SANTA MONICA, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Universal
Music Enterprises) - Thousands of
Elton John fans have traveled to
Caesars Palace Las
Vegas to see over 200 sold-out The Red Piano shows, helping break attendance records and setting new standards for musical entertainment.
Now available everywhere for the first time, the concert DVD or a high-definition Blu-ray format contain the 14-song performance of The Red Piano show, including fan favorites such as "Candle in the Wind," "Your Song," "Rocket Man" and "Tiny Dancer." The Blu-ray features a bonus 50-minute documentary, "The Life and Legacy Of Elton John," with behind-the-scenes of David LaChapelle's treatment of the show, plus stage projections, as well as unique raw videos made for the stage backdrop for select songs. LaChapelle has made a name for himself for his celebrity portraits and videography for artists such as Madonna, Amy Winehouse, and Britney Spears.
The show debuted to critical acclaim in February 2004 with reviews proclaiming it as "A must-see" and USA Today notes that "Sir Elton is still standing as an indestructible talent."
Using a red piano as a starting point, John enlisted his friend and photographer David LaChapelle to develop art and imagery that would complement the music and enhance the experience for the audience, coupled with lyrics by long-standing song-writing partner Bernie Taupin.
The production raised the bar for Las Vegas performances featuring multi-color neon sculpture, pop art, inflatables, baubles, balloons and the band. "It's [the show] what I'm like from an artistic point of view," said Elton. "It's fun, it's deep, it's the songs I really love and it gives me a chance to get across what I am all about, visually as well as musically."
Elton John's career has spanned four decades and he is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time. With more than 50 Top 40 hits, and more than 250 million albums sold, an Oscar and five Grammy awards, he has one of the most successful and sustained careers in music history.
DVD & BLU-RAY:
RED PIANO LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS [104 mins]:
[Band Instrumental Performance]
1. Benny and the Jets
2. Philadelphia Freedom *
3. Believe *
4. Daniel *
5. Rocket Man *
6. Answer In The Sky *
7. Tiny Dancer [Band Introduction]
8. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me *
9. Candle In The Wind * [Elton Suit Change / Vegas Montage Footage]
10. Pinball Wizard *
11. Bitch Is Back *
12. I'm Still Standing *
13. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting * [Encore]
14. Your Song
BLU-RAY ONLY:
DOCUMENTARY [50 mins]
The Life and Legacy of Elton John, with behind-the-scenes of David LaChapelle's 'Red Piano' treatment of Elton's live stage show.
DAVID LACHAPELLE STAGE PROJECTIONS
The unique raw videos made for the stage back drop for track marked with *.
ELTON JOHN TOUR DATES:
May 2, Fargo, ND Fargodome Face to Face w/Billy Joel
May 5, St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center Face to Face w/Billy Joel
May 7, Madison, WI Kohl Center Arena Face to Face w/Billy Joel
May 12, Omaha, NE Qwest Center Omaha Face to Face w/Billy Joel
May 14, St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center Face to Face w/Billy Joel
May 16, Nashville, TN Sommet Center Face to Face w/Billy Joel
May 19, Indianapolis, Conseco Fieldhouse Face to Face w/Billy Joel
May 21, Auburn Hills, The Palace of Auburn Face to Face w/Billy Joel
May 23, Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena Face to Face w/Billy Joel
May 26, Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre Face to Face w/Billy Joel
May 30, Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre Face to Face w/Billy Joel
June 1, Ottawa Scotiabank Place Face to Face w/Billy Joel
July 11, Washington, DC Nationals Park Face to Face w/Billy Joel
July 14, Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena Face to Face w/Billy Joel
July 16, Chicago, IL Wrigley Field Face to Face w/Billy Joel
July 18, Foxborough, MA Gillette Stadium Face to Face w/Billy Joel
July 21, Chicago, IL Wrigley Field Face to Face w/Billy Joel
July 30, Philadelphia Citizens Bank Park Face to Face w/Billy Joel
August 1, Philadelphia Citizens Bank Park Face to Face w/Billy Joel
