Showing posts with label All Tomorrow's Parties. Show all posts
Showing posts with label All Tomorrow's Parties. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Iggy And The Stooges - "Raw Power Live - In The Hands Of The Fans" DVD

What can I say about James Osterberg (aka Iggy Pop) that hasn't already been said? He could be my father (or your grandfather, possibly), yet he's more fit than me and could likely kick my ass (or yours). The man is a marvel, to put it succinctly.

This DVD sees the remaining members of the "Raw Power" era band reunited on stage for the All Tomorrow's Parties Festival. "In The Hands Of The Fans" refers to the fact that most of this was shot on video by actual Stooges fans. As in non-professionals. That said, the result is decidedly MUCH better than bootleg quality. Indeed, this is an excellent and well-done look at one of rock's greatest bands, on stage and untamed.

The "fans" were chosen via contest, as the hardest-core Stooges fans (not because of any technical prowess), are also given a chance to interview the band after the show, which turns out candid and quite enlightening, too.

As for the content, you get stuff like "Search And Destroy", "Death Trip", "I Wanna Be Your Dog", and plenty more. Iggy and the Stooges are tight, wild, and punker than you, mate. This is a must-see for any self-respecting Iggy/Stooges fan. A keeper, for sure. (MVD VIsual)

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Mogwai - "Burning" DVD

Here's something exciting and enticing...and head-smashing. It's a new teaser trailer for the forthcoming Mogwai concert film DVD, "Burning", as directed by Vincent Moon and Nathanaël Le Scouarnec. It's not due for release until 2010, and will accompany a Mogwai live CD called "Special Moves". I anxiously await both, and will purchase pronto as soon as I can. Check this out and see what you think.



And if that weren't enough to whet your appetite..Mogwai also make an appearance in the new "All Tomorrow's Parties" DVD, alongside such names as Sonic Youth, Battles, Nick Cave's Grinderman, Daniel Johnston, Slint, The Dirty Three, Akron/Family, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Shellac, The Mars Volta, and more.