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Summary: This concert ROCKS!!!!!
Review: I saw these guys in Las Vegas, and had to pay $100 dollars to see a 60 minutes show, and you know what? If it was $1,000,000 I would have paid it! These guys are without a doubt the most original band I have ever seen! You can't compare them to anybody! Buy this DVD! You WILL NOT BE SORRY!!!!!!
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Summary: True to the real deal
Review: I saw this show in person; this DVD is very true to the production we saw live, which is to say nothing but the best. If you're curious about BMG, and you're too much of a tightwad to go see them in Vegas (drool), consider grabbing this DVD.
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Summary: the blues
Review: I think I made the mistake of assuming this DVD would be like one of their regular shows. It's not. It's a rock concert, and as a rock concert, it focuses more on the music than the silly antics of the Blue Men. In fact, the Blue Men themselves seem to play a minimal part, being barely audible as the backup band drowns out their every move. And those who enjoy the music of the corresponding CD will be disappointed to learn that the singers are NOT the same. In fact, they're worse. BUT-- all is not lost. Some of the songs are presented in some of the most intruiging ways possible. It's worth having a look just to see the different instruments and presentations... because they ARE different.
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Summary: Almost as good as being there. Almost.
Review: I've been to the Blue Man Group's theatrical productions in Chicago and Vegas, and enjoyed both very much, and managed to see the last show of the tour, but the first experience is always the one that stands out. I knew the Rock Concert Tour was something the BMG was trying to attempt for some time, and the Complex Tour was a great effort.Some of the vocalists on the CD did not tour with BMG, but contrary to another review, a few of the vocalists did. Tracy Bonham sang "Up to the Roof" on the CD, and helped out with other songs on the tour. Venus Hum was there for "I Feel Love", an awesome Donna Sommer cover (and no, I'm not a Donna Sommer fan). What you get on this DVD is a compilation of 2 shows. As a result, some of what you see isn't always in synch with what you hear. But it's close. To the average viewer, it won't even be noticed. You also get a few music videos that have been played on VH-1. On the flip side of the DVD are 3 songs in 5.1 and DTS. A full 5.1/DTS Audio-DVD will be released later this year.
As far as a Blue Man Group experience... that really can only be had experiencing them live. What you don't get on this DVD are the cool opening sets by Tracy Bonham and Venus Hum. Every headliner needs an opening act, right? They alternated as opening acts for BMG during the tour.
You don't get the "White Rabbit" Jefferson Airplane cover, and you don't get the purported spontaneous playing of "Freebird" when someone in the audience yells out the request. As far as concert DVD's go, this is one of the best. For someone who's never seen them, and lives too far to see one of their theatrical productions, this DVD will help bridge the gap.
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Summary: "One of the most creative shows around the world!!!"
Review: If this dvd is anything like the concert itself. It will be the best purchase you have ever made in music and entertainment. The Blue Man Group is a must see show with Theater, Comedy, Music, Creative, and Audience participation that you is out of this world. "If I had 3 thumbs, I would give these blue guy's 3 thumbs up."--Mike Haman--Grand Forks, N.D.
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Summary: BLUE MAN GROUP - THE ULTIMATE LIVE EXPERIENCE
Review: If you EVER have the chance to be in Las Vegas, Boston, New York, or Chicago make the time to go see Blue Man Group. You will never go to another concert with as much energy, excitement, and pure adrenaline. My wife and I went to see Blue Man Group in 2001 when they were just becomming widely popular (Pentium II commercials). It is the ultimate experience to watch in a live setting. There is so much going on on-stage that it is almost impossible to keep up with it all. The music is great, the atmosphere is great, and watching three men dressed in black and painted blue play PVC pipes, drums, and anything unconventional they can find is wonderful.
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Summary: Better Than I Hoped For
Review: If you have any appreciation for this type of music or these performers, you will be absolutely delighted with this DVD. My wife has watched this maybe 50 times (and a dozen for me).
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Summary: Awesome performance, awful video
Review: If you love drums, this is nirvarna....just do not expect much from the video. Non-anamorphic makes for non-acceptable viewing.
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Summary: This ain't no horror flick, baby!
Review: Man, I can't believe some of these reviews! Ask yourself a question, people: "Were you entertained?" If you answer "yes," and you must, then it seems this alone should be worth the price of the DVD. Anyway, I don't want to get too negative about what others write, so I'll get on with my review. I can remember when BMG was on Johnny Carson. I always thought they were amazing, getting wild sounds out of the most unusual, yet common things. I filed this away as fun entertainment, but thought there would be no way could I sit through too much of it. Fast forward a few years and I find myself married to a great girl who loves to watch concerts on DVDs. She REALLY loves BMG. So I bought this DVD for her, thinking I could take it if it got a bit stale. Man, this DVD blew me away!!! We had the TV turned up to 11!!! These guys are so talented, funny, intelligent, innovative ... I just can't find the adjectives to describe it all. This DVD is an absolute BLAST to watch! You'll see Tracy Bonham, Venus Hum (two days later, I still can't get this great old tune out of my head!), and Dave Matthews in a bonus video, to name a few celebs. "Exhibit 13" is a song and bonus video about 9/11 (although there is no reference to it specifically). Typically for BMG, it is a rather chilling, if odd, look at what all those little bits of paper represented on that awful day. It is simply a different look at a day that has been burned into the mind of the world. It was refreshing, though, if just for that reason. Trust me, your entertainment dollar is well-spent with this DVD.
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Summary: Rock Concert Movement # 239 - DVD release of the Concert
Review: Rock Concert Movement #240 - The Amazon.com review of a DVD I have not seen but I know will be great because I have seen the show live twice. Ready - Go. A rock concert that actually rocks while poking fun at rock concert conventions, this is the DVD release of the Blue Man Group performing their recent "The Complex Tour" live. The Blue Man Group blast through a powerful set with a backing percussion ensemble that results in a total assualt on the senses. The stage was designed by Marc Brickman, the same guy who has designed Pink Floyd's legendary stage shows, with many Blue Man stage staples thrown in for good measure. The show has a tongue-in-cheek comedic theme as we are taken through an instuctional how-to video of the rock concert experience. The audience is in on the joke because the joke is on the audience. They disarm you as they lampoon some of the staples of the live concert experience, then they rock you. "The Complex Tour" is as simple as that. Not a dull moment in the set, with each song standing on it's own merits because they were written with the idea that they would be performed live. There are some technical highlights of the show that are nothing less than amazing. Their cover of "White Rabbit" with Tracy Bonham on vocals is a visual trip. The "Live Wire" segment where the players and some of their instruments appear to take on an animated outline form during Blue Man's Terminator 3 soundtrack single "The Current" blew me away. The Complex Tour came through St. Louis for the second time last week. Someone on the crew told me this show was shot in Dallas, but the DVD release date was not widely known even to their own touring crew, who will be touring this show through November. That is a pretty quick turnaround for a live show to DVD. Pick it up - you will not be disappointed.
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