Elvis Costello: Spectacle - Season One (2009) Review

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(More customer reviews)This series as broadcast on Sundance Channel is an outstanding Master class on music itself. The broad range of the discussions, histories and looks at the real personalities of the artists being interviewed are truly amazing and highly entertaining as well as informative. We've watched every episode and throughly enjoyed them. What "In the Actor's Studio" does for that craft, this series does for music. Along with the promise of additional footage that was cut to make the show fit into the broadcast timeframe, we are looking forward to receiving this into our collection.

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Conceived to provide a forum for in- depth discussion and performance with the most interesting artists and personalities of our time, Spectacle: Elvis Costello With... fuses the best of talk and music television. Each of the thirteen one-hour episodes in this complete first season exposes the essence of iconic and influential figures who are given the rare opportunity to speak intelligently and in-depth about music and their careers - how their classic songs were written and why; their experiences; their influences and the creative process overall, revealing new insights about their extraordinary work and lives. Unique performances - by the featured guests, by Spectacle s multi-faceted host, Elvis Costello, and by the guests and host, along with other spontaneous illustrative moments - further distinguish Spectacle as one of the most complete music television experiences fans could want. Disc 1: Sir Elton, President Bill Clinton, Tony Bennett, Lou Reed and Julian Schnabel, Disc 2: The Police, Smokey Robinson, Rufus Wainwright, Jakob Dylan, Jenny Lewis and She & Him, Disc 3: Diana Krall, Sir Elton John, Herbie Hancock, Kris Kristofferson, Roseanne Cash, Norah Jones, John Mellencamp and James Taylor, Disc 4: Renee Fleming, Bonus songs, outtakes and backstage footage, rehearsal footage, stills gallery and more. Also available in standard DVD.

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Best of Sessions at West 54th, Vol. 2 (2000) Review

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(More customer reviews)This dvd fails to capture the intensity and fun of the others in the series. Although there are a few acts that do rise above the mediocrity, over all this is just not a good purchase. If you are desperate for some live music, yu would be best served looking elsewhere. The afro-cuban allstars and ozomatli ARE excellent here - and that crazy imani coppola is a high point, but overall this is not a step forward for the series. Spend elsewhere.

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The Tomorrow Show - Punk & New Wave (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Tomorrow Show With Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave is now available on DVD. The Tomorrow Show With Tom Snyder began it's extended run in 1973 and ended in 1982. The Tomorrow Show With Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave edition two disc DVD features eight episodes of the show. The episodes feature the full shows and performances. This DVD collection is a piece of history and is valuable not only for it's musical content but to absorb the views and opinions shared by Tom and his guests.
The two set DVD opens up with the October 11, 1977 episode of The Tomorrow Show. In this episode Tom is joined by Joan Jett, Paul Weller, Bill Graham, Kim Fowley and Robert Hilburn. Tom, dragging on a cigarette, discusses this new thing called "punk music," and what they perceive to be new wave. He is quite serious in his statements about the music form and even tells one of his male make-up wearing guests that he looks ridiculous. It's a great discussion about what was then an emerging form of music.
This set is wonderful for fans of historical television and for punk/new wave fans. I'll include the program list for those who are interested since it's not with the Amazon description
Disc 1:
October 11, 1977 - Joan Jett, Paul Weller, Bill Graham, Kim Fowley and Robert Hilburn in a roundtable discussion on the emergence of punk
February 3, 1981 - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
songs:
"New Lace Sleeves"
"Watch Your Step"
February 12, 1981 - Iggy Pop
songs:
"Dog Food"
"Five Foot One"
"TV Eye"
May 20, 1981 - The Plasmatics
songs:
"Head Banger"
"Master Plan"
Disc 2:
May 11, 1978 - Patti Smith
June 25, 1980 - John Lydon
May 27, 1981 - The Jam
songs:
"Pretty Green"
"Funeral Pyre"
September 1, 1981 - The Ramones
songs:
"We Want The Airwaves"
"I Wanna Be Sedated"
"The KKK Took My Baby Away"


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From Elvis to Iggy, all the punks are here!As the popularity of punk and new wave in the ‘70s and ‘80s took flight, the groundbreaking late night talk program The Tomorrow Show (boasting 3 Emmy ® nominations) welcomed many of the key figures of the genre.Hosted by Tom Snyder, this 2-DVD set captures explosive live performances and revealing interviews on DVD for the first time ever from the forefathers of the punk and new wave movement, such as: The Ramones, Elvis Costello, Iggy Pop, John Lydon (of The Sex Pistols and PiL), Joan Jett, The Jam, Patti Smith, The Plasmatics, and much more! Highlights Include:The Ramones fiery performance of "I Wanna Be Sedated" and "The KKK Took My Baby Away".An unforgettable verbal spat between John Lydon and Tom Snyder.Elvis Costello’s frenzied performance of "Watch Your Step".Iggy Pop’s offering of "TV Eye".Roundtable discussion between Joan Jett, Paul Weller (The Jam), Bill Graham and others regarding the current state of punk rock and much much more!

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