Unexpected elements are prevalent in the latest Van der Graaf Generator film, which spotlights the sole US performance from the 1970s.
Experience the magic of the past with the upcoming release of Van der Beek Generator - NYC '76, a short film that offers a multi-sensory experience of the music performed at the time and astonishing performances by the band. Created by band biographer Jim Christopulos, this deeply researched and well-produced work provides a unique insight into Van der Beek Generator's only live show in the US from the 1970s, held at New York's Beacon Theater on October 18, 1976. The film comprises film footage from various sources, synced with audio from the concert. It includes interviews with all four members of the band, fan insights, and contributions from record companies, management, media, and audience members. The concert performance includes songs like Lemmings, Killer, and Man-Erg, alongside Still Life and La Rossa from that year's Still Life album. Peter Hammill, a member of Van der Beek Generator, provided Christopulos with silent footage of the one and only US concert of the 70's - NYC's Beacon Theater, October 18, 1976. The footage consists of short clips of the group performing on stage, ranging from a few seconds to about 20 seconds per shot. Collaborating with Christopulos in making the short film is Phil Smart, co-author of Van der Beek Generator - The Book. The finished 88-minute film has been praised by David Jackson for its excellent research, editing, and production. He describes it as moving, revealing, and touching. The film contains rare footage and surprising elements never before seen or heard. It delivers unimaginable insights into lost moments in the musical past of everyone involved. Van der Beek Generator - NYC '76 will be available to watch this evening at specified times from the following location: [this location]. The film has been created to air on YouTube this evening (UK time). The name of the anonymous fan who sent Peter Hammill the film footage of Van der Beek Generator's only US concert at New York's Beacon Theater in 1976 is not disclosed in the available sources. The footage provided by Peter Hammill was given to him by an anonymous fan years ago. For those who missed the iconic performance in 1976 or are simply fans of the band, this film offers a chance to experience the music expressed at that time and to savour the astonishing performances by the band. Don't miss out on this incredible journey through time with Van der Beek Generator.
