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Elton John's Critically-Acclaimed The Red Piano Concert Spectacular on DVD and Blu-ray in Stores May 5, 2009

Posted on: Thursday, 30 April 2009, 07:30 CDT

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- 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]

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

March 10, Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 March 14, Atlanta, GA Philips Arena Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 March 17, Tulsa, OK The BOK Center Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 March 19, Houston, TX Toyota Center Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 March 21, San Antonio, AT&T Center Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 TX March 26, Phoenix, AZ US Airways Center Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 March 28, Anaheim, CA Honda Center Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 March 30, Anaheim, CA Honda Center Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 April 7, Las Vegas, NV Caesar's Palace The Red Piano 2009 April 8, Las Vegas, NV Caesar's Palace The Red Piano 2009 April 10, Las Vegas, NV Caesar's Palace The Red Piano 2009 April 11, Las Vegas, NV Caesar's Palace The Red Piano 2009 April 12, Las Vegas, NV Caesar's Palace The Red Piano 2009 April 14, Las Vegas, NV Caesar's Palace The Red Piano 2009 April 15, Las Vegas, NV Caesar's Palace The Red Piano 2009 April 16, Las Vegas, NV Caesar's Palace The Red Piano 2009 April 18, Las Vegas, NV Caesar's Palace The Red Piano 2009 April 19, Las Vegas, NV Caesar's Palace The Red Piano 2009 April 21, Las Vegas, NV Caesar's Palace The Red Piano 2009 April 22, Las Vegas, NV Caesar's Palace The Red Piano 2009 May 2, Fargo, ND Fargodome Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 May 5, St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 May 7, Madison, WI Kohl Center Arena Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 May 12, Omaha, NE Qwest Center Omaha Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 May 14, St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 May 16, Nashville, TN Sommet Center Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 May 19, Indianapolis, Conseco Fieldhouse Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 IN May 21, Auburn Hills, The Palace of Auburn Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 MI Hills May 23, Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 May 26, Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 May 30, Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 June 1, Ottawa Scotiabank Place Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 July 11, Washington, DC Nationals Park Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 July 14, Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 July 16, Chicago, IL Wrigley Field Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 July 18, Foxborough, MA Gillette Stadium Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 July 21, Chicago, IL Wrigley Field Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 July 30, Philadelphia Citizens Bank Park Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009 August 1, Philadelphia Citizens Bank Park Face to Face w/Billy Joel 2009

SOURCE Universal Music Enterprises

Source: PR Newswire

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