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Beginners and experienced pianists will benefit from Chuck Leavell`s insights and expertise. Having played with Eric Clapton, the Indigo Girls, George Harrison, and the Rolling Stones among others, Chuck Leavell is widely considered to be one of the greatest rock keyboardists around. Here, he instructs viewers on a wide range of subjects, starting with the most simple: stretches and exercises for the fingers, scales, and octaves. From here, keyboardists can start experimenting with different styles, using Leavell`s foolproof methods for playing gospel, blues, and even boogie woogie-inspired music. In order to demonstrate these concepts, Leavell takes viewers step-by-step through songs including
Statesboro Blues,
and
Jessica,
by the Allman Brothers, and
Alberta,
by Eric Clapton. In addition, Leavell discusses his career against a backdrop of footage containing performances by: Clapton, Ray Charles, the Allman Brothers, and many other of Leavell`s musical contemporaries.
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In this fine musical comedy, the producer of a big Broadway show hires a chorus girl for the dubious reason that her boyfriend is a millionaire. His financial support would be of invaluable assistance to the floundering production.DVD Features:Region 1 EncodingKeep Case
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Combining an intriguing cast, which includes modern dance artists La La La Human Steps, as well as traditional performers such as Paul Agnew and Barbara Bonney, this is a fascinating interpretation of Rameau's opera. Directed by Robert Carsen, the 140-strong cast performs wonderfully as they take to a stage which has been decorated with an amazing attention to detail. To complement the opera, interviews with many of the stars are included, alongside an in-depth talk with director Carsen.DVD Feature:Region 02-Disc SetAnamorphic WidescreenAudio: LPCM Stereo - French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - French Subtitles - English, German, French, Spanish -
OptionalAdditional Product: 26-page Full-Color Booklet - Synopsis, Photo Gallery, DVD Listing, Liner Notes, Lyrics from Selected Songs, DVD CreditsDisc 1: Acts 1, 2,& 3Disc 2: Acts 4& 5Additional Release Material: Documentary - 1.The Triumph of Love - including interviews with Robert Carsen - Stage director; William Christie - conductor; Barbara Bonney, Paul Agnew, Laurent Naori - Stars
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Released by the Broadway Theatre Archive, this famed production of Clifford Odets' drama PARADISE LOST stars award-winning thespians Bernadette Peters, Fred Gwynne, and Eli Wallach. Playing members of the Gordons, a family attempting to navigating the hopelessness of the Great Depression. Set in 1932, the drama perfectly imagines both the anger and compassion of a family in need.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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Irving Berlin's musical tribute, THIS IS THE ARMY, honors the patriotic efforts of American soldiers during World Wars I and II. Berlin appears as himself, as does with singer Kate Smith, who delivers a rousing rendition of God Bless America for which she received the Congressional Gold Medal. Academy Awards: Best Scoring of a Musical Picture.DVD Features:Region 1Super Jewel CaseAudio: Dolby Digital - EnglishInteractive Features: Interactive Menu Scene Access Trivia Quiz
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