The classic Dire Straits concert film Alchemy finally makes its way onto DVD and Blu-ray on May 3rd in the UK and other territories, with a U.S. release date set for June 8th.
Here’s the official trailer:
The legendary live concert is released on DVD and Blu-Ray. The picture of the original record have been restored by restoration specialist and live concert director Dick Carruthers (Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney, Van Morrison). The audio was mixed by Chuck Ainlay, winner of the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Surround Sound Album (Brothers In Arms – 20th Anniversary edition).
- Once Upon a Time in the West
- Expresso Love
- Romeo & Juliet
- Private Investigations
- Sultans of Swing
- Two Young Lovers
- Tunnel of Love
- Telegraph Road
- Solid Rock
- Going Home – Theme from ‘Local Hero’
Bonus (79 min) – Live TV Performances
- Tunnel Of Love [8:53] The Old Grey Whistle Test 29/11/1980
- Sultans of Swing [9:43] The Old Grey Whistle Test 16/05/1978
- Documentary BBC Arena: Dire Straits [58 mins] 22/12/1980
A deluxe edition of the DVD with 2 CDs containing the audio portion can also be purchased.
The BBC Arena documentary is worth the price of this DVD alone. Saw it once on Ovation TV and it's never aired again. Great piece from the Making Movies era. Thanks for the heads up.
Jake,
The documentary part is exciting to me as well. I'm thrilled to
finally get a digital release for Alchemy also!