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Blind Melon - Letters from a Porcupine

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A vastly underated band. Buy it, watch it. Gives you a taste of what might have been if Shannon was still here. If you were unfortunate enough in not being able to see Blind Melon live this video gives you a last chance to see the energy and passion they put into their live performances.

BM has never been well known or fully appreciated. After seeing this video for the first time I was never the same again. An incredible look into the heart of an amazing band and the person of Shannon Hoon. Also a rare look at Jena Kraus whose voice is absolutely enchanting. Overall a great collection and something I watch all the time and give to friends frequently.

I've owned the vhs version of letters from a porcupine for over 4 years now and i'm surprised i haven't worn it out already. Rest in Peace Shannon Hoon. Whether you like Blind Melon or not Shannon has one of the greatest voices and the band is one of the most musically talented bands ever and it shows on this video. It starts off with 2x4 and Galaxia in the Metro in Chicago. However the best performances are Change on the David Letterman Show and Mouthful of Cavities with his girlfriend in their studio in New Orleans. Buy this, you'll love it.

Remember how sick of the bee girl you were and "No Rain" just playing and playing and playing over again on the radio? I remember... I also remember when I got over that and really gave Blind Melon a chance. They are by far one of the most underrated bands to ever have a hit song. Behind the Music, along with the rest of the world, only remembers and depicts Shannon Hoon's tragic flaws and images of that darned bee girl. This DVD (or the video version even) will give you a perspective of what the whole band was about, and not strictly with respect to "No Rain". Buy this and get an understanding that may change your musical perspective forever...

This video is amazing. But this is not just for die hard fans of Blind Melon. It is or fans of good rock music. This video beutifuly ecapsulates the entire music carear of Blind Melon. It contains videos and great dialogs and interview clips. Tons of In Concert stuff too. Bottom line: Amazing, Blind Melon is one of the best.

This video kicks ass! It brings you one last look at Shannon and the rest of the bands magical performances. It gives you a great look behind the sceenes of the band. If you like the clips on the Nico CD then you love the flick because it is the full version of all those clips. It also has a few very good concert performances. Like "Change" on the David Letterman show just days after the death of Kurt Cobain and "No Rain" with the ripped away version to start off on Saturday Night Live. You also get to see the guitar master and Shannon's high school band mate Michael Kelsey slappin' the drums on "St. Andrews Hall" in a up close unplugged setting. Check it out it is a must for all MelonHeads and anybody who loves rock music at its best. Long live BM.

Even though I fell in love with Blind Melon long ago, Letters rekindled the flame and made me remember just exactly how wonderful their music is. This is the finest tribute to Shannon. This video is magnetic, and Shannon's beauty is hard to ignore. I especially love that Letters highlights the music, the closely-knit love in the band and the magic of Shannon's presence and the glory of his life; not his addiction. That's just a sad footnote.

This video has great footage of various performances by Blind Melon. Among these are the band at The Metro in Chicago in September, 1995, shortly before Shannon's death. Also featured is Shannon Hoon dressed in all white performing at Woodstock in 1994. From that same year the band is featured on Saturday Night Live and David Letterman.

There are also various outtakes from the making of the "No Rain" video. The band is shown working on the "Soup" album in their classic home/studio in New Orleans. This video also features clips from MTV News with Kurt Loder commenting on the band and Shannon's legal problems.

This DVD is a special thing. I remember being in college while Blind Melon was happening. They were one of many great things going on in music at the time. I wish I had payed them more attention, which is made ovious to me buy this film. This band really had a special sound. Captured here brilliantly.

Content of the DVD is great, all the bands videos are there, short 15 minute segments of the makings of the 3 albums. A 2 hour or so documentary/concert. If you are at all a Blind Melon fan this DVD has everything you need. If you liked the behind the music, this documentary isn't as good but definitly entertaining. The only thing that keeps it from receiving a 5 star review is the fact you can't seek between Live tracks like an audio cd, you have to scan and watch for it, very annoying.