January 28 2014 – Imagine a DVD/Blu-Ray full of late 60’s groovy-ness in its full mutlicolor glory. Imagine the disc is set to music from The Doors and ranges from in studio appearances to “music videos” and one on Malibu beach on the back of an old firetruck. This is what you get here with R-Evolution. Very interesting and nostalgic look at rock music at its infancy.
The disc boasts 19 songs from the legendary band and shows Jim Morrison as a fresh faced short haired kid all the way through to the drug saddled tragic rock star approaching his death from over-indulgence. The videos are crystal clear in a surprising fashion and sound incredible considering how old some of them are.
The bonus features are chock full of goodies for Doors fans and will draw you for a while.
VERDICT: Essential viewing for The Doors fans with a high entertainment value.
Below is the full press release and information on how to purchase.
New York, NY– Eagle Rock Entertainment is proud to announce the release on January 24, 2014 of R-Evolution from The Doors on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Formats.
Combining early TV appearances with The Doors’ own music films, R-Evolution illustrates how the band evolved from the constraints of mid-sixties television to a point where they had the creative input and power to shape how they were portrayed on screen. From an unknown L.A. band creating early music films to an established worldwide phenomenon executing creative control over their celluloid persona, R-Evolution shows the growth of The Doors from being forced to accept the formulaic television approach to taking control of the medium. It’s all in the title – the evolution of a band that helped revolutionize the way rock bands promote their art.
R-Evolution brings together a wealth of previously unreleased footage of The Doors. This incredible release features the classics “Light My Fire,” “People Are Strange,” “Hello, I Love You,” “Crawling King Snake,” “L.A. Woman,” “Moonlight Drive,” “Break On Through (To The Other Side),” and many more.
R-Evolution boasts a wealth of excellent bonus features, including a commentary by Doorsmembers John Densmore, Robby Krieger and the late Ray Manzarek plus Bruce Botnick and Elektra Records Founder Jac Holzman. Additionally there is a performance of “Break On Through (To The Other Side)” from the Isle Of Wight Festival 1970, a 45-minute documentary entitled “The Doors – Breaking Through The Lens,” and “Love Thy Customer,” a never-before-seen 1966 Ford training film with music by The Doors. Finally, the DVD has a section of outtakes from the band’s appearance on the US TV show Malibu U in 1967.
In addition to the DVD and Blu-ray, a Deluxe Edition is available on each physical format, packaged in a 40-page DVD sized hardback book with a “scrapbook” style presentation on each track including lyrics, background info, trivia and photos. All footage has been carefully restored to the highest standards and the sound has been remixed and mastered for 5.1 by Bruce Botnick.
Throughout R-Evolution,the unique charisma and talent of The Doors comes across, whether it be on a lightweight pop show or on a film created from their own imaginations, along with some of the most influential music ever made.
“R-Evolution” / Track Listing
- Break On Through (To The Other Side)
Music Film – January 1967 - Break On Through (To The Other Side)
From Shebang – March 5, 1967 - The Crystal Ship
From American Bandstand – July 22, 1967 - Light My Fire
From American Bandstand – July 22, 1967 - Light My Fire
From Malibu U – August 25, 1967 - People Are Strange
From Murray The K In New York – September 22, 1967 - Moonlight Drive
From The Jonathan Winters Show – December 27, 1967 - The Unknown Soldier
Music Film – February 1968 - Hello, I Love You
From Musik Für Junge Leute: 4-3-2-1 Hot And Sweet – September 13, 1968 - Touch Me
From The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour – December 15, 1968 - Wild Child
Music Film – July 1969 - Roadhouse Blues
Music Film – February 1970 - Crawling King Snake
From GTK (Get To Know) – December 1970 - The Changeling
Music Film – April 1971 - Gloria
Music Film – October 1983 - People Are Strange
Music Film – 198o’s - Strange Days
Music Film – 1984 - L.A. Woman
Music Film – 1985 - Ghost Song
Music Film – 1995
Bonus Features:
- Love Thy Customer (music by The Doors)
Ford Training Film – 1966 - Outtakes:
Malibu U – 1967
Break On Through (To The Other Side) – Isle Of Wight, August 1970 - Breaking Through The Lens documentary
