Simon Russell Beale takes a journey through Italy, Britain, Germany and Austria as he explores how the sound of Christmas has evolved in response to changing ideas about the Nativity. His story takes us through two millennia of music, from a fragment of papyrus preserving the earliest known piece of Christian music to the stories behind Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night and In the Bleak Midwinter, and the work of popular Christmas composer, John Rutter. Music is performed by Harry Christophers and his choir, The Sixteen.
A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant, who earns a living selling flowers, approaches him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love.
In 1973, 15-year-old William Miller's unabashed love of music and aspiration to become a rock journalist lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview and tour with the up-and-coming band, Stillwater.
Grace Sawyer is a big city realtor returns to her hometown of Evergreen Falls to lead the local realty office, just as the team nears an annual sales goal that would win them a dream vacation. On Grace’s first day, she accidentally ruins a once-in-a-year sunset photo for local photographer Luke Davies, who also shoots listings for the agency. Will a chance at owning her dream home and snagging a permanent role managing the firm in her small town lead Grace to love and a future she never expected.
Natalie is a children’s book illustrator struggling with creative burnout that finds unexpected inspiration when she comes across a little girl’s Christmas gift list. Unlike other children’s Christmas lists, Caroline writes her list of heartfelt prayers to Jesus, requesting blessings for her family, friends, and community – including one to ask that her recently widowed dad will find happiness again. Touched by Caroline’s list, Natalie begins to secretly fulfill each blessing. In turn, she is inspired to create a new character, Adeline the Angel, to illustrate the ways Jesus quietly works through everyday people to answer prayers with love and grace.
Hillary Shaw, a successful corporate real estate developer, arrives in the economically struggling town with decisive plans to acquire every possible property, declare the rest eminent domain, and to modernize the town from the inside out. But when Hillary encounters Daniel Porter, local pastor and multi-generational pillar of the community, her vision faces more than legal challenges. As Hillary and Daniel’s worldviews spark conflict, something deeper begins to blossom.
A documentary about Marcus and Martinus: Two twins from Trofors, Norway who became teen pop sensations.
Live concert by Ride, filmed on the 1992 tour which followed the release of their second album 'Going Blank Again'.
During a business trip, event planner Kayley and sports agent Brett find themselves unable to fly home for Christmas due to a snowstorm. Determined to get back to NYC by Christmas Eve, the two team up and try to make their own way home.
Beyond Silence is about a family and a young girl’s coming of age story. This German film looks into the lives of the deaf and at a story about the love for music. A girl who has always had to translate speech into sign language for her deaf parents yet when her love for playing music grows strong she must decide to continue doing something she cannot share with her parents.
LOVEBITES, one of Japan's leading heavy metal bands, brings live footage. It contains the complete performance from "WE ARE THE RESURRECTION" held on March 11, 2023. In addition, it contains behind the scenes and the opening video narrated by Mikey Goodman of SikTh. Includes commentary by the members as sub-voice channel.
Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs live from his various albums over the years, this time under the precaution of COVID-19.
Performing amidst the Civil War era brickwork of Pioneer Works, a former Brooklyn ironworks warehouse now serving as a cultural arts space, Justin Vernon uses the power of music for soul searching and introspection.
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
In January 2022, The Smile – a new project formed from Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood along with Sons of Kemet’s Tom Skinner – played their first-ever concerts live in London. Performing three times across fifteen hours, each show was live streamed around the world. Setlist: (1/2/3 = taken from Magazine Broadcast 1, 2 or 3) ... 1 Pana-vision (1) -- 2 The Smoke (3) -- 3 Speech Bubbles (1) -- 4 Thin Thing (1) -- 5 Open The Floodgates (2) -- 6 Free In The Knowledge (2) -- 7 A Hairdryer (2) -- 8 Waving A White Flag (2) -- 9 We Don't Know What Tomorrow Brings (2) --10 Skrting On The Surface (2) --11 The Same (3) --12 The Opposite (2) --13 You Will Never Work In Television Again (2) --14 Just Eyes And Mouth (3)
In November 2018, The Doobie Brothers returned to the Beacon Theatre for the first time in 25 years to perform two of their landmark albums, Toulouse Street and The Captain And Me. Both audio and video of that special performance are now set for release on June 28. This historic performance at the Beacon offered an opportunity for Doobie fans to hear deep cuts and songs never-before performed live by the band, such as “Mamaloi,” “O’Connelly Corners,” “Ukiah,” and “The Captain And Me.” The show begins with the 10 songs from the group’s second studio album, Toulouse Street. Originally released in 1972, it’s been certified platinum. Several of the band’s most popular songs first appeared on the album, including “Jesus Is Just Alright” and “Listen To The Music,” the latter presented here with a brand new arrangement featuring horns.
A musical romantic tragedy about a famous composer who moves back to his small hometown after having had heart troubles. His search for a simple everyday life leads him into teaching the local church choir, which is not easily accepted by the town yet the choir builds a great love for their teacher.
Live concert of the french musical with original cast.
A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.
When students leave an elite university for winter break, a tightly wound astronomy professor and a laid-back football coach are forced to team up for the local Christmas Bar Trivia Tournament. Initial clashes turn into mutual appreciation as the two discover that life's surprises might be more important than always knowing the right answer. As the competition heats up, friendships are tested and secrets surface, revealing how much more is at stake than just bragging rights.