VNV Nation: PastPerfect (Special Edition)
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Movie Reviews of VNV Nation: PastPerfect (Special Edition)
Movie Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
Good value being 2 DVD's and 1 CD in the package (and a poster and a sticker).I think I see why it took them so long to produce -- the videos of the live shows are excellent. It's not just one long video of one concert, it's actually a mishmash of the best shots from the best shows with what I believe may be a mix of sound from live action and recorded dubbing (the recorded sound is a lot better quality than I expected coming from concerts -- I think it actually says something about this during the intro).
So basically it's like the best concert you've ever seen, with better sound.
And it's great to finally see the guys behind the music and hear them talk about music issues, as well as a nice "Making of Futureperfect" which shows you some of the technical aspects (hardware/software) of how that album was made. I found that piece (one of the things on disc 2) to be particularly interesting.
I haven't watched the whole thing yet (it's a whole lot of material) but I'm already really happy with the purchase. This is a quality release.
I would suggest this isn't JUST for hard-core VNV fans, it's something I think anyone who's into this type of music would get a lot out of. Most of the interviews aren't dealing with VNV specific topics, but more general topics about the challenges and goals of artists in this genre.
Movie Review: Forget what know about the VNV Nation studio albums
Summary: 5 Stars
If you know the studio albums of VNV Nation, never saw them live and have not seen the DVD yet... you will be in for a big surprise. The VNV Nation you knew are dead, long live VNV Nation, the very different VNV Nation.
The sound is rougher and yes, the beats are harder (what excited me as an old school raver from the early 90's) and Ronan's voice does also not sound that pretty anymore. What you get in return is pure energy you can feel when it grabs you and pulling you right into it.
I saw VNV live three times already and the most listened to VNV CD I have, is my homemade rip of the audio from this DVD, which I asked them to replace more than once (Email, MySpace) by the first real, original and legal VNV Nation Live Album.
So far no luck and my self made live album has to be sufficient for now or the DVD itself when you are home and have a TV and DVD player.
Movie Review: A must have for any VNV fan...
Summary: 5 Stars
I only recently began listening to VNV Nation, having collected a few songs over the years but never really listening to them. I bought their "Genesis" single a few months ago because I loved the Icon of Coil remix, and only picked up "Futureperfect" last week. I was lucky enough to see them live for the first time on their mini-tour in Detroit on January 5th, 2005. I was pleasantly surprised by just how authentic and human these guys are as people; Ronan is great to listen to and Mark completes everything - the show was brilliant. This live DVD captures their chemistry on stage, but the real worth here is the 2nd disc with interviews and "studio" footage. Yes, there are some syncing issues with the first disc's live footage, collected from multiple shows, but it's still a great DVD. Highly recommended!Movie Review: Simply the best EBM/Industrial/Electro DVD to date
Summary: 5 Stars
Finally, after being delayed many many times it has finally arrived and I am pleased to say the wait has been worth it.VNV nations first DVD is awesome and a must have for any fan of ebm, synth, electro, industrial type music.
The picture quality on the concert footage disc (DVD 1) is superb and the audio quality is excellent. DVD 2 is packed with interviews and footage from various stops on the futureperfect tour and is both entertaining and amusing.
If you have never seen VNV Nation perform live and want to see what it's all about, get this DVD and enjoy.
This review is of the special edition which features 2 DVD disks and a CD Rom containing videos, poster and sticker. A very nice package which is worth the price.
Movie Review: w00t!
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, so it took them an extra year to produce, but from what has been heard (and seen) from advance screenings has indicated this will be well worth the wait. Check out vnvnation.com for details regarding the release.Oh, and this is NOT region 1 as stated above. It is region 0, NTSC format. This will play on any DVD player in the US and Japan (and a few other markets). A PAL version is available from the UK for all other countries.