Peter Whiteheadâs disjointed Swinging London documentary, subtitled âA Pop Concerto,â comprises a number of different âmovements,â each depicting a different theme underscored by music: A early version of Pink Floydâs âInterstellar Overdriveâ plays behind some arty nightclub scenes, while Chris Farloweâs rendition of the Rolling Stonesâ âOut of Timeâ accompanies a young womanâs description of London nightlife and the vacuousness of her own existence. In another segment, the Marquess of Kensington (Robert Wace) croons the nostalgic âChanging of the Guardâ to shots of Buckingham Palaceâs changing of the guard, and recording act Vashti are seen at work in the studio. Sandwiched between are clips of Mick Jagger (discussing revolution), Andrew Loog Oldham (discussing his future) â and Julie Christie, Michael Caine, Lee Marvin, and novelist Edna OâBrien (each discussing sex). The best part is footage of the riot that interrupted the Stonesâ 1966 Royal Albert Hall concert.
