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9 Songs(2004)

Matt, a young glaciologist, soars across the vast, silent, icebound immensities of the South Pole as he recalls his love affair with Lisa. They meet at a mobbed rock concert in a vast music hall - London's Brixton Academy. They are in bed at night's end. Together, over a period of several months, they pursue a mutual sexual passion whose inevitable stages unfold in counterpoint to nine live-concert songs.

The Derek Trucks Band: Songlines Live(2006)

Songlines Live is the seventh album and second commercially released live recording and first DVD by American jam band The Derek Trucks Band, released in 2006 (see 2006 in music). It was recorded at the Park West in Chicago, Illinois.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: VH1 Storytellers(1999)

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performing live in 1999.

Prince: 1999 Live In Houston 12-29-82(2019)

Prince and the Revolution perform live at the Summit in Houston, TX on 12/29/1982

The Lockup | Season 1

A series of 3 episodes showcasing alternative bands including: Equinox, Scandinavian Fruit and Bellache. Directed by Sid Forbes.

Commander Cody: Live at Rockpalast 1980(2019)

Commander Cody already gained cult status with his band The Lost Planet Airmen by 1980 when he was invited to play the Rockpalast. His music wandered between the genres blues, country rock, boogie, rockabilly and Tex-Mex spiked with his very own wit and humour. The audience witnessed a colourful, high energy concert evening in the WDR Studio A in Cologne. In his known manner, Commander Cody was rocking through the setlist, always with a tongue-in-cheek. That evening he was accompanied by Steve Mackay (saxophone, vocals), Tona Johnson (drums, vocals), Bill Kirchen (guitar, vocals), Doug Killmer (bass, vocals) and Peter Sigel (pedal steel guitar, guitar).

30 Years of Argentine Rock(2020)

Aided by archival footage and interviews with its key figures, this documentary delves into the history of Argentine rock music from its origins up to the mid-1990s.

Bad Company: Total Rock Review(2021)

The story of Bad Company, the British rock group who sold millions in the U.S. and abroad, and their reign at the top during the early to mid-1970s.

Le château d'Hérouville, une folie rock française(2024)

Magma - Myths and Legends Volume II(2006)

Magma - Myths and Legends Volume IV(2008)

Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble: Live at Montreux 1982 & 1985(2004)

Legendary rocker and bluesman Stevie Ray Vaughan performs with the band Double Trouble in two influential shows, in 1982 and again in 1985, at the Montreux Rock Festival. Concert footage is mixed with a documentary on Vaughan. Catch Vaughan performing such tunes as "Hide Away," "Rude Mood," "Pride and Joy," "Love Struck Baby," "Dirty Pool," "Give Me Back My Wig," "Ain't Gone 'n' Give Up on Love" and "Collins Shuffle."

Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii(1972)

British progressive rock band Pink Floyd perform at the ancient Roman Amphitheater in the ruins of Pompeii, Italy in 1971. Although the band perform a typical live set from the era, there is no audience beyond the basic film crew.

Fish: Fishheads Club Live at University of Derby Faculty of the Arts(2013)

Live at University of Derby Faculty of the Arts December 13th 2010

Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983(1983)

Alchemy is a double live album originally released in 1984 with an accompanying VHS, now released on DVD and Blu-ray for the first time. Recorded on 23rd July 1983 at the Hammersmith Odeon, London.

Stairway to Heaven: A Very Literal Music Video(2024)

In a whimsical blend of musical fantasy and comedic adventure, "Stairway to Heaven" takes audiences on a wild, Literal interpretation of the iconic song by Led Zeppelin.

Gary Moore & Friends: One Night in Dublin(2006)

On August 19th, 2005, on what would have been the eve of his 56th birthday, a statue of Phil Lynott was unveiled in Dublin’s Grafton Street by his mother. There to witness the event were members of Thin Lizzy from throughout the band’s career. The following evening, they joined forces under the leadership of Gary Moore for a concert that paid tribute to Lynott’s memory.

Classic Albums: Fleetwood Mac - Rumours(1997)

Formed in 1975 from the remnants of a British blues band and a California soft-rock duo, Fleetwood Mac evolved into one of the most successful pop-rock groups of the 1970s--a reputation no doubt cemented by their 1977 masterpiece RUMOURS. One of the bestselling albums of all time, RUMOURS' impeccable songwriting, lush vocal harmonies, and polished production stand as testament to the band's cohesive powers--a fact made even more remarkable by the romantic tensions roiling amongst its members at the time (Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks were ending their long-term romantic relationship; Christine and John McVie were getting a divorce). This episode of the CLASSIC ALBUMS series recounts the making of Fleetwood Mac's career-making opus through interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and live performances of timeless gems such as "Don't Stop," "Dreams,""Go Your Own Way," "You Make Loving Fun," "The Chain," and more.

Nos va la marcha(1979)

Albert Collins and the Icebreakers - Live Montreal 1983(1983)

Albert Collins (October 1, 1932 - 24 November 1993) was a blues guitarist, singer and African-American musician. He had many nicknames, such as "The Ice Man", "The Master of the Telecaster" and "The Razor Blade". The film features Albert Collins on a Quebec Radio production for Canadian TV in 1983.