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Release Year2012
Runtime2h 11m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresMusic
Votes5
DirectorLarry Jordan
WritersLarry Jordan
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsStyx - The Grand Illusion - Pieces of Eight Live
About Styx - The Grand Illusion - Pieces of Eight Live
Filmed on November 9th, 2010 at the historic Orpheum Theater in Memphis, TN, this stunning show captures Styx performing their classic multi-platinum seventies albums The Grand Illusion and Pieces Of Eight live in their entirety for the first time. These iconic albums established Styx as a globally successful rock band and defined the AOR genre for a generation of Americans. These new live performances perfectly portray the power, songwriting skill and musical virtuosity that are synonymous with Styx throughout their career and with these groundbreaking albums in particular. / Bonus Features: Putting On The Show an in-depth look at the people and equipment required to stage this epic concert. / Line-up: James J.Y. Young (vocals, guitars, keyboards); Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars); Todd Sucherman (drums); Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards); Ricky Phillips (bass, backing vocals) & Chuck Panozzo (bass guitar).
Directed by Larry Jordan, Styx - The Grand Illusion - Pieces of Eight Live leans on a strong ensemble — Tommy Shaw, James "J.Y." Young, Chuck Panozzo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 2012.
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