Lyn Beardsall Movies

Acclaimed prog rock band Emerson, Lake and Palmer (Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer)reunite for the first time since 1998 to topline this special concert, which was mounted to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the group's 1970 inception. Selections include: "Knife-Edge," "Farewell to Arms," "The Barbarian," "Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression - Part 2," "Lucky Man," "Pictures at an Exhibition" and much more. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

This movie captures Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman delivering a monologue about his life and career, often spiked with mordant humor. The program is augmented by music and archival photographs. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Jazz and blues maestro Chris Barber headlines this exclusive concert, shot before an invitation-only closed audience and performed on the famous "T Stage" at London's Shepperton Film Studios. Barber performs with the back-up of an eleven piece band, hence the title. Selections include: "C-Jam Blues," "Cornbread, Peas and Black Molasses," "What Ya Gonna Do?," "Jubilee Stomp," and "Precious Lord, Lead Me On." ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Dennis Locorriere: The Unique Voice of Dr. Hook captures the singer performing nearly two-dozen numbers including "Walk Right On," "Only Sixteen," "Freakin' At the Freaker's Ball," "Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk," and "The Cover of the Rolling Stone." ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Jon Anderson: Tour of the Universe captures the former Yes member performing songs from every phase of his lengthy career. The setlist includes "Yours Is No Disgrace," "Long Distance Runaround," "Show Me," "And You And I," "Bring on the Day," "White Buffalo," and "You Life Me Up." ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

As one might gather from the title, this British documentary details the history of aeronautics, beginning with the primitive turn of the century attempts that preceded the Wright brothers' successful flight. Narrated by Richard Todd, 100 Years of Flight details the people who were at the forefront of early air-travel, the impact of Charles Limburgh's cross-Atlantic flight, the role of aircraft in warfare, the emergence of the commercial airline industry, and contemporary flight. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

Original Whitesnake members Mick Moody and Bernie Marsden on guitars and Neil Murray on bass have joined forces with drummer Jimmy Copley, keyboard man Mark Stanway and singers Stefan Berggren and Doogie White to create M3, a band that recreates the classic sound of one of hard rock's most memorable groups. M3: Rough an' Ready was recorded during the group's summer tour of 2004, and features the band performing such classic Whitesnake tracks as "Here I Go Again", "Don't Break My Heart Again", "Fool For Your Loving" and many more. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Dig those platform boots out of the closet and don't be afraid to shake on some glitter -- this special home-video collection features 20 classic glam rock hits of the 1970s from rare appearances on European television. Glam Rock: The DVD includes performances by T. Rex ("20th Century Boy" and "Jeepster"), Sweet ("Teenage Rampage"), Roxy Music ("Do the Strand" and "Virginia Plain"), Suzi Quatro ("48 Crash"), Alice Cooper ("Public Animal #9"), Showaddywaddy ("You Got What It Takes"), and more. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Prog rock godfathers Yes celebrates its 35th anniversary on the two-disc set Yesspeak. Narrated by Roger Daltrey, the three-hour documentary contains interviews, conversations, and live concert performances. Also Included are individual spotlights on each member of the 2004 lineup: Chris Squire, Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Alan White, and Rick Wakeman. The 15-track live set contains the hits "Long Distance Runaround," "I've Seen All Good People," and "Roundabout." ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

This release contains three German television appearances by rock star Alice Cooper. The man and his band plow through "Under My Wheels," "I'm Eighteen," and "Public Animal #9." The DVD release of this collection contains previews of other similar titles by artists like Edgar Winter, Big Country, Leon Russell, and Procol Harum. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

One of the many offshoots of DJ-based electronic dance music, drum'n'bass is characterized by skeletal melodies and minimal but frenetic beats. This home video release features performances from some of the hottest artists on the European drum'n'bass scene, including Goldie, Ray Keith, Alpha Omega, Smokers Inc., and Digital Rockers. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

As Britain grappled with World War II, many people banded together and tried to rally their spirits with a number of songs. This program features newsreel footage and performances by stars Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Vera Lynn, Peggy Lee, the Andrews Sisters, and Eddie Cantor. The songs include "There'll Always Be An England," "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "When the Lights Go On Again," and "As Time Goes By." ~ Elizabeth Smith, Rovi

This travelogue is one in a series on some of the world's most outstanding rail trips. This one takes the viewer aboard the Great South Pacific Express, bound for faraway destinations across the vast continent of Australia. The countryside is as varied as it is beautiful. There are stops in Australia's most vibrant cities. The train itself is a thing of great beauty, with solid red cedar walls, fine myrtle burl, and gorgeous stained glass roofs. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi