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> Teenager of the Year <
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 Posted - 10/05/2005 : 13:35:03
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| WOW,got it last night after work down here in Puerto Rico (Isla Del Encanto)at my local Suncoast Movies $19.00 What can I say the Pixies prove they are as important as The Beatles.I loved Here Comes Your Man from the French concert,simply beautiful!!!Everything is perfect even the funny bits of drumstick dropping or the band enjoying themselves on stage,their happiness is contagious!!!Those crowd reactions say everything.Pixies can bring an audience from a beautiful musical trance to a complete pandemonium of pogo,slam dancing and moshing in one second.To all the Pixies fans all over the world that attended those concerts let me tell you that you are the best,keep smiling!!!The DVD brought back many memories of when I saw them last year in Tampa (the Tsongas show had the same stage so I enjoyed those bits specially).To all who worked on this DVD,producers,sound mixers,camera crews,editors,etc.GREAT JOB AMIGOS!!!! |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2005 : 02:37:58
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Several concerts from 2004 where filmed in their entireity, I believe.
There's still the Boston club show DVD to look forward to. |
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pudmeister
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/06/2005 : 14:00:08
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'Umass' from the Boston gig on the extras is absolutly awesome, the screaming at the end sounds better than a 1991 live version!!!
I find it strange how the American fans dont look as passionate or crazy as the Euro fans. At Cochella everyones just standing there staring.Looked like a Coldplay gig!!
Maybe they couldnt believe they were actually playing!?
"Looking through the eye of a pig I see it all" - Cypress Hill |
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number 13
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 10/06/2005 : 14:52:20
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Originally posted by Ziggy
Several concerts from 2004 where filmed in their entireity, I believe.
There's still the Boston club show DVD to look forward to.
Same time next year. ;)
It's scheduled for the Fall 2006. Nice setlist if I remember correctly (Allison and Stormy Weather, The Sad Punk too, just Alec Eiffel missing the calling.
EDIT : sorry, no Stormy Weather, too bad... Here's the link if you want to check it :
http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14057
Hope there will be some bonus stuff, such as Alec Eiffel (the Paris 2005 version is really blowing) and Stormy Weather.
I would like some "shredding" from Santiago too, just as he used too in 1991 and 1992. The ends of Gouge Away, U-MASS and Tame for instance, were good and pleasant. I miss it a bit, I have to admit. |
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freakin phreak
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Posted - 10/09/2005 : 10:51:58
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just picked up the dvd over the weekend, and i love it to death but i have some complaints.
1 - the monkey gone to heaven mix is stupid. i have to hit enter like 3 times before it actually changes camera angles. seems pointless too.
2 - umass was taken from the tsongas arena, not umass amherst. it would make more sense if it was taken from the place it was written about. plus, i was there and would have loved to see myself right up on the barricade in front of kim.
other than that, i love it. tons of great songs from great shows, plus the bone machine world tour version is cool as hell. they did a great job editing it just at the right moment. that mustve took alot of work.
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Fartbone
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 10/10/2005 : 07:11:44
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Originally posted by eraserhead
To be honest, i was really let down by this DVD. I think they really did pick the wrong gig, theres no real feel to it, and more to the point, the sound is damn near awful. Whats going on with the snare drum? It sucks more, as has been commonly stated already, the bonus songs are far better, with the sound on a few of the songs being really rather rocking. How the hell didn't one of these better sounding and looking gigs not make it as the main feature? I'm baffled....
shut up you. throw it away then if it sucks.
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2005 : 07:39:54
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
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Posted - 10/10/2005 : 07:56:08
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Originally posted by Fartbone
quote:
Originally posted by eraserhead
To be honest, i was really let down by this DVD. I think they really did pick the wrong gig, theres no real feel to it, and more to the point, the sound is damn near awful. Whats going on with the snare drum? It sucks more, as has been commonly stated already, the bonus songs are far better, with the sound on a few of the songs being really rather rocking. How the hell didn't one of these better sounding and looking gigs not make it as the main feature? I'm baffled....
shut up you. throw it away then if it sucks.
Horale Putos
haha, fartbone
what a name
can we throw you away if you suck?
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johnnyribcage
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1301 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2005 : 09:49:42
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I threw away my fartbone years ago.
PS, the DVD rocks... Tame is bitchin |
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2005 : 11:28:39
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Yes, the DVD does indeed rock. I especially like the version of 'Vamos' on the extras where Joey does a funny little walk during the guitar solo and Dave catches his drumstick when Joey throws it back! Now THAT'S rock 'n' roll! (Erm...sort of.)
"The arc of triumph" |
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Fartbone
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 10/10/2005 : 11:36:02
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Originally posted by Ziggy
Nothing wrong with criticising it, mate.
that seems to be the MO of this board
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Fartbone
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 10/10/2005 : 11:37:02
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Originally posted by billgoodman
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Originally posted by Fartbone
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Originally posted by eraserhead
To be honest, i was really let down by this DVD. I think they really did pick the wrong gig, theres no real feel to it, and more to the point, the sound is damn near awful. Whats going on with the snare drum? It sucks more, as has been commonly stated already, the bonus songs are far better, with the sound on a few of the songs being really rather rocking. How the hell didn't one of these better sounding and looking gigs not make it as the main feature? I'm baffled....
shut up you. throw it away then if it sucks.
Horale Putos
haha, fartbone
what a name
can we throw you away if you suck?
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God save the Noisies
not yet, your mom still likes me
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Fartbone
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 10/10/2005 : 11:38:00
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Originally posted by johnnyribcage
I threw away my fartbone years ago.
PS, the DVD rocks... Tame is bitchin
i'll have your ribcage with BBQ sauce
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2005 : 14:51:04
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"that seems to be the MO of this board"
Don't let us keep you here! |
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johnnyribcage
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1301 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2005 : 18:11:33
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What is going on here? let's stick to the over all "MO" of the forum and not get into pissing matches with each other, or post messages without some sort of relation to the subject, ie, personal insults. That being said, how freaking great is it that we can go to best buy and see two rows on a shelf dedicated to "Pixies Sell Out" half empty... ahhh it brings a song to my weary soul...
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2005 : 18:58:09
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mike
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Germany
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Posted - 10/11/2005 : 08:07:15
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my local record dealer just said that the release date for germany will be the 29. oktober!!!!!
this sucks cause i`ve been to that belfort gig and cant wait to watch it over and over again...
is the camera really that worse?
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 01:29:05
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http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/10/14/153252.php
DVD Review: The Pixies Sell Out 2004
Posted by Jones Violet on October 14, 2005 03:32 PM
The Pixies - Sell Out
DVD from Rhino / Wea
Release date: 04 October, 2005
Were the Pixies properly frozen for 11 years and thawed out especially for their reunion?
It sure seems like it. This is the Pixies in all their glory. Even Kim Deal thinks so. "We sound the same...only better."
Somewhere between completely enthralling to listen to and a complete bore to watch (you have to admit, they aren't exactly the most thrilling band to watch), The Pixies Sell Out takes you on the whirlwind journey of the bands 2004 reunion tour. The DVD features 27 Pixie classics including "Where Is My Mind", "Gigantic", "Here Comes Your Man" and "Monkey Gone To Heaven". The main part of the program features the band's performance at the Eurokeennes Festival in Belfort, France but also includes 14 bonus performances from around the world (Japan, Scotland, England, and various U.S. locations).
As a fan of the Pixies, it was good fun to be able to see one of the most influential bands of our time back together and on stage again. Their sound of surf-rock, punk noise, and classic pop mix with strangely perfect lyrics and, of course, the gorgeous and hauntingly beautiful voice of Kim Deal make for a timeless brand of music that most of us can't get enough of.
The bonus material includes an option called "Mix Monkey's Choice", which allows you to choose from six different camera angles to view the "Monkey Gone to Heaven" performance. The bonus performances features the following 14 songs played in 7 different locations:
1. Caribou (Coachella 2004, Indio, California)
2. Here Comes Your Man (Move Festival, UK - July 2004)
3. Debaser (T In The Park, Scotland - May 2004)
4. Gigantic (Coachella 2004, Indio, California)
5. U-Mass (Lowell, MA - Dec. 2004)
6. Crackity Jones (Fuji Rock Festival, Japan - July 2004)
7. Nimrod's Son/The Holiday Song (Fuji Rock Festival - July 2004)
8. Subbacultcha (Austin City Limits Festival - Sept. 2004)
9. Vamos (Austin City Limits Festival - Sept. 2004)
10. No. 13 Baby (Lowel, MA - Dec. 2004)
11. Planet of Sound (New Orleans Voodoo Festival - Oct. 2004)
12. Is She Weird? (Lowell, MA - Dec. 2004)
13. Into the White (Coachella 2004, Indio, California)
14. Where Is My Mind? (Move Festival, UK - July 2004)
The bonus material also offers bits and pieces of interviews with Richard Jones (tour manager) and Myles Mangino (production manager), as well as very brief footage of the band's trip to Disneyworld and Thanksgiving celebrations. Not really anything to go crazy over, but a nice addition to this DVD. It would have been even nicer if they included some interviews with the band. Maybe next time?
The Pixies Sell Out is that priceless gem for every fan, young and old, who may have been on the bandwagon back in the 80's or for that other generation of fans who joined a little late. Better than never, right?
Songs performed at the Eurokeennes Festival in France
Bone Machine
Wave of Mutilation
In Heaven
Something Against You
River Euphrates
U-Mass
Cactus
Ed Is Dead
I Bleed
Monkey Gone To Heaven
Hey
Levitate Me
Subbacultcha
Dead
Gouge Away
Velouria
Mr. Grieves
Crackity Jones
Broken Face
Isla De Encanta
Tame
Here Comes Your Man
The Holiday Song
Where Is My Mind?
Vamos
Wave of Mutilation
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kfs
= Cult of Ray =
USA
889 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 23:40:04
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I just got mine today. I love it! It's great to own recent footage of the band.
I thought they looked great and sounded great. I was disappointed that there wasn't a good
view of Kim in the 'Monkey's Choice' section. I still can't believe they're back together...
I'm sooo happy!!! |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2005 : 07:18:05
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http://www.eclipsemagazine.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1532&page=1
The Pixies - Sell Out
The Pixies are not the average buncha punkers. Their music has always had that punk ferocity, of course – and some of their arrangements verge on metal – but they’re lyrics have always seemed, well, more lyrical than most.
‘Sell Out’ is the DVD that celebrates their reunion tour – and it is a sound and video testament to their unique status in rock/punk/whatever. Recorded live at the Eurockeennes Festival in Belfort France, The Pixies wend their way through twenty-eight songs [well, twenty-six – there’s a ‘UK Surf’ version of ‘Wave of Mutilation’ as well as a more straightforward version toward the end of the set – and a reprise of ‘Bone Machine’].
Like most live shows, this one has its share of false and missed notes, but the band is mostly as good as it’s ever been. From the opening chords of ‘Bone Machine’ to the last chord of ‘gigantic,’ The Pixies rock the house. Their trademark ferocity has not diminished – it even underscores their ballads. Check out ‘Dead’ for some insistent, pulsing nastiness – and note how ‘Gouge Away’ moves from relatively delicate to explosive. [These, and the opening ‘Bone Machine’ are my favorite numbers from the Belfort concert.]
Unlike a lot of punk/rock bands, The Pixies don’t bop or thrash around on stage. It’s almost like watching The Who – if all four had been John Entwhistle. It’s refreshing to watch a band that is confident [and good] enough to let its music stand on its own. The attempts to use cameras to provide drama are misplaced, but not ineffective. In the end, ‘The Pixies – Sell Out’ is all about the music – and that’s the way it should be.
Although there are no special features on ‘Sell Out,’ there are fifteen songs from other concerts in the 2004 tour – from Manchester, England’s ‘The Move Festival,’ to the ‘Austin City Limits Festival.’ Seven of the fifteen are represented in the Belfort concert, but who cares? Like any great band, The Pixies play every song just that little bit different every night so each time it is a unique experience. It should be noted that ‘Sell Out’ has incredibly clean sound, too.
There is an insert with ‘Sell Out’ – an eight-page booklet that lists the band members, playlist, and production credits, along with nine photos.
Grade: A |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2005 : 18:36:16
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OK I know I am more than a day late and a buck short.
I am in the middle of my first run thru of the DVD.
It rocks. Great editing!!!!! Great audio. It sounds great even coming off my crappy TV. Great shots! Excelent video quality. Great set lists!
It brings back great memories.
The great montage of all the shows at the beginnig gave me chills!
"I ain't goin to be what I ain't" |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2005 : 20:01:42
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This rocks!! The special thing where you can look at Monkey from all those angles is the coolest!!!!!!!!
I am watching the misc songs plus interviews. very nice!
I guess that the interviews with the band are going to be on another DVD?
"I ain't goin to be what I ain't" |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2005 : 20:34:52
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Ok i just watched the whole thing. It is the best music DVD I have ever seen. There was a lot of thought and detail put into this and I thank the people and the band for putting such a quality item together for the fans.
Thanks so much for such a great representation of the 2004 tour. This is definately a keepsake I will cherish for some time to come.
I never thought the Pixes would get back together and this is the best thing to relive the best live moments. Thank you so much, this really means so much to me to have such a specal record of the 2004 tour.
"I ain't goin to be what I ain't" |
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Don Eduardo
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
403 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2005 : 21:00:34
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Fianlly got hold of a copy here in Australia and have to say the DVD exceeded expectations. So many highlights - my favourite though is the final chorus of Tame, when Frank goes for the deep roar....bloody scary stuff!
Id love to get hold of the whole Move Fest show, looked like a great show |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 10/26/2005 : 08:39:07
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(This VH1 review has clips from the DVD!)
http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1512095/20051024/story.jhtml
10.26.2005 11:07 AM EDT
MUSIC ON DVD: Pixies, Cream, New Order, Harrison
Key bands from the '60 and the '90s reunite, New Order gives us arty videos, Bangladesh finally hits the racks.
by Jim Macnie & C. Bottomley
Used to be that when bands broke up, they stayed broken up. But these days reconciliation is often an option. Witness of the relaunch of the Pixies and Cream. Two new DVDs capture the return of the post-punk foursome and the psychedelic blues trio. Both prove that impressive music can be made at any age. And check out the arty elegance of New Order's videos and the family vibe of Harrison's Concert For Bangladesh bash.
Pixies - Sell Out
They said they were going to do what was previously considered impossible, and then all hell broke loose. Few Pixies fans figured their heroes -- one of the most innovative and influential bands of the late '80s -- would ever reconcile and reunite for anything, least of all a world tour. But 2004 they did, and their shows sold out as the band traversed the globe. This live DVD, a rumbling, rattling report from the front, helps explain why. The band's insidious mix of dissonance and hooks shows their sense of daring while still pressing all of pop's pleasure buttons, and as the concert blasts from your screen, it's kind of impossible not to be swept away by the Pixies' hard-driving power punk.
Recorded in France, the foursome's music seems tighter and tad more staid than it did in their heyday. From the speed thrash of "Something Against You" to the jumpy nonsense of "Crackity Jones" to the moody valentine of "Velouria," singer-guitarist Frank Black leads his team through 28 songs that seem to fly by. That's partially because the band doesn't stop to banter at all - all the personality of this performance comes from the music. This is mildly frustrating; you'd think after 15 or so years, they'd share a few quips with the fans. But mystique has always been crucial to the Pixies persona, surrealism an apt substitute for candor (guess that's why there are no interviews with the band in the extras department).
The band's secret weapon is drummer David Lovering. As "Debaser" and "Subbaculcha" fly by, the vicious pummeling he gives his kit brings as much to the party as Black's wails, Joey Santiago's guitar schisms, and Kim Deals fat bass riffs. "Planet of Sound," indeed.
Watch "Gigantic," "Monkey Gone to Heaven," and "Where Is My Mind?" from Pixies Sell Out. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2005 : 10:52:39
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http://www.digitallyobsessed.com/showreview.php3?ID=7995
Rhino presents
Pixies Sell Out (2005)
"Here are these legends in music who said they would never get back together."
- Myles Mangino (Production Manager/Lighting Designer)
Review By: Dan Heaton
Published: October 28, 2005
Stars: Frank Black, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago, David Lovering
Director: Fabien Raymond
MPAA Rating: Not Rated for (includes a few instances of adult language)
Run Time: 01h:22m:26s
Release Date: October 04, 2005
UPC: 603497041824
Genre: rock
Style Grade B
Substance Grade B+
Image Transfer Grade B+
Audio Transfer Grade B
Extras Grade B-
Member Comments 0
DVD Review
Since the early 1990s, countless devoted fans have dreamed of the day that the Pixies would reunite to show today's pretenders how to truly rock. This apparently futile hope actually became reality in 2004 when the group's original four members actually decided to return for a world tour. These shows consisted entirely of greatest hits from the past, but the excited crowds wouldn't have it any other way. Playing to venues much larger than during their past career, the Pixies earned loads of money while offering sets that covered all their memorable hits. Entering this ambitious concert schedule, two essential questions remained on fans' minds: Could the Pixies still gel musically, and would the once-feuding members get along?
Pixies Sell Out offers a complete 27-song concert from the Eurockeenes Festival in Belfort, France that occurred on July 3, 2004. Singer/guitarist Frank Black (or Black Francis), bassist/singer Kim Deal, guitarist Joey Santiago, and drummer David Lovering all return to rock a large outdoor crowd and obviously believe that the band can do no wrong. Considering the overall concert, they are correct, as the Pixies remain tight and on the ball during most of the songs. Highlights include such classics as Monkey Gone to Heaven, Where is My Mind?, and Wave of Mutilation along with less notable gems like River Euphrates and Broken Face. There are a few missteps, however, especially when Black strains his voice to carry songs that he once could voice easily (Tame, Hey). Some up-tempo tracks also lose steam and seem to fall short of the really crackling hooks that once pushed their melodies forward (Crackity Jones, Holiday).
For readers unfamiliar with the Pixies, here is a basic overview of their origins and career. The band initially formed in Boston in 1986 and quickly began to gain notice as a unique rock foursome. They release the EP Come on Pilgrim in 1987 and continued to build and underground following with each subsequent release. Their creative peak occurred in 1989 with the release of Doolittle, which included their most recognizable hit Here Comes Your Man. The group would go on to release two more albums, but they grew increasingly unhappy in the situation and pursued side projects. Following their breakup in 1993, Deal gained considerable success as the frontwoman of the Breeders, who earned a major alternative hit with Cannonball. Black released numerous solo albums over the years and reached a solid number of fans each year. Santiago worked on film scores, and Lovering actually became a musician. No one really expected the four talented individuals to actually play together again, but the announcement about the reunion tour was greeted with tremendous enthusiasm.
Here is the track list for the main feature:
1. Bone Machine
2. Wave of Mutilation (UK Surf)
3. In Heaven
4. Something Against You
5. River Euphrates
6. U-Mass
7. Bone Machine
8. Cactus
9. Ed Is Dead
10. I Bleed
11. Monkey Gone to Heaven
12. Hey
13. Levitate Me
14. Subbacultcha
15. Dead
16. Gouge Away
17. Velouria
18. Mr. Grieves
19. Crackity Jones
20. Broken Face
21. Isla De Encanta
22. Tame
23. Here Comes Your Man
24. The Holiday Song
25. Where Is My Mind?
26. Vamos
27. Wave of Mutilation
28. Gigantic
This concert film begins with an awkward version of Bone Machine that includes video and audio from numerous concerts. The sound changes make this an awkward beginning, as it varies considerably with each switch. The track is played again during the main concert, so its choice as the opener also seems strange. I would have preferred beginning with Debaser, which comes as close to encapsulating the band as any song. Viewers who prefer their live acts to jump around should also be warned—the Pixies rarely move on stage. Also, there is basically no banter of any kind, which allows the music to do all the talking. Few things have changed over the year for this act, who remain among the better rock acts to take the stage.
Rating for Style: B
Rating for Substance: B+
Image Transfer
One
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 - Widescreen
Original Aspect Ratio yes
Anamorphic yes
Image Transfer Review: Pixies Sell Out utilizes a solid 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer that effectively presents the band rocking the stage in Belfort, France and other packed venues. The images are a bit dark, but this fact is mostly due to the lighting schemes chosen by the Pixies and the general concert atmosphere. This concert DVD does not offer the sharp clarity of the best releases, but it does give viewers a decent perspective on the show.
Image Transfer Grade: B+
Audio Transfer
Dolby Digital 5.1
Language English
Remote Access yes
PCM English yes
Audio Transfer Review: This disc falls considerably short of providing the crisp, pristine audio offered by the top-notch DVD concert releases. Two sound options are offered—a powerful, slightly muddled 2.0-channel stereo transfer and a quieter 5.1-channel track that is a bit clearer. I actually preferred the rougher stereo transfer, but both offer at least an acceptable listening experience. The lack of a truly booming audio choice is disappointing, but there are no major flaws with the included transfers.
Audio Transfer Grade: B
Disc Extras
Animated menu with music
Music/Song Access with 28 cues and remote access
Packaging: generic plastic keepcase
Picture Disc
1 Disc
1-Sided disc(s)
Layers: dual
Extra Extras:
1. 14 Bonus Performances (with interviews)
2. Mix Monkey's Choice (multi-angle views)
3. Collectible Booklet
Extras Review: Pixies Sell Out includes 15 additional performances from a wide array of concert locations that nicely complements the main feature. Certain tracks are doubles of songs already offered, but the versions usually offer something different this time. The major bonus is the inclusion of excellent tunes like Debaser, Planet of Sound, and Into the White that did not appear in the Belfort show. The concert sites range between a hometown show in Lowell, Massachusetts, headlining the Austin City Limits Festival, and an enthusiastic set at the Move Festival in Manchester, England. The performances are introduced with brief comments from Tour Manager Richard Jones and Production Manager/Lighting Designer Myles Magino. While it is unfortunate to receive no material from any of the Pixies themselves, these guys do offer notable insights concerning the extra tracks.
Extras Grade: B-
Final Comments
Pixies Sell Out showcases the triumphant return of the four-piece band that pre-dated the "alternative" movement and inspired such popular acts as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and many others. This concert may not be the perfect release, but it should please viewers like this reviewer who were not able to catch them during the reunion tour. With plans for a new album in the works, the Pixies should remain a household name for years to come and draw many younger fans into the fold. |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2463 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2005 : 09:24:46
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| "Dave Lovering actually became a musician". Hahahaha. |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2005 : 12:12:44
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Thanks Carl for the VH1 review. :) I can't wait to watch the DVD again. I am waiting to watch it for the second time with my cousin.
The DVD rocks and I like how they gave props to all of the Pixies in at article. |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 10/30/2005 : 16:29:02
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Originally posted by Ziggy
"Dave Lovering actually became a musician". Hahahaha.
literally laughing my arse off
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MissMaceo
= Cult of Ray =
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2005 : 13:35:12
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The DVD made me crave a new album so bad I had to watch it in three parts.
oh I want I want I want
Those who find themselves ridiculous, sit down next to me. |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2005 : 20:31:50
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| sorry if someone has posted this before. but my cousin turned the artwork inside out so the band photo shows on the cover. it's quite a nice thing for a change. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2005 : 01:33:15
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THE PIXIES: Pixies Sell Out Tour (DVD)
Review by Matt Moore
Associated Press
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Pixies Sell Out 2004 Reunion Tour
The Pixies
It's a simple fact: the Pixies still matter. Big time.
Since they first took the stage in Boston during the Reagan era and achieved immortality of sorts by having Where Is My Mind? featured prominently in the film Fight Club, the quartet has always managed to stand apart from its contemporaries.
Their melodies were soaring, amplified and -- to be frank -- a bit bizarre. The group blended rockabilly with piercing vocal cries, subtle wah-wahs that belied sexual undertones and melodies so sharp they could peel back your face. The band's canon -- Surfer Rosa, Trompe Le Monde and the premier Doolittle -- stand out as the soundtrack of choice for the 1990s.
But a bitter and acrimonious breakup in the mid '90s, and separate projects by the members -- Frank Black, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago and David Lovering -- left the Pixies in the past.
In 2004, though, they set aside their differences, kissed and made up for a tour which was captured on the band's latest DVD, Pixies Sell Out 2004 Reunion Tour. And it couldn't have come at a better time.
The 142-minute DVD captures a band still in its prime. The signature songs are in abundance: This Monkey's Gone to Heaven, Velouria, Bone Machine and Here Comes Your Man. So, too, is the primal energy that made the Pixies stand out back in their heyday.
The main portion of the DVD features 28 tunes captured at the Eurockeennes Festival in Belfort, France, last year. There are 15 bonus tracks, too, from sets at the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan; Coachella in California; and the Move Festival in Manchester, England, among others.
Regardless of the venue, the sound, showmanship and performances are stellar. And watching the DVD is truly the next best thing to being there.
Pixies Sell Out 2004 Reunion Tour, The Pixies. (DVD)
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Carl
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Posted - 11/12/2005 : 01:50:25
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http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=3765
Pixies - Sell Out
DVD Review by Caroline Roberts
Published: November 4, 2005
Rating: 
Country: USA
Release Date: October 4, 2005
Distributor: Rhino / Wea
Cast:
Frank Black
Kim Deal
David Lovering
Joey Santiago
Grade: B-
The key word for this DVD collection is "consistency." The DVD opens with a performance of "Bone Machine," only the performance is taken from several different concerts. Each cut flows seamlessly to make one song, and, if you were watching with your eyes closed, you might think that the song was taken from one show.
The opening proves that the Pixies began their reunion tour as tight and as organized as an army. The major concert is taken from their 2004 performance at the Eurockéennes Festival in Belfort, France, but the bonus clips are taken from a range of concerts, and they include songs that the band chose not to perform at Eurockéennes, along with a few repeats. The only major difference between all the shows is that Kim Deal and David Lovering appear to have undergone extreme makeovers along the way.
Pixies fans will love the DVD because it has a solid mix of songs from old and new records, with a heaping helping of tracks from older records like Come On Pilgrim and Surfer Rosa. Kim Deal fans in particular will also be pleased. The Pixies' breakup could be viewed as a divorce, with fans moving to the Frank Black camp or the Kim Deal camp. Throughout their career, the two butted heads over the fact that Frank Black didn't give Deal enough input in the band. Kim Deal has every right to demand her share of the spotlight given the success of her side project, the Breeders, and the DVD features her big song with the Pixies - "Gigantic" - along with the hypnotic "In Heaven" and "Into the White."
The major flaw with the DVD is the flaw that came with the Pixies reunion concerts in general. The band utterly lacked spontaneity. The musicianship, with special propers going to lead guitarist Joey Santiago, is excellent, and the songs are legendary, but the band itself rarely strays from the formula. Occasionally, they seem a tad bored. They get their paycheck, the audience is happy, and everyone is happy, but what makes a concert great instead of good is the possibility that something magical might happen.
The bonus tracks actually wind up exposing this flaw because several of the tracks were also on the set lists for the Eurockéennes Festival, such as "Here Comes Your Man" and "U-Mass." The crowd vibes are different, and the band plays the songs a little faster, but nothing changes. The bonus tracks should have featured completely different songs instead of letting the band repeat themselves.
Finally, the DVD extras, beyond extra concert clips, are disappointing. The extras include interviews with producers and roadies, but no insight from the band members themselves. Another extra, in which fans can watch a performance of "Monkey Gone to Heaven" from six different angles, seems unnecessary. If you're looking for a peek inside Frank Black's head (if you dare), then the DVD will be a waste of money. If you couldn't make it to one of the shows, though, then you will be thrilled with this set, which you can hear in stereo or surround sound. In general, the DVD is a great souvenir, but it doesn't add anything to the Pixies mystique.
Performance List
Eurockéennes Festival, France
01. Bone Machine
02. Wave Of Mutilation (UK surf)
03. In Heaven
04. Something Against You
05. River Euphrates
06. U-Mass
07. Bone Machine
08. Cactus
09. Ed Is Dead
10. I Bleed
11. Monkey Gone To Heaven
12. Hey
13. Levitate Me
14. Subbacultcha
15. Dead
16. Gouge Away
17. Velouria
18. Mr. Grieves
19. Crackity Jones
20. Broken Face
21. Isla De Encanta
22. Tame
23. Here Comes Your Man
24. The Holiday Song
25. Where Is My Mind?
26. Vamos
27. Wave of Mutilation
28. Gigantic
Bonus Material
01. Caribou (Coachella, California)
02. Here Comes Your Man (Move Festival, Manchester)
03. Debaser (T In The Park Festival, Scotland)
04. Gigantic (Coachella, California)
05. U-Mass (Tsongas Arena, Mass.)
06. Crackity Jones (Fuji Rock Festival, Japan)
07. Nimrod's Son / Holiday Song (Fuji Rock Festival, Japan)
08. Subbacultcha (Austin City Limits Festival)
09. Vamos (Austin City Limits Festival)
10. No. 13 Baby (Tsongas Arena, Mass.)
11. Planet Of Sound (Voodoo Festival, New Orleans)
12. Is She Weird? (Tsongas Arena, Mass.)
13. Into The White (Coachella, California)
14. Where Is My Mind? (Move Festival, Manchester)
15. Monkey Gone To Heaven (Move Festival, Manchester)
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Edited by - Carl on 11/12/2005 01:50:51 |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 11/12/2005 : 02:16:22
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This is actually taken form the same source as the canada.com review, but I love that picture of Frank!
Saturday/Nov/12
DVD Shows Pixies Still Matter
It's a simple fact: The Pixies still matter. Big time.
Since they first took the stage in Boston during the Reagan era and achieved immortality of sorts by having "Where Is My Mind?" featured prominently in the film "Fight Club," the quartet has always managed to stand apart from its contemporaries.
Their melodies were soaring, amplified and - to be frank - a bit bizarre. The group blended rockabilly with piercing vocal cries, subtle wah-wahs that belied sexual undertones and melodies so sharp they could peel back your face. The band's canon - "Surfer Rosa," "Trompe Le Monde" and the premier "Doolittle" - stand out as the soundtrack of choice for the 1990s.
But a bitter and acrimonious breakup in the mid '90s, and separate projects by the members - Frank Black, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago and David Lovering - left The Pixies in the past.
In 2004, though, they set aside their differences, kissed and made up for a tour which was captured on the band's latest DVD, "Pixies Sell Out 2004 Reunion Tour." And it couldn't have come at a better time.
The 142-minute DVD captures a band still in its prime. The signature songs are in abundance: "This Monkey's Gone to Heaven," "Velouria," "Bone Machine" and "Here Comes Your Man." So, too, is the primal energy that made The Pixies stand out back in their heyday.
The main portion of the DVD features 28 tunes captured at the Eurockeennes Festival in Belfort, France, last year.
There are 15 bonus tracks, too, from sets at the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan; Coachella in California; and the Move Festival in Manchester, England, among others.
Regardless of the venue, the sound, showmanship and performances are stellar. And watching the DVD is truly the next best thing to being there.
Pixies
Pixies Sell Our 2004 Reunion Tour
Rhino
Review by:
Matt Moore
The Associated Press
Related Sites:
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Matt Moore of AP is a popular guy:
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Carl
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Posted - 11/23/2005 : 10:17:39
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http://www.styleweekly.com/article.asp?idarticle=11360
Holiday Sampler
Reviews of holiday box sets of The Band, America’s Funniest Home Videos, The Pixies and “The Great American Baseball Box.” Plus the top five nontraditional holiday albums.
by Brent Baldwin
November 23, 2005
The Pixies “Sell Out” DVD (Rhino/Wea), $19.98
One of the most influential rock bands of the ’80s recently reunited to cash in on its catalog of great songs. If you know an indie rocker who may have missed the band’s two shows in Virginia, then you can get a good idea of what they were like by watching this live DVD documenting an ecstatic 2004 show from France. The Pixies hardly miss a beat, sounding exactly like the “soft-now-loud” punk-pop geniuses of their younger days. |
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