James - Seven - The Live Concert (DVD)

Advantages: Some great musicians, and some even greater tunes.
Disadvantages: No Extras!

...NEIL FINN AND FRIENDS - 7 WORLS COLLIDE DVD ------------------------------------------- Neil Finn was the lead singer songwriter with Crowded House, a band that has released so many top songs. Crowded House were a well loved pop band from New Zealand and Australia, They released some quite outstanding albums, with songs which still receive lots of airplay on radios all around the country to this day, such as 'Dont dream its over' and 'Weather with you' Neil was also a member of late 70's new wave band, Split Enz, with his brother Tim Finn. After Crowded House split in 1994, Neil went on to record an album with his brother and two well received solo albums. ABOUT THE DVD ------------- This dvd was recorded live over the course of a weeks set of concerts, all at St. James theatre, Auckland. The idea was for Neil to... Read review

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...James are one of my all time favourite groups and have spent many a happy hour singing along to them, In the car, shower and around the house. ***A little bit about the band*** James formed back in the 80's, admist the Indie scene. and soon had people captured by thier unique style of vocals and almost punk-like energy. After a rocky start the band managed to to pull themselves back to produce the album Seven in the 90's. The band consists of Tim Booth (Vocals), Andy Diagram (Trumpet & Backing vocals), David Baynton Power (Drums & Percussion), James Glennie (Bass guitar), Saul Davies (Guitars, Violin, Backing vocals and Percussion), Mark Hunter (Keyboards), Larry Gott (Guitars). ***The Songs*** 1. Born Of Frustration 2. Ring The Bells 3. Sound 4. Bring A Gun 5. Mother 6. Don't Wait That Long 7. Live A Love Of Life 8... Read review

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Advantages: Fabulous ending
Disadvantages: Some of it is quite dull

...Detective Lieutenant William Somerset is just six days off retiring when he becomes involved in the hunt for a serial killer. Aided by Detective David Mills, it soon becomes clear that the murders, although initially random, do have something in common - each of them is the representation of one of the seven deadly sins. Gluttony, for example, is represented by a man so overweight that he was unable to escape from his tormentor. Slowly, the two detectives begin to piece the evidence together, and Mills almost catches the serial killer, nick-named John Doe, at one point, only to narrowly escape with his life. Will they finally catch up with John Doe? Or is he destined to always be one step ahead? Made in 1995 and directed by David Fincher, this film was much praised on release for being excellent in just about every way possible... Read review

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