Customer Reviews

Headcandy: Sidney's Psychedelic Adventure

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4 star:		(5)
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I bought this DVD after watching "Oddysey's Into the Mind's Eye", since I was quite impressed by that title. "Headcandy" was not what I expected, and was totally different from the previously mentioned DVD.
Even though it was totally different, this is still a mind-blowing DVD that must be watched. This is all abstract, no defined pattern to it, all abstract. One thing that annoyed me a little is that after a while, the pattern stayed the same. It was all based in circles, triangles, squares & dots, that were all based in the CENTER of the screen, and from there each angle would split and form the same figure in all 4 corners of the screen.
That is not a defect, I just found it to be very uniform. Another thing, is that the 3D glasses DO ADD an effect to viewing this DVD. Without the glasses you will NOT experience the effect as it was meant to be.
I give it 4 stars because I found the pattern to be rather repetitive, but still I highly recommend it to anyone.
Turn off the lights, turn on your music (if you don't like the one in the DVD, which is not so great btw), and enjoy.
I had fun. I just gave you a few tips on how to watch it.
The rest, is up to your imagination.

This DVD was wonderful and hypnotic to watch. I was surprised how good it was. But there was another surprise. the DVD comes with 'prism' glasses that can be used to view other psychedelic videos you may have. Such as:

'Happy 2b Hardcore' by Moonshine/AVX.
'Transambient 1,2, and 3', also by Moonshine/AVX
'Spaced Out' also by Moonshine/AVX

The other 3 DVD's are also sold by Amazon so check them out.

It was fun to put these other DVD's on and watch them wearing the 'prism' glasses from Sydney's Psych Adventure and my own electronic music from my cd collection thumping away.

Anyway, Get this DVD you wont be dissapointed.

The prism glasses extend the viewing range beyond the edges of the screen by casting a ghostlike mirror reflexion of what is on the outer edges of the frame. The effect is very impressive, though I'm not sure it's true 3D. Probably not, since the program can be viewed without the glasses with no image doubling or overlapping.

Viewing it on a 100 inch screen with a ceiling mounted projector, I was simply blown away. With the prism glasses on, the image seemed to fill the entire wall and covered most of my peripheral vision. The colors were vibrant and the designs hypnotic.

If I have a complaint, it's that the kaleidoscopic patterns grow repetitive after a while. I would have preferred more variety, like the amazing "atom/star" sequence near the end, about 49 minutes into the program.

The "wow" factor is very strong. It's a great way to show off your home entertainment center and would look fantastic projected onto a wall at a party.

This is a great video; it mesmerizes you for a long time! One thing that I would reccommend doing is getting better glasses. The glasses that come with this are "ok" but if you really want a good time, go to Spencer's and buy their Spectrix Laser Visors to go along with them and then you may "oooh" and "ahhhh"! But with the glasses, it is still 5 stars!

its a saturday night, i have a bowl or two of "herbal essences", i put the dvd in, i light the insense, i put on the glasses, i start watching it, the next thing i know i wake up and its monday afternoon, im totally naked and my dog wont come to me when i call it...i will never watch that dvd ever again.

This is a do-not-miss video that plays exceptionally well with any music. It's intracacies are mind blowing, thrilling, yet relaxing, subtle yet "vivid". If you position mirrors around your tv, light a few dim candles, the effect is enhanced and changes with each view. Comes with two sets of 3-D glasses and incense. A can't lose purchase!

If you "smoke" then you gotta get this dvd, you will be trippin for hours with this. The prism glasses add the perfect touch...... Trip on acid without getting flashbacks!!!!!!

Watch at night with prism glasses and a new world opens up. I ordered five more prism glasses, it only comes with one. You can use them to watch megamix on Mobyplay also.

This one of those videos that will work well with any music you watch it with. It really dose change every time. The prisem glasses really add to your "trip". I only wish a better set was availble.I hope to see other titles from this studio. Great as back-round video at a party or club.

I read the reviews and was greatly pleased. All my friends enjoyed the dvd. Sad thing is, you only get one pair od 3-d glasses, which you definitly need. Good thing you can buy more for [money] each in an order form they give you with the dvd.