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Fancy walking in the footsteps of one of the most iconic Film Makers of all time? The Alfred Hitchcock Walk is a three hour walk across London, retracing locations used in his movies from the 1920s to the 1970s and celebrating the City Hitchcock grew up in. Organised by Sandra Shevey the walk includes original …
Chopin Changed My Life – More 4
Throughout history there has been countless examples of music changing and improving people lives and general well being. Theretherapeutic nature of classical music has also been widely documented with compositions by Bach, Pachebel and Wagner have all been used on stage and screen to convey emotive responses from audiences and listeners. Polish composer Frederic Chopin’s …
Elvis Presley: A Legend In Concert
Elvis Presley a.k.a “The King” was one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th Century and continues to inspire musicians and performers 36 years after his death. Selling over 2 billion records he certainly has his name firmly cemented in the history books. Elvis was the leading figure of rock and roll after …
Ringo Starr and The Roundheads – Live
Post Beatles fame, Ringo Starr went on to front his band known as Ringo Starr and The Roundheads. As The Beatles became a band cemented in the history books of contemporary music, Ringo went on to become a successful solo artists in his own right. With an undeniable talent for song-writing and a charismatic charm …
Frank Zappa – Over-Nite Sensation and Apostrophe (‘)
This Sunday, Sky Arts 1 continue their classic album series with an insight into the weird and wonderful world of Frank Zappa. An Artist so prolific that his 60 album back catalogue comprises of multiple genre, styles and lyrical influences ranging from political satire to comedy. Stemming from the almost impossible task of choosing which …
Are you a Johnny Cash fan? Your lucky week will start next Saturday at 7.30 on Sky Arts 1!
If you are a fan of the first and the real Man in Black – the only member of the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame – your week will start on Sunday with the documentary “Johnny Cash: Half a Mile a Day” on Sky …
What happens when a pop star and a naturalist discuss the nature of music?
Presented by iconic experimental singer Bjork and BBC wildlife broadcaster David Attenborough, this documentary explores how humans and animals interact with music. Attenborough and Bjork: The Nature of Music will see pair discuss the evolution of music around the world and debate how new technologies could impact on our musical future. Catch this documentary this …
Charlie Chaplin: The Great Londoner
Fancy a break from this unusual Summer heat? Head towards The London Film Museum and delve into the life and career of Charlie Chaplin, the boy from the London slums who won Universal Fame with his screen character of the Tramp. The exhibition has been produced by Jonathan Sands, founder of the London Film Museum, …
A Journey Through American Music (Sky Arts 1)
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman follows the footsteps of his ancestors to trace back the roots of American Music. Looking at Blues, Gospel and Soul, all the way to Rock’n’roll, Disco and Hip-Hop, this documentary will enchant any music enthusiast and unfold many musical myths. This Wednesday 24th July at 7pm on Sky Arts 1.
Marvin Gaye: Greatest Hits Live On Sky Arts 1
With a career spanning over 2 decades the “Prince of Soul & Motown”, Marvin Gaye was one of the musicians who helped to shape the sound of Motown Records. Releasing a string of hits that included “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”, “What’s Going On” and “Let’s Get it On” that later influenced the genre …