Best Music Films of 1988
Miles Davis: Live in Munich
One of the single ... sixteen songs, including "Tutu", "Human Nature", "Time After Time", "Perfect Way", "Don't Stop Me Now", "Carnival Time", and "Portia". [ best music films - 1988 ]
L'Africaine
Giacomo Meyerbeer's celebrated opera ... in the African queen. The entanglement in a love triangle permeates the explorer's excursion. DVD is subtitled in English. [ best music films - 1988 ]
U2: Rattle and Hum
This excellent documentary follows ... best musical documentaries of all time. Both the musical and political passion of U2 is evident in every frame. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Live From Austin TX: Dwight Yoakam
Dwight Yoakam: Live From ... I Don't Know," "Honky Tonk Man," "Always Late With Your Kisses," "I Sang Dixie," and "Smoke Along the Track." [ best music films - 1988 ]
Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos: Live at the Hollywood Paladium
This musical performance video ... Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones' guitarist, and includes "Talk Is Cheap," "Time Is On My Side" and many others. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Imagine: John Lennon - The Definitive Film Portrait
The personal film archives ... Imagine: John Lennon is a reverent but ultimately depressing chronicle of an artist who died the untimeliest of deaths. [ best music films - 1988 ]
A Reggae Session
A host of legendary ... Melody Makers, Chrissie Hynde, Toots Hibbert, Grace Jones, The Neville Brothers and Carlos Santana, Jimmy Cliff, and The I-Three. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Alberta Hunter: My Castle's Rockin'
Born in 1895, Alberta ... and professional lives, featuring plenty of footage of the ageless diva performing for an enthusiastic audience. Billy Taylor narrates. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Billy Budd
Herman Melville's classic story ... Allen, Neil Howlett, and Richard Van Allen; David Atherton conducts the English National Opera Orchestra, and Tim Albery directs. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Bob James: Live - From the Queen Mary Jazz Festival
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Chick Corea: Keyboard Workshop
One of the best ... improvisation, and methods composition as he performs both solo and with his rhythm section, John Patitucci and Tom Brechtlein. [ best music films - 1988 ]
A Classical Christmas
Presented by Kultur, A ... "Deck the Halls," "Silent Night," "The Nutcracker Suite," "Joy to the World," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." [ best music films - 1988 ]
Clifton Chenier: The King of Zydeco
Clifton Chenier was the ... videotapes of Chenier and his band appearing on a French-language television broadcast from an independent Lafayette, LA, TV station. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Curtis Mayfield: Live at Ronnie Scott's
Curtis Mayfield, the legendary ... Dead" from the Superfly soundtrack along with "People Get Ready" and "It's Alright." Also included are exclusive backstage interviews. [ best music films - 1988 ]
D.R.I.: Live at the Ritz
Hardcore-metal pioneers D.R.I. let ... are five studio-shot promotional clips, including the tunes "Suit and Tie Guy", "Acid Rain", and "Syringes in the Sandbox". [ best music films - 1988 ]
The Damned: Final Damnation
One of the first ... including "Neat Neat Neat", "Fan Club", "New Rose", "Smash It Up", "Love Song", "Wait For The Blackout", and more. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Dave Weckl: Back to Basics
Dave Weckl is one ... and fellow stickman Steve Smith, and bonus material which can be accessed on personal computers equipped with DVD-ROM drives. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Dennis Chambers: Serious Moves
A performance/instructional video featuring ... drumming solo of Dennis Chambers. A discussion on soloing ideas is also included. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Depeche Mode: 101
In 1988, moody synth ... Mode: 101 cross-cuts the daily adventures of the group and their fans, climaxing with the band's Rose Bowl concert. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
This classic tale is ... a songwriting contest, and is brought to life by the Australian Opera in Sydney. Takes place in Rennaisance Nürnberg. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Dream Syndicate: Weathered and Torn
In 1982, after the ... mates share their love of guitar noises and tales of lives gone wrong with their fans across the country. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Dubliners Live
In 1962, the legendary ... "The Foggy Dew," "Whiskey in the Jar," "Molly Malone," "Dirty Old Town," "The Black Velvet Band," and many more. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Fleetwood Mac: Tango in the Night
Fleetwood Mac became one ... Cage tour; the band performs 13 songs, including "Everywhere," "Little Lies," "The Chain," "Gold Dust Woman," and "Don't Stop." [ best music films - 1988 ]
Frank Gambale: Monster Licks and Speed Picking
Directed by Glenn Mangel, ... himself demonstrates what's involved in speedy picking and the method for a unique style referred to as "monster licks". [ best music films - 1988 ]
The Gadd Gang Live
Classic R&B and jazz ... - I Can't Stop Loving You", as well as all time favorites "My Girl" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered". [ best music films - 1988 ]
Hard 'N' Heavy, Vol. 1
Volume 1 of this ... rock and heavy metal video magazine series details the lives and careers of heavy metal superstars. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Horror Rock
Lovers of horror movies ... set to the tune of music by Del-Lords, Elvis Hitler, The Dickies, Wraith, Hot Rod to Hell, and more. [ best music films - 1988 ]
INXS: What You Need - The Video Hits Collection
In their day, INXS ... the videos are here, forever capturing the energy of this legendary band inspired an entire generation of rock musicians. [ best music films - 1988 ]
James Brown: Live in Berlin
The hardest working man ... Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine," "Get on the Good Foot," "I Got You (I Feel Good)," and more. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Joe Franco: Double Bass Drumming
Learn to drum like ... the metal music scene to deliver an exhaustive double-bass instructional using concert footage, on-screen notations and exclusive drum solos. [ best music films - 1988 ]
La Traviata
Acclaimed soprano Marie McLaughlin ... ill-fated love directed for the stage by Sir Peter Hall and featuring conductor Bernard Haitink leading the London Philharmonic. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Mamas & the Papas: Straight Shooters
John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, ... them famous, discussions with surviving group members and film clips. Dick Clark, Mick Fleetwood and Joe Cocker also appear. [ best music films - 1988 ]
The Merry Widow
Richard Bonynge conducted and ... Mansouri directed this version of Lehar's operetta. Dame Joan Sutherland plays the lead. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Neil Diamond: Greatest Hits Live
One of America's most ... in Los Angeles. Selections include I Am, I Said, Sweet Caroline, Cherry, Cherry and You Don't Bring Me Flowers. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Raffi in Concert with the Rise and Shine Band
This performance film captures ... songs. Famous for mixing education with music, each song has a message, making children think as well as dance. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Roy Ayers: Live at Ronnie Scott's
Ronnie Scott's was host ... the music of Roy Ayers. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Rush: A Show of Hands
Progressive power trio Rush ... "Marathon," "Manhattan Project," "Force Ten," and "The Rhythm Method" (the latter an extended drum solo from drummer Neil Peart). [ best music films - 1988 ]
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
This documentary of the ... Clint Eastwood got the idea for the project while researching the life of Charlie Parker for his film Bird. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Tina Turner: Live in Rio
A record 180,000 fans ... Love Got to Do With It," "Better Be Good to Me," "I Can't Stand the Rain," and many more. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Toots Thielemans in New Orleans
Featuring Belgium-born guitarist-harmonica extraodinaire ... the Blues," and Bluesette." Thielmans is accompanied by pianist Fred Hersch, bassist Harvie Swartz, and drummer Adam Nussbaum. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Werther
Jules Massanet's operatic adaptation ... awakened feelings for Werther with her duties to her husband Albert. Brigitte Fassbaender leads Werther's fine cast as Charlotte. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers: Conscious Party Live at the Palladium
Originally filmed in May ... addition to Ziggy's hit single "Tomorrow People" and several other tracks from the band's featured album, The Conscious Party. [ best music films - 1988 ]
La Cenerentola
This witty production of ... is a stellar performance by soprano Ann Murray in the title role, with her prince played by Francisco Araiza. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Madonna: Ciao Italia - Live from Italy
Madonna visits the land ... Heart," "Papa Don't Preach," "Dress You Up," "Live to Tell," "Where's the Party," "Into the Groove," and "True Blue." [ best music films - 1988 ]
Maria Stuarda
This audacious blend of ... talents of operatic legends Luciano Pavarotti as the Earl of Leicester and Joan Sutherland as Scottish monarch Mary Stuart. [ best music films - 1988 ]
A Vision Shared: A Tribute to Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly
Narrated by Robbie Robertson, ... more, this collection offers renditions of folk favorites by artists who have paved ground musically in their own rights. [ best music films - 1988 ]
The Who: Who's Better, Who's Best
The Who were one ... Fooled Again", "My Generation", "Pinball Wizard", "I Can't Explain", "Join Together", "Happy Jack", "Pictures Of Lily", and many more. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Airto & Flora Purim: The Latin Jazz All-Stars - Live at the Queen Mary Jazz Festival
This concert performance was ... of tunes that fully compliment her voice. Sax great Joe Farrell regularly joins in, further enlivening the percussive sets. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Mozart: Requiem
The Bayerischen Rundfunks Choir ... Symphony Orchestra perform Mozart's final, unfinished work. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Steve Smith, Part 1
After first finding success ... from the amateur drummer. Steve Smith, Part 1 also includes several clips of performance footage with Smith in action. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Steve Smith, Part 2
In this released designed ... Vital Information offers a look at just how each of these various techniques can be put to practical use. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Tuck Andress: Fingerstyle Mastery
The instructional video Tuck ... a variety of techniques including walking bass patterns, vibrato, sliding, and hints on how to better utilize both hands. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Luisa Miller
Featuring June Anderson in ... Maurizio Arena, alongside the Lyon National Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Luisa Miller also stars Taro Ichihara and Paul Plishka. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Kat a Kabanova
This three-act production of ... McCaueley, and John Graham-Hall, the story depicts a blue-collar family falling apart under the weight of their own emotions. [ best music films - 1988 ]
A Night in Havana: Dizzy Gillespie in Cuba
Music, and particularly jazz, ... among other favorites. In interviews, the musician speaks about his past and the musical compositions which have inspired him. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Mozart: Mass in C Minor
The concert video Mozart: ... leading both a chamber orchestra and a full orchestra through a variety of classical pieces including many from Mozart. [ best music films - 1988 ]
G.G. Allin: Live and Pissed
With his startlingly outrageous ... a full portrait of the controversial singer. The DVD release of the documentary contains a San Francisco concert appearance. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique/Les Nuits d'Ete
Hector Berlioz's ground-breaking orchestral ... this concert video which records an inspired interpretation by The Montpellier Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Cyril Diederich. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Cheap Trick: Live in Australia
Recorded in Sydney, Australia, ... the band touring Sydney. A number of fans have complained about the sound quality on some of the songs. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano, Vol. 2
This video is the ... in his own style, as well as that of fellow artists Allen Toussaint, Tuts Washington, and Huey "Piano" Smith. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Solas: Live
Solas has become one ... "The Wind That Shakes the Barley. This is a fine show for anyone with an interest in Celtic music. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Carmen
This performance of Georges ... Opera Orchestra under the direction of conductor James Levine. Agnes Baltsa performs the part of the famous title character. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Herbert Von Karajan - His Legacy for Home Video: New Year's Concert 1988 - Piano Concerto 11
From Sony Classics comes ... Prokofiev's Symphony No. 1 in D Major and Tchaikovsky's Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor for Piano and Orchestra. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Ki Ho'alu: That's Slack Key Guitar
The documentary Ki Ho'alu: ... form of music. They explain how the music is informed by the rich culture and history of the islands. [ best music films - 1988 ]
The Snader Telescriptions: The Vocalists
Four of the twentieth-century's ... "April Showers" by Mel Torme are just a few of the numbers included in The Snader Telescriptions: The Vocalists. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Harlem Roots, Vol. 1: The Big Bands
Storyville Films presents this ... Ain't Good"), Cab Calloway ("Foo a Little Boogaloo"), Count Basie ("Take Me Back Baby"), and Lucky Millinder ("Hello, Bill"). [ best music films - 1988 ]
Live from the Rock 'n' Roll Palace, Vol. 3
Rock & roll was ... for a reprise of the sounds of Johnny and Joe, Tommy Roe, Lou Christie, and the Rockin' Robin Band. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Harlem Roots, Vol. 2: The Headliners
In the second of ... Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You," "Honeysuckle Rose," "The Joint Is Jumping," and "Five Guys Named Moe." [ best music films - 1988 ]
Harlem Roots, Vol. 4: Jivin' Time
In the Storyville Films ... Shuffle," the Musical Madcaps offer "Rhythm of the Rhythm Band," and Dallas Bartley is "Cryin' and Singin' the Blues." [ best music films - 1988 ]
Live from the Rock 'n' Roll Palace, Vol. 6
Rock & roll was ... renowned late DJ Wolfman Jack. This volume features performances by Ray Peterson, the Coasters, the Shirelles, and the Platters. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Dixieland Jazz, Vol. 1: The Snader Telescriptions - The Bobcats & Jack Teagarden
It's often claimed that ... can finally get a taste of history and explore the true roots of music video heavyweights MTV and VH1. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Famous Authors: Robert Louis Stevenson
This video offers a ... influence and try to put him in context by offering commentary on the world he and his characters inhabited. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Famous Composers: George Friedric Handel
Each episode of Famous ... of expert testimony, music, and archival materials, the life, work, and world of George Frideric Handel leaps to life. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Famous Composers: Maurice Ravel
Each episode of Famous ... life and work of this remarkable composer, and allow viewers to put the man firmly in his proper context. [ best music films - 1988 ]
St. John Passion (Hilliard Ensemble)
The purity of the ... performance at Durham Cathedral. Conductor Paul Hillier leads the Hilliard Ensemble, the Evangelist Quartet, and the Western Wind Choir. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Ariadne auf Naxos
Ariadne auf Naxos begins ... by Ariadne's beauty, tells her who he really is and takes her with him to live in the heavens. [ best music films - 1988 ]
The Art of Henryk Szeryng
In this release of ... February 1, 1960 offers six classical renditions including Pugnani's "Largo Espressivo", Brahms' "Hungarian Dance, No. 17", and Sarasate's "Zapateado". [ best music films - 1988 ]
Nightwish: From Wishes to Eternity - Live
Taped live at their ... Orion" and "Swanheart," this energetic arena performance captures the energy and atmosphere of Nightwish as rarely seen in America. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Ohne Filter - Musik Pur: Albert Collins in Concert
Influential bluesman Albert Collins ... of nine tunes, including "Lights on Nobody Home," "Sack of Woe," "I Ain't Drunk," and "I Got That Feeling." [ best music films - 1988 ]
Il Barbiere di Siviglia
This performance of Giaocchino ... opera, Il Barbiere di Siviglia features the Choir of Cologne City Opera. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Live From Rock 'n' Roll Palace: The Best of Lynn Anderson
Singer Lynn Anderson performs ... Best of Lynn Anderson are "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, "I've Never Loved Anyone More," and "Where's the Fire." [ best music films - 1988 ]
Live from the Rock 'n' Roll Palace: Rock 'N' Roll's Greatest Hits in Concert
Hosted by Wolfman Jack, ... includes The Dixie Cups' "Chapel of Love," The Platters' "Only You (And You Alone)," and The Crickets' "Peggy Sue." [ best music films - 1988 ]
The Macc Lads: Three Bears - The Best of 1982-1988
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The Association
In this program, folk-rock ... The Association performs many of their songs such as Cherish and Windy. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Michael Gielen/SWR Sinfonieorchester: Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 4, 5, & 6 "Pastorale"
Experience three of legendary ... Composer Michael Gielen leads the SWR Sinfonieorchester through the three movements, offering an authentic reproduction of the original compositions. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Michael Gielen/SWR Sinfonieorchester: Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 7, 8, 9
Experience three of legendary ... tenor Glenn Winslade, and bass Hanno Müller-Brachmann through the three movements, offering an authentic reproduction of the original compositions. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Ray Charles In Concert: I Can't Stop Loving You
Ray Charles In Concert: ... beloved hits, including "What'd I Say," "Georgia on My Mind," "Hit the Road, Jack," the title track, and more. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Sada Pop! TV
The stars of hip ... these rappers will have you in stitches as an animated host DJ Whoo Kid bridges the performers' intimate takes. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Inside T-Rex: A Critical Review 1970-1973
This documentary, part of ... most well-known hits with interviews given by many people who wrote about or worked with the band from 1970-1973. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Inside the Doors: A Critical Review 1967-1969
This critical program reviews ... music and image, the program's panel seeks to explain the group's success outside the realm of management and labels. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Sun Ra: Live at the Palomino Los Angeles 1988
Jazz innovator Sun Ra ... Hollywood's Palamino in this performance featuring a special appearance by Don Cherry and an interview with the elusive Ra. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Los Temerarios/Samuray/Viento Y Sol: Incontenibles Romanticos
Ten songs from three ... "Ven porque te necesito" by Los Temerarios, "Tiernas mentiras" by Samuray, and "Par de anillos" by Viento y Sol. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Soda Stereo: El Ultimo Concierto
The Argentinean band Soda ... "En la ciudad de la faria," "Ella uso mi cabeza como un revolver," and "Lo que sangra (la cupula)." [ best music films - 1988 ]
The Beginner's Guide to Professional Guitar
Even the most inexperienced ... to the next level. Teacher Max Milligan shows aspiring guitarists how to work the frets just like the pros. [ best music films - 1988 ]
The Beatles: Phenomenon
Explore the impact that ... independent review that speaks with those who knew the band best in order to truly get the big picture. [ best music films - 1988 ]
Led Zeppelin: Videobiography
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