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The Al and Ed
Music Show

With more than 200 Gold and Platinum records and over 14 Grammy Awards between them, recording engineer/producers Al Schmitt and Ed Cherney come together to host a half-hour music talk show, broadcast from downtown Hollywood at Capitol Studios. The Al and Ed Music Show takes an intimate behind the scenes look with music’s greatest and most influential artists, actors, musicians, record producers, engineers and record executives. Al and Ed’s extensive recording experiences and irreverent humor inspires their guests to open up and share rare and never before told stories of their successes and setbacks, as well as confessing their intimate thoughts on the music industry.
The show premier episode features multi-Grammy winner – Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, and is followed with Don Was - one of music’s most prolific producers, having produced more than eighty albums while wining two of the twenty-four Grammy’s for which his projects have been nominated. Episode Three features the iconic yet reclusive multi-Grammy winning engineer for the Beatles, Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello and many more, Geoff Emerick.

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to view the trailer.


Elvis
The Great Performances
Boxed Set

This revealing three-volume collection contains over 40 legendary performances, as well as intimate video clips and additional footage spotlighting Elvis’ extraordinary career both on stage and off. Narrated by U2’s Bono and Elvis’ personal friend George Klein. From his first performance that shocked a nation to one captured a week before his death, these segments showcase the charm and stage presence that cemented Elvis’ status as the ultimate rock icon.



Jimi Hendrix
The Making Of
Electric Ladyland
Electric Ladyland recounts the story of a true milestone album in the history of rock, told through rare archival film clips, the diary of one of Hendrix’s employees, and conversations with band members Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, legendary singer and keyboard player Stevie Winwood, engineer Eddie Kramer, and Jimi’s manager, Chas Chandler (in his final interview).



Jimi Hendrix
Rainbow Bridge

A mix of mysticism and music, completely remastered and restored to its original, uncut 125-minute length from the only remaining 16mm print in existence. Features highlights from Jimi’s legendary July 1970 gig atop Hawaii’s Haleakala Volcano—his very last U.S. concert.




Battle Of The Planets

From the award-winning Japanese animation team that created Speed Racer and Robotech comes one of the most influential Anime shows ever!



John Coltrane
Jazz Casual

Coltrane’s only U.S. television appearance is captured in this priceless footage. Originally aired in 1963.

 



Silverchair
Across The Night -
The Creation Of Diorama

Watch the Australian power trio as they make their acclaimed 2002 album. It’s a journey that follows songwriter Daniel Johns from the original demos through the studio sessions with legendary arranger Van Dyke Parks. Features comprehensive behind-the-scenes coverage, in-depth interviews, and excerpts from Diorama songs “Without You” and “Upon Your Shoulders.” DVD extras include a Silverchair discography and the bonus video “The Greatest View.”


Ed Sullivan’s Rock ’N’ Roll Classics
Celebrating the most influential program of its kind, this nine-volume boxed set contains 144 legendary musical performances, including The Beatles’ legendary U.S. television debut and The Doors’ controversial “Light My Fire” appearance that got them banned from the show. DVD extras include trivia tracks, selected discographies, and interviews with Ed Sullivan and show director John Moffit.


The Monkees
Boxed Set

The first 32 episodes plus extras -- on six discs. All shows have been remastered from original 35mm prints for stunning picture quality. Extras include play-romps feature, The Monkees pilot, vintage Monkees Kelloggs® commercial, memorabilia gallery, interview with songwriter Bobby Hart, and commentary by Michael Nesmith, Davy Jones, Peter Tork, creator Robert Rafelson, and director James Frawley. Along with a complete episode guide, it’s all housed in a box replicating a vintage record player. Episodes (in order): Royal Flush, Monkee See Monkee Die, Monkee Vs. Machine, Your Friendly Neighborhood Kidnappers, The Spy Who Came In From The Cool, Success Story, Monkees In A Ghost Town, Don’t Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth, The Chaperone, Here Come The Monkees -- The Pilot, Monkees A La Carte, I’ve Got A Little Song Here, One Man Shy (Peter And The Debutante), Dance Monkee Dance, The Case Of The Missing Monkee, I Was A Teenage Monster, Monkees In The Ring, The Prince And The Pauper, Captain Crocodile, Monkees A La Mode, Monkee Chow Mein, Monkee Mother, Monkees On The Line, Monkees Get Out More Dirt, Monkees In Manhattan, Monkees At The Movies, Monkees On Tour.


Black Oak Arkansas
The First 30 Years

Emerging out of the Deep South in 1969, Black Oak Arkansas blazed a trail as a Dixie-fried cosmic boogie band, eventually performing for more than eight million fans. This DVD gathers 13 digitally remastered live and unreleased performances, including their hit anthem “Jim Dandy.” “…brash, raunchy, energetic and rocking…These guys are most definitely doing something right.” -- Lester Bangs for Rolling Stone Powered by three-guitar monster riffs and the tar-and-honey holler of singer Jim “Dandy” Mangrum, Black Oak Arkansas were a top touring group of the ’70s, leaving a 100-proof trail of raunch ’n’ roll that other bands are still following. These priceless performances span 1971 to 2000. Watch as they appear live at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the Charlotte Motor Speedway, Little Rock’s Barton Coliseum, and at home in their idyllic private compound in Oakland, Arkansas.








 
 
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