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Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023): Dir. Lisa Cortes; A fabulous documentary that gives long–overdue credit to the man who blazed the trail for rock 'n' roll sound and showmanship when he burst…
Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart? (2020): Dir. Frank Marshall; A poignant, in–depth exploration of the history of the legendary pop group, the Bee Gees, featuring revealing interviews with the oldest…
Six60: Till The Lights Go Out (2020): Dir. Julia Parnell; Documentary tracking the extraordinary local success of Kiwi band Six60, who started off as students living in 660 Castle Street in Dunedin, and went…
Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019): Dir. Benjamin Turner, Gabe Turner
Feat. Diana Ross; The story of Motown Records told through interviews with the label's visionary founder, Berry Gordy, and many of its superstar artists and creative…
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019): Dir. Robert Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman; Superb rock–doc celebrating the humble yet prodigiously talented singer and trail–blazing female rock star, Linda Ronstadt, who –…
Suzi Q (2019): Dir. Liam Firmager; The story of trailblazing American rock singer–songwriter Suzi Quatro, who helped redefine the role of women in rock 'n' roll when she broke…
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018): Dir. Bryan Singer
Feat. Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Ben Hardy…; A stonking, irrepressibly popular chronicle of Freddie Mercury and the band Queen's ascension to popular music royalty through the years leading up…
Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018): Dir. Thom Zimny; The definitive film about Elvis Presley, from his childhood in Tupelo right through to the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions. Includes…
Matangi/Maya/M.I.A. (2018): Dir. Stephen Loveridge; A uniquely textured portrait of innovative Sri Lankan–English pop star and activist Maya Arulpragasm, drawn from a cache of personal tapes shot…
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2017): Dir. Lili Fini Zanuck; An unflinching and deeply personal look into the life of blues–rock and guitar legend Eric Clapton, told through his own words and songs and…
King, The (2017): Dir. Eugene Jarecki; Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki travels in a 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud once owned by Elvis Presley and along his state–wide journey amasses a…
Beatles, The: Eight Days a Week (2016): Dir. Ron Howard; Ron Howard's thrilling compilation of found footage featuring music, interviews, and stories of The Beatles' 250 concerts from 1963 to 1966.
Oasis: Supersonic (2016): Dir. Mat Whitecross; Highly entertaining portrait of mouthy Brit–pop icons Oasis and their meteoric rise from the council estates of Manchester to some of the…
Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015): Dir. Amy Berg; Chan Marshall (aka Cat Power) narrates this documentary portrait of the ground–breaking American singer of the 1960s, who pioneered a raw and…
Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me (2014): Dir. Drew DeNicola , Olivia Mori; The definitive story of the "greatest band that never made it", this long overdue documentary tells the story of legendary Memphis band "Big Star",…
I Dream Of Wires (2014): Dir. Robert Fantinatto; A must for electronic music fans, this is a well–researched and cohesive delve into the history and recent resurgence of the electronic modular…
Jersey Boys (2014): Dir. Clint Eastwood
Feat. John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Vincent Piazza…; Clint Eastwood brings the hit stage musical of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons' rise to stardom to the big screen.
Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS (2014): Dir. Daina Reid
Feat. Luke Arnold; Gaudy two–part Australian telemovie of the untold story rock band INXS and their rise to fame alongside charismatic frontman Michael…
Pulp: a Film about Life, Death & Supermarkets (2014): Dir. Florian Habicht; Imaginative Kiwi filmmaker Florian Habicht collaborates with Jarvis Cocker to mark UK pop rock band Pulp's last ever concert.
Spandau Ballet: Soul Boys of the Western World (2014): Feat. Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp; Top notch documentary about the band Spandau Ballet, who were key proponents of the "New Romantic" pop movement of the early 1980's and went on to…
20 Feet From Stardom (Twenty Feet From Stardom) (2013): Dir. Morgan Neville; [This] is the most satisfying music documentary of the last five years, maybe even longer, and that is really saying something. It is the story of…
Broadway Idiot (2013): Dir. Doug Hamilton; Flashy, upbeat doco charts the journey of Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong from pop–punk rocker to Broadway lead in the stage version of…
Mistaken for Strangers (2013): Dir. Tom Berninger; Distinctive among rock–docs, this was made by the underachieving, metal–head brother of indie–rockers 'The National''s…
Stone Roses, The - Made of Stone (2013): Dir. Shane Meadows; Dir. Shane Meadows enthusiastically documents the reunion of iconic band the Stone Roses, who were instrumental in paving the way for the Britpop…
Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012): Dir. Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz
Feat. Katy Perry; A suitably bubbly and inspirational fly–on–the–wall doco that intimately follows the candy–coloured pop chantreuse, Katy…
Paul Kelly: Stories of Me (2012): Dir. Ian Darling; Prolific Aussie singer–songwriter Paul Kelly is afforded a generous, if honest personal portrait in this fine documentary mapping the artist's…
Shut Up and Play the Hits (2012): Dir. Will Lovelace, Dylan Southern; Celebrating the "last hurrah" of retro–electro outfit LCD Soundsystem, this of–the–moment concert documentary serves up plenty of…
Adele - Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2011): A live concert performance of Grammy–winning pop/soul sensation Adele Adkins at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Foo Fighters: Back and Forth (2011): Dir. James Moll; Chronicles the 16 year history of the Foo Fighters, from the band's first cassette demos – recorded when Dave Grohl was still Nirvana's…
Michael Jackson - The Life of an Icon (2011): Dir. Andrew Eastel; Produced and narrated by friend (and former Mr. Liza Minnelli) David Gest, this retrospective focuses on Jackson through the eyes of his mother and…
Swell Season, The (2011): Feat. Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova; Matching gorgeous black and white visuals with a bittersweet honesty about the consequences of fame, this fine documentary follows ONCE…
Classic Albums - Rush (2112 / Moving Pictures) (2010): Rush's albums 2112 and Moving Pictures are deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by the artists…
Classic Albums - Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers (Damn The Torpedoes) (2010): Dir. Matthew Longfellow
Feat. Tom Petty; Tom Petty And The Heartbreaker's "Damn The Torpedoes" deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by…
Lady Gaga - One Sequin At A Time (2010): Dir. Sonia Anderson; Behind the scenes style documentary about the rise of theatrical pop diva Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta – better known as Lady Gaga.
Lennon NYC (LennoNYC) (2010): Dir. Michael Epstein; Another documentary on John Lennon, but a good one, focusing on the singer–songwriter's period spent in New York (up until his assassination),…
Rolling Stones - Stones in Exile (2010): Dir. Stephen Kijak
Feat. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts…; A vivid retrospective rock–doc that looks at the creation and impact of the Rolling Stones' 1972 epochal album "Exile on Main St", made largely…
Velvet Underground - Vanishing Point (2010): Dir. Tom Barber
Feat. Andy Warhol, Lou Reed, John Cale; Doco on the legendary art–rockers featuring a wealth of material, including evocative period footage of New York, obscure interviews and…
Who is Harry Nilsson? (And Why is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2010): Dir. John Scheinfeld; A heartfelt, long–overdue reappraisal of singer–songwriter Harry Nilsson's greatness, which also doubles as an exploration of his…
Worried About the Boy (2010): Dir. Julian Jarrold
Feat. Douglas Booth, Mathew Horne, Mark Gatiss…; Compassionate, but never fawning, biopic of the eighties icon Boy George jumps between his early taste of pop stardom to post–fame despair.…
Yusuf - Cat Stevens Live in Australia (2010): Feat. Cat Stevens; A Sydney performance from Cat Stevens' recent 'Roadsinger' tour down under. Includes 'Moonshadow', 'Peace Train', 'Wild World', and other classic…
Beyonce: I Am Yours (2009): Feat. Beyonce Knowles; An intimate performace of Beyonce live at the Wynn Las Vegas filmed over four nights in July and August 2009. Setlist: "Hello", "Halo",…
Cliff Richard and the Shadows (2009): Old–time rocker Cliff Richard reunites with his band The Shadows for this 2009 London performance. Features a string of #1 Hits, including:…
Fly My Pretties - A Story (2009): Dir. Mikee Tucker; Represents the best takes from the 2009 New Zealand tour, performed, filmed and recorded across ten shows, and is a conceptual extension of the…
Video Killed the Radio Star (2009): A 3–part seminal music documentary series looking at the inspirational work of trail–blazing 80's music video directors Russell Mulcahy,…
Arctic Monkeys - At The Apollo (2008): Dir. Richard Ayoade; Live performance from Indie rockers 'Arctic Monkeys' performing the last gig of their World Tour at the Manchester Apollo in 2007. Set list…
Bananaz (2008): Dir. Ceri Levy; Direct–to–the–source music doco offers a behind–the–scenes reveal of popular ‘animated’ band Gorillaz, and its four…
Great Australian Albums: Hunters & Collectors - Human Frailty (2008): In–depth story behind Hunters and Collector's hit album 'Human Frailty,' including the creative process and personal struggles of the band.…
Great Australian Albums: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Murder Ballads (2008): In–depth story behind Nick Cave & the Bad Seed's hit album 'Murder Ballads,' including the creative process and personal struggles of the band.…
Great Australian Albums: The Go-Betweens - 16 Lover's Lane (2008): In–depth story behind The Go–Between's 1988 album '16 Lover's Lane,' including the creative process and personal struggles of the band.…
Kraftwerk and the Electronic Revolution (2008): Essential, exhaustive (3hr!) exploration into German electronic music centering on the pioneers of the genre, Kraftwerk. The first hour…
Radiohead - The Best Of (2008): Chronological collection of 21 inventive music videos and optical collages of rare singles from the slinking talents of Brit indie–rock kings,…
Amy Winehouse - I Told You I Was Trouble & Live in London (2007): The hip swaggering rehab music rebel presents her 2007 17–song set live from 'Shepherd's Bush Empire' London town, along with a 50 minute doco…
Atlantic Records - The House That Amet Built (2007): Feat. Bette Midler; Follows Ahmet Ertegun's remarkable career as head of Atlantic Records, from its formation in 1947 through to his recent passing in 2007. Features…
Dengue Fever - Sleepwalking Through the Mekong (2007): Dir. John Pirozzi; Political rockumentary follows LA–based band Dengue Fever on their recent journey to Cambodia to perform 60s and 70s Cambodian rock n' roll in…
Glastonbury: The Movie (2007): Just–like–being–there collection focused on that mud–drenched modern day music fest (and Britain's answer to Woodstock)…
Great Australian Albums: Silverchair - Diorama (2007): In–depth story behind Silverchair's hit album 'Diorama,' including the creative process and personal struggles of the band. Featured as part of…
Great Australian Albums: The Saints - (I'm) Stranded (2007): In–depth story behind The Saint's hit album '(I'm) Stranded,' including the creative process and personal struggles of the band. Featured as…
Great Australian Albums: The Triffids - Born Sandy Devotional (2007): In–depth story behind The Triffids' album 'Born Sandy Devotional,' including the creative process and personal struggles of the band. Featured…
I'm Not There (2007): Dir. Todd Haynes
Feat. Cate Blanchett, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger…; Arthouse maestro Todd Haynes directs this deliciously cinematic, kaleidoscopic musing on the life of Bob Dylan, with six different actors portraying…
Inside the Smiths (2007): Raw music doco with former band members Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce candidly revealing what it was like to be a part of groundbreaking 80's…
Les Paul: Chasing Sound! The Les Paul Story (2007): Dir. John Paulson; Authorized biography of electric guitar pioneer Les Paul with narration and interviews from the man himself, still going strong at the age of 90.…
Lou Reed's Berlin (2007): Dir. Julian Schnabel
Feat. Lou Reed; Live recording of Lou Reed's 2006 performance of his underrated 1973 album 'Berlin,' brought resplendently back to life by a commanding Reed…
My Chemical Romance - Things That Make you Go mmm... (2007): Music doco delving into the world of angst ridden EMO idolised goth band My Chemical Romance by charting their rise to international stardom.…
Paul Kelly - Live Apples (2007): Feat. Paul Kelly; Live music set by versatile Aussie singer–songwriter Paul Kelly performing his latest smash hit album 'Stolen Apples' along with some old…
Pete Seeger - The Power of Song (2007): Dir. Jim Brown; A generous tribute to American singer, songwriter and activist Pete Seeger, this gathers the usual array of performance footage, archival material,…
Peter Green Story, The - Man of the World (2007): There was life before Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" and those expecting the like will be disappointed, however the original Fleetwood Mac was an amazing…
Respect Yourself - The Stax Records Story (2007): Dir. Robert Gordon, Morgan Neville; Affecting documentary that traces the astonishing history of Stax Records, from it's humble beginnings as a neighborhood hangout in Memphis, to…
Th' Dudes Live - Th' 2006 Reunion Tour (2007): One–time reunion tour sees Th’Dudes reunite after 26 years in celebration of Radio Hauraki’s 40th anniversary. Includes live concert…
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Running Down a Dream (2007): Dir. Peter Bogdanovich; Peter Bogdanovich's exhaustive chronicle of the enormously successful pop/rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, from their inception as…
Acquired Taste (2006): Trailblazing Sub Pop Records showcase 25 of their most popular and revolutionary acts in this music video retrospective. Tracklisting: The Shins,…
Awesome; I...Shot That! (Awesome; I F****** Shot That!) (2006): Innovative concert film in which hiphop group The Beastie Boys distributed 50 cameras to audience members at New York’s Madison Square Garden,…
Bob Dylan - Rolling Thunder and The Gospel Years (2006): Feat. Bob Dylan; Chronicles the years between 1975 and 1981 when Dylan hit the road with a rag–tag band of folk troubadours in 1975's Rolling Thunder Revue, and…
Classic Artists: Jethro Tull (2006): Part of the excellent Classic Artist Series, this fully authorized doco is an intensive examination of the rise of rock group Jethro Tull and their…
Classic Artists: Moody Blues (2006): Part of the excellent Classic Artist Series, this fully authorized doco is an intensive examination of the 40 year history of 'art rock' group The…
Classic Artists: Yes (2006): Part of the excellent Classic Artist Series, this fully authorized doco is an intensive examination of the progressive rock band Yes, tracing their…
Coachella (2006): Nicely produced concert film of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California, which is currently perhaps America's greatest…
Everyone Stares - The Police Inside Out (2006): Dir. Stewart Copeland; Drummer–turned–film composer Stewart Copeland digs up an archive of Super 8 footage in this homebrew documentary of The Police’s rise…
Glastonbury (2006): Dir. Julien Temple; Down and dirty documentary of that sodden, world famous Scottish music festival Glastonbury, sloshing together hours of submitted footage, archival…
Great Australian Albums: Crowded House - Woodface (2006): In–depth story behind Crowded House's hit album 'Woodface,' including the creative process and personal struggles of the band. Featured as part…
Kurt Cobain - About a Son (2006): Dir. AJ Schnack; Elegiac, moving documentary on Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain takes an appositely nonconformist approach to his unusual life and times. Based on…
Love Story (2006): Dir. Chris Hall; Belated but worth–the–wait tragi–profile of overlooked cult band Love, whose magnetic black frontman Arthur Lee passed away shortly…
Madonna - The Confessions Tour (2006): Dir. Jonas Akerlund
Feat. Madonna; The queen of pop reigns supreme with an extravagent, state–of–the–art stage show filmed live at London's Wembley Arena, presided by…
Meanies, The (2006): The history and music of punkish Australian band The Meanies is chronicled in this watchable documentary, which covers much of the Melbourne…
P.J. Harvey - On Tour, Please Leave Quietly (2006): A montage of performances, backstage antics, interviews and on–the–road imagery from intense American rocker PJ Harvey's 2004 "Uh Huh"…
Shine A Light (2006): Dir. Martin Scorsese; Scorsese turns his gaze on the elder statesmen of rock 'n' roll –– The Rolling Stones –– as they bang out hits and fan…
U2 - 18 Videos (2006): A compilation of selected music videos (actually 19 in total in the main programme) from Irish rockers U2, dating from 1982 through to their 2006…
Who the Hell is Pete Doherty? (2006): Dir. Roger Pomphrey; Revealing if somewhat flawed look at the chequered career of Pete Doherty – co–leader of British group 'The Libertines' plus leader of…
All Apologies: Kurt Cobain (2005): An informative peer into the life and final days of cult rock star Kurt Cobain, lead singer for the band Nirvana, who committed suicide in 1994.…
Buddy Holly and the Crickets - The Definitive Story (2005): Dir. Barry Barnes; A excellent compilation of cinematic and televisual material on the ever–classic rock'n'roller Buddy Holly. This includes the 90–minute…
Classic Albums - Cream (Disraeli Gears) (2005): Dir. Matthew Longfellow
Feat. Eric Clapton; Cream's "Disraeli Gears" deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by key collaborators. Generously…
Classic Albums - Queen (A Night at the Opera) (2005): Dir. Matthew Longfellow; Queen's classic album 'A Night at the Opera' deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by key…
Derailroaded (2005): Dir. Josh Rubin; Eye–opening documentary of tortured musical genius, with Larry ‘Wild Man’ Fischer the journeyman of this rock odyssey into mental illness…
Flaming Lips - The Fearless Freaks (2005): Dir. Bradley Beesley; A sprawling fan's–eye–view of the innovative alternative rock band from Oklahoma, The Flaming Lips, who went from 1980s cowpunk obscurity…
Flaming Lips - Void: Video Overview in Deceleration (2005): A nourishing compilation of 19 inventive music videos – many only previously available on the internet – by the bizarrely original and…
Kinks, The - 1964-1978 (2005): Independent critical review of The Kinks, revisiting every major release from the band's inception, through to the Pye and RCA years, and beyond.
Korn: Live on the Other Side (2005): 'Nu–metal' rockers Korn let rip for an exclusive performance at the Hammersmith Ballroom, New York, with an impeccably–recorded set of…
Kraftwerk - Minimum Maximum (2005): Closer to performance art than a rock concert, this is a fittingly precise rendering of influential electronic German band Kraftwerk's 2004 world…
Later... with Jools Holland - Cool Britannia 2 (2005): Further Brit–centric compilation of musical performances from Jools Holland's highly enjoyable live music show. Tracks: Kaiser Chiefs…
Linda Linda Linda (2005): Dir. Nobuhiro Yamashita
Feat. Doona Bae, Aki Maeda, Yu Kashii…; Guided by a rousing rock anthem, three high school seniors – and one gawky Korean exchange student – strive to have three Japanese punk classics…
New York Dolls: All Dolled Up (2005): Dir. Bob Gruen, Nadya Beck; Fascinating – if roughly hewn – documentary about the legendary NYC glam–punk music group, compiled from archival footage shot by…
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005): Dir. Martin Scorsese; Scorsese's comprehensive biography focuses on Bob Dylan's life and music from 1961–66, includes never–seen performance footage and…
Peter Gabriel - Play (2005): A selection of 23 promos from art–rock groundbreaker Peter Gabriel, who after leaving the band Genesis went on to forge a unique solo career,…
Pink Floyd: In Their Own Words - Reflections on 'The Wall' (2005): A lavish tribute to Pink Floyd's seminal 1982 album–show–film THE WALL, which divides into an indepth critical discussion and a…
Pixies - Sell Out 2004 Reunion Tour (2005): An excellent DVD document of Boston–based alt–rock band The Pixies performing during their 2004 reunion tour at the Eurockeennes…
Smile (Beautiful Dreamer) (2005): Dir. David Leaf; A tribute to the rebirth of 60s pop icon Brian Wilson, chief songwriter and visionary behind The Beach Boys, who sank into an obscurity of mental…
Stock Aitken Waterman - Gold (2005): Feat. Kylie Minogue, Divine, Jason Donovan; The definitive collection of artists signed under the Stock, Aitken, Waterman label.From Kylie to Jason....to Kylie & Jason!!Can you do it?! 1.…
Teenage Kicks (2005): A collection of 'new wave' pop music from its heyday in late–70s, early–80s Britain. Tracklist: The Undertones – "Teenage…
Thin Lizzy - Greatest Hits (2005): A definitive collection of music–videos and live tracks from Ireland's ace 1970s hard rockers, whose genuinely exciting presence was due to a…
You're Gonna Miss Me (2005): Dir. Keven McAlester; The tormented artist is extolled in dir. Keven McAlester’s tragi–documentary of psychedelic rock enigma Roky Erickson, whose success as lead…
(Inside) Out: Warren Zevon (2004): A rewarding documentary about the making of Warren Zevon's final album 'The Wind', completed shortly before the singer's death. Adding a cerebral,…
Badly Drawn Boy - The Video Collection (2004): Music videos from melodic English popster Badly Drawn Boy. Includes 13 videos: Road Movie, It Came from the Ground, Once Around the Block, Another…
Beyond the Sea (2004): Dir. Kevin Spacey
Feat. Kevin Spacey, John Goodman, Kate Bosworth…; A schmaltzy valentine to the king of big band cool, Kevin Spacey’s pet project gushingly illuminates the life and times of Bobby Darin, whose good…
Classic Albums - Nirvana (Nevermind) (2004): Dir. Bob Smeaton; Grunge–rock group Nirvana's iconic 'Nevermind' album is deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative…
Classic Albums - Simply Red (2004): Simply Red's "Stars" album is deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by key collaborators.…
David Bowie - A Reality Tour (2004): Feat. David Bowie; A concert performance of David Bowie live at the Point Theatre in Dublin, Ireland in 2003. The 30 song set list spans as many years from The Man Who…
Edgeplay - A Film about The Runaways (2004): Dir. Victory Tischler-Blue; Minus the input of Joan Jett (who denied the filmmakers access to her songs), this rough–and–ready retrospective of The Runaways' heady…
English Beat, The - In Concert at The Royal Festival Hall (2004): Having reformed for a Mojo Magazine sponsored event, these King's of U.K Ska (whom, along with The Specials, The Selecter and Madness, defined the…
Eva Cassidy Sings (2004): The sady missed songbird Eva Cassidy is stunning in this selection of live video clips from various American performances. Justly includes her now…
Galaxie 500: 1987-1991 - Don't Let Our Youth Go to Waste (2004): Voluminous compilation from US indie music group 'Galaxie 500' led by singer Dean Wareham, whose dreamy guitar riffery was a distinctive addition to…
Greatest Hits Of The 90's (2004): A great collection of 90's hits which an emphasis on brit pop.Was it really that long ago? 1. Gene – We Could Be Kings; 2. James – Sit…
Hits from the 50s and 60s (2004): An excellent selection of 42 music clips of early rock'n'roll, r&b, teen idols, girl groups, doo–wop and country, only marred by the at times…
Hoodoo Gurus - Tunnel Vision (2004): An excellent double–DVD compilation featuring music videos, live clips and an extensive documentary ('Be My Guru') about the grungy pop band…
INXS - I'm Only Looking (2004): A comprehensive compilation of Australian band INXS' career in the 1980s and 90s. Includes 25 music videos, live clips (10 songs), various remixes,…
Later... with Jools Holland - Cool Britannia (2004): More live tracks from Jools Hollands' excellent late night TV show. In this compilation he jams with compatriot Brit rockers. Tracklisting: Ash…
Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story (2004): Dir. Allan Moyle
Feat. Felex Alexander, Eugene Clark; This dramatized biography of Jackson's life reflects back on his career as a pop star – his rise to fame, his impact on pop culture and his…
Michael Hutchence - The Loved One (2004): Feat. Michael Hutchence; Heartfelt music doco tracking the life and career of INXS' charismatic former front man Michael Hutchence whose suspected suicide robbed a nation of…
Oasis - Definitely Maybe (2004): A 2–disc deluxe celebration of British band Oasis' debut album 'Definitely Maybe' which combines all the original promo videos and alternate…
Peggy Lee - Fever, The Music of (2004): A collection of clips from jazz–pop chanteuse Peggy Lee, who recorded over 1,100 masters and composed over 270 songs during a career that…
Pixies, The (2004): Alternative rock band The Pixies, staples of the 80s goth scene, are presented in all their angular glory in this excellent compilation. Features…
Saturday Night Live - 25 Years of Music (2004): Completist music retrospective of an American institution, with nearly 60 live performances over 25 years of 'SNL' presented, coupled with satirical…
Second Season (Flying Nun DVD II) (2004): Further music–videos from cult NZ record label Flying Nun. Like VERY SHORT FILMS this encompasses the classic early groups like the The Clean…
Sparks - Lil' Beethoven: Live In Stockholm (2004): The cult duo of Ron and Russell Mael present their curious, often sarcastic version of arty pop songs to a Swedish audience in 2004, including a…
Stone Roses, The (2004): The band Stone Roses were instrumental in reviving English pop music in the late 1980s, influencing the likes of Oasis and Blur, though they famously…
Sweet - Glitz, Blitz and Hitz (2004): A collection of tracks from the glam–rock band Sweet whose career spanned the 1970s–1990s. Also includes bonus promo–films and…
Tales From A Golden Age: Bob Dylan 1941-1966 (2004): Dir. Tom O'Dell; An unauthorised documentary about the iconic singer made in association with the Dylan fanzine ISIS, which despite featuring none of his music,…
Tori Amos - Welcome to Sunny Florida (2004): An excellent live concert film of singer Tori Amos, who fuses pop melodies, classical piano chops and weird lyrics into a compelling whole. FIlmed in…
Under Blackpool Lights - The White Stripes (2004): Dir. David Carruthers; Bluesy 'alt' rockers The White Stripes enact their compelling guitar–and–drums sound at The Empress Ballroom, Blackpool. Tracklist: 1.…
Very Short Films (Flying Nun DVD I) (2004): A prime collection of music–videos from cult New Zealand music label Flying Nun. From the early days of The Clean and Straitjacket Fits to the…
Weezer - Video Capture Device (2004): Witty yet juvenile rock band Weezer are uncovered in this jampacked collection of music–videos, live and backstage footage. Videos: Undone…
Beatles, The - Anthology (2003): Feat. Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison…; Epic 4–disc, 8–episode collection presenting the story of the fab four from their early days in Liverpool to worldwide superstardom.…
Bjork - Greatest Hits (2003): Feat. Bjork; A collection of music–videos by the visionary Icelandic sing/songwriter: Tracks: Human Behaviour, Venus as a Boy, Play Dead, Big Time…
Concert For George (2003): Dir. David Leland; A genuinely warm and feelgood tribute to the late 'Beatle' George Harrison at the Royal Albert Hall, London by his closest musical friends and…
Duran Duran - Greatest (2003): A definitive package of music–videos from British pop–group Duran Duran. Contains 21 groundbreaking videos over two DVDs, including…
Get it On - The Seventies DVD Jukebox (2003): 22 classic tracks from the 1970's, taken from a European version of Top of the Pops. Stroll down memory lane with these great tracks: 1: Bryan…
Her Very Best - Dusty Springfield (2003): A compilation of TV appearances by much–loved white–soultress Dusty Springfield, mostly dating from the 60s and 70s. Presented by Petulia…
Human League - The Very Best of (2003): The best music–videos from British electro–pop group Human League. Tracklist: Circus Of Death, Empire State Human, Love Action (I…
Joni Mitchell - Woman of Heart and Mind (2003): Feat. Joni Mitchell; Definitive documentary on the folk singer telling the story of her childhood to present day through photos, extensive concert footage and interviews…
Later... with Jools Holland - Legends (2003): More live tracks from Jools Hollands' excellent late night TV show – here encountering various legends of the popluar music…
Later... with Jools Holland - Louder (2003): More live tracks from Jools Hollands' excellent late night TV show – here jamming with various high–volume rockers. Tracklisting: Foo…
Later... with Jools Holland - Party (2003): More live tracks from Jools Hollands' excellent late night TV show, in which he jams with various legends of popular music. Tracklisting: 1…
Led Zeppelin (2003): A suitably mammoth compilation of live footage from Led Zepp's heyday. The following performances feature: Royal Albert Hall (1970), Madison…
Lennon Legend (2003): Feat. John Lennon; A collection of 20 music–videos from singer John Lennon, various rare live performances and a selection of animated line drawings by the…
Love - The Forever Changes Concert (2003): A reunion concert by the cult Los Angeles hippy group 'Love' recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall, London in 2003. Although more sedate after 40…
Love is in the Air (TV Series) (2003): Following on from the excellent chronicle of Australian rock, LONG WAY TO THE TOP, this five–part sister series from the ABC traces the history…
Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003): Dir. George Hickenlooper; A portrait of the unlikely yet legendary radio rock DJ Rodney Bingenheimer, whose star connections and influential broadcasts on Los Angeles…
Moby - 18 (2003): Continuing on from PLAY, electronic music star Moby's latest DVD set compiles footage from his television show along with a 74–minute set from…
Nature's Best (2003): Essential selection of 60 music videos of the "greatest NZ songs of all time", as judged by APRA. Tracklist: Dave Dobbyn – Loyal, The…
Never Looked So Good (Music Series) (2003): Four volumes of good–looking compilation of music promos from the 70's, 80's and 90's culled from the vaults of CBS/Sony Music. Pop: 1. 3 T…
Riding in Vans With Boys (2003): Dir. Matthew Beauchesne; Spirited rock–u–mentary that follows second–generation punk–pop bands Blink 182, Green Day, and Jimmy Eat World with support…
Robbie Williams Show, The (2003): Dir. Hamish Hamilton; British pop–singer Robbie Williams 'comes back' with this special TV concert. Also includes a 23–minute backstage…
Robert Palmer - Addictions (2003): 18 classic music–videos from the well–dressed prince of 80s pop. Tracklisting: Sneakin' Sally Thru The Alley, Which One Of Us Is The…
Simple Minds : Seen the Lights - A Visual History (2003): A comprehensive overview of Scottish rock–band SImple Minds. One disc compiles their complete music–videos, a second features a complete…
So You Wanna Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star (2003): Numerous original TV recordings unearthed from 'The Beat Generation' (1967–1971), with some of the sixities' finest on display. Various…
Stuck in the Middle (2003): 15 music videos from the British pop scene, dating from the early 1970s to the 1980s. More than a few 'classics' here, presented by Paul Morley (The…
We Could Be Kings (2003): 16 video–clips from the heyday of British indie rock, the 1980s. Presented by journalist Gary Crowley. Tracklist: The LAs – There She…
Weird Al Yankovic - The Ultimate Video Collection (2003): Dir. Jay Levey, Al Yankovic
Feat. Al Yankovic; A collection of 24 music videos made by and starring the maverick comedian "Weird Al" Yankovic. Includes both parodies and original videos spanning…
7 Worlds Collide (Seven Worlds Collide) (2002): Dir. Paul Casserly; Neil Finn and music–biz pals (Johnny Marr, Lisa Germano, Eddie Vedder and Radiohead's Ed O'Brien & Philip Selway) collided for this 2001…
Ben Harper - Pleasure and Pain (2002): Dir. Danny Clinch; A comprehensive study of soul–pop–blues singer Ben Harper, during tours of Europe and America. Contains extra footage showcasing Harper's…
Complete Jam, The (2002): The entire music–video output of influential British band The Jam is included on this lavish 2–disc set. Also includes live TV…
Crowded House - Dreaming (2002): Feat. Neil Finn; The complete music–videos of now defunct NZ popsters Crowded House, in which visual imagination matches Neil Finn's timeless…
Dance Classics (The Greatest DVD Music Collection) (2002): Original music video compilation of "Dance Classics" from the 1980's: 1. Adeva – Respect, 2. Hot Chocolate – You Sexy Thing, 3. Mel &…
Dance Hits (The Greatest DVD Music Collection) (2002): Original music video compilation of "Dance Hits" from the 1980's: 1. Monie Love vs. Adeva – Ring My Bell, 2. Innocence – Natural…
Disco Inferno (2002): 21 classic disco performances from TV shows of the 1970s. Tracklist: 1: Village People, YMCA 2: Kelly Marie, Feels Like I'm In Love 3: Lips Inc.,…
Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (2002): Innovative music group The Flaming Lips present tracks from their album 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots' in various versions, in both…
Fleetwood Mac - Mick Fleetwood Story, The (2002): This documentary version of Mick Fleetwood's best–selling autobiography will appeal to music fans whether you're a Fleetwood Mac fan or not.…
Greatest Hits (The Greatest DVD Music Collection Series) (2002): Original music video compilation of hits from mainly British artists of the 1970's & 80's: 1. Johnny Hates Jazz – Turn Back The Clock 2.…
Greatest Hits Of The 70's (The Greatest DVD Music Collection Series) (2002): Original music video compilation of hits from British and American artists of the 1970's: 1. Peter Tosh – Don't Look Back 2. Pilot –…
Greatest Love (The Greatest DVD Music Collection Series) (2002): Original music video compilation of pop ballads from British artists of the 1980's: 1. Marc Almond – Tears Run Rings 2. Brother Beyond…
I Am Trying To Break Your Heart (2002): Dir. Sam Jones
Feat. Jeff Tweedy; Solidly realised account of the making of ‘alt country’ band Wilco’s acclaimed “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” album and near–unmaking of the…
Ice Cool 80s (2002): Paul Morley presents 18 classic music videos from the 1980s, focusing on UK bands and singers. Tracklist: Soft Cell – Tainted Love, The…
Later... with Jools Holland - 10 Years of (2002): 30 live tracks from Jools Holland's BBC2 music show. The artists include: The Verve, Portishead, Massive Attack, Blur, Oasis, PJ Harvey, Robbie…
Live Forever (2002): Dir. John Dower; A self–congratulatory, and often hilarious, documentary on the 1990s rock–pop 'movement' Britpop, which encompassed acts such as Oasis,…
Midnight Oil - 20000 Watt R.S.L. (2002): Australian rockers Midnight Oil tap their entire history for this definitive DVD collection of 20 music videos, 17 live clips and many live and…
Muse - Hullabaloo (2002): Eccentric Brit rockers Muse present a concert film from Le Zenith, Paris recorded in 2001. Also includes a 40–minute documentary. Tracklist:…
Nine Inch Nails - And All That Could Have Been (2002): Live performances of 18 tunes by alternative rock group Nine Inch Nails from their 2000 'Fragility' tour. Band leader Trent Reznor lets his dark soul…
Norah Jones - Live in New Orleans (2002): Dir. Jim Gabour; Norah Jones and her her band are captured here in an intimate setting at the House of Blues in New Orleans on August 24, 2002. Tracks: Cold Cold…
Only the Strong Survive (2002): Dir. Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker; Warm and intelligent appreciation of several of the soul–music legends of the 1960s and 70s by a veteran documentary team. Based around a…
Pulp - Hits (2002): Definitive compilation from the British music group Pulp, whose sophisticated melding of classic Britpop with satirical lyrics and spicy instrumental…
Say Hello, Wave Goodbye (2002): A collection of 'New Wave', pop and dance music videos from 1980s Great Britain. Hosted by Paul Morley (The Art of Noise). Tracklist: 1. ABC…
World Shut Your Mouth (2002): A collection of 'alternative' hit songs from late 1970s–80s Great Britain. Introduced by Gary Crowley. Tracklist: 1. The Jam – Going…
America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001): Recording of the live fund–raising broadcast that followed in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks in NYC. Includes many…
Billy Joel - The Ultimate Collection (2001): Video compilation of some of the New York piano man's best known hits from the mid–1970s and 1980s. Tracklist: My Life, It's Still Rock And…
Bjork: Live at Shepherds Bush Empire (2001): Dir. David Barnard
Feat. Bjork; The Icelandic singing–star caught live at Shepherds Bush Empire on 27th February 1997. Tracklisting: Headphones, Army Of Me, One Day, The…
Blue Wild Angel (2001): Dir. Murray Lerner
Feat. Jimi Hendrix; Remastered footage of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, live at the Isle of Wight Festival in August 1970, shortly before his untimely death. Tracklist:…
Bruce Springsteen - Complete Video Anthology (2001): Dir. Various; Two DVDs covering the Boss’ lengthy career, including MTV videos, acoustic versions, rare live TV performances and alternative versions.
Classic Albums - Elton John (Goodbye Yellow Brick Road) (2001): Dir. Bob Smeaton; Elton’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by key collaborators.…
Classic Albums - Iron Maiden (2001): Dir. Tim Kirkby; Iron Maiden’s Number of the Beast deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by key…
Classic Albums - Lou Reed (Transformer) (2001): Dir. Bob Smeaton; Lou Reed's "Transformer" deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by key collaborators. Generously…
Doors, The - 30th Anniversary Collection (2001): Dir. Ray Manzarek; Excellently compiled DVD–only release featuring “Live At the Hollywood Bowl”, “Dance on Fire” and “The Soft Parade – A…
Down and Out With the Dolls (2001): Dir. Kurt Voss; Based around the rise and fall of an all–grrl goth–rock band in early 1990s Portland, Oregon, this packs enough scene authenticity to…
Elton John - One Night Only (2001): British pop legend Elton John performs 27 of his greatest hits live at Madison Square Garden in 2001 with guest appearances by Anastacia, Bryan…
Kylie - Live in Sydney (2001): Kylie Minogue pumps it out in a Sydney concert. Track listing: Love Boat, Kookachoo, Hand On Your Heart, Put Yourself In My Place, On A Night Like…
Linkin Park - Frat Party at the Pankake Festival (2001): Features the tracks: One Step Closer To You, Crawling, In The End, Papercut (European Version), Points Of Authority (European Version).
Long Way to the Top (TV Series) (2001): A seven–hour extravaganza tracing the evolution of Australian (and ex–pat New Zealand) rock ‘n’ roll, from the fledgling sounds of…
Made in Sheffield (2001): Dir. Eve Wood; Sturdy documentary, obviously crafted by a real fan, which narrates the rise of the electronic music scene in Sheffield in the 1980s aftermath of the…
Moby - Play (2001): A double–DVD of music videos, remixes, and live performances by the protean pop–creator Moby. Also contains "Give an Idiot a Camcorder",…
MTV 20 Rock (2001): Dir. Various; 20 rock music–videos from the days of MTV’s inception in 1981 through to the early 21st century. Track listing: Robert Palmer– Addicted…
Nine Hundred Nights - Big Brother and the Holding Company (2001): A documentary survey of the career of Janis Joplin and her backing band 'The Holding Company', including rare live footage. Narrated by Rip…
Old Grey Whistle Test, The (TV Series) (2001): Rare archive performances celebrating the 30th anniversary of the UK's premier rock showcase which aired from 1971 til 1987. Volume 1: Alice…
Orbital - The Altogether (2001): The popular trance–electronica group’s 2001 album complements the ambience with animations, internet links and avant–garde designs.…
Pink Floyd and the Syd Barrett Story (2001): Dir. John Edginton; A look at the early days of rock band Pink Floyd and their madcap lead singer, Syd Barrett. Staunchly reclusive for over three decades, it is…
Psychedelic Furs, The - Live from House of Blues (2001): Dir. Kerry Asmussen; A recent live concert of enigmatic 1980s alt–rockers The Psychedelic Furs, whose echo–drenched guitarscapes and moody lyrics an an…
Smashing Pumpkins 1991-2000 (2001): Dir. Various; Features the following music videos: Siva, Rhinoceros, Cherub Rock, Today, Disarm, Rocket, Bullet With Butterfly Wings, 1979, Zero, Tonight, Tonight,…
Wingspan (2001): Feat. Paul McCartney; Doco tracing 9 years in the history of the Paul McCartney driven 70's rock band 'Wings' that emerged post Beatles mania. Tends to skim over murky…
Woodstock - The Music (2001): They say if you can remember it, you weren't there – that rainy weekend in 1969, when half a million people converged for one of the greatest…
Beastie Boys Video Anthology (2000): Dir. Various; Collection of music–vids by the mega–star hiphop group from New York, whose videos are renowned for their ground–breaking…
Better Living Through Circuitry (2000): Dir. Jon Reiss; A cinematic valentine to underground dance culture in documentary form, this intersperses interviews with Genesis P–Orridge, Wolfgang Flur, DJ…
David Gray - Live (2000): Pop–singer David Gray presented live in concert at 'The Point' in Dublin. Also includes a tour documentary on the singer and his band's Irish…
Endless Harmony: The Beach Boys Story (2000): Dir. Alan Boyd; An accessible tour through the history of California’s pop success story – The Beach Boys – featuring archival footage from the…
From a Whisper to a Scream (2000): Dir. David Heffernan; Three part chronicle on the extraordinary rise of Irish popular music from the 1950s onwards, starting from the ‘showband’ era, through Van…
Jeff Buckley - Live in Chicago (2000): A complete live–concert from 1995 by the singer/guitarist Jim Buckley (who also happened to be son of Tim Buckley) whose life was tragically…
Lilith Fair (2000): All–woman’s tour from 1997 that sold out around the US that included Indigo Girls, Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow, Jewel and Meredith Brooks.…
Marianne Faithfull - Dreaming My Dreams (2000): Feat. Marianne Faithfull; An intimate portrait of the husky–voiced icon, covering the early days of her career to the present. Faithfull talks candidly of past…
Metallica - S & M (2000): Dir. Wayne Isham; Michael Kamen directs the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in an epic accompaniment for heavy–metal gods Metallica. Songs include: The Ecstasy…
MTV 20 Pop (2000): Dir. Various; A selection of music–videos from the dawn of MTV in August, 1981. Track listing: Gary Numan – Cars, Flock Of Seagulls – I Ran,…
Neil Finn - Sessions at West 54th (2000): Feat. Neil Finn; The complete Neil Finn show recorded at Sony Music Studios in New York City, with Finn splendidly supported by his back up band and…
Neil Young - Silver and Gold (2000): Dir. L.A. Johnson; Neil recorded live in Austin, Texas in 1999 playing songs off the ‘Silver and Gold’ album.
Pretenders, The - Greatest Hits (2000): The music–video collection of Chrissie Hynde’s influential pop–rock group that dates from the early 1980s. 22 tracks and a bonus…
Rapmania (2000): A transcontinental coming–together of US rappers and hiphoppers with twin concerts at New York’s Apollo Theatre and L.A.’s Palace…
Close to You - Remembering the Carpenters (1999): A documentary celebration of Karen and Richard Carpenter's rise to pop stardom. Features extensive interviews with Richard, videos, live…
Roy Orbison - Black and White Night (1999): The inimitable Roy Orbison performs 17 of his best songs with guest artists including Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt and Tom Waits.
Roy Orbison - In Dreams (1999): Comprehensive documentary claiming to be the only authorised Roy Orbison doco, includes performances of his greatest hits, home video footage and…
Sheryl Crow - Rockin' the Globe Live (1999): Distinctive pop–rocker Sheryl Crow presents bittersweet tunes from her album 'The Globe Sessions' (plus others) live. Tracklisting: Maybe…
Dead Set (1998): Dir. Rob Payne; A punchy soundtrack of bands like You Am I, Crow and Spiderbait propels this fast–paced tour through the 1990s Australian rock–music biz.
Gathering, The (1998): Dir. Kylie Plunkett; Document of the popular New Years Eve celebrations at Takaka Hill 1997–8, featuring a variety of dance–music, local DJs and of course,…
Hang the DJ (1998): Dir. Marco Lavilla, Mauro Lavilla; An energetic, globe–trotting spin through the nineties club culture phenomenon, taking in a whistle–stop tour of the various DJ and dance…
Henry Rollins - You Saw Me There (1998): Dir. Modi; Spoken–word performance from the beefy, former–Black Flag singer, displaying his talent for combining humour with cringe–worthy…
Joni Mitchell - Painting with Words and Music (1998): Dir. Joan Tosoni; Joni Mitchell performs for a select audience on the Warner's Lot in L.A.
Lou Reed - Rock and Roll Heart (1998): Dir. Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Feat. Lou Reed; Filmic biography tracing the life and career of iconic musician Lou Reed, from his seminal work with The Velvet Underground in the late 60s through…
Man in the Sand (1998): Dir. Kim Hopkins
Feat. Jeff Tweedy; Sponsored by the Woody Guthrie Foundation, Billy Bragg and 'alt–country' band Wilco create musical settings to go with some of Guthrie's…
Marilyn Manson (1998): The sinister goth–metaller does his spooky–schtick across the stadiums of the world in this live compilation. Also contains…
Radiohead - Meeting People Is Easy (1998): Dir. Grant Gee; The album OK COMPUTER took the Oxford quintet into the rock stratosphere, a place where, on this evidence, they'd often rather not be.…
Shirley Bassey - Divas Are Forever (1998): British 60s pop–diva in action, live in Antwerp in '98.
Sinead O'Connor - The Value of Ignorance (1998): Dir. John Maybury; English video artist John Maybury (Love is the Devil) directs reworkings of her album tracks. 8 tracks.
Year of the Horse (1998): Dir. Jim Jarmusch; After Neil Young added guitar grunge to the soundtrack to DEAD MAN, Jim Jarmusch repaid the favour with this consciously gnarly doco of Crazy Horse's…
Bee Gees - One Night Only (1997): Feat. The Bee Gees; The falsetto–ed Bee Gees played their first concert in 10 years in Las Vegas in 1997, giving a generous sampling of their catalogue of…
Classic Albums - Bob Marley (Catch A Fire) (1997): Dir. Jeremy Marre; Bob Marley's Catch A Fire deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by key collaborators. Generously…
Classic Albums - Fleetwood Mac (Rumours) (1997): Dir. David Heffernan; Fleetwood Mac's Rumours deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by the artists themselves.…
Classic Albums - Jimi Hendrix (1997): Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland album deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by the artists…
Classic Albums - Meat Loaf (Bat Out Of Hell) (1997): Dir. Bob Smeaton
Feat. Meatloaf; Meat Loaf's 'Bat Out Of Hell' deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by Meat, Jim Steinman, Todd…
Classic Albums - Paul Simon (Graceland) (1997): Dir. Jeremy Marre
Feat. Paul Simon; Paul Simon's "Graceland" album deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by the artists themselves.…
Classic Albums - Phil Collins (Face Value) (1997): Dir. Jeremy Marre
Feat. Phil Collins; Phil Collins' Face Value deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by Phil himself and key…
Classic Albums - Steely Dan (1997): Dir. Alan Lewens; Steely Dan's Aja deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by the group and key collaborators.…
Classic Albums - Stevie Wonder (Songs in the Key of Life) (1997): Dir. David Heffernan; Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life album deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by the…
Classic Albums - The Band (1997): The Band's self–titled album deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by the artists…
Classic Albums - The Who (Who's Next?) (1997): Dir. Bob Smeaton; The Who's "Who's Next" deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by the group and key collaborators.…
Classic Albums - U2 (The Joshua Tree ) (1997): U2's Joshua Tree deconstructed track–by–track and placed in both personal and creative context by the group themselves and collaborators…
Fleetwood Mac - The Dance (1997): Dir. Bruce Gowers; An MTV live concert of Fleetwood Mac from 1997, with a mix old favourites and new songs, performed at Warner Brothers Studios in California. Reunites…
K.D. Lang - Live in Sydney (1997): Dir. Caz Gorham, Frances Dickenson; The Canadian country–music crossover star croons at the State Theatre in Sydney.
Kurt and Courtney (1997): Dir. Nick Broomfield; Not even an unofficial biography of 'Nirvana', Kurt Cobain or Courtney Love, but instead a wickedly amusing slice of pop–cultural…
Pop Eyed (1997): Extensive coverage of recent music–videos from current Flying Nun bands. Includes Superette, The Chills, Bike, Garageland etc.
Sessions at West 54th, Best Of (Vol. 1) (1997): Dir. Jim Gable, Jeb Brien; A collection of stunning moments from PBS's hailed weekly music series' premiere season, specially recorded in digital video and "Surround Sound"…
Sessions at West 54th, Best Of (Vol. 2) (1997): Featuring a sophisticated array of musical talent, this compilation features the brightest moments of the second season of "Sessions", PBS’s…
Storefront Hitchcock (1997): Dir. Jonathan Demme; Jonathan Demme's theatrically–released concert film of Robyn Hitchcock, one of contemporary music's most endearing (and brilliant) cult…
Crowded House - Farewell Concert (1996): Most of the favourites plus a few quirky jam sessions, played to a huge crowd outside the Sydney Opera House. Features extensive interview material.
Dancing in the Street (TV Series) (1996): Exemplary documentary chronicles the history of pop music through nine hour–long episodes defined by generic lineage. Truly rare clips and…
Garbage (1996): Featuring six slick vids from the debut album of Butch Vig, Shirley Manson and co., plus live footage and dance remixes.
Hype! (1996): Dir. Doug Pray; Absorbing document of the evolution of the Seattle grunge–music 'scene' from its genesis in the early '80s. Reflected in the ambiguous light of…
Osmonds - Very Best of, The (1996): Feat. Donny Osmond; White–bread superstars of TV and music here present 24 of their best known music videos from debut single 'One Bad Apple' onwards.
Ritual Habitual - Big Day Out (1996): Dir. Peter Critchley; Celebration of the Antipodean Big Day Out festival in its final year. With performances by overseas acts such as Porno for Pyros, Prodigy and Nick…
Rocker, The - A Portrait of Phil Lynott (1996): An in depth look at the life and death of of legendary rocker, Phil Lynott, founding member of top 70's group Thin Lizzy. Through archive footage and…
Screenage Kicks (1996): Wide range of music–videos from Auckland and Wellington bands, incl. DLT, Shihad, Head like a Hole and Dead Flowers.
Bob Marley - Legend, The Very Best of (1995): Definitive music–video collection from the reggae superstar's posthumous "Best of" album. Tracklisting: Want More, Is This Love, Jamming,…
History of Rock 'n' Roll, The (TV Series) (1995): Feat. Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Madonna…; An epic and (mostly) comprehensive journey through the history of rock music from the 1950s to the mid–1990s, featuring an unprecendented…
I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995): Dir. Don Was; Step gingerly into the strange world of Beach Boys genius Brian Wilson. Interviews with friends, family and Wilson himself chart a tumultuous and…
Nico Icon (1995): Dir. Susanne Ofteringer; Most famous as one–time singer for the Velvet Underground or arguably just for being famous, this takes a biographical tour of the late German…
Slayer - Live Intrusion (1995): Speed–metal kings are caught in action in Arizona. Includes other tour and off–the–road footage.
30 Years Of Maximum R & B Live - The Who (1994): Excellent compilation of live clips dating between 1965 and 1989 from the career of British rock giants The Who. displaying their juggernaut approach…
Blur - Starshaped (1994): Dir. Matthew Longfellow; Following the early career of 'Britpop' rockers Blur on the road in Europe between 1991 and 1994, this gives a certain insight into the makings of…
Bob Dylan - Unplugged (1994): Feat. Bob Dylan; Bob Dylan 'live' in the MTV studio playing a great acoustic set. Includes 4 songs not included in the original broadcast. Tracklist: Tombstone…
Nirvana - Live! Tonight! Sold Out! (1994): The grunge–meisters perform their 'Nevermind'–period live set. Complete with interviews and backstage hi–jinks.
Smashing Pumpkins - Viewphoria (1994): An official 'bootleg', collecting live performances, TV–appearances, and alternate song–takes from 1988–1994.
Woodstock '94 (1994): Dir. Bruce Gowers
Feat. Bob Dylan; For those who missed it second time round, experience the various flavours of rock'n'roll music, circa 1994. Encompassing acts as diverse as Bob…
David Byrne Live - Between the Teeth (1993): Captured live with a rhythmic Latin backing, David Byrne reprises material from his days in Talking Heads as well as new musical obsessions.
Devo Double (The Complete Truth about De-evolution, Devo Live) (1993-1996): Two programs about the great and highly influential New Wave band of the 1980s, Devo, who blended socio–political commentary,…
Everything But The Girl - Home Movies (1993): Dir. John Maybury, Hal Hartley; 14 songs from the more winsome, pre–dance incarnation of EBTG, including clips directed John Maybury and Hal Hartley.
Gift (1993): Dir. Perry Farrell, Casy Niccoli; Bizarre love story with a porn aesthetic fleshes out what is ostensibly a lurid promotional film for grunge phenomenon 'Jane's Addiction'. Ice T and…
Lemonheads - Two Weeks in Australia (1993): The now defunct indie band, headed by Evan Dando, play their appealing brand of melodic rock on tour down–under, including vid–clips and…
More Abba Gold (1993): 13 More Abba videos, including When I Kissed the Teacher and On & On & On.
P.J. Harvey - Reeling (1993): Feat. Polly Jean Harvey; Darlings of the indie rock press, Polly Jean Harvey and band, captured on stage and off during her Euro–American tour of 1993.
Prince - The Collection (1993): Feat. Prince; 15 classics from the diminutive pop–genius.
Beyond the Mind's Eye (1992): Dir. Michael Boydstun; This state–of–the–art computer animation odyssey is a must for technoheads seeking more of the VR stuff from THE LAWNMOWER MAN.…
Big Audio Dynamite - Bad I + II (1992): 11 songs from Mick Jones' 80s post–Clash band. Includes 1 video directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Black Sabbath Vol. 1 (1992): Dir. Martin Baker; Hard rock pioneers in their Ozzy Osbourne phase (1971–77).
Black Sabbath Vol. 2 (1992): Dir. Martin Baker; Hard rock pioneers in their post–Ozzy Osbourne phase (1978 – 1992).
Jacksons, The - An American Dream (1992): Dir. Karen Arthur
Feat. Wylie Draper, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Angela Bassett…; Soapy account of the dysfunctional Jackson family follows them to the top of the charts first as The Jackson Five and then solo success. Skipping a…
Metallica - A Year and a Half in the Life of (1992): Dir. Adam Dubin; Mammoth two tape documentary covering 9 months of Metallica recording and 9 months on the road in 1991–92.
U2 - Achtung Baby (1992): The promo videos from the pre–eminent stadium rockers are a far cry from their humble Irish roots, but the songs from the album of the same…
Velvet Underground: Redux (1992): The Velvets live on stage at their 1992 Paris reunion gigs. Fourteen old songs and one brand newie.
Alice Cooper: Prime Cuts (1991): Feat. Alice Cooper; A splendid two–disc compilation of documentaries, interviews, song clips and other delights relating to that theatrical, satirical and depraved…
Cure, The - Picture Show (1991): Dir. Tim Pope; Subtitled An Improbable Collection, and picking up where Staring at the Sea left off, 10 songs, plus lots of other bits.
K.D. Lang - Harvest of Seven Years (1991): A collection of videos, live performances and candid moments with the pop–country diva.
Madonna Truth Or Dare (In Bed With Madonna) (1991): Dir. Alek Keshishian
Feat. Madonna; The consummate article on the pressures of pop stardom and the rigours of world touring. Madonna presents a stylish and illuminating portrait of…
Meat Loaf - Hits Out of Hell (1991): Feat. Meatloaf; Nine clips from Mr Aday's pre–movie acting days, mostly drawn from Bat Out Of Hell.
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Funky Monks (1991): Dir. Gavin Bowden; Stylishly shot documentary about the California funksters, caught on the cusp of massive worldwide success.
Shindig! - British Invasion (1991): This volume of the 60s TV show hosted by Jimmy O'Neill features various early Britich Invasion beat combos like Gerry & The Pacemakers, Manfred Mann…
Shindig! - Groovy Gals (1991): Feat. Aretha Franklin; This volume of the 60's TV show features girl groups and female singers. Highlights: the Shangri–Las and Aretha Franklin.
Shindig! - Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1991): This volume of the 60s TV show features a geat lineup of 50s and 60s stars, including Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, James Brown, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee…
Shindig! - Sixties Superstars (1991): This volume of the 60s TV show features mid–60s stars, including Byrds, Yardbirds and Donovan.
Supertramp - The Story So Far (1991): Low–key but insightful retrospective of Supertramp’s formative years, meteoric stardom, and departure from the limelight. Members Rick Davies…
Time Will Tell - Bob Marley (1991): Dir. Declan Lowney; A fitting tribute to the Third World's first superstar, this gives a unique insight into his life as a spiritual and political spokesman as well his…
Year Punk Broke, The (1991): Music, interviews and goofing around from the 1991 European tour of Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Dinosaur Jr, Babes in Toyland. and others.
Zappa's Universe (1991): Feat. Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa; A tribute to Frank Zappa, recorded just before he died, performed by his band with guests Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa et al.
Elton John - Very Best Of (1990): Feat. Elton John; Comprehensive 20–song compilation charting Elton's image shift from 1970s high camp to 1990s lovable popular entertainer.
Graffiti Bridge (1990): Dir. Prince
Feat. Prince; Prince picks up the pen and director's cap as well as the mic and guitar for the belated sequel to his hit, PURPLE RAIN. The result is further proof…
Hunters and Collectors - Collected Works (1990): Encyclopedic compilation of these long–lived Aussie post–punks, ranging from the weird early stuff to Throw Your Arms Around Me. 17 tracks
Morrissey - Hulmerist (1990): Dir. Tim Broad; Seven videos from the immediate post Smiths period, including Last of the Famous International Playboys.
Red, Hot and Blue (1990): The cream of popular music talent perform 19 tunes from the repertoire of Cole Porter, in support of AIDS awareness. The songs are classic and…
Road to God Knows Where, The (1990): Dir. Uli M. Schuppel
Feat. Nick Cave; A candid and thorough observation of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds on tour in Europe. Shot in black and white, and although in English it comes…
Wall, The - Roger Waters (Live in Berlin) (1990): Feat. Van Morrison, Cyndi Lauper, Ute Lemper…; Uncannily timed just before the Berlin Wall would bite the dust, Roger Waters assembles luminaries as diverse as Van Morrison, Cyndi Lauper, Ute…
Indie Top Video (1989): Dir. Various; Music–vids from 15 top indie bands of the 80s: New Order, The Shamen, Pop Will Eat Itself, A Guy Called Gerald, The Darling Buds, Birdland, The…
Leonard Cohen (1989): Feat. Leonard Cohen; 14 songs of love and hate performed live from the lengthy career of the singer/songwriting veteran. Leonard also escorts us through his inspirational…
Magazine (1989): Feat. Howard Devoto; Five songs from Howard Devoto and co's late 70s New Wave band.
Neil Young - Unplugged (1989): Feat. Neil Young; Neil pours his heart of gold into acoustic interpretations of 14 great songs drawn from his expansive career.
New Order - A Collection (1989): Dir. Jonathan Demme, Kathryn Bigelow; Definitive compilation of New Order videos, from 'Confusion' to 'Waiting for the siren's call', including clips directed by Jonathan Demme and…
Rolling Stones, The - 25 X 5 (1989): Dir. Nigel Finch
Feat. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood…; The consummate rockumentary, this is a richly entertaining and informative chronicle of the 25 year history of the rock phenomenon from humble…
Songs for Drella (1989): Lou Reed and John Cale perform live their minimalist musical biography of the life of their estranged friend and artist, Andy Warhol. A must for fans…
Sugarcubes (1989): Compilation of interviews and live performances in London, Alabama and Reykjavik, dating from the Icelandic group's heyday.
Decline of Western Civilization 2: The Metal Years (1988): Dir. Penelope Spheeris
Feat. Lemmy , Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth; Affectionate tribute to heavy–metal music, the musicians and the culture. The seen–it–all anecdotes of Lemmy, Ozzy Osbourne and…
Depeche Mode - 101 (1988): Dir. D.A. Pennebaker; Fascinating tour movie gives a fly–on–the–wall insight into the minds of adolescent pop music fans, a group of whom win a tour…
Imagine (1988): Dir. Andrew Solt
Feat. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison…; A definitive document on the life of John Lennon, comprised of 200 hours of footage from newsreels, interviews and photographs. Narrated by Lennon…
Pogues, The - Live Town And Country Club (1988): Feat. Joe Strummer; A sterling and energetic set by Irish band The Pogues recorded live at the Town & Country Club, London in 1988, with guest appearances from Joe…
R.E.M. - The Best of REM (1988-2003): Sixteen classic music videos from the hit indie band of the 1980s and 90s. Includes another nine bonus songs, including some live…
Sign of the Times (Sign 'O' the Times) (1988): Feat. Prince; Prince Rodgers Nelson brilliantly captured live at the pinnacle of his career, performing songs from the classic double album of the same name.
Sinead O'Connor - Live (Value Of Ignorance, The; Year Of The Horse, The) (1988-1990): Feat. Sinead O'Connor; One of the most uncomprising and original forces to emerge in popular music in the late '80s does her stuff live in London 1988 and Brussels 1990.…
Sisters of Mercy - Shot (1988): Four songs from the Floodland peak–period of these sardonic Goths. Includes This Corrosion.
U2 - Rattle and Hum (1988): Dir. Phil Joanou; Stunning concert movie, so stylishly designed, photographed and performed, this should exhilirate even non–fans of the group.
Who's Better, Who's Best - The Who (1988): Feat. Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey; A 25th anniversary documentary celebration of Brit rock band The Who that includes 16 of their best singles. Some rare footage may be of interest to…
George Michael, The Best of - Ladies & Gentlemen (1987-1997): A compilation of music videos of British singer–songwriter George Michael, who rose to fame in the early 1980s with duo WHAM! before embarking…
Hail, Hail Rock 'n' Roll (1987): Dir. Taylor Hackford
Feat. Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray…; Chuck Berry performs live with friends and other familiar faces hail the great man's influence.
It's Clean It Just Looks Dirty (1987): Dir. Various; Eclectic compilation of 1980s 'alternative' music incl. videos by Husker Du, Diamanda Galas, Einsturzende Neubauten, Swans and Psychic TV among…
Rolling Stone - 20 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (1987): Feat. Dennis Hopper; Dennis Hopper hosts this informative showcase of American rock history from the psychedelic era onwards, via clips and interviews with the performers…
Secret Policeman's Third Ball - The Music (1987): The musical edition of the 1987 Amnesty International charity concert (distinct from the comedy edition), featuring a great line–up of…
Athens, GA - Inside Out (1986): Dir. Tom Gayton; A likeable survey of the music–scene in Athens, Georgia in its mid–80s heyday when bands like R.E.M. and The B–52s formed the…
Cure, The - Staring at the Sea (1986): Dir. Tim Pope; Definitive video compile of early Cure videos, ranging from Killing an Arab to Close To Me. 17 songs.
Kate Bush - The Whole Story (1986): Feat. Kate Bush; Video compilation includes Wuthering Heights, and 13 others up to the mid 80s.
MTV Closet Classics (1986): Clips from the pre–MTV days featuring 15 hits of the 60s and 70s by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Cream, Black Sabbath, Beach Boys,…
Paul Kelly and the Messengers (1986-1992): Dir. Various; Twelve music–videos from Australian balladeer Kelly, incl. “Bradman”, “Leaps and Bounds”, “Careless” and “Dumb Things”.
True Stories (1986): Dir. David Byrne
Feat. David Byrne, John Goodman; David Byrne meets some folks in the shopping malls and diners of a small Texan town, here displayed in all their "ordinary" glory. His lens on…
Under the Cherry Moon (1986): Dir. Prince
Feat. Prince; Prince stars in this stylistic melodrama as an American gigolo/entertainer in France who is, of course, irresistable to women. Features songs from…
Frank Zappa - Does Humour Belong in Music? (1985): Dir. Frank Zappa
Feat. Frank Zappa; Frank Zappa captured in full flight, live in concert in 1984 at The Pier, NYC, providing his patented blend of musical virtuosity, sociological…
Live Aid (1985): The largest undertaking in pop music history, this landmark benefit rock concert was televised live from the dual venues of London and Philadelphia,…
Sounds of Motown (1985): A special edition of British TV show 'Ready Steady Go', which presented an extravaganza of Motown artists such as The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The…
We are the World (1985): The complete story behind the renowned 1980s charity pop–song 'We are the World' is covered in this anniversary special edition of the original…
Beach Boys: An American Band (1984): Dir. Malcolm Leo; Authorized history of the Californian hitmakers. Includes some rare, eyebrow–raising footage of Wilson family lunacy.
Cult, The - Pure Cult (1984-1995): A compendium of music–videos, interviews and live cuts from the 'cult' UK heavy rock group, who crafted their own guitar–gothic…
Echo and the Bunnymen (1984): Dir. Bill Butt, Kevin Hewitt; 14 songs from these dour Liverpudlian new wavers. Accurate to 1984.
Purple Rain (1984): Dir. Albert Magnoli
Feat. Prince; The project that would elevate His Purpleness to superstar status is a silly yet enjoyable drama about love, lust and ambition. The plot merely…
Return to Waterloo - The Kinks (1984): Dir. Ray Davies
Feat. Ray Davies, Tim Roth; A unique 80s–era rock–opera from The Kinks which takes place in the mind of a solitary train–commuter and features various songs…
Cabaret Voltaire: Gasoline in Your Eye / CV (1983): Industrial revolutionists of the musical kind, the U.K. duo provide two compilations of eye–popping visuals, cut–up from a variety of…
Cyndi Lauper – Twelve Deadly Cyns (1983-1994): All the hits and more in this music video collection from iconic 80's pop star Cyndi Lauper. Tracklist: 1. Girls Just Want To Have Fun 2. Time…
David Bowie - Serious Moonlight (1983): Feat. David Bowie; David Bowie performs his 'Serious Moonlight Tour' in Vancouver, 12th August 1983, plus "Ricochet" a short documentary about Bowie on the Far East…
Divine: Live at the Hacienda (1983): Feat. Divine; The unique Divine, John Waters 'associate' (PINK FLAMINGOS) and committer of many an outrageous (and unhygenic) act, is caught live at the Hacienda…
Stop Making Sense (1983): Dir. Jonathan Demme; 'Talking Heads' came to their commercial and artistic summit with this live show and the accompanying album. One of the great rock music achievements…
U2 - Under a Blood Red Sky (1983): Video version of the album of the same name, this is an electrifying milestone concert by U2, live at Red Rocks in Ireland. Songs –…
Blondie Live! - The Farewell Concert (1982): Approaching the endpoint of their popularity wave, Debbie and the gang rock out one last time in this fevered farewell concert, jam packed with all…
Pink Floyd - The Wall (1982): Dir. Alan Parker; Based on Roger Waters' personal vision that was the mega–selling Pink Floyd album of 1980, this feature brings the concept of a rock star's…
R.E.M. - When The Light Is Mine (The Best Of The I.R.S. Years 1982 - 1987) (1982-1987): Excellent delve into the archives and early 'indie' history of R.E.M., compiling 18 promos, live clips and television appearances from the acclaimed…
Rolling Stones - Let's Spend the Night Together (1982): Dir. Hal Ashby
Feat. Mick Jagger; Above–average concert film of Brit rockers The Rolling Stones, which combines three individual concerts from their 1981 US tour and assorted…
Jean Michel Jarre - Concerts in China (1981): Feat. Jean Michel Jarre; The French synthesizerist was innocuous enough to be the first Western musical act to perform in the People's Republic. The contrast of ancient and…
Rolling Stones - From the Vault (1981): A new series of vintage live concerts from the Rolling Stones archives. Hampton Coliseum – Live in 1981: Part of The Stones American Tour…
Secret Policeman's Other Ball, The (1981): Dir. Julien Temple
Feat. John Cleese, Rowan Atkinson, Barry Humphries…; Most comical and musical shenanigans performed for the benefit of Amnesty International in the second 'Ball' of the series. The Monty Python team…
Simon and Garfunkel - The Concert in Central Park (1981): Feat. Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel; A classic film of the famous reunion concert of folk–duo Simon and Garfunkel. Tracklist: Mrs Robinson, Homeward Bound, America, Me and Julio…
80's Memories (1980-1989): Compilation of original music videos from the 1980s released by the "Uncut" label in 2004: 1. Dexys Midnight Runners – Come On Eileen 2.…
80s DVD Jukebox (1980-1989): Retro goldmine of 24 original TV recordings from some of the leading acts of the eighties. Includes performances from decade touchstones: The…
Divine Madness (1980): Feat. Bette Midler; Before enjoying a string of Hollywood hits, Bette was queen of the outrageous live performance. From ballsy ballads to camp nostalgia, this film…
Eurythmics - Ultimate Collection (1980-1990): Comprehensive video collection from quintessential 80's synth pop duo, Eurythmics. Track Listing: I've Got a Life Love Is A Stranger Sweet…
Frank Zappa: Live in Paris (1980): Dir. Frank Zappa
Feat. Frank Zappa; Rare music gig from innovative musician Frank Zappa performed in Paris in 1980 at the height of his career (the year after he recorded the albums…
Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980): Dir. Julien Temple
Feat. Malcolm McLaren, John Lydon, Sid Vicious…; Quintessential punk movie off–handedly documents the Sex Pistols phenomenon under the auspice of self–styled rock guru Malcolm McLaren.…
Punk In England (1980): Dir. Wolfgang Buld; The second part in Wolfgang Buld's trilogy follows on from "Punk In London" detailing the growth of Punk into New Wave, Ska and The Mod revival.…
Kids Are Alright, The (1979): Dir. Jeff Stein
Feat. Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend; Chaotic yet compulsive documentary defining the eclectic career of 'The Who', made shortly before the death of drummer Keith Moon. The others, of…
Punk Rock Movie, The (1979): Dir. Don Letts; Filmed at the height of the punk rock movement, this captures the raw essence of an astonishing era. Live clips of the bands that mattered –…
Rust Never Sleeps (1979): Dir. Neil Young
Feat. Neil Young; King loser Neil Young triumphs in this concert film of him and Crazy Horse at the height of their rustic charm. Twenty songs, a great guitar sound…
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers - Playback (1979-1993): Dir. Julien Temple, Jeff Stein, Jesse Dylan; A well–chosen selection of MTV hits from the back catalogue of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, showcasing the band's blue–eyed soul and…
Electric Light Orchestra: 'Out of the Blue' Tour Live at Wembley (incl. 'Discovery') (1978): A TV special featuring Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra live in concert at London's Wembley Arena at the peak of their popularity after the…
Abba - The Movie (1977): Dir. Lasse Hallstrom; The Swedish quartet's 1976 tour of Australia is fashioned into an amusing mockumentary that interweaves a disc–jockey's hapless quest to…
All You Need is Love (TV Series) (1977): Dir. Tony Palmer; Prolific arts filmmaker Tony Palmer oversaw this landmark, encyclopedic history of modern pop and rock – prescribed viewing for anyone who’s ever…
Blondie - Greatest Video Hits (1977-1982): Feat. Debbie Harry; A collection of sixteen music videos by the influential New Wave band, fronted by Debbie Harry. Includes most of the hits, including 'Heart of…
Dire Straits, The Very Best of - Sultans of Swing (1977-1991): Music video compilation of the British pub–rockers led by Mark Knopfler who became a mega–selling phenomenon over the course of six…
Disco Dance Classics of the 70s and 80s (1977-1992): A great compilation of 18 music clips from the heyday of disc and dance music of the decades of the 1970s and 80s. Tracklist: Two Tribes (Frankie…
Elvis Costello - The Right Spectacle (1977-2005): A superlative compilation of music videos from New Wave songwriter genius Elvis Costello. This DVD also includes over an hour of bonus live…
Rockers (1977): Dir. Theodoros Bafaloukos
Feat. Leroy Horsemouth Wallace; Possibly the best Jamaican film of the 1970s, this mix of documentary, light–hearted thriller and roots–reggae musical features many…
Cat Stevens - Majikat (1976): Feat. Cat Stevens; Cat Stevens concert from the celebrated 1976 Majikat US tour that includes innovative stage design and corresponding film imagery. This was to be his…
Last Waltz, The (1976): Dir. Martin Scorsese
Feat. Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison…; "The Band" present their final concert with the who's who of folk rock. One of the great rock films, this is both a nostalgic farewell and a…
Magic of Boney M, The (1976-1984): Music Video compilation of the 80–million selling Euro–Caribbean vocal group created by German record producer Frank Farian in 1976 and…
Oz (A Rock 'n' Roll Road Movie) (1976): Dir. Chris Lofven; A boozy, inspiringly moronic Australian version of 'The Wizard of Oz', in which a young groupie accidentally knocks her head and wakes up on the road…
Song Remains the Same, The (1976): Dir. Peter Clifton, Joe Massot; Grandiose live–in–concert movie from those titans of 70s hard–rock, Led Zeppelin. The incendiary playing is interspersed with murky…
Olivia Newton-John - Video Gold 1 (1975-1982): A compilation of original video clips from the mega–selling Australian artist who enjoyed initial success as a country music ingenue in the…
Welcome to My Nightmare (1975): Feat. Alice Cooper; Alice Cooper gleefully flaunts his garish and excessive stage show to the tune of many of his hits, including 'School's Out' and 'Only Women Bleed'.
ABBA - The Definitive Collection (1974-1982): Thirty music videos from the greatest Swedish pop–group of all time, who ruled the world music charts in the late 1970s. Includes 5 bonus…
Janis: The Way She Was (1974): A moving portrait of husky–voiced rock singer Janis Joplin, through interviews and intense live performances.
Leo Sayer Greatest Hits - The Videos (1974-2010): Generous (though not definitive) compilation of the songs that made diminuitive British pop singer Leo Sayer a household name in the 1970s and…
Jimi Hendrix (A Film About Jimi Hendrix) (1973): Feat. Jimi Hendrix; Officially authorised by the Hendrix estate, this tribute features interviews with those that knew him and rarely seen backstage footage. The 11…
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1973): Dir. D.A. Pennebaker
Feat. David Bowie; David Bowie, in his farewell gig of alter–ego Ziggy Stardust, performs many of the songs that forged his sensational career in the 1970s.
Best of Bowie (1972-1999): Feat. David Bowie; Contains 47 music videos spanning the Thin White Duke's career from 1972 to 1999.
Born to Boogie - Marc Bolan and T-Rex (1972): Dir. Ringo Starr; Once panned, now revered, this documentary about Marc Bolan intermingles footage from a T–Rex concert in 1972 with ‘surreal’ sequences shot…
Pink Floyd - Live at Pompeii (1972): A classic concert from the heyday of rockband Pink Floyd's psychedelic period, performed amid the ruins of the Roman town of Pompeii,…
Rainbow Bridge (1972): Dir. Chuck Wein
Feat. Jimi Hendrix; A thinly–contrived hippy fable, notable though for featuring footage of the last–ever concert by Jimi Hendrix.
Split Enz 1972 - 1992 (1972-1992): Feat. Neil Finn, Phil Judd; Near–definitive career–spanning video compilation of the much loved quirky kiwi band, ranging from the early Phil Judd–led…
Sunbury (1972): Held near Melbourne in 1972, the Sunbury music festival was a mini–Woodstock of the antipodes, featuring all–Australasian bands including…
Cat Stevens - Tea for the Tillerman Live (1971): Feat. Cat Stevens; A rare filmed performance of the genius folkster recorded at his pinnacle in 1971. Includes the animated short of 'Teaser and the Firecat'.
Elvis - That's the Way It Is (1970): Dir. Denis Sanders
Feat. Elvis Presley; The King is captured in preparation of an elaborate Las Vegas concert that was to mark the end of an eight year absence from public performance. With…
Four Tops, The - Joinville Studios, Paris (1970): A rare treat for Four Tops and soul fans alike, with original members Renaldo "Obie" Benson, Abdul " Duke" Fakir, Lawrence Payton and the great Levi…
Gimme Shelter (1970): Dir. David Maysles, Albert Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin
Feat. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood…; The Rolling Stones captured at the summit of their popularity and musical form in 1970, on the tour that led to disaster at Altamont. The Maysles…
Greatest Hits of the 70's (II) (1970-1979): Compilation of original music videos from British and American artists of the 1970's released by the "Uncut" label in 2004: 1. 10cc –…
Greatest Love Songs of the 70s & 80s (1970-1989): Compilation of original music videos from British and American pop artists released on the "Uncut" label in 2004: 1. 10CC – I'm Not in…
Groupies (1970): Dir. Ron Dorfman, Peter Nevard; A flawed but fascinating glimpse into the world of rock groupies (both male and female) during the heyday of psychedelia in 1969. Though managing…
Let It Be (1970): Dir. Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Feat. John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney…; 'Fly on the wall' chronicling of The Beatles' recording session for their "Let It Be" album that unwittingly provided glimpses into the fractious…
Remember the 70s (1970-1979): An excellent German–produced compilation of video clips featuring various artists from the pop golden era of the 1970's: 1. Rod Stewart &…
Remember the 70s (II) (1970-1979): Further chart hits from 1970s compiled from TV appearances and original music videos: 1. Jimi Hendrix – Voodoo Child 2. Black Sabbath…
Woodstock (1970): Dir. Michael Wadleigh; Historical gathering of the world's best rock performers and half a million Americans for an unabashed weekend of sex, drugs, rock and roll and…
Rolling Stones - Stones in the Park (1969): Feat. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charles Watts…; A filmed record of the famous concert in Hyde Park, London on July 5th 1969, two days after the death of Stones guitarist Brian Jones. Over half a…
Sonny and Cher - The Ultimate Collection (1969-1974): Feat. Cher, Sonny Bono; An exhaustive compilation of episodes and moments from the TV careers of hip 70s couple Sonny and Cher, at that point happily creating together. This…
Complete Monterey Pop Festival, The (Monterey Pop, Jimi Plays Monterey, Shake! Otis at Monterey) (1968-1997): Dir. D.A. Pennebaker
Feat. Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding; In 1967 the acclaimed documentary maker D.A. Pennebaker recorded performances at the Monterey Pop Festival, California. This…
Elvis - '68 Comeback Special (1968): Feat. Elvis Presley; An extraordinary and comprehensive compilation of material centering around the televised 'comeback' of Elvis Presley in 1968. In addition to the…
Yellow Submarine (1968): Dir. George Dunning; 12 classic Beatles tunes and 90 minutes of bright and whimsical imagery are showcased in this surrealist fantasy from the days when all you needed…
Don't Look Back - Bob Dylan (1967): Dir. D.A. Pennebaker
Feat. Bob Dylan; One of the best portraits of an artist ever committed to film, this extraordinary documentary about Bob Dylan captures the man behind the phenomenon…
Magical Mystery Tour (1967): Dir. The Beatles
Feat. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison…; The Beatles take us on a spiritual/musical journey with a distinctly pychedelic ethos. Full of subversive satire that marked many British films of…
Remembering Otis (1967): Dir. D.A. Pennebaker
Feat. Otis Redding; Soul lovers will rejoice in Otis Redding's live performance at the Monterey pop festival accompanied by Booker T & the MGs and Sam and Dave.
Tim Buckley - My Fleeting House (1967-1974): One–of–a–kind vocalist and avant–garde musician Tim Buckley – father of Jeff – provides the soundtrack in this rare…
Help! (1965): Dir. Richard Lester
Feat. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison…; A schlocky comic follow–up that displays the Beatles own brand of warped humour. The songs are the highlights, and presented here in digital…
Temptations, The - Get Ready: Definitive Performances (1965-1972): Comprehensive music doco featuring 16 full–length archival performances from influential Motown singing clan "The Temptations". Concert clips…
A Hard Day's Night (1964): Dir. Richard Lester
Feat. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison…; The Beatles first feature movie is a gem, both as quaint nostalgia and as a momento of their talent and influence. The plot follows a typical day in…
T.A.M.I./T.N.T. Show, The (1964): Two classic live concerts from the birth of the 60s rock–music explosion in 1964 and 1965. Featuring an extravaganza of famous acts, mostly…
Top of the Pops - 40th Anniversary (1964-2004): An eye–watering compilation of music clips from the longrunning British music show, in which pop stars and rockers of the day lip–snych…
Remember the 60s (1960-1969): 24 rarely–seen classic hits from the 1960's, ranging from the pop of The Swingin Blue Jeans, the psychedelia of Pink Floyd, and the soul of…
Remember the 60s (II) (1960-1969): Compilation jam–packed with classic television clips of hits from the 1960's: 1. Freddie & The Dreamers – I'm Telling You Now 2.…
Elvis '56 (1956): Feat. Elvis Presley; Fascinating early footage of Elvis, in the year he became a star, including rare recordings and the TV performances that first caught America's eye.
Abba - Gold: 19 hit irresistable songs as they originally appeared on telly from the pop's formidable four. The ultimate 70s nostalgia trip.
Aretha Franklin - Greatest Hits: Compiles recent material from the Queen of Soul, from 1980 to 1994, including collabs. with Eurythmics and George Michael.
Bauhaus - Shadow of Light: Dir. Christopher Collins; Compile of live stuff and videos from these gothic new wavers.
Bizarre Music Television: Some of the most outrageous, insane and hysterical music videos ever made are compiled here, none of which you'll be familiar with, but still…
Bobby Darin - Hello Young Lovers: Fifteen gold tracks from the king of big band cool, Bobby Darin, accompanied by vintage performance footage. Tracklist: Dream Lover, Hello Young…
Complete Beatles, The: Feat. Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison…; Almost everything you ever wanted to know about the pop music phenomenon is here contained. Their performances, recording and marketing techniques…
Cult, The - Electric Love: 5 early 90s songs from these indie rock stars of the time.
Doors, The - Dance On Fire: A video compilation of promotional clips, live performances and rare behind–the–scenes footage.
Doors, The - Soft Parade: A candid and insightful glance of the band at the peak of their notoriety, centering around their last televised performance.
Doors, The - Tribute to Jim Morrison: An interesting documentary on which much of Oliver Stone's film was based. Much rare footage is intercut with interviews from band members and…
Endless Summer - Donna Summer: Feat. Donna Summer; The curvaceous Queen of Disco flaunts all her hits.
Front 242 - Integration Eight X Ten: Compilation of the mid–late industrialists, before they went all funky. Includes both live and clips, including 3 directed by Anton Corbijn.
Grateful Dead - Live: Captures the Dead (incl. the late Jerry Garcia) in full–flight in New York,1980, with their unique mix of R'nB and psychedelia, and lengthy…
Home of the Brave: Feat. Laurie Anderson; A stunning live multi–media show from Laurie Anderson, one of the best modern performance artists of our era. Features ten songs not available…
Indie Top Video: Compilation of 14 music clips from alternative rock bands including The Charlatans, Buffalo Tom, Pale Saints, Front 242 and Teenage Fanclub.
Industrial Symphony No. 1: Dir. David Lynch
Feat. Julee Cruise; David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti present an eerie multi–media show featuring Julee Cruise and an assortment of cryptic characters. It's a…
Michael Jackson - Dangerous: Feat. Michael Jackson; Video version of the pale one's album includes behind the scenes sneaks, TV commercials and Michael at the Grammys.
Mission, The: Music videos from the UK goth–rock band.
No Alternative: Dir. Hal Hartley, Derek Jarman
Feat. Lou Reed; A benefit for AIDS education and relief, indie bands (Smashing Pumpkins, Breeders etc.) and directors (Hal Hartley, Derek Jarman etc.) fuse their…
Noisyland: 17–track compilation from New Zealand's Flying Nun records – includes classic clips from Skeptics, NRA, The Gordons, Tall Dwarfs, The…
Public Enemy Strikes Live: Rap's pre–eminent spokespeople captured live at the birthplace of rap, the legendary Apollo theatre.
R.E.M. - This Film Is On
Red Hot Chilli Peppers - What Hits!?: Video compilation up to Under the Bridge of these California funksters.
Rolling Stones Live: Feat. Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts…; Stones caught live and still including Bill Wyman, in 1991 ('Steel Wheels' album tour). Good set of mostly oldies.
Roxy Music - Total Recall: Feat. Bryan Ferry; This videography traces the story of one of most inspiring rock bands from the 1970s. Features live footage and rare video clips of over 40 songs.
Smiths, The - The Complete Picture (+ Morrissey: Hulmerist): Feat. Morrissey , Johnny Marr; The complete music–videos by the 1980s English indie–pop band, plus a bonus disc of 'promotional films' from lead singer Morrissey's…
Snub TV: Highlights from the British alternative rock music programme, featuring interviews and music clips from the likes of The Fall, Tackhead, Happy…
Songmakers Collection, The: Dir. Morgan Neville; Documentary about the musical revolution that took place in New York's Brill Building, an office space a few blocks from Times Square dubbed "The Hit…
Sonic Youth - Goo: An eleven song video version of the album from New York's godfathers of grunge.
Sonic Youth - Screaming Fields...: Collection of live material and video 'hits' from their early career, incl. Death Valley 69, Addicted to Love and Teenage Riot.
Stakker Humanoid: A funky marriage of colourful computer imagery and throbbing basslines made at height of the acid–house craze.
The The - Infected: The perfect visual compliment to Matt Johnson's subversive musical testament, crafted with the same precision and intensity that distinguished the…
Van Morrison (Live): Feat. Van Morrison
Village People: 18 non–stop dance hits from the irrepressible '70s campsters. The ultimate cheesy party pick–me–up.

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