27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Fabulous!, April 3, 2000
This review is from: Pet Shop Boys - Somewhere (DVD)
The DVD has not been released at the time of this review. I do have the VCD version from Malaysia.
Instead of touring, the Pet Shop Boys held concerts for 3 weeks at the Savoy Theatre in London's west end.
This program begins with a behind-the-scenes documentary. You can watch PSB practice and get prepared for the show. There are great interviews and interaction between the boys.
Then, the concert begins. It is FABULOUS. If you like the Pet Shop Boys, or any electronic music, you'll really enjoy this concert. They play great songs from many of their albums, while avoiding the worn out hits.
This concert is more simple than their "Performance" concert, which had too much going on for my taste. There is a very clever stage setup, and use of big screens that are marvelous. (I won't let the cat out of the bag on what they do with the screens.) Neil's vocals are great - the concert is perfect!
There is the documentary, then the following songs: Yesterday When I Was Mad, Truck Driver and his Mate, Se a Vida é, Hallo Spaceboy, To Step Aside, Go West, The Theatre, It's a Sin/I Will Survive, Discoteca, Can You Forgive Her?, Somewhere, Rent, Being Boring, Left to my Own Devices.
I highly suggest you order this DVD. It is so cheap! If you're a fan, I know you'll buy it. If you're not very familiar with PSB, this will introduce you to the boys, and give you a chance to see them at their best.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
AT LAST SOMEWHERE IS HERE!, May 3, 2000
By A Customer
This review is from: Pet Shop Boys - Somewhere (DVD)
For almost four years I have been seeking a NTSC compatible dub of the Euro forbidden fruit "Somewhere - Live In concert". My search has ended. With an American release I joyously recieved my copy today. I can tell you without doubt this is 100% a must have for any Pet Shop Boys fan (and for any music fan appriciative of a subtley brilliant live performance.) I was most struck by the fact that (in my memory) this is the first time "documentary" footage of Neil and Chris has been availible (at least in the US.) To see them behind the scenes was more than worth the cost of the product! Other than that, there is a brilliant set of Pet Shop standards, and some more obscure B sides as well. I had the feeling I might be the only American singing along to 'Truck Driver and His Mate'. In any case, this is a must have. You will not be sorry.
Chris
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Must for True Pet Shop Boys Fans, July 12, 2001
This review is from: Pet Shop Boys - Somewhere (DVD)
If you're a fan of the Pet Shop Boys, then you should have this in your collection. The DVD runs about 90 minutes, with the first 25 minutes being a behind the scenes look at preparing for opening night and a brief behind the scenes tour of the Savoy Theatre. The remaining 65 minutes is a very well done concert that includes "Yesterday When I Was Mad", "Go West", "Hello Spaceboy", "To Step Aside", "Discoteca", "The Theatre", a fun remix of "It's A Sin/I Will Survive" and of course "Somewhere". Encore's include "Rent" and "Left to my Own Devices". There are several other selections as well. The due of Neil & Chris perform with the energetic Sylvia Mason-James who has remade some classic covers including "Touch Me In The Morning" (which is not on this DVD). Critics of this concert claim it was lifeless and lacked energy. In defense of the dynamic due of Euro-Pop, one must remember that the Pet Shop Boys probably do not have the bankroll of Cher or N'Sync. Hence, the effects (be it lighting or other stage antics) is somewhat limited. Unlike earlier concerts, this one failed to get 5 stars simply because, although it was extremely good, it didn't carry me to the next level. I don't believe you will be disappointed with this very fine performance. To be quite honest, I simply had to have it because it includes that fabulous Barbra Streisand song "Somewhere". You need it for the same reason, plus the other classics like "The Theater"! Get the girls together and enjoy an evening with friends while you sit back and watch the pop duo perform to a London crowd.
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