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Hamilton Spectator
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Métis musician brings her tunes to Sault for free concert
Amanda Rheaume was just 16 years old when she stepped onto a Toronto stage at Lilith Fair and sang alongside music icons Sarah McLachlan and the Indigo Girls. That moment solidified her singer-songwriter aspirations. 'It kind of gave me the bug to do it as a job,' said Rheaume. 'Ever since then, I started writing songs and then, you know, just went from there.' The Métis singer-songwriter, born and raised in Ottawa, has since built a career rooted in storytelling — blending rootsy twang with traditional folk elements to shine a light on the hidden histories and enduring spirit of Métis people in Canada. On May 24, Rheaume returns to Sault Ste. Marie for a free outdoor performance at the Downtown Plaza. She'll be joined by five musicians and local community members in what she describes as an evening of connection. 'It's just going to be really fun and meant to be kind of a connected time, to just be together,' she said. 'It's not just for Métis people — it's for everybody.' The performance features songs from her latest album, many of which are inspired by local Métis communities. Singing them on the land that shaped them has made this tour especially meaningful, she said. 'The songs on this new album are so deeply connected to particular communities,' said Rheaume. 'The feeling of singing the songs on the lands that they're about has been really moving and remarkable — a new experience for me as an artist.' Two songs in particular — I Won't Hide and One of These Days — explore significant moments in Métis history. I Won't Hide recounts the decade-long legal battle led by Steve Powley of Sault Ste. Marie, who fought to secure his constitutionally protected right to hunt under Section 35. The case became a defining moment for Métis recognition in Canada. 'It's a really important event that put Métis people on the map, politically,' said Rheaume. One of These Days reflects on the story of the Bussineau family and others who were forced to leave their homes in Agawa Bay in the 1960s. 'This song talks about how the government came in and, even though these families had deeds to the land, forced them to leave — and then brought down all of their homes,' she said. Through music, Rheaume hopes to teach people stories of Métis culture and injustices. At a performance on Thursday night at the National Arts Centre, she did just that. 'So many people came up at the end of the show and just said, 'I had no idea any of those things happened,' so it means a lot.' Music has always been part of Rheaume's life. She started piano at nine, picked up guitar at 13, and began considering herself a singer later on during high school. Rheaume said artists such as Alanis Morissette, Ani DiFranco and Sheryl Crow are her main influences. She has forged her musical path, 'one step at a time,' she said. 'I just kept trying to open new doors and get new opportunities.' Rheaume has since done several tours across Canada and Europe. She has performed in Sault Ste. Marie before, including at Métis events and years ago at Loplops Lounge. On a recent visit, she toured the new Métis Heritage Centre and encourages others to do the same. 'It's so special,' she said. 'The work that the community is doing to lift up stories and songs and history and tradition is so incredible.' This time, she looks forward to performing by the water and reconnecting with the community. 'I'm just excited to sing and play these songs outside,' she said. 'It's going to be really fun to be together.' If you go: What: Amanda Rheaume with local guests When: Saturday, May 24, 5 p.m. Where: Downtown Plaza Admission: Free
Forbes
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
1972 Pink Floyd Concert Film Rerelease Debuts In Box Office Top 10
UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of Roger WATERS and Rick WRIGHT and PINK FLOYD and Nick MASON and ... More David GILMOUR; Posed group portrait of Pink Floyd - L-R Nick Mason, David Gilmour, Roger Waters and Rick Wright (Photo by RB/Redferns) The concert film Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII, featuring Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright and Nick Mason, has found new life at the box office 53 years after its initial release. Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII, which is being distributed by Trafalgar Releasing, opened on IMAX screens and in regular theaters on Friday. The official summary for the film reads, 'Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben, returns to theaters, now digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage with enhanced audio. 'Set in the hauntingly beautiful ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheater in Pompeii, Italy, the film captures Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert without an audience. Filmed in October 1971, the performance features unforgettable tracks such as 'Echoes,' 'A Saucerful of Secrets' and 'One of These Days.' "The breathtaking visuals of the amphitheater, captured both day and night, amplify the magic of the performance, creating a unique and immersive experience. Additionally, the film includes rare behind-the-scenes glimpses of the band working on The Dark Side of the Moon at Abbey Road Studios.' Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII earned nearly $2.6 million from 654 North American theaters in its opening weekend for a No. 10 finish at the domestic box office, per The Numbers. Coupled with the $3.8 million the film earned in international ticket sales over the weekend, Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII earned $6.4 million at the worldwide box office in its opening Friday to Sunday frame. While an official rating hasn't been designated, all eight of the critics who have reviewed Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII on Rotten Tomatoes have given the concert film a 'fresh' rating. Neil McCormick is one of the three top critics on RT who given the film a 'fresh' rating, writing for the U.K.'s Daily Telegraph, 'Fifty-three years on [Pink Floyd at Pompeii] looks utterly magnificent, a glorious record of a group at the height of their powers that will delight every old rocker and should be required viewing for every aspiring young musician.' RT top critic Glenn Kenny of Roger Ebert online also gave Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII a 'fresh' review on RT, writing, 'Director [Adrian] Maben's frequent close-up views of guitarist David Gilmour's cosmic-blues fretwork will make axe wonks happy, especially given the dimensions of the screen.' In addition, Ludovic Hunter-Tilney of The Financial Times writes on RT, 'This fascinating mish-mash of a film captures [Pink Floyd] at a crucial juncture, moving from psych-rock trailblazers in the European underground to prog superstars in US arenas. The head-trip still works.' Audiences are sharing the same enthusiasm as critics for Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII and to date have given the concert film a 96% 'fresh' score on RT's Popcornmeter based on 5,000-plus verified user ratings. Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII marks the third film in three months featuring classic rockers on IMAX screens. Becoming Led Zeppelin — featuring new interviews with band members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, as well the late John Bonham in archival footage — played on IMAX and regular screens in February and recently arrived on digital streaming. In addition, the John Lennon and Yoko Ono documentary One to One: John & Yoko, was released on IMAX and regular screens earlier this month and will debut on digital streaming on May 9. There is no word yet about a digital streaming release of Pink Floyd: Live in Pompeii – MCMLXXII.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii' — Where to Preorder the Live Album
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. There's a good chance you missed Pink Floyd's legendary Pompeii concert in person. After all, the band performed in the empty ruins of the excavated amphitheater, in front of only the film crew. Now, Pink Floyd fans will have a new opportunity to experience the concert in the highest definition possible when a new 4K remaster and IMAX release lands in theaters on April 24. More from Rolling Stone The 6 Best Headphones for Glasses Wearers, According to Our Bespectacled Editors Heart Kick Off Rescheduled 2025 Tour This Week. Here's How to Get Tickets Before They Sell Out Gene Hackman's Second Chapter: What to Know About His Career as a Novelist In addition, the concert film will be released on Blu-ray and as a standalone live album. Segments of the performance had been previously released on The Early Years, but this marks the first time the entire concert will be released in full. The album drops on May 2, and the concert album is already the number one bestseller on Amazon. $42.98 pre order On Amazon pre order at B&N The release is available as a double LP vinyl or as a two-disc CD, featuring extras like posters and photos from the performance. $29.98 pre order On Amazon The concert film will be rereleased on Blu-ray concurrently with the release of the album, with the film remastered from the original 35mm footage. The film was restored by Lana Topham, and the audio was remixed by recording engineer Steven Wilson. The film features footage of the concert as well as behind-the-scenes footage of Pink Floyd preparing to record Dark Side of the Moon at Abbey Road studios. The band performed seminal tracks like 'Echoes,' 'One of These Days,' and 'A Saucerful of Secrets.' The film was released in 1972, right before the band's creative and commercial peak of the mid-1970s that saw the release of Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall. The film was directed by Adrian Maben. The restoration was made possible after the film's negatives were discovered among the band's archives. In addition to the CD and vinyl release, the concert is also getting a Dolby Atmos mix, allowing for an immersive audio experience. Tickets for the film, which is being distributed by Sony, will be available starting March 5 from the band's website in IMAX and standard theaters. Best of Rolling Stone The Best Audiophile Turntables for Your Home Audio System
