including Bill Wyman, in 1991 ('Steel Wheels' album tour). Good set of mostly oldies.
Roxy Music - Total Recall: Feat. Bryan Ferry; This videography traces the story of one of most inspiring rock bands from the 1970s. Features live footage and rare video clips of over 40 songs.
Snub TV: Highlights from the British alternative rock music programme, featuring interviews and music clips from the likes of The Fall, Tackhead, Happy…
Sonic Youth - Goo: An eleven song video version of the album from New York's godfathers of grunge.
Sonic Youth - Screaming Fields...: Collection of live material and video 'hits' from their early career, incl. Death Valley 69, Addicted to Love and Teenage Riot.
Sorceror, The: Comic opera from Gilbert and Sullivan, performed by Clive Revill and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Stakker Humanoid: A funky marriage of colourful computer imagery and throbbing basslines made at height of the acid–house craze.
The The - Infected: The perfect visual compliment to Matt Johnson's subversive musical testament, crafted with the same precision and intensity that distinguished the…
Trial by Jury: Comic opera from Gilbert and Sullivan, performed by Frankie Howard, Kate Flowers and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Van Morrison (Live): Feat. Van Morrison
Village People: 18 non–stop dance hits from the irrepressible '70s campsters. The ultimate cheesy party pick–me–up.

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