Description
30th Anniversary Collectors Edition – Journey to the Centre of the Earth: Rick Wakeman (DVD Video Concert & Documentary)
Product Details
Key Information
- UPC: 0825646310821
- Product Type: DVD Video Concert & Documentary
- Format: NTSC 4:3/16:9; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, DTS 5.1 Surround; Dolby Digital Stereo (PlayStation 2 Compatible)
- Region Codes: 2, 3, 4, 5
- Recording Date: 1975 (Live Concert)
- Location: Sidney Myer Concert Bowl, Melbourne, Australia
- Total Duration: Approx. 124 minutesSubtitles: English, Italiano, Português, Español
- Main Feature: Approx. 94 minutes
- Special Feature ("The Lost Journey"): Approx. 30 minutes
Overview
Experience the grandeur of one of progressive rock’s greatest live moments with Rick Wakeman’s 30th Anniversary Collectors Edition – Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Recorded live with the Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra at the historic Sidney Myer Concert Bowl in 1975, this spectacular 94-minute concert captures Rick Wakeman at the height of his legendary career. The performance features classic hits from his groundbreaking album "Journey to the Centre of the Earth," as well as memorable pieces from "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" and "King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table." In addition, this edition includes a riveting documentary, "The Lost Journey," which reveals never-before-seen Super-8mm footage and exclusive interviews with Rick Wakeman and his original band members, offering a deep dive into the tour and the creative process behind this iconic show.
Italian Translation - Overview (Panoramica)
Vivi la grandiosità di uno dei momenti dal vivo più iconici del rock progressivo con la Edizione da Collezione del 30° Anniversario – Journey to the Centre of the Earth di Rick Wakeman. Registrato dal vivo con la Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra allo storico Sidney Myer Concert Bowl nel 1975, questo spettacolare concerto di 94 minuti cattura Rick Wakeman al culmine della sua carriera leggendaria. La performance include i tuoi brani classici dall’album rivoluzionario "Journey to the Centre of the Earth," oltre a pezzi memorabili da "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" e "King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table." Inoltre, questa edizione include un emozionante documentario, "The Lost Journey," che svela filmati inediti in Super-8mm ed interviste esclusive con Rick Wakeman e i membri originali della band, offrendo uno sguardo approfondito sul tour e sul processo creativo che ha portato a questo iconico spettacolo.
Product Features
Technical Specifications
- Video Format: NTSC 4:3/16:9
- Audio Formats: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, DTS 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital Stereo (compatible with PlayStation 2)
- Special Feature:
- The Lost Journey: An exclusive documentary feature presenting previously unseen Super-8mm footage and in-depth interviews with Rick Wakeman alongside original band members Roger Newell, Ashley Holt, Barney James, and Gary Pickford Hopkins. Discover the behind-the-scenes journey of the tour that redefined live progressive rock.
Additional Details
- Concert Highlights:
- Performance recorded live during a mammoth, sell-out concert with tens of thousands of enthusiastic fans.
- The setlist spans Rick Wakeman’s biggest hits including extended live renditions from "Journey to the Centre of the Earth," as well as celebrated tracks from "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" and "King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table."
- Production:
- DVD Directed by Robert Garofalo
- DVD Produced by Lyn Beardsall
- Associate Producer: Jo Garofalo
- Legal Notice:
- ©2005 Classic Pictures Holdings Ltd, under exclusive licence to WEA International Inc., a Warner Music Group company. Manufactured in the EU. This DVD is copy-protected for private home use only. Unauthorized reproduction, public performance, or distribution is strictly prohibited.
Interesting Facts
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Historic Performance with an Orchestra:
In 1975, Rick Wakeman teamed up with the Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra, delivering a performance that united the grandeur of classical music with the innovation of progressive rock. -
Milestone Anniversary Edition:
Celebrating 30 years since this landmark performance, this collectors edition offers a beautifully remastered concert experience combined with a documentary that revisits the energy and creative vision of the original tour. -
Documentary Insight – "The Lost Journey":
The special feature provides a rare glimpse into the road-life and behind-the-scenes moments of Rick Wakeman’s tour. It captures exclusive Super-8mm footage and candid interviews that chronicle the journey from the early days of live progressive rock to its enduring legacy.
Italian Translation - Interesting Facts (Curiosità)
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Performance Storica con un'Orchestra:
Nel 1975, Rick Wakeman si è esibito insieme alla Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra, offrendo una performance che unisce la grandiosità della musica classica con l'innovazione del rock progressivo. -
Edizione Speciale per il 30° Anniversario:
Celebrazione dei 30 anni di questa performance fondamentale, questa edizione da collezione offre un'esperienza del concerto rimasterizzata in maniera splendida, combinata con un documentario che rivisita l'energia e la visione creativa del tour originale. -
Approfondimento Documentaristico – "The Lost Journey":
La special feature offre uno sguardo raro sulla vita on the road e sui momenti dietro le quinte del tour di Rick Wakeman. Include filmati esclusivi in Super-8mm e interviste sincere che raccontano il viaggio dai primi giorni del rock progressivo fino alla sua eredità duratura.
Publishers
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English:
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Italian Translation - Hashtags:
#RickWakeman #JourneyToTheCentreOfTheEarth #Edizione30Anniversario #ConcertLiveDVD #RockProgressivo #RockClassico #TheLostJourney #EdizioneDaCollezione #ConcertoAMelbourne #DocumentarioRock
