ELP - Pictures At An Exhibition

[MC Maniac]

The 1977 Montreal concert on the DVD isn't bad at all. Certainly not 'horrible', IMO. Source material appears to be videotape (whether the original, or a copy, I don't know), there's that typical softness about it. But it looks and sounds acceptable.

Thanks..it was bad on VHS but then everything on VHS looks bad after you have DVD and Hidef satellite..

Appreciate your post as I might as well get the DVD - I was afraid it wouldn't be much better on DVD..

 

[elmer]

Just dug this one out - released on Classic Pictures. Not bad considering it's a live concert from 1970. Keith Emerson is a bit over the top here - pretty interesting to see him grapple with the then unwieldly Moog - some pitch problems - his Hammond playing is bit more satisfying. Palmer and Lake fare a bit better (IMHO), vocals sound pretty good all things considered.

Pictures is one of my all time favorite classical pieces. It was a real treat to see the Boston Symphony Orchestra perform this under the stars at Tangelwood a few years back. Still this is a fun, if dated find - definitely worth checking out if your a fan.

 

[Guy Robinson]

Keith Emerson is a bit over the top here

Is he ever not?

 

[elmer]

Here's something that drives me nuts I rely upon music press whether in print or on line to help me discover what is new and interesting out there in the music world - whether it is surround or not. After watching the DVD of Pictures Of An Exhibition the other day, I was quite happy to see a review of a new SACD version on Audiophile Audition - http://www.audaud.com/article.php?ArticleID=1153. In the review the writer mentions a brilliant version by the great Japanese guitarist Yamaguchi - not aware of a solo guitar version of Pictures, I immediately went on a search -but the great Japanese guitarist Yamaguchi was no where to be found - finally, I discovered the great Japanese guitarist whose brilliant and stunning version of Pictures At An Exhibition redefines solo classical guitar - Kazuhito Yamashita - not only are there recordings of him available, but so is the written musical score of his arrangement!

So if you fancy yourself a "journalist" then get your facts right -

"There have been a number of transcriptions of The Great Gate of Kiev finale of Pictures - including as part of the entire Pictures played by the amazing guitarist Yamaguchi." - John Sunier (or Soonier)

Needless to say I had to do the writer's research for him - but how insulting is it to "recall" an artists name incorrectly if you present yourself as "writer/music journalist" - Yamaguchi, Yamamoto, Yamaha - whatever - one of those names.

Thank you my rant is over!

 

[humprof]

I know there's no surround version of the 1971 release--just the DVD of the live performance from 1970 that Cai began this thread with, way back when (and whose 5.1 mix is pretty underwhelming), and the 1993 studio version from Return of the Manticore. But I figured it was worth marking the record's 50th anniversary, and so did jazz writer Marc Myers, in the Wall Street Journal (not paywalled for once!):
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pictur...odest-mussorgsky-moog-synthesiser-11635973941

 

[Tribby2001]

Is it correct that the 2010 "Special Edition" DVD is stereo only?
DeepDiscount accepted my special order for this DVD (EAN 801213030194) expected in Jan., '25.

Is pursuing the 2005 "35th Anniversary" edition w/5.1 worth it? They're both about $15.

 

[Petr Kropotkin]

finally, I discovered the great Japanese guitarist whose brilliant and stunning version of Pictures At An Exhibition redefines solo classical guitar - Kazuhito Yamashita - not only are there recordings of him available, but so is the written musical score of his arrangement!

There's a video of him performing it here:

 

[bill114]

Saw them 3 times '74-78, the best was the Word Series of Rock #2 at the old Cleveland Municipal Stadium 8/4/74. Quad Brain Salad Surgery. Memorable!

 

[andyp]

The performance was recorded in 1970, two years prior to the release of the album, so it is not the same performance as the record.

ELP's Pictures live record was recorded live less than one year after the band formed, March 26, 1971. The video "Rock 'n Roll Your Eyes", as it was named here in the USA, I believe was taped not long before the live LP was released.

Also, the package indicated a DD 5.1 surround mix which got me even more excited.

The Dolby Digital version is not of the original live recording but was re-recorded in the studio over twenty years later and released on the box set Return of the Manticore and is not the entire Pictures. It is not nearly as good as the original live performance.

 

[izgoblin]

I still want to know why the full version of the concert, released many years ago on Japanese laserdisc, has not made its way to DVD or Blu-ray. Fer cryin' out loud, I'd even take a direct transfer of that laserdisc on DVD if the masters are unavailable.

 

[andyp]

I still want to know why the full version of the concert, released many years ago on Japanese laserdisc, has not made its way to DVD or Blu-ray. Fer cryin' out loud, I'd even take a direct transfer of that laserdisc on DVD if the masters are unavailable.

Hasn't the entire show been released on DVD a few different times over the years? The ENTIRE show. It's all over eBay and Amazon also.
01. Promenade
02. The Gnome
03. Promenade
04. The sage
05. The Old Castle
06. Blues Variation
07. Promenade
08. The Hut Of Baba Yaga
09. The Curse Of Baba Yaga
10. The Hut Of Baba Yaga
11.The Great Gates Of Kiev
12. Take A Pebble
13. Knife Edge
14. Rondo
BONUS:
01. Interview
02. Rondo
03. Nutrocker
04. Take A Pebble
05. Knife Edge
06. Blues Jam/Nutrocker
Oh...and The Barbarian also. There seems to be a few different releases with different track listings.

 

[izgoblin]

Hasn't the entire show been released on DVD a few different times over the years? The ENTIRE show. It's all over eBay and Amazon also

Not that I am aware of. All existing DVDs I've seen are a truncated version. Going from memory only, I believe the missing songs are "The Barbarian" and "Rondo". The full film is approx. 90 minutes. If I am wrong and you can point me to a complete DVD, I will certainly be in your debt!

 

[ProgRules]

Not that I am aware of. All existing DVDs I've seen are a truncated version. Going from memory only, I believe the missing songs are "The Barbarian" and "Rondo". The full film is approx. 90 minutes. If I am wrong and you can point me to a complete DVD, I will certainly be in your debt!

I'd like to see that too.