Although the music doesn't lend itself to any particular style of singing, it was still something of a shock to hear him sing in up in the high range near falsetto that is the home to hard rockers a la Axel Rose, the former Guns 'n Roses front man. Perhaps it's only because he is dark complexioned and wears his hair in braids, Aaron's singing reminds one less of hard rockers and more of the sound that Native men achieve when they are singing around big drums at pow-wows.

That impression is compounded by the fact that a great deal of his movement and dance are reminiscent of the Fancy Dancers who dance to the beat of the same drum. There's the same sense of him being one step away from losing complete control of himself while dancing that you get from those flamboyant males who strut and parade in seeming abandonment, yet who never once missing a step or going off beat from the sound of the drum.

Musically Ghostland Observatory is a strange mix of hard rock and electro-beats that is not going to be to everyone's taste. There's no denying Aaron Behrens charisma as a front man and performer or his skill as a vocalist. Thomas Turner is far less flamboyant, aside from what is apparently his signature cape he makes no effort to perform but is no less skilled than his musical partner. It appears that none of the music he creates during their performances is the result of tapes or samples. He gradually builds the sound that forms the backbone for each song from scratch using various processors, effects machines, keyboards, and even a full drum kit. Not only does this provide the intro for each song, but it allows the audience the rare opportunity to see the artistry involved in the creation of this type of music.

Like the rest of the DVDs in the Live From Austin Tx. series, the sound and video quality of this disc is quite wonderful, with the option of either 5.1 DTS or HD PCM sound available to the viewer. At 65 minutes in length it's the perfect opportunity for those who don't have any previous experience with Ghostland Observatory to be introduced to their sound and decide whether it's for them or not. For fans of the group it's a chance to see them perform in a controlled environment with great sound and a better seat than any live venue could offer.

Austin City Limits deserves a lot of credit for not only showcasing local talent, Ghostland Observatory is from Austin but for being willing to take a chance and present music outside what people would normally associate with them. It's that type of attitude that will make an already wonderful showcase for talent to become even better.