Duran Duran offered a taste of an upcoming live concert film to thank fans on Duran Duran Appreciation Day 2018.
The clip of "Pressure Off" and "Hold Back the Rain," slickly directed by Gavin Elder, captured the band onstage during its triumphant show at Budokan last year.
Duran released a limited edition record of several songs from the show for April's Record Store Day. On Friday, Nick Rhodes said the band is hoping to complete editing on the film of the full performance for release later this year.
Duran spent most of the past few years touring behind its last album, "Paper Gods,” ending the tour at the iconic Tokyo venue.
As Duran spends some time relaxing and possibly recording this year ahead of its 40th anniversary, 2018 is looking to be a great year for watching the boys on film.
In addition to the recent BBC documentary and special, a release of the Budokan concert film this year would mark the band's most recent official concert film release since "A Diamond in the Mind" in 2012.
Although it might be hard to top that film, the Budokan footage features Nile Rodgers as well as Duran in some of its most colorful stage wear in some time. It's hard not to smile as Simon Le Bon dances in white denim and Nick Rhodes displays an extra dose of onstage energy in a fabulous sparkly purple jacket.
I'll be looking forward to seeing the full film. Until then, happy DDAD!
Photo by Christopher Windle
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