12. Peter Gabriel – New Blood: Live in London
Peter Gabriel performs tracks from throughout his career as well as a few covers from his Scratch My Back LP backed by the 46-piece New Blood Orchestra on his latest concert film. Filmed in London earlier this year, New Blood shows off the brilliant arrangements which breathe new life into old songs.
11. Doobie Brothers – Live at the Greek
Live at the Greek captures the legendary Doobie Brothers in action at the final stop of the group’s “Farewell Tour” in 1982. Filmed just miles from where the band was formed, this hit-laden show featured appearances from original members Tom Johnston, Tiran Porter and Michael Hossack and contains plenty of Michael McDonald’s songs for fans of White Lightning.
Rush has finally put out a concert film from an American tour stop with Time Machine 2011 – Live in Cleveland, which was recorded this past April in the city where the Canadian power trio first broke in the States nearly 40 years ago. While there’s plenty of hits to satisfy casual fans, there’s also deep cuts and new tunes for the hardcores.
9. David Byrne – Ride, Rise, Roar
Filmed during David Byrne’s phenomenal Everything That Happens tour in 2008/2009; Ride, Rise, Roar mixes behind the scenes footage with outstanding full-song performances of both solo tracks and classic Talking Heads material. The documentary also gives a better understanding of the modern dance elements that were featured at Byrne’s brilliant shows.
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No Sigur Ros “Inni”, Scott? Such a wonderfully shot movie — artfully done, matching their music so well. Watched it a few times over the Holiday break, actually.
Worth checking out if you haven’t seen it. I would like to think it would make at least the top 15, let alone Honorable Mention.