Chaos in Motion [2 DVD]
by Mike Portnoy
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DVD Cover Information
Actor: Dream TheaterDirector: Mike Portnoy
Brand: DREAM THEATER
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 270 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-09-30
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Roadrunner Records
Product features:
- 2 DVDs
- Dream Theater
- Format 2 DVDs
- Heroes of Our Time
- Fire Still Burns
- Reasons to Live
- Heartbreak Armageddon
- Last Journey Home
- Flame for Freedom
- Inside the Winter Storm
- Warrior Inside
Movie Reviews of Chaos in Motion [2 DVD]
Movie Review: A great package for the Dream Theater fan
Summary: 5 Stars
A few years ago, I had always heard of Dream Theater from a buddy who was a big fan, he constantly talked about them. At first, I thought "great music, but the vocals ruin it for me." After a while, I got more used to the vocals. Even if you're not used to them, the music is spectacular on every album. I had started off on a couple of albums, Train Of Thought and Systematic Chaos, plus Live At Budokan on dvd because my buddy told me how much he always listened to it. Let me start off by saying be prepared when you intend to watch a dvd like that. A typical DT album averages around 77 minutes. We're talking long songs, well written ones at that. The live stuff on Live At Budokan, and this run in at around 3 hours long. Almost like watching Lord Of The Rings. Good thing there's a "pause" option. If you can keep your attention on the band for that long, it's truly a spectacle to watch as it is to listen to one of their records. I like to try and plan when to watch one of the dvd's if I can when I'm in the mood so that it's easier to view the whole show, and maybe some extras.
Anyway, on to the review. Chaos In Motion is a kind of all-access pass for the DT fan that follows the band on their 2007-2008 world tour with everything from live footage from different shows to backstage footage, interviews, behind the scenes extras, music videos, and even projection videos that they used for a few of their songs. If you've read other reviews, let me tell you that the video quality of the live footage is not as bad as others say it is, but don't expect Live At Budokan. After I read the back cover of the dvd, I knew what I was getting when it mentioned "raw footage." The overall look works well though. Nothing too flashy, their stage show is already flashy as it is. I like that they didn't doctor it up or whatever. Budokan was great, but I think that the band knew it'd be difficult to top. So, why try? People have their own opinions, and if they're so disappointed just because of the video quality, well....then it's their loss. The live audio is great as it was mixed by Kevin Shirley, whose worked with DT on several albums including the Live At Budokan cd and dvd.
Overall, everything is how it should be. If you're expecting another Score or Live At Budokan, then yes, you're likely gonna be disappointed. Otherwise, buy it. Also, if you're new to the band, it's hard to recommend which albums to get because they're all different and all very good. However, if you're a metal head like me, start off with Train Of Thought (was written with the live show in mind, and features some of the heaviest music ever written by the band), Systematic Chaos (catchy as hell, and is perfect for starters), Scenes From A Memory (if you like concept albums. Very melodic, but has some rockin' numbers), and maybe Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence (if you're willing to spend $25 for a double album = 2 discs. Otherwise, a favorite).
Summary of Chaos in Motion [2 DVD]
Genre: Music Video - Pop/Rock
Rating: NR
Release Date: 30-SEP-2008
Media Type: DVD
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