"Actor: Rick Wakeman"

• Yes: Yessongs | DVD | (28/01/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Yes has always been regarded as a unique rock group and progressive rock legends. Never afraid to innovate or draw their inspiration from music that traversed the spectrum from symphonic to rock, Yes has been at the forefront of progressive rock and became a major force in popular music selling over 30 million albums and reaching platinum status multiple times worldwide. During the late 1960's Yes were renowned for their live performances culminating in their seminal album and film of the same name, Yessongs. Filmed in1972 at London's Rainbow theatre, this feature film was released theatrically in the UK the following year with a quadrophonic sound track. The film features their new line-up of the time Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman and Alan White.

• The Old Grey Whistle Test -- Two Disc Set | DVD | (17/09/2001) from £9.35   |  Saving you £15.64 (167.27%)   |  RRP £24.99

  For better and for worse, The Old Grey Whistle Test was probably the most resolutely serious music programme ever broadcast on television. During its 16-year run it showcased only the most earnest exponents of whichever musical style was currently popular, and given that the programme's heyday coincided with the early 70s, some of the footage included here will provide mirth as exquisite as only unintentional comedy can. The absurd prog noodlings of The Edgar Winter Group and the belief-beggaringly awful Focus now seem as unfathomable in retrospect as trench warfare or child labour. However, the good stuff collected here is very good, both in terms of performance (Tom Petty snarling "American Girl", a pre-irony U2 whooping up "I Will Follow") and historical interest, notably a shockingly youthful Elton John crooning "Tiny Dancer" and reminding us, in the process, of a time when he was regarded as a cool and hip singer-songwriter, rather than understudy to the Queen Mother. --Andrew Mueller On the DVD: Wonderful performances all captured in remarkably pristine picture and extraordinarily vivid sound, regardless of vintage (it doesn't even crackle during "Hocus Pocus"!). However, the menu is pretty clunky and won't allow direct access to the individual songs (other than selecting the "Random play" option). Instead, you can only jump into the programme year by year, not song by song. The track listing itself is unhelpfully hidden behind the discs in the gatefold packaging. --Mark Walker

• Rick Wakeman - Journey To The Center Of The Earth | DVD | (30/04/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  This spectacular 94 minute concert was recorded live with the Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra in 1975 at the Sydney Myer Concert Bowl in Melbourne Australia to a packed 30 000 strong audience. This was the end of the Journey Tour to promote the album which sold over 12 million copies worldwide. The concert also includes the greatest hits from Rick's biggest selling album The Six Wives of Henry VIII and also hits from his album King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This is classic Rick Wakeman at the very pinnacle of his legendary rock career.

• Yes - Their Fully Authorised Story | DVD | (21/01/2008) from £13.72   |  Saving you £-3.73 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The definitive fully authorised story of Yes is as controversial as their music and is now told in a series of exclusive interviews with Yes members past and present. Tracing the musical journey from their debut album yes 1969 up until Magnification 2001 and beyond. As told by Jon Anderson Chris Squire Steve Howe Rick Wakeman Alan White Bill Bruford Peter Banks Trevor Horn Geoff Downes Keith Emerson and many more.

• Yesspeak - Yes 35th Anniversary | DVD | (24/11/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Shot during the group's 35th Anniversary European Tour, Yesspeak offers a 169-minute documentary about the classic progressive rock band Yes, together with an audio-only presentation of their 2003 set. The feature, narrated by Roger Daltrey, is a refreshingly straightforward affair, with a near three-hour running time allowing rather more depth than the usual rockumentary. Divided into 10 chapters the programme systematically covers the background, history and outlook of the group before an extended interview with each of the five members of the classic line-up: Jon Anderson (vocals), Steve Howe (guitar), Chris Squire (bass), Alan White (drums), and Rick Wakeman (keys). Finally there are more general sections on touring and the band's music. Archive material and glimpses of the 2003 tour are interwoven with the interviews, but this is very much a documentary, not a concert (to see Yes at their modern best watch Yes: Symphonic Live, 2002). The documentary puts a positive spin on a sometimes chequered past, and it's clearly aimed at long-term fans, but for those who have followed Yes through the decades this is satisfyingly comprehensive and thoroughly enjoyable; from Steve Howe's famous but still entertaining guitar/Concord story, to Rick Wakeman's tea break during a typically expansive prog-rock solo. On the DVD: Yesspeak comes as a two-disc set. Disc 1 offers the first five chapters and 89 minutes of the documentary, while the remaining 80 minutes are featured on Disc 2. The picture is an excellent amamorphically enhanced 16:9 widescreen presentation, though by necessity the archive material is of variable quality. Switches into black and white and slow motion are a typically unnecessary distraction of the rock documentary format, but the DVD handles them well. There are excellent Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS soundtracks and optional French, Dutch, Italian and Spanish subtitles. Disc 2 also showcases 126 minutes of concert audio. This is accompanied by concert photos but the sound is only Dolby Digital 5.1, without a DTS option. Although the sound is good it does not match the crystal clear quality of the same music as heard in fragments during the documentary itself. Presumably a DVD of the concerts will follow with much better sound, and the audio here will simply serve as a trailer for that release? --Gary S Dalkin

• Grumpy Old Men | DVD | (15/11/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The BBC has handpicked a multitude of grumpy world-weary entertainers politicians and broadcasters and made them discuss what is wrong with Britain today. The show side-steps political correctness and taps a rich vein of sardonic eloquent and well informed grumpiness that gets right to the nub of each issue. Topics up for discussion include Tony Blair Pop Idol mobile phones tipping and Christmas!

• Rick Wakeman - Made In Cuba | DVD | (17/07/2006) from £19.77   |  Saving you £-6.78 (-52.20%)   |  RRP £12.99

  In April 2005 at the personal invite of Fidel Castro and the Swiss foundation Association Friends Of Cuba which supports and sponsors a hospital in Cuba specifically for children with cancer Rick Wakeman and the New English Rock Ensemble performed a mammoth sell out concert in the Karl Marx Theatre in Havana Cuba. This marked a historic moment as this was the first official rock concert for the Cuban people that was performed on the island. Such was the enormity and importance of this concert for the Cuban people that two extra nights had to be added to accommodate the demand for seats. This DVD captures this spectacular performance along with a one hour documentary on this momentous event which will undoubtedly be worthy of an entry in the chronicles of rock music history. Tracklist: 1. Journey To The Centre Of The Earth 2. The Recollection/The Spaceman 3. Catherine Parr 4. The Visit/The Return Of The Phantom 5. Jane Seymour 6. Shed Building 7. King Arthur 8. Cathedral Of The Sky 9. Merlin The Magician 10. Starship Trooper/Wurm

• Progressive Rock - Rock Legends | DVD | (18/07/2005) from £3.57   |  Saving you £3.68 (159.31%)   |  RRP £5.99

  This is the ultimate collection featuring the greatest names in progressive rock. Including rare footage from the halcyon days of the seventies alongside brand new performances from the digital age. The perfect introduction to the music and the musicians who pushed the boundaries of what was possible to explore a new kind of sound - the sound of progressive rock. Tracklist: 1. John Wetton - Starless 2. Rick Wakeman - Catherine Parr 3. Focus - Eruption 4. Emerson Lake and Pal

• The Old Grey Whistle Test 2 | DVD | (13/10/2003) from £7.07   |  Saving you £12.92 (182.74%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In some ways The Old Grey Whistle Test Volume 2 is more interesting than its predecessor, as it covers the show's enjoyably uncomfortable period of transition from beard-rock to punk/new wave. Hence, the music ranges across the likes of Loggins and Messina (the frightful "The House at Pooh Corner"), the Who, Judee Sill, Argent (doing "God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You", which all Bill and Ted fans probably think is a Kiss original), Roy Harper, the Adverts, the Undertones (not playing "Teenage Kicks", sadly), Patti Smith and Siouxie and the Banshees. There's also some arty stuff that doesn't really fit into either camp, including Kevin Ayers and Roxy Music at their uncommercially weirdest. There are a few nicely revelatory moments, too, such as the realisation that Thomas Dolby's "Hyperactive" was in fact a nu-jazz masterpiece born 20 years too soon and that Robbie Williams should cover Aztec Camera's wonderful "Walk Out to Winter" immediately. This is an enjoyable and diverse collection of music from a fairly fraught period in the history of more-or-less popular music, so it's good to be reminded just how much good stuff was actually happening amidst the melée. On the DVD: The Old Grey Whistle Test 2 comes on only one disc (the first was a two-disc set), but you still get 30 or so excellent tracks plus all the trimmings, so that's hardly a fault. The layout features the same kind of horribly overdesigned menus as its predecessor: there's no obvious chapter sub-menu, believe it or not; instead, you have to access individual tracks through the artists' gallery in the extras section! Aargh! Other extras include contributor profiles, additional linking material and the wonderful Old Grey Squirrel Test animation, which mere words would only spoil for those who have yet to see it. --Roger Thomas

• Rick Wakeman - The Six Wives Of Henry VIII - Live At Hampton Court Palace | Blu Ray | (05/10/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Rick Wakeman's The Six Wives Of Henry VIII is one of the landmark albums of the seventies a critical and commercial success that has sold in excess of 15 million copies worldwide. In May 2009 Rick Wakeman finally achieved his long held dream of performing the entire album live at Hampton Court Palace. It was the first time the whole album had ever been performed in concert & included the Henry VIII track Defender Of The Faith that had to be cut from the original album for space reasons plus new opening and closing pieces. The two spectacular sell out concerts were a never to be repeated event and this Blu-ray shows why they will live long the memory of all those fortunate enough to attend. Features; 1) Tudorture / Henry's Fanfare 2) Tudorture / 1485 3) Catherine Of Aragon (2009) 4) Kathryn Howard (2009) 5) Jane's Prelude 6) Jane Seymour (2009) 7) Defender Of The Faith 8) Katherine Parr (2009) 9) Anne Of Cleves (2009) 10) Anne Boleyn (2009) 11) Tudorock

• Rick Wakeman 2000 - Live In Concert | DVD | (06/11/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Although Rick Wakeman has recorded an enormous number of solo projects, this multi-region DVD-plus-CD set Rick Wakeman 2000--Live in Concert must surely be the best in terms of sheer value, quite apart from the fact that the performance is very good. Even long after the glory days of Yes and his grandiose solo albums of the 1970s Wakeman, the inventor of rock keyboards (before him there were pianists and organists, while after him there were programmers), remains a consummate performer. Taken from one of his one-man shows, in which he mixes musical items from his entire career with some expertly delivered anecdotes, there's something in this bumper parcel to please every fan. The dozen tracks on the DVD include extracts from his solo albums Henry, Arthur, Journey, some Yes music, the brilliant (and hilarious) "Nursery Rhyme Concerto" and much more, while his story about the theatre organ in Seattle is alone worth the price of the set. The extra audio CD features all the music on the show, while the DVD itself has six extra audio-only tracks plus a very funny biography and a photo gallery. --Roger Thomas

• Yes - 35th Anniversary | DVD | (07/03/2005) from £15.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Recorded in front of a live studio audience in Los Angeles on January 26th 2004. Following a hugely successful year for the band in 2003 with the release of YESSPEAK (DVD) THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION (CD) and sold-out TOURS in the USA Asia Europe Australia the pioneers of Progressive Rock YES continue to celebrate their 35th Anniversary Year in 2004. Acoustic finds progressive rock daftery in an atypically contemplative mood; their creative restlessness channelled into a riches-

• Rick Wakeman - The Classical Connection | DVD | (26/10/2015) from £9.30   |  Saving you £6.69 (71.94%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Rick Wakeman seven times voted the World's Greatest Keyboard Player performs a series of outstanding new interpretations of some of his best loved works. Featuring songs rearranged in classical virtuoso style this performance provides new insights into both the composer an the compositions displaying a completely new aspect of Rick's prodigious talent. David Paton's bass and classical guitar work brilliantly supports Rick enhancing the performances and maintaining a link wit

• Rick Wakeman - Grumpy Old Picture Show | DVD | (12/05/2008) from £21.02   |  Saving you £-1.03 (-5.20%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Take a front row seat as one of Rock's most legendary stars groans moans and rants his way through the frustrations irritations and issues with modern life. Delivered in side-splitting fashion this hilarious one-man show also traces the extraordinary life times and escapades of Grumpy Old Wakeman enhanced with rare photographs music and previously unseen footage.

• Rick Wakeman - Journey To The Centre Of The Earth | DVD | (09/10/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Recorded in 1975 at the Sydney Myer Concert Bowl in Melbourne at the end of the tour to promote the album which sold twelve million copies. Also includes music from 'The Six Wives Of Henry VIII' and 'King Arthur And The Knights of The Round Table'. Tracks: 1. Catherine Parr 2. Guinevere 3. Journey To The Centre Of The Earth: The Journey 4. The Recollection 5. The Battle 6. The Forest 7. Catherine Howard: Merlin 8. Anne Boleyn 9. Reprise From The Forest Special feature (30 Minutes Approx.): ""THE LOST JOURNEY"" - The legendary ""Journey"" began in 1974 and culminated in Australia and New Zealand in 1975. Reunited for the very first time in 30 years Rick Wakeman and original band members Roger Newell Ashley Holt Barney James and Gary Pickford Hopkins assembled at Shepperton Studios in January 2005. Their own exclusive never-beforeseen Super 8mm footage filmed during their amazing Journey is featured in this documentary. Through interviews and anecdotes it shows them at the time and as they are today. A fascinating insight into their unforgettable Journey and life on the road across the globe - a collector's dream.

• Rick Wakeman - Out There EP | DVD | (15/03/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Music from 'Yes' member Rick Wakeman. 'Out There' is the first true studio progressive rock band album from Rick Wakeman since 1976 when 'No Earthly Connection' was released by A&M Records and sold in excess of five million copies worldwide. Tracks included are: ""Out There"" ""The Mission"" ""To Be With You"" ""Universe Of Sound"" ""Music Of Love"" ""The Cathedral Of The Sky""

• Rick Wakeman And The English Rock Ensemble - Live In Buenos Aires | DVD | (24/09/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Rick Wakeman and The English Rock Ensemble recorded live at the Gran Rex Theatre in Buenos Aires. Includes 'Buried Alive' '1984' and 'Starship Trooper'.

• Rick Wakeman - Live In Cuba | DVD | (05/09/2005) from £18.48   |  Saving you £-2.49 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The magical Rick Wakeman is captured live in concert in Cuba... In April 2005 at the personal invite of Fidel Castro and the Swiss foundation Association Friends Of Cuba which supports and sponsors a hospital in Cuba specifically for children with cancer Rick Wakeman and the New English Rock Ensemble performed a mammoth sell out concert in the Karl Marx Theatre in Havana Cuba. This marked a historic moment as this was the first official rock concert for the Cuban people that was performed on the island. Such was the enormity and importance of this concert for the Cuban people that two extra nights had to be added to accommodate the demand for seats. This DVD captures this spectacular performance along with a one hour documentary on this momentous event which will undoubtedly be worthy of an entry in the chronicles of rock music history. Tracklist: 1. Journey To The Centre Of The Earth 2. The Recollection/The Spaceman 3. Catherine Parr 4. The Visit/The Return Of The Phantom 5. Jane Seymour 6. Shed Building 7. King Arthur 8. Cathedral Of The Sky 9. Merlin The Magician 10. Starship Trooper/Wurm

• Rick Wakeman-Live in Sweden | DVD | (21/07/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Filmed for a Rock television special in Sweden in 1980 this is a rare outing for Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble in the eighties. The band which included vocalist Ashley Holt and drummer Tony Fernandez (who are still with The English Rock Ensemble in 2008). Tracklist: 1. Catherine Parr 2. No Earthly Connection Medley 3. Anne Boleyn 4. Happy Birthday Karls Krona 5. King Arthur Medley 6. Journey to the Centre of the Earth Medley

• The Progressive Rock Anthology | DVD | (05/05/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Tracklist: Emerson Lake and Palmer - Take A Pebble (extract) Caravan - For Richard Curved Air - Vivaldi Family - The Weaver's Answer Focus - Hocus Pocus Medley Nektar - Desolation Valley Rick Wakeman - Journey To The Centre Of The Earth Barclay James Harvest - Mockingbird.