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DVD/Blu-ray "The Red Piano Concert" in stores May 5, 2009
Thursday, April 30 2009

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, Elton 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."

DVD & BLU-RAY: RED PIANO LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS [104 mins]
[Band Instrumental Performance]
1. Benny and the Jets
2. Philadelphia Freedom *
3. Believe *
4. Daniel *
5. Rocket Man *
6. Answer In The Sky *
7. Tiny Dancer
[Band Introduction]
8. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me *
9. Candle In The Wind *
[Elton Suit Change / Vegas Montage Footage]
10. Pinball Wizard *
11. Bitch Is Back *
12. I'm Still Standing *
13. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting *
[Encore]
14. Your Song

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 *

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