Combining early TV appearances with The Doors’ own music
films, R-Evolution illustrates
how the band evolved from the constraints of mid-sixties television to a point
where they had the creative input and power to shape how they were portrayed on
screen. From an unknown L.A. band creating early music films to an established
worldwide phenomenon executing creative control over their celluloid persona,
R-Evolution shows the growth of The Doors from being forced
to accept the formulaic television approach to taking control of the medium.
It’s all in the title – the evolution of a band that helped revolutionize the
way rock bands promote their
art.
R-Evolution brings together a wealth of previously
unreleased footage of The Doors. This incredible release features the
classics “Light My Fire,” “People Are Strange,” “Hello, I Love You,” “Crawling
King Snake,” “L.A. Woman,” “Moonlight Drive,” “Break On Through (To The Other
Side),” and many more.
R-Evolution boasts a wealth of excellent bonus
features, including a commentary by Doors members John Densmore,
Robby Krieger and the late Ray Manzarek plus Bruce Botnick
and Elektra Records Founder Jac Holzman. Additionally there is a
performance of “Break On Through (To The Other Side)” from the Isle Of Wight
Festival 1970, a 45-minute documentary entitled “The Doors – Breaking Through
The Lens,” and “Love Thy Customer,” a never-before-seen 1966 Ford training film
with music by The Doors. Finally, the DVD has a section of outtakes from
the band’s appearance on the US TV show Malibu U in
1967.
In addition to
the DVD and Blu-ray, a Deluxe Edition is available on each physical format,
packaged in a 40-page DVD sized hardback book with a “scrapbook” style
presentation on each track including lyrics, background info, trivia and
photos. All footage has been carefully restored to the highest standards and
the sound has been remixed and mastered for 5.1 by Bruce Botnick [MSRP $39.98
Deluxe DVD and $49.98 Deluxe Blu-ray].
Throughout
R-Evolution, the unique charisma and talent of The Doors
comes across, whether it be on a lightweight pop show or on a film created from
their own imaginations, along with some of the most influential music ever
made.
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“R-Evolution” / Track
Listing
1) Break On
Through (To The Other Side)
Music Film –
January 1967
2) Break On
Through (To The Other Side)
From Shebang –
March 5, 1967
3) The Crystal
Ship
From American
Bandstand – July 22, 1967
4) Light My
Fire
From American
Bandstand – July 22, 1967
5) Light My
Fire
From Malibu U –
August 25, 1967
6) People Are
Strange
From Murray The
K In New York – September 22, 1967
7) Moonlight
Drive
From The
Jonathan Winters Show – December 27, 1967
8) The Unknown
Soldier
Music Film –
February 1968
9) Hello, I Love
You
From Musik Für
Junge Leute: 4-3-2-1 Hot And Sweet – September 13,
1968
10) Touch
Me
From The
Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour – December 15, 1968
11) Wild
Child
Music Film –
July 1969
12) Roadhouse
Blues
Music Film –
February 1970
13) Crawling
King Snake
From GTK (Get To
Know) – December 1970
14) The
Changeling
Music Film –
April 1971
15)
Gloria
Music Film –
October 1983
16) People Are
Strange
Music Film –
1980’s
17) Strange
Days
Music Film –
1984
18) L.A.
Woman
Music Film –
1985
19) Ghost
Song
Music Film –
1995
Bonus
Features:
Love Thy Customer (music by The
Doors)
Ford Training
Film – 1966
Outtakes:
Malibu U –
1967
Break On Through
(To The Other Side) – Isle Of Wight, August 1970
Breaking Through The Lens documentary
We mentioned this one a couple of weeks ago ... check out the
"guest list" on this new LP!
William
Shatner To Release Highly Anticipated Prog Rock Album Produced By Billy Sherwood
(of Yes) With A Stellar Line-Up Of Guest Artists
Featuring:
Rick Wakeman, George Duke, Robbie Krieger, Edgar Winter, Al Di Meola, Billy
Sherwood, Edgar Froese, Steve Vai, Zoot Horn Rollo, Vince Gill, Mick Jones, Dave
Koz, Nik Turner, Simon House and Joel Vandroogenbroeck
Los Angeles, CA - As word began to
circulate about William Shatner’s newest musical project, the prog rock concept
album Ponder The Mystery, critics and fans quickly realized it was a
match made, if not in Heaven, then in the most glorious reaches of the galaxy.
Shatner is after all an enormously popular and celebrated icon of science
fiction fantasy, and no musical genre is as invested in, devoted to or driven by
fantasy and the imaginative as progressive rock. And though Mr. Shatner is no
stranger to the musical world, what sets this effort apart from previous
endeavors is the fact that he co-wrote the album, penning a set of intensely
personal lyrics for producer / multi-instrumentalist Billy Sherwood (of the prog
rock institution Yes) to compose around. And now, after months of puzzled
rumors, probing questions and ponderous speculation, the album is finally ready
to be embraced by the general public; it will be released on CD, vinyl and
digital formats October 8, 2013.
Joining the two Bill’s on this
journey into the mysteries of human curiosity and consciousness is a group of
virtuosos from numerous genres and fields, including guitarists Steve Vai, Al Di
Meola and Zoot Horn Rollo, keyboardists Rick Wakeman and the late George Duke,
saxophonists Dave Koz, Edgar Winter and Nik Turner, as well as The Doors’ own
Robby Krieger and country legend Vince Gill. Many of these artists leapt at the
opportunity to contribute to Mr. Shatner’s venture, such as Steve Vai who
performs on the album’s eponymous single, and declares, “It was an absolute hoot
to play on Bill’s track. It’s great to see and hear that after all these years
his contributions are still fresh!” Longtime friend Vince Gill contributed
acoustic guitars and mandolin to the album and shares this: “I’ve known William
for awhile and have worked with him on one of his previous charity events. It
was so cool for me to play on his new album. Overall, it really means a lot to
be part of projects that William is doing at this point of his life. William is
a special person and I really enjoy any chance that I get to work with
him.”
Saxophonist Dave Koz offers this
assessment of the project: “What I love most about this album is that it feels
like all the musicians were in this big top - a sort of three-ring circus…you
have all these talented people, each bringing their unique offering to the
table. Then there’s Bill, the ring-leader, with a big smile on his face,
inspiring us all to bring even more to the party. It was a blast, and I love the
way it turned out. Unlike anything I’ve EVER done before. But then again, that’s
what working with an icon will get you!”
Finally, Rick Wakeman sums things
up nicely: “I’ve never adhered to the assumption that oil and water don’t mix
... stir them hard enough and add a few other ingredients and they certainly
will mix, and give an interesting and pretty unique result too. So I’m all for
Progressive Shatner Rock and it was a pleasure to play on the album and be
involved!”
Tracks include:
1. Red Shift
2. Where It’s Gone ... I Don’t Know
feat. Mick Jones
3. Manhunt feat. Simon
House
4. Ponder The Mystery feat. Steve
Vai
5. So Am I feat. Al Di
Meola
6. Change feat. Rick
Wakeman
7. Sunset feat. Joel
Vandroogenbroeck
8. Twilight feat. Edgar
Winter
9. Rhythm Of The Night feat. Nik
Turner
10. Imagine Things feat. Vince
Gil
11. Do You See? feat. Edgar
Froese
12. Deep Down feat. Robby
Krieger
13. I’m Alright, I Think feat. Dave
Koz
14. Where Does Time Go? feat.
George Duke
15. Alive feat. Zoot Horn
Rollo
William Shatner will be performing
his new record Ponder the Mystery in its entirety accompanied by the prog
band CIRCA: featuring Billy Sherwood and Tony Kaye, famed keyboardist also known
for his work with YES.
Performance dates and
locations:
Wednesday, October 23, 2013: Saint
Rocke, 142 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa, CA 90254 (310-372-0035)
Thursday, October 24, 2013: The
Canyon Club, 289 12 Roadside Dr., Agoura, CA 91301 (818-879-5016)
Friday, October 25, 2013: The Coach
House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949-496-8930)
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And, speaking of Jimi Hendrix, here's
a sneak peek of an upcoming PBS documentary special ...
Click here: Exclusive: Watch the trailer for PBS'
Jimi Hendrix doc
Hey Kent,
Don’t know if you’ve seen this or
not but good stuff.
Kennedy Center Opera House, Ann Wilson and
Nancy Wilson of Heart performed Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" with Jason
Bonham on drums.
The performance of "Stairway to Heaven" began
with Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart performing the song with a backing band,
which included Jason Bonham on drums. He is the son of Led Zeppelin drummer John
Bonham, who passed away in 1980. As the song progressed, back-up singers, a
string section, and the Joyce Garrett Youth Choir came on stage to help perform
"Stairway to Heaven".
The choir members and Jason Bonham were wearing bowler
hats, which was a tribute to the band's late drummer John Bonham. Throughout the
performance lead vocalist Robert Plant was noticeably moved, and towards the end
of the song he had tears in his eyes.
Jason Bonham loved the fact that
Led Zeppelin didn't know he'd be drumming on Stairway To Heaven at their Kennedy
Center tribute night, hosted by US President Barack Obama. Bonham performed with
Heart and an all-star band -- and the first Plant, Page and Jones knew of it was
when they saw him walk on stage.
He said: "It was so incredible to
see their faces, sitting there next to the president. The guys knew who was
playing -- but they didn't know I would be on drums. Their faces lit up, and the
smiles and tears ... It was fantastic. What a way to close the
show!"
Gary
Pike
We were watching this live the night it happened ... a
VERY moving experience that deeply touched the band. (Pretty amazing how much
they've humbled over the years, isn't it?) I cannot help but wonder if they were too emotional to go back and trash their hotel room afterwards! (lol)
kk
re: NEXT WEEK IN FORGOTTEN HITS:
It's another '60's Countdown ... and you won't want to miss this one ... The Top 100 Motown Hits of the '60's!!! It all kicks off tomorrow ... hope to see you here!
