Description
Emerson, Lake & Palmer: The Birth of a Band – Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 DVD
UPC 5036369811440
Overview
In August 1970, the Isle of Wight Festival drew an unprecedented crowd of 600,000 people, making it the largest audience in the history of pop music. It was here that Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP) made their electrifying debut as a "supergroup," captivating the audience with their virtuosity, daring stage presence, and a performance that included firing real cannons over the crowd. The Birth of a Band captures this historic moment, intercutting live footage from the festival with brand-new interviews featuring Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Carl Palmer, and their then-manager John Gaydon. This DVD offers a vivid portrait of the birth of one of progressive rock's most iconic bands.
Product Features
- Format: DVD
- Audio: Dolby Digital Surround 5.1
- Color: Yes
- Region: PAL (All Regions)
- Runtime: 67 minutes (approx.)
- Release Year: 2006
- Subtitles: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Português
- UPC: 5036369811440
Interesting Facts
- Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP) was formed in 1970, bringing together Keith Emerson (The Nice), Greg Lake (King Crimson), and Carl Palmer (Atomic Rooster), three virtuosos who would go on to define progressive rock.
- The Isle of Wight Festival marked their first-ever live performance as a band, instantly propelling them to stardom.
- The setlist included their iconic rendition of Pictures at an Exhibition, a progressive rock adaptation of Mussorgsky's classical suite, which became a signature piece for the band).
- The performance also featured "Nutrocker," a playful rock adaptation of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, showcasing the band's blend of classical influences and rock energy.
- The DVD includes interviews with the band members, offering insights into their formation, the festival experience, and their rapid rise to fame.
Track Listing
- Pictures at an Exhibition
- Take a Pebble
- Rondo
- Nutrocker
Publishers
- Label: Eagle Rock Entertainment
- UPC: 5036369811440
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