Rufus Wainwright: Live From the Artists Den (4 March 2014)

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Rufus Wainwright: Live From the Artists Den

Recorded on May 17, 2012 at the magnificent Church of the Ascension, on Manhattan's lower Fifth Avenue for PBS's (((Artists Den)), this amazing show is now available in all its glory to watch again and again on Blu-Ray. The 16 song, 69-minute 'Live from the Artists Den' concert includes five songs that were not included in the broadcast, plus an additional 50 minutes of behind-the-scenes bonus material. This bonus materials includes an exclusive, extended interview with Wainwright, an additional interview with the Church of Ascension's rector, Father Andrew, 'Inside the Den', a behind-the-scenes look at the concert shoot and location, and a 'Night in Pictures' slideshow.

Built in 1841, the National Historic Landmark church provides a beautiful backdrop for this breathtaking concert, culminating in Rufus bringing out super-producer Mark Ronson, who worked with Wainwright on 'Out of the Game'. Wainwright and his band, with Ronson on guitar, then close the show with the rousing, disco-flavored 'Bitter Tears'.

Tracklist:
1. Candles
2. Rashida
3. Song of You
4. Barbara
5. Welcome to the Ball
6. The One You Love
7. Respectable Dive
8. Jericho
9. Out of the Game
10. One Man Guy
11. Going to a Town
12. Montauk
13. 14th Street
14. The Art Teacher
15. On My Way to Town
16. Bitter Tears


You can watch a 10 minute preview HERE.

Did not expect to see this released, but really looking forward to it, Rufus has been one of my favorite artists for over a decade now.

Interestingly, they are choosing not to release a DVD of this. Blu-ray and CD only! I know a handful of fans who will upgrade to Blu just so they can own this in their collection, so good for Blu, too!