Out There
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Movie Reviews of Out There
Movie Review: different concept of an album
Summary: 5 Stars
The music presented here is high quality modern progressive performed by maestro and his new band (though one can hardly call Mr. Fernandez a new member!). But there is a major difference from CD "Out there" - it is a different concept of an album - an album where multichannel music is added by video to make a so-called "real progressive DVD". The idea for this album (both music and images) is explained by Rick in the documentary about the album. So though this more or less new concept of an album (I guess there are people who remember "Tommy" or "the Wall" movies with about the same approach to music/picture interplay) may seem a little bit unusual, but it is worth a try. If you go only for stereo track - buy CD, but on DVD you can enjoy 5.1 DTS high quality surround sound and images for almost the same money. Such surround sound landscape in the best possible way illustrates the music of the record and the concept implied. So my natural choice is the DVD.Movie Review: This is very good. Recommended.
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been a huge Rick Wakeman fan for 25 years. I have owned several of his solo works from all eras. In recent years, though, I have not bought anything of his that was new. "Return To The Center Of The Earth" had been the last thing I bought from Wakeman, and I love it and give a very favorable review.
However, I have grown tired of Rick doing the same thing for the last 7 years or so. I have heard several of his recent works and his keyboard sounds have been getting a little too "airy" and "whimpy" for me. So, I have steered clear. (That being said, I have not yet heard the "Retro" projects yet.)
"Out There", though, was a very pleasant surprise. I rented the DVD and loved it and so bought it right away. The music is VERY good and breaks away from his typical sounds and styles of late. It's got a hard rocking edge to it and the visuals really add to the music. If he had done this in the early 70's it would be considered one of his all time best works along with 'Six Wives', 'Journey', and 'Arthur'. The New English Rock Ensemble also really delivers.
This DVD really is a fun musical experience. I very much recommend this, especially to those who, like me, have wearied over Rick's redundancy for the last few years. He broke out of something when he wrote this for sure.
Movie Review: It's good etc etc etc BUT
Summary: 3 Stars
Firstly, the music on this one is great, I really like it. BUT I was a little dissapointed with the concept MOVIE part of it. Partly because when buying it I was not all that sure as to whether this was a live show or the concept movie it turned out to be. So, I don't know what I thought a concept movie was, but I didn't think it would be like this. If you like the sound of listening to the Out There album with picures of spaceships and alien landscapes going on in the background then I'm sure this is for you. Only, re-reading that it doesn't sound to bad. I'll tell you the sort of thing that happens. One songs visuals consist of a lot of odd machines (possibly pumps) just, sort of doing their thing on a plain boring landscape. I'm sorry but for me it just isn't worth the money. Just buy the CD is my advise.
The only redeeming factor is the extra, a documentary of behind the scenes at the tour, and some interviews with Mr Wakeman. Even then, I'm sure they could have fitted some more extras on, perhaps one of the songs live, oh well. So to sum it all up- if you like the sound of the above get it, if not, steer clear. There are better Wakeman DVD's out their. Just do Quicksearch DVD - Rick Wakeman and you'll have a good few to choose from.