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Blue Man Group - The Complex Rock Tour Ratdvd
Dvd cover art included
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Live
Language: English
Region: region 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Studio: Lava
DVD Release Date: November 25, 2003
This is NOT a rip but the FULL dvd including all menus and extras.
I love everything about Blue Man Group: the concept; the music; the humor; and, of course, the weirdness. This DVD is NOT of one of the typical BMG shows from New York, Boston, Chicago, or Las Vegas, rather, it is a concert from their recent 'Complex Rock Tour', which is totally different materiel. The DVD was actually taken from two shows, one in Dallas, and one in Minneapolis. I was fortunate enough to be at the Minneapolis show that this DVD is partially taken from, and watching this is almost as good as being there.
The musical performances, showmanship, sound quality, and cinematography on the DVD are breathtaking, and make me want to go see BMG again as soon as possible. There are standout performances by guest vocalists Tracy Bonham and Venus Hum (in the greatest dress I have ever seen anywhere on anyone.) I would have liked to see the Bonham opening set (especially the Led Zeppelin violin recital), but unfortunately the producers didn't accommodate my desires. Here both vocalists are used to excellent effect.
The music itself is potently addictive (I have the soundtrack CD in my car) and intriguing. Of course BMG is known for percussion (which I adore), and that is spotlighted to excellent effect on the DVD. The whole band is wonderful, and provides an excellent, and often whimsical, backdrop for the antics of the three Blue Men. Particular standouts for me are "Above", "Time to Start", "Up On The Roof", and the beautiful, haunting tribute to September 11 victims, "Exhibit 13." Also of note are the comedic links used in which an offstage recorded voice gives instructions in 'Rock Star Movements' which the Blue Men then teach the audience (my personal favorites are Numbers 4 and 237.)
The DVD has a couple of extras, including the music videos for "Sing Along" (featuring a dazed looking Dave Matthews), "The Current", and the magnificently minimalist "Exhibit 13." Be sure to watch these, as they give a totally different perspective on the songs. You also want to catch the DVD credits. I won't say why, but trust me on this one.
All told, this is an excellent introduction to the eccentricity that is Blue Man Group, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in music, comedy, or general oddity.
Once you have extracted all the files, you can then install and use ratdvd.exe (included) to either extract to full size (3.7 gb) on your hard drive or burn to dvd.
Live Concert Video:
1) Above
2) Drumbone
3) Time to Start
4) Up to the Roof
5) Persona
6) Your Attention
7) Sing Along
8) Shadows Part 2
9) The Current
10) The Complex
11) I Feel Love
12) Exhibit 13
13) Baba O’Riley
14) What is Rock
Music Videos and Bonus Material:
1) Sing Along
2) The Current
3) Exhibit 13
4) About the DVD
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