Legends & Lyrics Reboot: 8-Part All-Star Concert (2023)

[Thomas]

Apparently, Amy Lee's episode of Legends & Lyrics with "Your Love" will finally see the light of day because the production company Desert C.A.M. Studios has the rights to it.

A completed eight, one-hour live concert/interview series, captured in Nashville at the Grand Lodge of Tennessee Theater, and at two top venues in Shreveport, Louisiana. Each show was shot on six Red Digital Cinema 4K cameras, in front of live audiences. Each episode features three artists performing three songs of their own favorite compositions, then sharing the inspiration behind their lyrics. Rich in diverse talent and musical genres, “Legends & Lyrics" is historically important as a few of the artists passed away like: John Prine, Mac Davis. Charlie Daniels, Loretta Lynn, Billie Joe Shaver, and Lamont Dozier, leaving us with their last, historic performances. Stars include: Kris Kristofferson, Jimmy Webb, Robert Cray, Dwight Yoakam, Patty Griffin, Randy Owen (Alabama), Michael Martin Murphey, Pam Tillis, Ron Sexsmith, Shawn Colvin, John Hiatt, Jessi Colter, Melissa Manchester, Kenny Loggins, Richard Marx, Art Alexakis (Everclear), John Waite (The Baby’s), Justin Hayward (The Moody Blues), Keb Mo, Roger McGuinn (The Byrds), Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul & Mary), Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket), Tony Joe White, David Pack (Ambrosia), Richie McDonald (Lonestar), Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon), Amy Lee (Evanescence), Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra), Billy Joe Shaver, Brad Arnold (3 Doors Down), Kip Winger, Felix Cavaliere (The Young Rascals), Leigh Nash, (Sixpence None the Richer), Susan Tedescho, Mark Farmer (Grand Funk Railroad), many more. In addition, there are exclusive, never-seen interviews with: Sheryl Crow, John Prine, Alison Krauss, Garth Brooks, Ray Stevens, Diane Warren, Billy Swan, Rick Derringer, Bobby Bare, Billy Burnett, Guy Clark, and more. These artists have high brand recognition factor with the public, ensuring a solid audience base for the series. Chip Miller and Allen Plone Produced. Levvy Carriker and Juli Ragsdale. co-produced. Completed and ready for delivery.

www.desertcamstudios.com/

www.imdb.com/title/tt26753602/

For those who don't remember it:

[mrmellow]

Wow, this is so crazy - I was just thinking about this again the other day. I won't hold my breath (how long have we been waiting for this now?!), but we'll wait and see!

[Imperfection]

On one hand this is great news and I hope this means something will come of it.

On the other hand I feel bad for these random editors/producers who will be harassed by psychotic Evanescence fans once they catch wind of this...

[imnotbroken118]

I'll believe it when I see it. Although I hope it happens and the side of the fandom holding on to and bragging about secret recordings can finally p!** off. (I normally don't like to get mean but that whole situation is so disgusting.)

[Thomas]

I'll only believe it when I see it as well. Haha. It's been too long.

In one of the trailers, the production company replied to one EvFan asking about Amy's episode which is part of season 2. It's being edited and reformatted for 4K, as well as final post-production.

[dekrou]

No, don't give me hope x(

[JohnnyScott]

. When we think that this program is dead, it returns from the ashes and makes many fans excited about the future of this song and this becomes painful because it's already been 15 years, it seems like a ghost that will always haunt us.

. I really want Amy to release the demo version, even if it's on YouTube, she would stop all this nonsense that this program has been doing and put an end to all the exclusives that exist. (We know Amy and we know she will never do that)

[lowasweare]

Some tea new about this:

Basically the new producer has said new stuff in a new youtube comment and what I feel is the most important thing. First, they are looking for a TV channel to broadcast this and second they have to renew all the right to use the songs, so let's pack up and not wait anything from this lol.

This basically means that Concord Records or Amy Lee Music (idk who owns the rights) have to sell rights to use Your Love and that it's kinda funny.

[imnotbroken118]

After reading the YouTube comment, I actually have more faith that this MIGHT see the light of day.

The guy took the initiative to get and upscale the footage and understands what he's doing in terms of financing the project, whether it be through shopping the show around or gaining funding through private investors.

What he's already done has probably cost him money and I would guess his investments and efforts weren't made with the expectation to shelve the show.

It sounds like he is passionate about trying to make this collection of episodes available and I wish him the best of luck with minimal harassment regarding Amy's episode.

[midnigthmirage]

So when the presentation of your love comes out (if it comes out) you should re-open the topic of your love to talk about the song

[PJ.]

If they have to get the rights to broadcast it from all the people featured on the show, and with it's age I doubt it will ever come out.

[imnotbroken118]

Getting rights to music is a lot easier than you think. It can be expensive, but not terribly hard.
I'm guessing he needs mechanical licenses (trying to remember from music college).
You wouldn't have to contact every artist from the show.
Most of the time you just reach out to good ol Harry Fox who helps pull that all together.

The guy trying to reboot this seemed to have already priced out the licensing costs and I'm guessing just needs a way to cover the costs either through a deal with a broadcaster who can help cough up some money or from private investors which is an option he's said he's scoping out.

I'm not by any means saying to get your hopes up, but this guy seems kinda legit. I say, let's see what he can do.

[Shin]

Update:

"Legends & Lyrics" 54 Iconic Artists! Pt 1 Trailer - Producers: Chip Miller & Levvy Carriker
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Sound & Visions • A Film & Video Collection
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@chipmiller
1 month ago (edited)
The full series has been shot and is ready for broadcast. The original production company lost their funding and the main director/producer passed away, so the series was left unfinished with only 8 episodes completed, for 7 years, and only episode # one aired on PBS a few times. Two years ago our production company bought the series, invested in competing the editing of the remaining 10 of 18 one-hour episodes. We created new trailers and promotion, and will be seeking a network to pick it up in 2024. PBS is a given, but we're first going for CMT, Showtime, HBO, BBC, Canada TV, RFD, and lastly PBS. We've produced dozens of concert specials for PBS, but they pay very little compared to CMT, etc. We'll announce when the series is picked up. We're also looking for a private or corporate investor to help cover extending music sync tights contracts, which is about $65,000 to $70,000. That investor also becomes a co-producer and recoups their investment first on each episode that airs. In the meantime, right here on our YouTube Channel: "Sound & Visions: A Film & Video Collection," there are several Playlists for our music videos, movies, commercials, documentaries, TV programs , and "Live TV Concerts Specials." Under the latter, you can view for free both the full episodes one and two. Enjoy and thanks for your query. Holiday good cheers, Chip Miller (Desert C.A.M. Studios)"

[mrmellow]

It's crazy to me this is still going on - this was fifteen years ago! Ev have released two albums in that time.

[malice]

Wow, I really hope this works out!