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This live music DVD from British rock group Porcupine Tree was filmed in 2006 at Park West, Chicago, during the Deadwing tour. The setlist is strong, predominantly featuring songs from Deadwing and their previous album In Absentia, but also from a little further back, for instance Hatesong (a standout track, showcasing drummer Gavin Harrison) and the acoustic, lesser-known and hauntingly atmospheric 'Buying New Soul'. The film has a very 'art-house' feel, with sometimes scratchy visuals and colour overlays, and may not be to everyone's taste, but in my opinion it adds to the atmosphere of the concert footage. Frontman Steven Wilson is a charismatic presence throughout, and the performance is backed by several films by their frequent artist-collaborator Lasse Hoile.
Tracklist:
1. Revenant 2. Open Car 3. Blackest Eyes 4. Lazarus 5. Hatesong 6. Don't Hate Me 7. Mother And Child Divided 8. Buying New Soul 9. So Called Friend 10. Arriving Somewhere But Not Here 11. Heartattack In A Layby 12. The Start Of Something Beautiful 13. Halo 14. The Sound Of Muzak 15. Even Less 16. Trains 17. End Credits
On the bonus disc, there is also:
Futile and Radioactive Toy, (from German Rockpalast TV broadcast) Lazarus promo clip Lasse Hoile films for "Halo", "The Start of Something Beautiful", and "Mother and Child Divided" Gavin Harrison "Cymbal Song" in 5.1 surround sound Photo gallery
The concert footage is available in both PCM stereo and DTS 5.1. The main DVD menu is very artistically designed with a porthole-style picture for each track.
For those unfamiliar with the band, they have been compared at times with Pink Floyd, however their musical style over the years has evolved radically, and can only really be appreciated by having a listen yourself. Personally, I love this DVD, and sit glued to it from beginning to end!
Production Year: 1999 - Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: Exempt - Starring: Donny Osmond, Joan Collins, Richard Attenborough