Godsmack - Changes
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Movie Reviews of Godsmack - Changes
Movie Review: best music dvd ever
Summary: 5 Stars
this music dvd has it all awesome concert, documentry on the band and most of all a drum battle you'll never forget.Movie Review: godsmack changes
Summary: 5 Stars
really good band and they got a cool drom solo in this videoMovie Review: Not So Faceless Anymore.
Summary: 4 Stars
Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Godsmack came almost out of nowhere with their success in the late 90's. They didn't fit in with the nu-metal genre, nor did they sport a recycled, ready for radio, grunge-lite sound. Just a decent, every-man's hard-rock band. With their debut album, many labelled the band simple and redundant, but as time went on, they honed their craft, grew as a group and became one of the more inconic bands of the modern-rock scene, with each album exceeding the platinum mark and countless sold-out shows to boot. "Changes," the band's third live DVD, truly captures that side of the band. Captured on their 2004 tour, "Changes" delivers not only a crystal clear, full length concert, but a slew of interviews and behind the stage antics.
Godsmack are hardly a thinking man's band, but it must be said that the behind-the-scenes stuff truly lends some insight into the workings of the group. Each member has a unique background and perspective, and it isn't just frontman Sully Erna who gets all the attention. Like any band's home video, there are parts that drag and some interviews aren't really all that interesting, but for the most part, "Changes" delivers considerable bang for your buck. Suffice it to say, when Godsmack aquired Shannon Larkin on drums in 2003, things got more interesting. So it's great to have his influence on the band captured early on here, and to be honest, he emerges as the most interesting and intriguing member of the band. The now infamous "Batalla De Los Tambores" (or "Battle Of The Drums") definitely kicks things up a notch in the concert portion of the DVD, something which, thankfully, they continue to include in their live show to this day. Bassist Robbie Merrill and guitarist Tony Rombola, who usually stand in Sully's shadow, also open up quite a bit, which is nice. As for the concert portion, it's a bit brief considering they were working with three albums of material, but all the hits can be found and they perform them all nearly flawless. The picture and sound quality are gorgeous, and of all the DVD's the band has put together, this remains their best and most professional. Hardcore fans will appreciate getting as up close and personal with the band as you get, while all others will see a side of Godsmack they never saw before, and truly appreciate them for what they are: A really great rock band.
Movie Review: BEST GODSMACK PERFORMANCE, EVER!!!!!!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
alright, let me start by saying that I saw godsmack when they opened up for metallica a few days ago in ottawa, and after seeing them live, i immediatly went out and bought this dvd. They put on such an awesome show, and this is well portrayed in "Changes." Sully Erna's stage presence is unlike any other, wicked guitar, but the drumming is the best part. Sully plays the drums too, and so he and their regular drummer, shannon larkin, each sit behind a drum kit, and have a 'Drumoff'. Being a drummer myself, i can tell you that it's the best part of the performance. For the price that they're charging, it's practically a STEAL!!! I have just a few critique's, but in no way does this mean the dvd isn't worth buying. BUY IT REGARDLESS!!!!
1. Although the documentary footage is really cool to see, it should have been all played together in a seperate option from the concert. By this, i mean that in between songs during the concert, they inserted small 5 minute clips of godsmack documentary footage, then they cut back to the concert. This gets a bit annoying, but still wicked cool none the less.
2. Serenity wasn't the greatest performance ever, it was played a little too fast, and there was no background drumming.....but it was still really cool to see.
Once again, regardless of a few minor critiques, this dvd is a steal for the price.....buy it right now if you haven't already. ROCK ON!!!!! Review: Outstanding Live DVD and Documentary
Summary: 4 Stars
If you like Godsmack, owning this DVD is mandatory. The sound and video quality are top notch as is the band's live performance. The "behind the scenes" footage is pretty interesting. However, it would be nice if you could watch all the songs straight through without the documentary clips that are shown between tunes. I found one thing a little distracting in the concert footage. On some of the songs when Sully is not playing rhythm guitar (i.e., Tony is the only one playing guitar), you can hear a second guitar track. My guess is that these tracks were added in post-production to thicken the sound and make the songs sound more like the album. I saw Godsmack live a few weeks ago (opening for Metallica) and I didn't notice any phantom guitar during Godsmack's set. So I doubt that there was actually another guy playing guitar but hidden backstage during the performances on the DVD. Overall, this is a great DVD and it captures the power of Godsmack's stage show extremely well.