BeebRock - The BBC4/BBC3/BBC2/BBC1 Music Programmes thread

Ol' Donie

Thanks, dude. I will soon. I reckon that's probably it. But what a pain in the face that I lost one of literally three channels I watch, out of the hundreds i still have.

Ol' Donie

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ_HHRJf0xg

Meanwhile, i've been watching stuff like this. Went to see Carmen in the NCH last week. Ten out of ten from me.

Skid X

BBC Radio 4 have some music documentaries from their archive available to download or stream for free.

Not a huge selection at the moment but they are adding one every week

http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/r4music

At the moment you can choose from

Memphis Minnie (early Blues singer later covered by Led Zep)
Johnny Cash and Rick Rubin
Alan Lomax (who chronicled the early Blues and Folk artists)
The Smiths
The Golden Age of The Girl Groups
The 2 Tone Label
The Fender Stratocaster
The Mellotron Organ
Ian Curtis
Suede

Welsh Megaman

^ Thanks Skid, just listened to the Suede documentary - good stuff

Skid X

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

^ Thanks Skid, just listened to the Suede documentary - good stuff

Yeah, I had a listen to that myself this evening, I didn't know half of that. Really good.

It'd be nice to see a really good television doc about Suede. They always seem to be lumped in as 'another Britpop Band' but they have a interesting story, and lots of excellent songs.

Welsh Megaman

Skid X wrote: »

Yeah, I had a listen to that myself this evening, I didn't know half of that. Really good.

It'd be nice to see a really good television doc about Suede. They always seem to be lumped in as 'another Britpop Band' but they have a interesting story, and lots of excellent songs.

I second that

They naturally despise the term Britpop, despite their first records being credited as kick starting the whole scene.

Ol' Donie

Ah, brilliant Skid, didn't about them at all. Some very interesting stuff there.

Thanks, dude.

mike65

Showcase Freesat 402/SKY 197 3pm Wednesday Roxy Music doc

Skid X

The Football will be dominating the schedules elsewhere, but the beat goes on ....


Thursday on RTE2

11.40pm - The Blues Brothers

Two criminal brothers discover the orphanage where they were raised faces closure unless the nuns who run it can pay their tax bill, so the pair embark on an urgent mission to revive their old blues band to raise the money needed. Comedy, starring John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ray Charles, Cab Calloway, Carrie Fisher, John Candy and John Lee Hooker

Friday on BBC4

9pm & 1am Killing Me Softly - The Roberta Flack Story

A documentary profile of the American singer, best known for her early 1970s hits such as The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Where Is the Love and Killing Me Softly with His Song. The programme documents her middle class upbringing, born out of the self-contained hub of a segregated country, and her relative late breakthrough, occurring in her mid thirties. As a solo and duet artist she had her detractors for adapting her style to white traditions, but eventually won over a nation with her soft, gentle tones. Contributors include Dionne Warwick, Johnny Mathis and Cissy Houston, as well as several reflections from Flack herself

10pm & 2am - Singer Songwriters at the BBC

Series 2 Ep 2/4 - Archive performances from the 1960s and 70s, featuring Billy Joel, Joan Armatrading, Tom Paxton, John Denver, Bruce Johnston, Gordon Lightfoot, Chris de Burgh and Stealers Wheel. The programme also includes an unusual appearance by Ronnie Lane and Slim Chance on The Basil Brush Show in 1973

11pm & 3am - Tubular Bells: The Mike Oldfield Story

An insight into the life of the acclaimed musician and the circumstances in which he - at 19 years of age - produced the biggest-selling instrumental album of all time, Tubular Bells. From life growing up seeking solace in music, to performing at the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, Mike reveals the struggles behind his unprecedented success story. With contributions from Richard Branson and Danny Boyle

Midnight - Weller at the BBC

A compilation of performances tracking the career of singer-songwriter Paul Weller. Footage spanning the last 35 years reveals how he evolved from his beginnings in mod-punk trio the Jam to the more soulful sound of the Style Council and finally on to his solo career. The programme also features Weller duetting with Noel Gallagher on That's Entertainment, and with Amy Winehouse on Etta Jones' Don't Go to Strangers

Saturday on BBC2

It's Eighties Night from 7pm. Yes, Prime Minister is followed by I Love 1998 and Red Dwarf and then ...

10.25pm - TOTP2 80s Special - 90 minutes long!

Mark Radcliffe presents a selection of memorable Top of the Pops performances from the 1980s. Featuring appearances by Adam and the Ants, Bucks Fizz, Soft Cell, Dexys Midnight Runners, Madness, Culture Club, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Duran Duran, Wham!, Pet Shop Boys, the Communards, Whitney Houston, Bros, Tiffany, Yazz & the Plastic Population, Kylie and Jason, Black Box and Lisa Stansfield

That's about it. I was trying to find a vague musical connection to bill Airplane! (Channel 4, Friday Night 12.30am), all I could think of was that it features Staying Alive by the Bee Gees. That'll do!

Welsh Megaman

'Iron Maiden - Rock In Rio' on Sky Arts

Welsh Megaman

There does seem to be more repeats of music documentaries of late on BBC Four

cml387

I don't know how long this will be o Youtube, but one of the best music documentaries ever made by the BBC in my opinion is the Arena documentary about the Everley brothers in 1984. Enjoy while you can

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5puvf9vuskM

Skid X

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

There does seem to be more repeats of music documentaries of late on BBC Four

Yeah, I think BBC Four is being starved of cash in general unfortunately. New music shows probably aren't high on the Controllers agenda

Welsh Megaman

Skid X wrote: »

Yeah, I think BBC Four is being starved of cash in general unfortunately. New music shows probably aren't high on the Controllers agenda

I say, get rid of BBC Three...put it online or something :pac:

Welsh Megaman

'The Number Of The Beast' on Sky Arts.

That is all.

Welsh Megaman

'Disney Girls' by Bruce Johnston - superb record.

Bob Harris appears to have fallen asleep! Boo-urns!

Skid X

'Still Crazy' is on TG4 at 10.30pm tonight.

A 1970s rock band plan a grand comeback tour of Europe to relive their glory days at the top of the charts, but old rivalries flare up while rehearsing their greatest hits, and the future looks bleak as the date of a major UK gig draws nearer. Comedy, starring Bill Nighy, Stephen Rea, Billy Connolly, Jimmy Nail and Timothy Spall

I can't remember if I've seen it or not, to be honest (they can use that quote for any future DVD release if they like!)

Decent enough cast, sort of an Auf Wiedhersen Tap vibe about it. I might tape it.

Skid X

The BBC issued a Press Release about their commitment to music today.

It's very long, I picked out a few Beebrock type programmes which sound promising. They probably won't be on air until the Autumn, but it's nice to see some mention of new music programmes (especially after the deluge of repeats recently.)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/bbcmusic

BBC One features spectacular events as well as some of the world's leading performers in concert, including George Michael and Adele, as well as landmark music documentaries in the BBC Arts strand Imagine.

BBC Two aims to bring music to a broader audience with high quality landmark series, single drama documentaries about pivotal moments in music history, as well as feature-length rock and pop films made by award winning producers and directors, profiling internationally renowned bands and artists.

Popular music is the soundtrack and the lifeblood of what it was to be alive in the 20th century. Until the 20th century music had been a moment – heard once and never again. It became Pop Music when it was captured and amplified by the new media of the 20th century. Television has covered this rich history in genres and moments, but The Soundtrack Of The Twentieth Century (working title) for BBC Two will be the first time the story has been told, capturing the history of one of the most exciting achievements of the last 100 years. This definitive many part BBC TV series, to be broadcast in 2016, will explore popular music’s rise and many transformations across the 20th century not only on TV, radio and online to form a BBC anthology. From Caruso to Taylor Swift via Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Eminem and many more, this is the story of 100 years of music as only the BBC can.

Genesis: Together And Apart (w/t) on BBC Two is a feature-length documentary on one of the most successful bands in rock history. Made with the full co-operation of Genesis, the film reunites all original members of the band together – Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford – for the first time since 1975.

Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The South is a three-part, BBC Two series which sees Georgia-born comedian Reginald turn his unique wit on the world and music in which he grew up as he embarks upon an epic road trip from North Carolina to New Orleans through 150 years of American popular song.

Music continues to sit at the heart of BBC Four’s story with talent, scale and depth at the heart of its remit. Two new seasons see the channel come together with radio to celebrate country music and music and fashion.

This autumn, BBC Four and Radio 2 present Country Legends: Nashville And Beyond, a season of new programmes exploring the rich history of country music. Three new films look into the phenomenon of Nashville: Nashville: Country Capital (w/t), Kenny Rogers: The Gambler (w/t) and Bob Harris: My Nashville. Radio 2 will be broadcast live from Nashville from the Country Music Association Awards, as well as broadcasting a special concert featuring country music superstar Brad Paisley and his songwriters.

Coinciding with London Fashion Week this September, BBC Four and BBC Radio 6 Music collaborate to create a bespoke collection of programming that celebrates the intimate relationship between music and fashion. Central to the season is Oh You Pretty Things! (w/t), a three-part television series exploring the relationship between British rock and pop music and fashion, featuring interviews with Biba’s Barbara Hulanicki, Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock, Jazzie B, The Kills’ Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince, plus many more.

BBC Four continues its rich tradition of in-depth, original music docs featuring Kate Bush, Northern Soul and the Joy Of The Guitar Riff, which coincides with Radio 2’s Guitar Season. BBC Four also becomes one station under a groove for an evening of Funk music this autumn.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/bbcmusic

Ol' Donie

Cheers Skid. Some of that looks really interesting.

Skid X

This time next week it will be all go for Glastonbury on the Beeb.

Here are the warm up acts. Lots of Billy Joel on Friday Night, if you know a Billy Joel fan then you should tell her about it. Sorry


Friday on Four

8.30pm & 3.10am - Sounds of the Eighties (Ep 1/8)

Showcasing a selection of pop music performances from the BBC archives spanning the decade, including Adam and the Ants, Duran Duran, Culture Club, ABC, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bananarama and Kylie Minogue

9pm & 12.35am - Billy Joel: The Bridge to Russia - A Matter of Trust

The story behind the American singer-songwriter's historic trip to perform in the USSR in 1987, a largely self-funded mission that took him across the Iron Curtain in an attempt to help build bridges between the two nations. The musician was invited by reformist president Mikhail Gorbachev and the Kremlin to stage a series of high-energy rock concert in various Soviet cities, including Moscow and Leningrad. The feature-length documentary looks back at the triumphs and difficulties he encountered and the risks he and his family took to make a significant diplomatic gesture. Directed by award-winning film-maker Jim Brown

10.15pm & 1.50am - Billy Joel: Live in Leningrad

Footage from the musician's historic performance at the Lenin Sports and Concert Complex in Leningrad in August 1987. The programme features songs including Prelude/Angry Young Man, Goodnight Saigon, An Innocent Man, The Longest Time, A Matter of Trust, Only the Good Die Young, It's Still Rock `n' Roll to Me, Uptown Girl and a cover of the Beatles' Back in the USSR

11.35pm Barry Manilow at the BBC

Archive performances from throughout the singer-songwriter's career, featuring hits including Mandy, Copacabana and Could It Be Magic. The programme also features clips from Top of the Pops and Parkinson, as well as highlights of Manilow's 1983 open-air concert at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire

Meanwhile Channel 4 has Airplane II: The Sequel on Friday Night at 12.15am


Saturday is 90s Night on BBC2
I love 1996, Gimme Gimme Gimme, The Mrs Merton Show, Game on and then ...

11.30pm TOTP2 Presents the 90s

Steve Wright narrates a selection of appearances and promo videos taken from long-running music show Top of the Pops during the 1990s, including performances by Spice Girls, Michael Jackson, Pulp, the Prodigy, Madonna, Blur and Take That. First broadcast on New Year's Eve 1999

Saturday on Four

12.25am - Top of The Pops 1979

Peter Powell presents an edition first broadcast on June 28, 1979. Featuring performances by Thom Pace, Janet Kay, Thin Lizzy, Bonnie Tyler, Squeeze, Chas & Dave, Tubeway Army, Quantum Jump, UK Subs, Lene Lovich and Gerry Rafferty. Plus, dance sequences by Legs & Co

1am - Country at the BBC

A compilation of BBC session performances by country artists from the past four decades, including Tammy Wynette, Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, Kris Kristofferson, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, Taylor Swift, kd lang and Billie Jo Spears

ITV has that ropey enough Beatles tribute Grammy Concert at 10.45pm, while Channel 4 joins in with Saturday Night Fever at 11.50pm. For years it was the biggest selling soundtrack ever, until The Bodyguard passed it out.

Meanwhile E4 has Wayne's World at 9pm. Featuring Alice Cooper. We are not worthy!

Ol' Donie

That Tell Her About It joke made me burst out laughing!

Thanks as usual Skid.

And an extra thanks for squeezing in a mention of Airplane II. I'll admit I'm struggling to see the link to Beebrock, but it would be a mistake to leave it out.

Watched Wayne's World a few weeks ago. Absolutely love it.

Skid X

Ol' Donie wrote: »

That Tell Her About It joke made me burst out laughing!

Thanks as usual Skid.

And an extra thanks for squeezing in a mention of Airplane II. I'll admit I'm struggling to see the link to Beebrock, but it would be a mistake to leave it out.

Watched Wayne's World a few weeks ago. Absolutely love it.

Ha, thanks Donie.

As for Airplane II .... eh lets have a look ... ooh, Sonny Bono is in it, that'll do :pac:

evilivor

The curse of the profile continues, following Beeb4's recent doc on Carol King, her songwriting partner Gerry Goffin died tonight.

Welsh Megaman

It's high time somebody recorded an Irish version of 'We Didn't Start The Fire' - 50 years of Irish history in four minutes

Skid X

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

It's high time somebody recorded an Irish version of 'We Didn't Start The Fire' - 50 years of Irish history in four minutes

The Footbally version from 1990 would be hard to beat.

http://rockroots.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/memories/


Apparently, Billy Joel made a stab at singing a burst of The Game when he played Ireland around that time. Hats off to him if he did.

Skid X

evilivor wrote: »

The curse of the profile continues, following Beeb4's recent doc on Carol King, her songwriting partner Gerry Goffin died tonight.

RIP, there was a good obituary on The Guardian

http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2014/jun/20/gerry-goffin-the-poet-laureate-of-teenage-pop?

He was a great lyricist, and he had an amazing ability to write "as a Woman"

Welsh Megaman

You know it's bad when Boy George is the BEST dressed member of Culture Club!

Welsh Megaman

'The Lexicon Of Love'...classic album!

ABC toured recently, playing the album in its entirety with a full orchestra

Skid X

Andrew Ridgeley must be the jammiest person ever to have made it big in pop.

He does nothing, he doesn't even stand up and do airgrabs like the non singers in Louis Walsh's groups

Welsh Megaman

It's a disgrace, Joe!

Ban this record!