I thought the best bits were the Zeppelin covers
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I thought the best bits were the Zeppelin covers
Not quite BBC 4, but Two Door Cinema Club are making their UK TV debut tonight on Jools Holland. They are a band that deserve to make it big, so do check 'em out :)
http://twodoorcinemaclub.com/
Apologies for the short notice, but tonight on BBC4 we have:
21:00, The Man Who Record America: Jac Holzman's Elektra Records.
Being re-shown but worth a repeat viewing.
21:50, In Person Tonight: Judy Collins.
Footage of a concert from 1966 featuring the American folk singer.
22:20, Folk America.
A look at how the musical genre became the domain of more commercial acts in the late 1950s before acts such as Bob Dylan and Joan Baez restored it's reputation as a force for political change by using their music as a platform to support the growing civil rights movement.
23:25, The Doors: No One Gets Out Alive.
Profile of Jim Morrison, the wild frontman of the Doors, examining the impact of the band's emergance on the music scene in tye mid 1960s and featuring archive footage.
00:05, Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges.
Who needs friday night pub with a line up like that.
All repeats but the beeb quality is so good im always up for watching them again.
I think i must have watched Jazz Britannia 5 times already.
Again apologies for the short notice, tonight on BBC4 we have:
9:00 Areana: Dave Brubeck - in His Own Sweet Way
'A profile of the award-winning jazz musician who was born in 1920 and whose career began in 1945 with experiments that became known as "cool jazz". The artist's sound marked him as an adventurous and technically accomplished figure of the genre, with songs such ashis 1959 hit Take Five still popular today. With contributions by Daveand Iola Brubeck, Bill Crosby, Jamie Cullum, Yo-Yo Ma, george Lucas and Clint Eastwood.'
10:30 Krautrock: the Rebith of Germany
'Documentary examining how a radical and uncompromising generation of German bands, including Neu!, Can, Faust and Kraftwerk, developed a new musical identity out of a culture shaped by the aftermath of the Second World War.'
11:30 Quincy Jones: the Many Lives of Q
'Both parts of the documentary celebrating the life and career of the American Jazz musician, composer and record producer, beginning with his childhood in 1930s Chicargo.'
1:30 Originals: Dinah Washington - Evil Gal Blues
Well, it's not as though you'll be going out to the pub tonight is it? (not around here anyway!)
Looks like it going to be a bit of a Tom Petty night tonight -
9:00 Classic Albums
"The making of Damn the Torpedoes by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers which was recorded in secrecy in 1979 as the band members fought for creative independence with their record company. the film examines how Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Rob Blair and Stan Lynch created their album with the help of co-producer Jimmy lovine and engineer Shelly Yakus."
10:00 Rock Goes to College: Tom Petty
"A 1980 concert filmed at Oxford Polytechnic introduced by Pete Drummond."
10:45 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
"Feature-length profile of one of America's best known rock 'n' roll bands directed by Peter Bogdanovich. The documentary includes interviews with the musicians and their friends including Stevie Nicks, Johnny Depp, Dave Grohl and Rick Rubin, to chart the performers' independent-minded approach to their music and careers through more than 30 years on the road."
This latter is four hours long but is well worth seeing. If you don't want to stay up that late, set your video to record it. At about 1 hour 45minutes into the film the Heartbreakers back Dylan on Knockin' on Heavens Door. Turn up the volume!
What is this "video" recording device of which you speak? :scratch:Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
;)
Sorry Barry, couldn't resist - looks interesting, I might Sky + it :eyebrows:
Don't knock it, it's analogue! :lol:
Not tonight, but on Friday 14th:
19:30–20:30
Mozart Uncovered - Symphony No 39 in E Flat
2/3. Charles Hazlewood conducts a specially-formed period orchestra, the Mozart Collective.
20:30–21:00
Transatlantic Sessions
Series 3, Episode 2
2/6. Jerry Douglas demonstrates his Grammy-winning dobro skills, and Eddi Reader performs.
21:00–22:00
The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Documentary about gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who influenced the early rockers.
22:00–23:00
Hugh Masekela: Welcome to South Africa
South African musician Hugh Masekela reflects on his career in performance and interview.
23:00–00:00
Legends
Roll over Beethoven - The Chess Records Saga
Profile of the highly influential blues, rock 'n' roll, R&B and soul record label, Chess.
00:00–01:00
The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe
01:00–02:30
Arena: Dave Brubeck - In His Own Sweet Way
Profile of the influential jazz pianist Dave Brubeck as he approaches his 90th birthday.
02:30–03:30
Hugh Masekela: Welcome to South Africa
South African musician Hugh Masekela reflects on his career in performance and interview.
03:30–04:30
The Godmother of Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe
There you go - three chances to watch a programme about one of the biggest influences on the development of rock music.
If you're even the slightest bit interested in the history of popular music or guitar music, then you owe it to yourself to spend some time in the company of Sister Rosetta.
Take a look at this clip, especially from about 1'23" and think about who could have been listening to her play like this!!
Hmm, looks like I'll be watchin' the goggle box this Friday night. Thanks Chris
Thin Lizzy on BBC4
Friday 21st (tomorrow) at 9.00pm. :)
And its followed by Iron Maiden Flight 666
An excellent documentary, even if I do say so myself. It features the finest tour bus ever made. :)
Thanks Andy
I seen the Iron Maiden well worth seeing and really looking forward to seeing Lizzy
Friday 28th January - Mark Knopfler.
19:30–21:00
The Kindness of Strangers
A portrait of the composer, conductor, jazz pianist and Oscar-winner Andre Previn.
21:00–22:30
Blues Britannia: Can Blue Men Sing the Whites?
How blues music travelled from southern USA to the heart of British pop and rock culture.
22:30–23:30
Blues on Later...with Jools Holland
With BB King, Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Seasick Steve, ZZ Top and many more.
23:30–00:30
Blues at the BBC
Collection of performances by British and American blues artists from the BBC archives.
If you want to get away from Red Nose Day, then have a look on BBC4 tonight at 9:00
Christy Moore Live: Come all You Dreamers
"Footage of a concert performed in 2008 at Barrowland in Glasgow by the folk singer and his accompanist Declan Sinott. The pair play songs including Missing You, Black is the Colour, Pair of Brown Eyes and Ride On."
This is followed by two and a half hours of Folk Hibernia.
Starting at 9.00pm tonight until 11.30 there are 3 programmes featuring Robert Plant. That's my viewing sorted :)
19:30–20:30
What Makes a Great Tenor?
Rolando Villazon takes us inside the world of the sexiest and riskiest of operatic voices.
20:30–21:00
Transatlantic Sessions Series 4, Episode 5
Highlights include the classic Carrickfergus sung by American star Alison Moorer.
21:00–22:15
The Santana Story: Angels and Demons
Guitarist and songwriter Carlos Santana reveals his turbulent life story.
22:15–23:05
Santana in Concert: Supernatural Live
Featuring guests Lauryn Hill, Rob Thomas, Dave Matthews, Product G & B and Everlast.
23:05–23:35
Sight and Sound in Concert - Santana
Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana leads his band in highlights from a 1976 concert.
23:35–00:35
Guitar Heroes at the BBC
Part 5/6. Including Johnny Thunders, Duane Eddy, Robin Trower, Peter Green, BB King and Joan Jett.
......and then the Santana programmes start all over again from the beginning.
Thanks for this Chris. Wish I'd checked the thread earlier though - I LOVE Supernatural (played it yesterday) so would have loved to see it "live" - still, iPlayer is my friend. :)
Hey Alex,
Did you miss this bit?
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Originally Posted by The Grand Wazoo
It's on again at 1:50
Um, yes! :doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Grand Wazoo
Churz! :)
These have been broadcast before, but worth watching again:
9.00 - Troubadours: the Rise of the Singer/Songwriter
10.25 - Carol King and James Taylor: Live at the Troubadour
11.20 - Hotel California: from the Byrds to the Eagles
12.50 - California Comes to the Whistle Test
Yes, the James Taylor & Carol King concert is particularly lovely - thanks for the heads - up.
Lemmy movie on now. After that repeat of the very good Hawkwind doc.
Yes, I'm recording both! Should be a good watch as I don't know much about Hawkwind and Lemmy is always good for a laugh! :lol:
Any chance you could flog me a copy of the lemmy doc please mate? :eyebrows: Dozey here forgot all about it :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Canetoad
iPlayer is your friend :)Quote:
Originally Posted by worthingpagan
19:30–21:30
BBC Proms
2011, Last Night Celebrations in Scotland
A night of popular classical and modern music, led by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
21:30–22:30
The Pink Floyd Story: Which One's Pink?
Film about one of the biggest brand names and best-loved bands in the world, Pink Floyd. (R)
22:30–23:30
A Pink Floyd Miscellany 1967-2005
Including Arnold Layne, Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) and Grantchester Meadows.
23:30–00:30
Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii
A Pink Floyd concert film shot in the ruins of Pompeii in 1972.
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Then it starts again:
00:30–01:30
The Pink Floyd Story: Which One's Pink?
Film about one of the biggest brand names and best-loved bands in the world, Pink Floyd. (R)
01:30–02:30
A Pink Floyd Miscellany 1967-2005
Including Arnold Layne, Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) and Grantchester Meadows. (R)
02:30–04:30
BBC Proms
2011, Last Night Celebrations in Scotland
A night of popular classical and modern music, led by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. (R)
I had seen all the PF stuff before but it's nice to see Live at Pompey again. Used to have a dog called Seamus too but he didn't sing like the Floyd one. Granchester Meadows is also a favourite which I discovered late on being initialy a follower of the Dark Side and later output.
Sorry, deleted it. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by worthingpagan
Lots of the Old Grey Whistle Test! For most of the night - on now...
This week's Friday night musical delights:
19:30–21:10
Light Fantastic
The BBC Symphony Orchestra perform works by Eric Coates, Edward German and Robert Farnon.
21:10–22:20
Songwriters' Circle: Series 2, Neil Finn, Janis Ian, Ryan Adams
4/4. Neil Finn, Janis Ian and Ryan Adams perform songs, collaborate and chat about their work.
22:20–23:20
Singer-Songwriters at the BBC: Series 2, Episode 4
4/4. With Bob Dylan, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Labi Siffre, Gil Scott-Heron, Roy Harper and more.
23:20–00:20
Neil Young: Don't Be Denied
Neil Young traces his 40-year musical journey using his own words and unseen gig footage. (R)
00:20–00:50
In Concert: Neil Young
Footage of the singer-songwriter from 1971, including songs from the album Harvest. (R)
Then it starts all over again -
00:50–02:00
Songwriters' Circle: Series 2, Neil Finn, Janis Ian, Ryan Adams
4/4. Neil Finn, Janis Ian and Ryan Adams perform songs, collaborate and chat about their work. (R)
02:00–03:00
Singer-Songwriters at the BBC: Series 2, Episode 4
4/4. With Bob Dylan, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Labi Siffre, Gil Scott-Heron, Roy Harper and more. (R)
03:00–04:40
Light Fantastic
The BBC Symphony Orchestra perform works by Eric Coates, Edward German and Robert Farnon. (R)
Not to be missed, at 23:00 tonight on BBC4:
BBC Folk Sessions: Bert Jansch
A 2003 concert by the guitarist and songwriter, who died earlier this month. With guests, Johnny Marr, Bernard Butler, Ralph McTell and Jacqui McShee.
Really looking forward to this Barry and have set the recorder :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Apologies to all those who set their recorders or tuned in to watch The Bert Jansch concert at 23:00 tonight, only to find it had started 5 minutes earlier than stated in the Radio Times!
I thought the BBC could start programmes later than announced but never earlier. If they had 5 minutes to fill, what about the 'Potter's Wheel'?
Our bloody machine went kaput & recorded nothing.
iPlayer?
Yes, it'll have to be that I think. I just hope I'll be able to recover all the stuff that's on the HD - the important stuff anyway..........you know, the music!
Is the PVR drive full?
That would account for its falling over.
No, it's still got about 34% of it's capacity free. It's been more full.
Just finished watching 'Eroica' on BBC4.
A dramatic reconstruction of the very first rehearsal of Beethoven's 3rd symphony (The 'Eroica'). I was particularly impressed by the orchestra, a French ensemble called 'Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique', playing on period instruments and conducted by John Elliot Gardener.
'Eroica' does for Beethoven what 'Amadeus' did for Mozart. Absolutely brilliant, and one of the finest things I've seen on BBC4 for a long time.
It's being repeated at 00:15, so go and programme your recorders NOW.
Apologies for the late notification, but tonight on BBC4 are two programmes worth watching:
7:30 Transatlantic Sessions
"Performances of folk and country music, including Wheels of Love by Emmylou Harris with Iris DeMent and Mary Black and Ready for the Storm by Kathy Mattea and Dougie Maclean."
then later:
11:00 Blues Brittanica: Can Blue the Whites?
"The story of the British love of blues music from the 1950s to the early 70s. Contributiors include Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Mick Fleetwood and Paul Jones."
Been shown a couple of times before, but well worth a repeat viewing.
Another excellent evening's viewing:
7:30 Monitor: 100 Elgar
"A 1962 film by director Ken Russell profiling composer Edward Elgar. The programme features dramatic reconstructions of events from Elgar's life and was originally aired as the 100th edition of the Monitor documentary series."
(This was the first of Russell's composer biopics. This along with his biopic on the life of Delius: 'Song of Summer' are, in my opinion, amongst his best and most sympathetic. His later treatment of composers were, again in my opinion, over-the-top 'hatchet' jobs.)
8:30 Transatlantic Sessions
9:00 Paul Simon: Live at Webster Hall, New York
"A June 2011 concert bt the singer recorded on the final night of his So Beautiful or So What tour, which saw him playing at small clubs and theatres across the USA. He performs songs including The Ovvious Child, Kodachrome, Dazzling Blue, Rewrite and The Afterlife."
10:00 Imagine...
Simon & Garfunkel: the Harmony Game
"The story behind the making of Simon and Garfunkel's 1970 Bridge over Troubled Water, a creative high point in the duo's career that turned out to be their final studio record together. The film covers all aspects of the album's creation, including the emotional fireworks behind the technical breakthroughs, and features archive footage and interviews with Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel and their collaborators"
(Repeat broadcast)
11:15 BBC One Sessions: Paul Simon
"The singer/songwriter and his band appear in an intimate concert from LSO St Luke's in Schorditch, London, playing songs from throughout his career."
8.30 Transatlantic Sessions
New Series 1/6
“Bluegrass singer and musician Alison Krauss, blues singer Eric Bibb, multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz and Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes are among the performers in a showcase of folk and roots musicians from Scotland, Ireland and the US.”
9.00 Arena: Sonny Rollins – beyond the Notes
“Dick Fontaine profiles renowned saxophonist Sonny Rollins, documenting his importance in shaping the direction of jazz throughout the 20th century and discovering why music remains the driving force in his life. The film-maker also goes behind the scenes at Rollins’s 80th birthday party concert, which took place in New York in September 2010.”
10.0 Arena: Sonny Rollins ’74 – Rescued!
“The jazz musician performs at Ronnie Scott’s in London’s Soho with a band including guitarist Yoshiaki Masuo and soprano-saxophone player Rufus Harley, in a film shown for the first time since it was recorded in 1974.”
11.0 Omnibus: Ronnie Scott and All That Jazz
“A 1989 tribute to the influential saxophone player, who opened his own Soho jazz club in 1959 where his friends could play music. Interviews with celebrity fans and footage of performances at the venue.”
Looks good Barry - the Rescued Sonny Rollins '74 Ronnie Scott's show looks especially so :)
Also at midnight we have:
00:00–01:00
1959: The Year that Changed Jazz
A look at 1959 albums by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman.
- a repeat I think but if it's the one I think it is, it was very good - Kind of Blue/Mingus Ah Um/Take Five etc.
Didn't spot that one Chris. Thanks for the 'heads up'. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by The Grand Wazoo
Not at all bad:):):)
Good bit of programming I thought. Especially liked the one on Ronnie Scott's Club. Brought back happy memories of my visits there in the early 70s :).