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• Amazon.co.jp ランキング: #133716 / DVD
• 発売日: 2004-04-27
• 評価レベル: Unrated
• アスペクト比: 1.33:1
• 形式: Box set, Compilation, Import
• オリジナル言語: 英語
• 実行時間: 217 分

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 「Goldmine（宝の山）」というタイトルは大げさすぎるとしても、このディスク5枚セットには確かにいくつかの見どころが盛り込まれている。司会のケーシー・ケーサムによる、ポピュラー・ミュージックの台頭著しかった1960年代への賛歌と言えそうな全5作だ（プログラム自体は5作とも1987年制作）。ただし、すべての音楽を網羅しているわけではない――どのディスクも収録曲は1ダース以下（『The San Francisco Sound』に至ってはわずか6曲）、収録時間は最大でも50分を切り、特典は一切なし。演奏（全編にわたって口パク多し）、画質、音質、いずれも高い点数は付けられない。それでもなお、見る者をうならせるものがここにはある。
   たとえば、魅力的なライヴ・パフォーマンスだ（宣伝文句にあるとおり、レアなものが少なくない）。『The British Invasion』におけるトラフィックとキンクス、『The Sixties』におけるジミ・ヘンドリックスとドアーズとザ・フー、『The San Francisco Sound』におけるヴァン・モリソンあたりがハイライトとなる。全5作のうち、最高なのは『The Soul Years』で、ジェームス・ブラウン、アレサ・フランクリン、オーティス・レディングの登場シーンが素晴らしい。最低なのは『Elvis: The Echo Will Never Die』で、これを見てもプレスリー伝説についての新たな興味はあまり湧いてこないだろう。さて、司会のケーサムの手腕はどうだろうか？ いつも少々堅苦しく、キレイ事を並べ立てがちな彼だが、収録映像の撮影日や出展をしばしば言い忘れはするものの、社会的・音楽的・政治的な背景を解説してくれるのがありがたい。結局のところ、BOXセットとしてリリースされた本作『Casey Kasem's Rock N Roll Goldmine』が世界を変えることはなさそうだが、この価格なら大変なお買い得品と言える。（Sam Graham, Amazon.com）

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Calling it a "goldmine" is a stretch, but there are certainly some gems to be found among the five discs contained in host Casey Kasem's celebration of the popular-music explosion of the 1960s (the five programs themselves were compiled in 1987). There isn't a whole lot of music--each disc has less than a dozen full clips (The San Francisco Sound has just six), the longest clocks in at under 50 minutes, and there's no bonus material. Nor is the quality uniformly high, in terms of both performance (all too frequently lip-synced) and audiovisual elements. Still, there is a greatness here, including fascinating (and often rare, as advertised) live performances by Traffic and the Kinks, both on The British Invasion; Jimi Hendrix, the Doors, and the Who (The Sixties); Van Morrison (The San Francisco Sound), and others. The Soul Years is the best of the lot, with fantastic clips of James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Otis Redding, while at the other end of the spectrum is Elvis: The Echo Will Never Die, which adds little of interest to the Presley legacy. As for Kasem, well, he's always been a bit on the square, smarmy side, but while he often fails to mention the date or origin of a particular clip, he does supply some context, social, musical, and political. In the end, Casey Kasem's Rock n' Roll Goldmine Boxed Set is unlikely to change the world. But at its price, it's a pretty good buy. --Sam Graham

Video Description
Casey Kasem set the standard for radio countdowns with his weekly American Top 40 show. Now, Casey reaches into the archives to bring you rare and exciting performances from the 60s' greatest musicians. CONTENTS: (1) The Sixties: In the late-sixties, after the British Invasion, music began to evolve into a heavier sound. With a blues-inspired, guitar-driven sound and trippy lyrics, this new hard rock seared its way to the top of the charts. Features full song performances of White Rabbit (Jefferson Airplane), People Are Strange (The Doors), My Generation (The Who), Sunshine of Your Love (Cream), Itchycoo Park (Small Faces), Magic Carpet Ride (Steppenwolf), Summertime Blues (Blue Cheer), On The Road Again (Canned Heat), Purple Haze (Jimi Hendrix), Try (Janis Joplin).(2) The Soul Years: In the mid-sixties, a smoother style of Rhythm & Blues emerged to take the music world by storm. From the catchy tunes of Motown, to the gritty sounds of Stax, Soul music became the sound of the times. Includes full song performances of I Feel Good (James Brown), Try A Little Tenderness (Otis Redding), Respect (Aretha Franklin), My Girl (The Temptations), Stand By Me (Ben E. King), Fingertips (Stevie Wonder), River Deep Mountain High (Ike &Tina Turner), Hold On I'm Coming (Sam & Dave), When A Man Loves A Woman (Percy Sledge).(3) The San Francisco Sound: In the "Summer of Love," when Haight-Asbury was the center of the hippie universe, musicians began exploring the boundaries of rock and roll with free-form, blues-inspired song structures that reflected the social and political upheaval of the times. This psychedelic sound became the soundtrack for an unforgettable era. Features full song performances of Domino (Van Morrison), Ball & Chain (Janis Joplin w' Big Brother), Truckin' (Grateful Dead), Jingo (Santana), Living in the USA (Steve Miller), Feel Like I'm Fixin' To Die (Country Joe and the Fish). (4) The British Invasion: In the mid 1960s a wave of British rock groups crossed the Atlantic to rule the charts in America. Ranging from hard rock to bouncy pop, with catchy melodies and ringing guitars, the British Invasion changed the sound of rock and roll forever. Includes full song performances of Delta Lady (Joe Cocker), You Really Got Me (The Kinks), He Ain't Heavy (The Hollies), Heart Full of Soul (The Yardbirds), How Do You Do It? (Gerry and the Pacemakers), World Without Love (Peter and Gordon), Mighty Quinn (Manfred Mann), Salty Dog (Procol Harum), Wild Thing (Troggs), 40,000 Headmen (Traffic).(5) Elvis: The Echo Will Never Die:This memorable and compelling program tells you the real story behind the legend: from Elvis's early days at Sun Records through serving his country in the U.S. Army, from the Vegas years to his final, tragic end at Graceland. It examines his record-breaking career, from his 33 feature films, to the history-making television specials, to his incredible 114 top forty songs. Featuring interviews with special guests Tom Jones, B.B. King, Sammy Davis, Jr., Ursula Andress, David Marsh, and more, this program pays homage to the greatest legend in American music and uncovers the many reasons for Elvis' enduring appeal.