One of the coolest special features is Gavin Harrison's "Cymbal Song", which uses multiple split screens to show him playing a variety of cymbals, as each unique sound is layered together to form this unique song. Unfortunately, Lasse Hoile's full length documentary on Porcupine Tree could not be finished in time for this DVD. According to Wilson it remains a work in progress to be unveiled at a later date. How about on the full-length Rockpalast show Steve?
I cannot recommend this DVD and the band Porcupine Tree enough. As much as I bitched about the editing style, I've heard from many people who were not bothered by it at all, and actually rather enjoyed it. I just think that live performances should not be turned into someone's art project in the editing room. See what you think - just make sure you do see it!
Set List
01. Intro/Revenant
02. Open Car
03. Blackest Eyes
04. Lazarus
05. Hatesong
06. Don't Hate Me
07. Mother and Child Divided
08. Buying New Soul
09. 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
Performance 9/10
Production 9/10
Article comments
1 - The Craw
Nice review! Thanks for revealing the band's unique and powerful flavor so articulately. They have been my favorite band since 1995's Signify album, which remains a favorite.
I myself quite enjoyed Lasse's video work, and didn't feel it was overblown, but we all have our personal preferences. (Oh, and "So Called Friend" is one of my favorites too, but that might be because it is so damned fun to PLAY that song. Hahaha!)
Great review, and thanks for joining the Porcupine Tree fanbase!!
I did not see any mention that this tour also included 4 or 5 songs from their upcoming new album, which gave us a look at their direction.
One 15-minute piece, tentativley entitled "The Beast" was a full-on assault much like Futile, but with lots of interwoven parts. OTher songs featured classic PTree acoustics blended with harmonies and hard riffs. AWESOME STUFF!
Oh yes, and don't forget that the new Blackfield album (collaboration with Israeli artist Aviv Geffen) drops some time shortly after the New Year!
2 - Paul Roy
Thanks. I also reviewed both of the PT concerts I attended at my personal site if you follow the link above. You are right, the 17-minute "Beast" was awesome, and the new album is shaping up to be killer.