Jimi Hendrix的英年早逝，叫乐评人认定这是摇滚乐坛在十九世纪的最重要损失之一，他迷幻的吉他手法，将个人灵气与音乐结合得叫听者动容，能够将吉他弦变成如人类的舌头，会讲话，会令人开心，落泪。今之这张Electric Lady land的VCD，就制成一张Jimi Hendrix自传式的影像纪录，收入Hendrix演出的片段，在音乐制作时的认真态度，完全是冲破时空活现眼前。而且也访问了不少乐坛中人，例如 Steve Windwood，Eddie Kramer(他是ElectricLadyland大碟的录音师)，亦有Hendrix的经理人Chas Chandler，亦即是Animals的bass手，从他们的说话中，皆对这位天才给予极高赞赏，更可看出他们是言出于心。VCD中，当然也少不了收入 Hendrix的live performance，在台上他就如著了魔的投入，这里面就有All Along The Watchtower，Gypsy Eyes，Crosstown Traffic，Voodoo Chill……看见他完全投入的演出，指法如飞在吉他弦线上勾划出灵魂，当今之世，已没有一位吉他手有此能耐；这张Electric Lady land肯定是Hendrix迷的珍藏品，甚至是他一个音乐图监；就算你是初接触这名字，也可从这VCD中对他了解更多。这就是一个音乐必修课，课题是： Jimi Hendrix。

Jimi Hendrix: Experience

A biography of rock 'n' roll guitar icon Jimi Hendrix.

With the blessings of Jimi's biological family and many of his closest friends, Passport brings the life of Jimi Hendrix to light as never before. From his upbringing in Seattle to his final days in London, JIMI HENDRIX: THE UNCUT STORY goes beyond all previously released documentaries to explore the complete life-story behind the legendary artist.

Jimi Headrix(1942-1970) 摇滚信徒心目中的神是一位瘦削的、有着忧郁的大眼睛和爆炸式卷发的黑人——Jimi Hendrix。不仅摇滚乐迷对他顶礼膜拜，许多摇滚巨星也奉他为英雄、偶像。人们把他和爱因斯坦、毕加索、卓别林相提并论，他们都是伟大的左撇子。

This special edition features all of the existing film footage from Jimi's incendiary June 18,1967 concert newly transferred to high-definition specs from the original 16mm camera original. Re-edited and presented in its original performance sequence. Note - This is not the original Jimi Plays Monterey, made in 2007 it has a short documentary lead in to the complete concert footage which is why i'll list D.A Pennebaker as the director.

This installment of the Classic Albums series looks at the making of Lou Reed's seminal glam-rock solo album, Transformer, featuring a relaxed Reed (though decidedly less glam than he was in '72) looking like he's having the time of his life as he reminisces and isolates separate tracks to illustrate how the album came together. Bassist Herbie Flowers demonstrates how he recorded the swingy, impossibly catchy bass riff in "Walk on the Wild Side," and coproducer David Bowie makes a brief appearance, as do many of Reed's contemporaries and fellow musicians. Many express delight that the tracks sound as fresh as they did when they were recorded, especially "Vicious" and "Perfect Day." DVD bonus interviews include a fascinating tale from Reed on how he first met Andy Warhol--while he and the Velvet Underground were playing in a seedy Village café, being attacked by drunken sailors offended by one of their songs. --Anne Hurley Lou Reed with the help of Andy Warhol at the 'Factory', made The Velvet Underground a massively influential band. However it was Transformer, Lou Reed's second solo album, which took him from cult hero of The Velvet Underground to international superstar status. The program takes a track-by-track look at the album, which was produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson. In an exclusive interview in New York, Lou Reed talks of the making of the album and together with Ken Scott, the original engineer, takes us through the multi-track tapes of "Perfect Day" "Vicious", "Satellite Of Love" and "Walk On The Wild Side" amongst others. In London Herbie Flowers shows us how the bass line on "Walk On The Wild Side" was recorded, creating what is one of the most famous riffs in popular music. Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics talks of Lou Reed's influence on him as a songwriter and musician. The program is illustrated throughout with archive footage of Lou Reed in concert, The Velvet Underground, Andy Warhol and the 'Factory' and features exclusive new acoustic material from Lou. This program provides a unique insight into the process behind the recording of Transformer, which perfectly captured the spirit of the early 1970's, and illustrates why today it is still considered a truly Classic Album.

This entry in the Classic Albums series examines RIO, the 1982 release that put Duran Duran on the road to stardom. Looking back at the creation and release of the hit singles "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Save a Prayer," and many others, the critical retrospective analyzes the album's overall effect on the musical landscape of the early 1980s. The optimistic and celebratory album generated a string of hit singles and groundbreaking videos, catapulting the band to global stardom. This DVD tells the story behind the writing, recording, and subsequent success of the album through newly filmed interviews, musical demonstrations, and both new and archival performances.

SKY ARTS presents Suede's Coming Up (released on Nude Records in 1996) in the Classic Albums series.

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.