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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 16, 2014--In 2012/2013, The Who embarked on the Quadrophenia and More Tour, performing their landmark rock opera in its entirety, marking the 40 th anniversary of the original 1973 release of this double-album masterpiece. The critically acclaimed and highly successful tour closed at London’s Wembley Arena, with the cameras rolling, to record the closing night of this historic anniversary tour.
Filmed on July 8, 2013, features The Who in peak form, performing Quadrophenia from front to back, in its entirety, plus a special set of some of their all-time greatest hits. The film captures the band’s dynamic performance in front of their hometown crowd and features blistering performances of “The Real Me,” “The Punk And The Godfather,” “Doctor Jimmy” and a powerful performance of “Love Reign O’er Me.” With HD screen backdrops, archival footage and today’s advanced technology in sound, reunites The Who with bandmates John Entwistle, for “5:15,” and Keith Moon for his signature song “Bell Boy.” In addition to their performance of Quadrophenia, the band tear through classic tracks such as “Pinball Wizard,” “Who Are You,” “You Better You Bet,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and “Tea & Theatre,” from their 2006 release Endless Wire, with the intensity and power only The Who can conjure.
will be available in various configurations including an expanded which includes the High Definition Blu-Ray™ and standard DVD of the concert film, both in 5.1 Surround Sound audio; a two-CD soundtrack of the show; and for the first time, a 5.1 Surround Sound mix of the entire 1973 album release of Quadrophenia on a Blu-Ray Pure Audio™. Extras include a 6” Mod Headlight sticker, a Mod Headlight button, and a 32-page book with liner notes and photos, all housed in a 10” metal container embossed with the movie-inspired, iconic, Mod bullseye logo painted on a Vespa SG scooter headlight.
will also be made available separately on High Definition Blu-Ray™, standard DVD, and a downloadable Digital Concert Video, with the complete audio from the concert film being released as a two-CD soundtrack and a downloadable Digital Album. The 5.1 remix of the original Quadrophenia (1973) will be released as a single-disc Blu-Ray Pure Audio™.
Based around the story of Jimmy, double-album masterpiece Quadrophenia tells the tale of a young mod and his struggle to come of age in the mid-1960s. The project was intended to reflect the four characters of The Who and features some of Townshend’s most inspired, personal song-writing - way ahead of its time in scope and purpose - and is one of the most widely recognized albums of The Who’s career because of its classic depiction of mod culture, its renowned imagery and the magnificent music and powerful performances. Newly envisioned by Roger Daltrey, the concert film combines archival footage of The Who and images of historical events that have rocked Jimmy’s world over the past 40 years giving this magnum opus an enlightened modern twist.
10” Round Metal Mod Headlight Container 1 Blu-Ray Disc™: Concert Film 1 Standard DVD: Concert Film 1 Blu-ray Pure Audio™ Format: Quadrophenia (1973) 5.1 Album Mix – First Time Ever 2-CD Soundtrack: Concert Audio Mod Headlight Button 6” Mod Headlight Sticker 32-Page Booklet with photos and liner notes Quadrophenia: Live In London – Concert Film Quadrophenia: Live In London – Concert Film SINGLE-DISC BLU-RAY PURE AUDIO™
First time ever 5.1 mix of the entire album Quadrophenia (1973) DIGITAL VIDEO DOWNLOAD
Quadrophenia: Live In London – Concert Film Quadrophenia: Live In London – Concert Audio DIGITAL ALBUM DOWNLOAD
Quadrophenia: Live In London – Concert Audio CONTACT: UMe
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