Funki Porcini - Fast Asleep (+CD)

Advantages: An excellent first DVD release by the band
Disadvantages: Some fans may prefer recorded versions of the songs than the live ones

...This is the CD/DVD release of the Fallen Tour, released in November 22, 2004. There are 13 live songs with the addition of a studio recorded unreleased song from the Fallen album as one of the many bonus materials. Every song on the Fallen album is sung in this DVD live with additions of Korn Cover Thoughtless, and the Fallen B-Sides: Breathe No More (Live), Farther Away (Live) and Missing (Bonus Studio recording). To date, the live album has sold more than 1 million worldwide, with the addition of a CD format of the live event. The first song performed is "Haunted". A song that is eerie and very mystical to listen to with its funky guitars and mixed eerie vocals of Amy Lee. This live version has an addition of an eerie introduction, made of loose guitars and then drums. The second song is "Going Under." It is of a story of an abusive... Read review

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Advantages: very dreamy
Disadvantages: oops, fast asleep

...Ry Cooder goes to Cuba, meets up with several legendary yet broke Cuban musicians, and makes a documentary movie with lots of music in it about how he meets them, and recording the album, then going on tour, and how he single-handedly rejuvenated some old folks careers. Interspersed with beautiful dreamy photography of a dusty, flaky old Cuba where enormous pastel American cars trundle about scuffing up dust and knacking their bodywork. The music is equally evocative - rolling epics sung in unintelligible Spanish which bounce and tinkle in funky cellars, while big mommas roll fat cigars on their sweaty ol' thighs. Some of the old-timers Ry has uncovered are stunning in their crinkliness - one old guy is about 85 years old - still has one hell of an eye for the ladies and plays a mean joanna. All in all, a dreamy picture - literally so... Read review

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Advantages: Lots of action
Disadvantages: Weak plot- lots of masks used

...I saw this movie with my wife (pregnant) who promptly fell asleep. It follows a similar storyline to the first movies but without the snap that made the first a success. If you are Woo or Cruise fan then by all means go along and see it. Otherwise I wouldn't say that you should place at the top of your list. Why I hear you cry? 1. The plot is wholly based around the use of masks that are unbelievably realistic. 2. The love scenes are corny. 3. The action is so good as to be wholly unbelievable. Basically it is an action film for hose people whose IQ is in double digits who just want to watch something so fast that you do not have to think. If you like to consider what is going on in the film then this is not the film for you.... Read review

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