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"Ride, Rise, Roar is a David Byrne concert film that blends riveting onstage performances with intimate details of the creative collaborations that make the music and performance happen. Shot with multiple cameras over several concerts during the Songs of David Byrne & Brian Eno Tour , the film blends the energy and charisma of classic Talking Heads with the heartfelt pathos of David Byrne and Brian Eno s most recent collaboration. Between the songs, the film achieves an unprecedented intimacy with David Byrne and the band, documenting behind-the-scenes auditions, rehearsals, and interviews with key players while revealing the creative process that led to the show s unique fusion of pop music and modern dance. Ride, Rise Roar is a celebration of Byrne s extensive career as a musician and testifies to the creativity that keeps him going today.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By StevieGibson
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Like Mr Walker above, I saw two of the gigs on this tour. The Royal Festival Hall and Southampton Guildhall.
I've seen Mr Byrne play many times over the last 20 years and can safely say that this tour was his most electrifying and very best yet. My one gripe is that it doesn't contain the version of 'Help Me Somebody' that was part of the set - a chilling, edgy live performance of a song that was originally on My Life In The Bush of Ghosts. It exists as an MP3 out there on the web but isn't on this DVD.
Still - a damn fine concert film from a manic, super imaginative performer.
I've seen Mr Byrne play many times over the last 20 years and can safely say that this tour was his most electrifying and very best yet. My one gripe is that it doesn't contain the version of 'Help Me Somebody' that was part of the set - a chilling, edgy live performance of a song that was originally on My Life In The Bush of Ghosts. It exists as an MP3 out there on the web but isn't on this DVD.
Still - a damn fine concert film from a manic, super imaginative performer.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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The word genius is much misused. I think David Byrne is as close as it gets in the world of popular music (and the visual arts where he is also very active)
I was fortunate to see two concerts on this tour, at Bristol and Barcelona. We were even lucky enough to attend the backstage after-gig party at Barcelona as VIP guests of one of the backing band. I met my hero, shook his hand, and was a speechless nerd.
Not only does this DVD capture the superb live performances, the snips in between give a great insight into the process behind writing some of the music, collaborating with Brian Eno, and putting the tour together with choreographers etc..
I am not a bloke, at 54, who dances. I danced to this infectious,irresistible music played live by as tight a band as you will get. The vocal harmonies in particular are SUPERB, and the rhythmn section of Paul Frazier and Mauro Refesco is rock solid.
From his start with Talking Heads at CBGB's (now sadly gone) in New York, through all his solo work Byrne has maintained a consistently high standard across a huge range of musical styles. No-one, IMHO, has maintained this standard over 4 decades as Byrne has managed (even the Beatles put some rubbish out individually!)
Treat yourself and buy this.
I was fortunate to see two concerts on this tour, at Bristol and Barcelona. We were even lucky enough to attend the backstage after-gig party at Barcelona as VIP guests of one of the backing band. I met my hero, shook his hand, and was a speechless nerd.
Not only does this DVD capture the superb live performances, the snips in between give a great insight into the process behind writing some of the music, collaborating with Brian Eno, and putting the tour together with choreographers etc..
I am not a bloke, at 54, who dances. I danced to this infectious,irresistible music played live by as tight a band as you will get. The vocal harmonies in particular are SUPERB, and the rhythmn section of Paul Frazier and Mauro Refesco is rock solid.
From his start with Talking Heads at CBGB's (now sadly gone) in New York, through all his solo work Byrne has maintained a consistently high standard across a huge range of musical styles. No-one, IMHO, has maintained this standard over 4 decades as Byrne has managed (even the Beatles put some rubbish out individually!)
Treat yourself and buy this.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By daftbat
Format:DVD
I went to a David Byrne concert a couple of years ago and hoped that this film might capture some of the exuberance and brilliance of that experience. The film is a joy to watch, not only a reminder of Byrnes wonderful artistry and quiet genius - and the fun of the concert , but also an interesting insight into the musicians, dancers etc who collaborated on this project.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another great Byrne incarnation
He's a genius and responsible for what I, and many others, consider to be the greatest concert video of all time: talking Head's "Stop Making Sense". Read more
Published 2 months ago by Coops
5.0 out of 5 stars
A REAL BARGAIN!
If you appreciate all that is David Byrne, then you will love this.
Part documentary part interview and some great concert footage thrown in too. Read more
Part documentary part interview and some great concert footage thrown in too. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Mark A. WATKIN-BEAMOND
3.0 out of 5 stars
More documentary than concert
Sorry to introduce a downer to all this praise but whilst the concert is fine, I didn't realise that the documentary interruptions would be so intrusive. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jf Peachey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy it
If you love David Byrne (and how can you not?), have seen any of the tour shows (and particularly want to find out more about the dancing as well as the thoughts behind the songs),... Read more
Published 10 months ago by The Queen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hey, david..........been a long time???
Let's get the fan credentials out of the way first. I'm really a Talking Heads fan, have been since around the mid 80's. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Boondoggle
5.0 out of 5 stars
One small complaint
Cards on the table, I am a David Byrne fan. Ever since I first saw Talking Heads 30 years ago the man can do no wrong. I was bound to love this DVD. Read more
Published 15 months ago by John Stephenson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Maestro David Byrne
Excellent David Byrne video of a concert I've seen at the Birmingham Symphony Hall - loved it all over again. Enjoyable, a real treat for Byrne fans.
Published 16 months ago by j3cowon
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