The whos tommy the film turns 40 consequence of sound. It fills the gap between a concept album, released by single band, and a musical, which is a theatrical play featuring songs. Tommy film wikipedia, the free encyclopedia tommy is a 1975 british musical film based upon the whos 1969 rock opera album tommy. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. As a result, i became a big fan of the rock opera, going to see it as a stage production a half dozen times and rewatching. Tommy the who album, a 1969 rock opera tommy, 1970. It is credited as being the first rock opera ever written. Tommy original soundtrack original soundtrack songs. In his commentary for the 2004 dvd release of the film. Original copies came with a libretto booklet featuring lyrics and drawings pertinent to the rock opera all of it is reproduced in the 24page cd booklet with added reissue credits.
Tommy 1975 director ken russell was the perfect choice to direct the who s landmark rock opera tommy, transforming it into a streamofconsciousness catalogue of wild performances from roger daltrey, annmargret, oliver reed, tina turner, elton john, keith moon, jack nicholson and others. The whos tommy is a rock musical by pete townshend and des mcanuff based on the whos 1969 double album rock opera tommy, also by pete townshend, with additional material by john entwistle, keith moon and sonny boy williamson. I ve always liked this film with stars like tina turner,elton john and eric clapton, also the dvd plays well,what a good film. The album was mostly composed by guitarist pete townshend, and is a rock opera that tells the story of tommy walker, a deaf, dumb and blind boy, including his experiences with life and his relationship with his family townshend came up with the concept of tommy after being. How the makers of the film feel about this commercialization can be gauged by the prominence with which the end titles inform us that the soundtrack album is available on polydor records. The who, the sixties, tommy the rock opera but have you ever seen the film. Tommy is the fourth studio album by the english rock band the who, a double album first released in may 1969. With roger daltrey, annmargret, oliver reed, elton john. After witnessing his father commit murder, tommy is traumatized into catatonia. Tommy live with special guests appears in an aspect ratio of 1.
Whos rock opera tommy by ken russell returns to the big. With roger daltrey, pete townshend, john entwistle, steve bolton. Tommy is a 1975 british operetta fantasy drama film based upon the who s 1969 rock opera album tommy about a psychosomatically deaf, mute, and blind boy who becomes a pinball champion and religious leader. The who live, featuring the rock opera tommy 1989 tv special release info.
In some songs the additional depth and range allow the original rock opera to realize its full glory. The tommy tour was a concert tour by the english rock band the who. The whos tommy is usually cited as the worlds first rock opera although neither part of this claim is strictly true. The rock opera tommy, which was first performed by the who in 1969, was originally conceived by pete townshend and kit lambert with contributions to the development by john entwhistle, keith moon and roger daltrey. Its the 40th anniversary of tommy, ken russells gonzo adaptation of the whos beloved rock opera, and henry hauser, blake goble, and len comaratta are looking at the film, its soundtrack. Directed by ken russell, the film featured a starstudded ensemble cast, including the band members themselves most notably, lead. It was in support of their fourth album, the rock opera tommy 1969, and consisted of concerts split between north america and europe.
Tracks 1 to 24 are the doublealbum tommy released 17 may 1969 in the usa on decca dsxw 7205 and 23 may 1969 in the uk on track records 6 04. Tommy is the screen adaptation of pete townshend and the whos groundbreaking rock opera of the same name. Guerra mundial o capitao walker robert powell, um piloto, e dado como morto, mas quando ele retorna encontra nora annmagret, sua mulher, com frank oliver reed, seu amante. Tommy remains an ageless psychedelic classic in the annals of rock opera. Told through the remarkable music of the who, this is the story of tommy, who, when just a boy of six, witnessed the murder of his father by his mother annmargaret and her lover oliver reed. Produced by ken russel and featuring cameo appearances by tina turner, jack nicholson, ann margaret, eric clapton and elton john, the movie is an engaging and entertaining romp through the world of rock and roll excess and includes some wry social commentary. A sensational mind stretching combination of music by a great outfit at its stunning peak and an explosive visual experience keeps this release as fresh and attractive as it was in the 70 s where it was classified as groundbreaking and revolutionary. This classic rock opera is brought energetically to life by an outstanding cast including many stars of the rock music industry. As an adolescent, he discovers a natural knack for pinball, and when his breaking through his catatonia, becomes an international pinball superstar. May 20, 2016 tommy, a rock opera may 20, 2016 may 20, 2016 andrew collins 15 comments ive spent so much time since my first set visit to arley hall in cheshire in november in and around peaky blinders bbc two in fact, since i flew to dublin in august 2014 to meet cillian murphy for an interview to herald series two i seem to have almost. Told through the remarkable music of the who, this is the story of tommy, who, when just a boy of six, witnessed the murder of his father.
Ken russells adaptation of the whos rock opera tommy has always been greeted with skepticism, and years after its controversial release, it remains a polarizing experience, due to its sheer garishness no big surprise from russell and its bevy of guest stars. Pete townshend oversaw the production of this doublelp recording that returned the music to its rock roots, and on which the unrecorded orchestral arrangements he had envisaged for the. The who, the 1960s rock legends, pretty much popularized the rock opera with their 1969 studio release tommy, leading the way for quadrophenia the whos second rock opera, david bowies the. Apr 06, 2017 tommy, the story of the deaf, dumb and blind kid, traumatised by witnessing his own fathers murder, who goes on to become a pinball wizard and is hailed as a new messiah, may not have the. Sorrow by the pretty things was the first true rock opera concept album, and at the time of tommys release, the whos pete townshend admitted that s. The soundtrack was used in the 1975 tommy film that was based on the original album that was released by the who in 1969.
The whos classic rock opera is brought energetically to life by an outstanding cast. Even in an age when portable playlists seem to be on permanent shuffle, theres still. The fullblown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy that launched the band to international superstardom, written almost entirely by pete townshend. The broadway cast album of tommy called the whos tommy presumably to alert who fans that this really is the stage version of the groups 1969 rock opera and not some unrelated tommy is the best recording of peter townshends song cycle since the who did the original. Rock opera may be composed and instrumented by a single rock band, or by musicians from the different bands. In particular the tracks, quadrophenia and the rock are progressive rock suites that i think compare favorably to anything from any recognized prog group. Tommy is a great musical film because it has what musicals need to be successful. This is the rock opera that the who recorded with just the band in the late 60s but this is the rock opera without the band performed entirely by the london symphony orchestra in the early 70s and guest rock and pop singers of the era like all the members of the who with roger daltry only singing the role of tommy, ringo starr, steve winwood, merry clayton, roger harris,rod stewart, just to. Tommy is the fourth album by the english rock band the who, released by track and polydor in the united kingdom and decca and mca in the united states.
A sensational mind stretching combination of music by a great outfit at its stunning peak and an explosive visual experience keeps this release as fresh and attractive as it was in the 70 s where it. The second half of the concert is devoted to the band playing their. Tommy roger daltrey enfrenta o mago do pinball elton john. Roger daltrey, jack nicholson, robert powell, keith moon, paul nicholas, oliver reed, annmargret, elton john, tina turner, eric clapton.
A 1975 musical film upon the whos 1969 rock opera from the album tommy. A double album telling a loose story about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy who becomes the leader of a messianic movement, tommy was the first musical work to be billed overtly as a rock opera. Most rock historians now agree that the 1967 album s. Roger daltrey is tommy and elton john portrays the pinball wizard. Hailed as a breakthrough upon its release, its critical standing has diminished somewhat in the ensuing decades because of the occasional pretensions of the concept and because of the insubstantial nature of some of the songs that. Elton john as the pinball wizard in tbe whos rock opera, tommy 1976. Recreated and expanded to fit an orchestras multitude of instruments and a formal choirs multitude of voices, tommy s energy and rockosity is obscured and quashed, made pretentious and even silly. Tommy, a british operetta film based on the whos album tommy. The whos tommy from rockopera to broadway and beyond. Directed by ken russell, the film featured a starstudded ensemble cast, including the band members themselves most notably, lead singer roger daltrey, who plays the title role, ann. The who live, featuring the rock opera tommy 1989 imdb. Pete townshends been talking about doing his opera for years.
The album was mostly composed by guitarist pete townshend, and is a rock opera that tells the story of tommy walker, a deaf, dumb and blind boy, including his experiences with life and his relationship with his family. A rock musical based on the whos 1969 album, tommy. May 23, 2014 rock is dead, long live rock, pete townshend once declared. The whos tommy tommy by the who, tommy by the who, tommy. Following a press reception gig, the tour officially. This unbelievable concert film captures the first ever live performance by the who of tommy in its entirety and boasts over two hours and twenty minutes of content. Tommy trilha sonora wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Told through the remarkable music of the who, this is the story of tommy, who, when just a boy of six, witnessed the murder of his father by his mother annmargret and her lover oliver reed. Released in 1975 and directed by ken russell, i saw it when it came out at a cinema somewhere on the wirral, wallasey perhaps. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of polydor records. Latinautor sonyatv, cmrra, bmi broadcast music inc. Walkers character, having the lover then assume the role of a stepfather to tommy.
On october 2017, eagle rock entertainment release tommy live at the royal albert hall by the who on dvd, bluray, 2cd, 3lp, digital video and digital audio. The plot line of the album is vague, and youre forced to make guesses, but here in this movie you can get the whole story. The who made the best rock opera ever, but its not the one. It is a rock opera telling the story of a psychosomatic deaf, dumb and blind boy and his experiences in life. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The whos album tommy is an amazing album with some really great songs. The soundtrack was used in the 1975 tommy film that was based on the. When this film was made in 1975, it was definitely influenced by the drugs of the time.
These two traits, unsurprisingly, spill over to the soundtrack, which is hardly just a rerecording of the who album its a gaudy. You senses will never be the same a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult. A psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and, subsequently, the figurehead of a cult. Tommy is a soundtrack album by the who with contributions from numerous artists. Due to those dimensions, the show has not been enhanced for 16x9 televisions. To make money on a rock opera attacking those who would make money on a rock opera. Tommy is a 1975 british operetta fantasy drama film based upon the whos 1969 rock opera album tommy about a psychosomatically deaf, mute, and blind. Pete townshend made a number of lyrical changes to songs for the film version, many of which were utilized in the stage musical these include revisions made to its a boy, amazing journey, and tommy s. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Tommy is a 1975 british operetta fantasy drama film based upon the whos 1969 rock opera album tommy about a psychosomatically deaf, mute, and blind boy who becomes a pinball champion and religious leader. Tommy looked like a videotape of a show from 16 years ago, though it wound up at the higher end of that quality range. With edie falco, michael chernus, adelaide clemens, russell g. Dubbed by critics as a rock opera, tommy was a concept album that dealt with the spiritual enlightenment of a deaf, dumb, blind kid who had witnessed traumatic events throughout his adolescence.
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