Unrealised documentary about The Stranglers
Musilac is a multi-genre music festival held annually in Aix-les-Bains, France. Held over four days for the first time in 2017, the festival's diverse lineup regularly spans genres and generations with internationally renowned names from the worlds of rock, pop, indie, hiphop, dance music and more. Held between the beautiful Lac de Bourget and the region's stunning mountainous nature reserve, the festival can definitely lay a claim to being one of Europe's most scenic.
On 4th November 2007, thirty years to the exact day since their last visit, The Stranglers made a triumphant return to The Roundhouse in London. To commemorate this anniversary, the set list was based on the original 'Heroes' Tour of 1977, showcasing material from their debut album Rattus Norvegicus and it's follow up No More Heroes. Featuring the classic four-piece format, with bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel sharing lead vocals with guitarist Baz Warne, the distinctive keyboard sounds of Dave Greenfield and the awesome percussion skills of Jet Black.
Twenty one years after their recording debut, the Stranglers celebrated the release of their 13th album with this sell out concert at the Royal Albert Hall. The band were accompanied by an eighteen piece string orchestra to perform tracks from throughout the years including 'Golden Brown', 'Skin Deep' and Kinks cover 'All Day and All of the Night'.
BBC Choice documentary the story of The Stranglers, charting the band's rise to fame in the 1980s to present day. Despite the departure of lead singer and frontman Hugh Cornwell in 1990, the band continue to perform successfully to thousands of fans all over the world. Interviews with members of The Stranglers. Presented by jazz singer and art critic, George Melly.
Men in black, the Stranglers perform what turned out to be their final gig with founder vocalist Hugh Cornwell, live at Alexandra Palace on 11th August 1990. Tracks include 'No More Heroes', 'Something Better Change', 'Duchess' and Kinks cover 'All Day and All of the Night'.
George Melly explores his lifelong relationship with surrealism in all its forms and prominent personalities.