New Earthworks DVDs imminent!

[ASIAnSeasonedWitch]

Just got an email from Bill Bruford Productions:


The two new Earthworks Video Anthology DVDs spanning 20 years of the band's history, rammed with classic moments and 25" of new music, will be available from a dedicated micro-site at www.brufordearthworksdvd.com (http://www.brufordearthworksdvd.com) in the next few days. Hurry on over for your limited signed editions!

The above link is not live yet.

[ASIAnSeasonedWitch]

The link above www.brufordearthworksdvd.com (http://www.brufordearthworksdvd.com/)
is now active, and orders can be placed.
1000 digipacks only and first 500 will be signed.

A clip from the DVD can be seen here too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy0OjatBWpU

[allpurechance]

Thanks!

[InverYes]

Got the message from Voiceprint too:

Bill Bruford's Earthworks:

A Two-Volume Video Anthology on DVD

http://www.brufordearthworksdvd.com/

Bill Bruford's Earthworks, a uniquely British institution, has been turning heads on the international jazz scene now for 20 years. The band has consistently offered a platform to the best and brightest young players, presided over by a leader with unparalleled experience as a drummer, composer, and leader. This two-volume Video Anthology splits the band's career to date into two separate decades, roughly marking its transition from an electronic to an acoustic outfit. Volume 1 represents the work of the later and current "acoustic" editions of the band in the 2000s, and Volume 2 mostly represents the "electronic" origins of the group in the 1990s. Both volumes come with Dave McKean artwork and a 12 page booklet chronicling critical reaction at the time, and all material has been selected and supervised personally by Bill.

The DVDs are available to buy now from the address below. You may also find a low resolution sample from both DVDs.

http://www.brufordearthworksdvd.com/

FIRST 500 WILL BE SIGNED BY BILL BRUFORD, PROVIDED ON A STRICTLY FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED BASIS.

Anthology Volume 1 – the 2000s

This 1 hour 55 minute DVD is the first in a two volume anthology of concert footage of Bill Bruford's Earthworks, one of the longest lived, best travelled, and most original jazz quartets. This volume chronicles the band's progress through the 2000s; volume 2 does the same for the 1990s. Filmed on tour in the United States in 2001, Argentina in 2002, and Germany in 2005, this DVD also includes 25 minutes of new material, and marks the debut performance of bassist Laurence Cottle and pianist Gwilym Simcock with the group.

"Effortless, elegant and economical, Bruford personifies the art of the drummer, and his group Earthworks "casts new light on the jazz quartet format." (Los Angeles Times)

"The quartet has a knack for continuously elegant and engaging melodies... (Bruford) has a broad visionary sense and tremendously accomplished musicianship". (Japan Times)

Includes 25" of new, previously unreleased material.
11 of the 14 tracks previously unavailable on DVD or video.
Marks the recording debut in the band of Gwilym Simcock, BBC Radio Jazz Awards "Rising Star" 2006
Includes Dave McKean artwork and a 12 page booklet chronicling critical reaction at the time.
All material selected and supervised personally by Bill Bruford.
Musicians: Patrick Clahar - saxophones

Steve Hamilton - piano

Mark Hodgson - acoustic bass

Tim Garland - saxophones, flute, bass clarinet

Gwilym Simcock - piano

Laurence Cottle - electric bass

Bill Bruford - acoustic drums, log drum



Titles: Triplicity

Original Sin

Cloud Cuckoo Land

Revel Without a Pause

Bajo del Sol

Tramontana

Beelzebub

Footloose and Fancy Free

Libreville

Highland Games

Youth

Song

White Knuckle Wedding

The Wooden Man Sings, and the Stone Woman Dances



Anthology Volume 2 – The 1990s

This 85 minute DVD is the second in a two volume anthology of concert footage of Bill Bruford's Earthworks, and chronicles the band's progress through the 1990s from its electronic start to its acoustic renaissance. Volume 1 does the same for the 2000s. The group was originated as a vehicle for Bruford's unusual and innovative use of electronic percussion, and did much to challenge perceptions about what a drummer should, or should not, be doing in jazz. Filmed on tour in Germany 1991, Japan 1991, and Bulgaria 1999, Earthworks continues to offer a platform to the brightest and best young players, and has become a "potential model for the 21st century Jazz mainstream" ( Chicago Reader ).

"…represents everything fusion should have been" ( Downbeat )


All 11 tracks previously unavailable on DVD or video.
Includes the only commercially available footage of the seminal Ballamy, Bates, Bruford edition of the band.
Includes Dave McKean artwork and a 12 page booklet chronicling critical reaction at the time.
All material selected and supervised personally by Bill Bruford.
Musicians: Iain Ballamy - saxophones
Django Bates - E flat tenor horn, keyboards

Tim Harries - electric and acoustic bass

Patrick Clahar - saxophones

Steve Hamilton - piano

Mark Hodgson - acoustic bass

Bill Bruford - electronic and acoustic drums



Titles: Up North

All Heaven Broke Loose

Stromboli Kicks

Bridge of Inhibition

Emotional Shirt

Candles Still Flicker in Romania's Dark

Nerve

Pigalle

Never The Same Way Once

Some Shiver While He Cavorts

Bridge of Inhibition (alternative version)


FIRST 500 WILL BE SIGNED BY BILL BRUFORD, PROVIDED ON A STRICTLY FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED BASIS.

[Imperatrix]

Ah! This is great! Looking forward to ordering. I can't wait to see "Up North" "Candles", "Cavorts" and "Footloose" again.

I only wish that Earthworks' tremendous cover of "Downtown" was included. That was a masterpiece, too!

[umgekehrt]

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[nitrus]

I received both DVDs toady. Each has a leaflet with a limited edition number and Bill's autograph. I'll watch at least some of them tonight. I'm especially curious about the 90's DVD...

[Hugh Shiebler]

From Sid Smith:

"For the last 20 years Bill Bruford's Earthworks has been turning heads on the international jazz scene. A uniquely British institution, the band has consistently offered a platform to the best and brightest young players, presided over by a musician with unparalleled experience as a drummer, composer, and band leader."

"This two-volume Video Anthology splits the band's career to date into two separate decades, roughly marking its transition from an electronic to an acoustic outfit."

"Volume 1 represents the work of the later and current "acoustic" editions of the band in the 2000s, and Volume 2 mostly represents the "electronic" origins of the group in the 1990s. Both volumes come with Dave McKean artwork and a 12 page booklet chronicling critical reaction at the time, and all material has been selected and supervised personally by Bill."

Anthology Volume 1 - the 2000s ;
Filmed on tour in the United States in 2001, Argentina in 2002, and Germany in 2005, this DVD also includes 25 minutes of new material, and marks the debut performance of bassist Laurence Cottle and pianist Gwilym Simcock with the group. Effortless, elegant and economical, Bruford personifies the art of the drummer, and his group Earthworks "casts new light on the jazz quartet format" (Los Angeles Times )

"The quartet has a knack for continuously elegant and engaging melodies...(Bruford) has a broad visionary sense and tremendously accomplished musicianship." (Japan Times)

Includes 25" of new, previously unreleased material.
11 of the 14 tracks previously unavailable on DVD or video.
Marks the recording debut in the band of Gwilym Simcock, BBC Radio Jazz Awards "Rising Star" 2006
Includes Dave McKean artwork and a 12 page booklet chronicling critical reaction at the time.

Anthology Volume 2 - the 1990s ;
The group was originated as a vehicle for Bruford's unusual and innovative use of electronic percussion, and did much to challenge perceptions about what a drummer should, or should not, be doing in jazz. Filmed on tour in Germany 1991, Japan 1991, and Bulgaria 1999, Earthworks continues to offer a platform to the brightest and best young players, and has become a "potential model for the 21st century Jazz mainstream" ( Chicago Reader ).
"…represents everything fusion should have been" ( Downbeat )

"All 11 tracks previously unavailable on DVD or video.
Includes the only commercially available footage of the seminal Ballamy, Bates, Bruford edition of the band.
Includes Dave McKean artwork and a 12 page booklet chronicling critical reaction at the time.
All material selected and supervised personally by Bill Bruford."

"Both volumes (the first 500 of each are signed by Bill) are available right now at www.brufordearthworksdvd.com"


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Sid Smith
http://sidsmith.blogspot.com/
www.dgmlive.com

[Imperatrix]

Would anyone please let me know if some of the footage was filmed at The Iron Horse in Northampton, MA--or in any other venues in the same town? Thanks so much!

[Buglunch]

I saw Earthworks in Vancouver ~1987 but tonight I handled both DVDs at the Bruford drum clinic and Bill and I discussed the tardiness of the ABWH autographs from Voiceprint...oy.
Easier to get him to do it live, jeeeeez...

I'll get those DVDs later. Buy the blue early one at least.

[GoodSamaratan]

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[Buglunch]

I received both DVDs toady. Each has a leaflet with a limited edition number and Bill's autograph. I'll watch at least some of them tonight. I'm especially curious about the 90's DVD...

Where's the autograph? Finally bought the 90s one, couldn't when Bill was here. Edition number pegged to the signature or is
it different in other ways?

Would anyone please let me know if some of the footage was filmed at The Iron Horse in Northampton, MA--or in any other venues in the same town?
90s one= Germany/Japan/Bulgaria only.

[ASIAnSeasonedWitch]

The leaflet which has edition number and Bill's autograph is a separate sheet from the booklet. The leaflet uses the same design as the cover. The autograph is next to the edition number in the edition number box.