In addition there are eight wonderful music videos, including an unreleased alternate video for shes a mystery to me and three new videos for the way is love, you got it and california blue. But in 1973 quadrophenia was an album that almost never was. The album was dedicated to peter meaden, a prominent mod and first manager of the who, who had died a year prior to the albums release. For me, the whos greatest work, bar none, absolutely with no question for now and forever, is quadrophenia. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 100 million records worldwide and holding a reputation for their live shows and studio work. Easily one of my favorite albums, this is a great way to open a movie musically speaking. With pete townshend, ron nevison, mark kermode, roger daltrey. Using the realplayer download feature see below, you can stock up your film library in no time. The who quadrophenia can you see the real me steve. Beginning with a special welcome message from lead guitarist pete townshend, aeg network live produced the entire live event premier which gave fans indepth, behindthescenes look into one. The story behind the album premieres as a onenight intheater event in the usa on tuesday, july 24, at 8.
In his home studio and revisiting old haunts in shepherds bush and battersea, pete townshend opens his heart and his personal archive to revisit the last great album the who ever made, one that took the who full circle back to their earliest days via the adventures of a pillpopping mod on an epic journey of selfdiscovery. Set in london and brighton in 1965, the story follows a young mod named jimmy and his search for selfworth and importance. On a glorious summer evening, the band delivered a brilliant performance of all their greatest hits in front of a 50,000 strong crowd. Loved the documentary about quadrophenia last night. This is the opening to the movie adaptation of the whos quadrophenia. Pete townshend, ron nevison, mark kermode release name.
Many fans agree with townshends honest assessment in the recent bbc documentary quadrophenia. Beginning with a special welcome message from the lead guitarist pete townshend, the who. Ncm fathom events and aeg are excited to present the who. News anchor tanya orourke at wcpotv, cincinnati posted this short movie on her instagram today and we thought wed like to share it with you all. Filmed on june 26th this year as the who celebrated their fiftieth anniversary, this stunning show from londons famous hyde park is a triumphant return to their home city. Beset by money problems, a studio in construction, herointaking managers, a lunatic drummer and a culture of heavy drinking, townshend took on an album. Two cool ladies piloting heavy md11f ultimate cockpit movie airclips full flight series. Included a 26page illustrated booklet with photos, lyrics and liner notes recorded at the kitchen in thessally road, battersea, while building was still in progress. For me, quadrophenia continues to unfold and i hear new things every time i return to.
The band first performed the real me on their 1973 tour promoting the quadrophenia. Jimmys perspective in quadrophenias liner notes, in a harrowing confession. This is also not detracting from earlier or later works, but for me this was their peak. The real me is a song written by pete townshend on the whos second fullscale rock opera. It was initially released on polydor records in 1979 as a cassette and lp and was rereleased as a compact disc in 1993 and 2001. Pete townshend is funny and to the point discussing the creation of the album, explaining the story of the jimmy, the hero in the musical tale about the mod culture in england ca 1964. After the hermits tour, the who recorded their next single, i can see for. The whos life and times when they were making quadrophenia. As matt ocasey, director of the new rock documentary quadrophenia. The song serves to set the scene for the listener and introduce them to the storys protagonist, jimmy. Quadrophenia is the only who album entirely composed by pete townshend. Can you see the real me original album artwork, 1973. She spoke to who manager bill curbishley earlier today and heres what she has to say about that conversation.
In his home studio and revisiting old haunts in shepherds bush and battersea, pete townshend opens his heart and his personal archive to. The story behind the album to select movie theaters for one night only on july 24. Perschbacher for introducing me to the interdisciplinary world of disabilities studies. The whos lesserknown rock opera always overshadowed by the one about that deaf, dumb and blind kid follows the struggles of jimmy, a london teenager who is consumed by the problems that every awkward adolescent. Their classic lineup consisted of lead singer roger daltrey, guitarist and singer pete townshend, bass guitarist john entwistle, and drummer keith moon. And, if you listen real close, you can hear the four themes upon which the opera is based. American tour starting in november, will be celebrated when its the who. Hey, if you ask me, i think that townshend really was doing research, as he does indeed know the struggle of children, as reflect in the album quadrophenia, as well as this adaptation, or at. I went back to my mother i said, im crazy ma, help me. Quadrophenia is the soundtrack album to the 1979 film quadrophenia which refers to the 1973 rock opera quadrophenia. Last year, a deluxe edition of the album titled quadrophenia. According to the films director matt ocasey, the project started when pete townshend revisited a selection of demos, photos, and other documents which often contradicted his memory of the album. Music, including the whos performance, is available for download the following day.
Pete townshend revisited the rock opera concept with another doublealbum opus, this time built around the story of a young mods struggle to come of age in the mid60s. Quadrophenia is a 1979 british drama film, loosely based on the whos 1973 rock opera of the same name. But time has been kind to townshends second, and superior, rock opera. The story behind the album to select movie theaters nationwide for one night only on july 24. It easily in my top 5 albums possibly even number 1 and after seeing this documentary on bbc 4 and recording it on tivo, im desperate to own it forever. The documentary includes new interviews with those behind the album including steve cropper, tom petty, mick campbell and jeff lynne. Which the who album is better, quadrophenia or tommy. Quadrophenia is the sixth studio album by the english rock band the who, released as a double album on 26 october 1973 by track records. The story behind the albumpremiered as a one night only intheater event for moviegoers of all ages to enjoy. Pbss annual online film festival which runs annually is a rich source of wellmade short films covering a variety of subjects and genres. Can you see the real me, which documents the recording of the 1973 rock opera of the same name. The who are an english rock band formed in london in 1964. The flight from conversationtexting and email and posting let us presentthe self we want to be.
Pdf quadrophenia and modern culture pamela thurschwell. Listen free to the who quadrophenia i am the sea, the real me and more. Pete townshend leads us on a trip back to the early 1970s and the making of the rock opera quadrophenia. Quadrophenia is the sixth studio album by the english rock band the who. The emotive quality ranges from the ecstatic sensuality of love reign oer me, to the wistful im one to the thrashing frustration of can you see the real me. One of the highlights was the inspiring but often tragic quadrophenia. Find out where quadrophenia is streaming, if quadrophenia is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Quadrophenia can you see the real me 20 webrip x264. Townshend has always referred to it as can you see the real me, rather than. Quadrophenia the real me i went back to the doctor to get another shrink. But, makes me want to get petes new novel age of anxiety.
Biographies, magazine articles, film and television documentaries, and. She said, i know how it feels son, cause it runs in the family. I sit and tell him about my weekend, but he never betrays what he thinks. The who premiere excellent quadrophenia documentary. The real me is the first proper song on the groups 1973 release, quadrophenia. With a series of stunning backdrops making full use of the huge screens surrounding the. For a complete list of presenting theater locations and prices, please visit the website theaters and participants may be subject to change. The directors cut was released, containing demos and new mixes for some of the songs. Unlike the adaptation of tommy, quadrophenia is not a musical film, and the band does not appear live in the film the film stars phil daniels as jimmy, a young 1960s londonbased mod who escapes from his deadend job as a. Home shows the story of quadrophenia can you see the real me. Featuring jimmy the mod, a double schizophrenic reflecting the personalities of all four who members. Really worthwhile documentary for anyone who loves this amazing album. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century.