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Pink Martini: Discover the World

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Having enjoyed Pink Martini performing live at two different venues set me up for a bit of a disappointment in viewing a recorded show.

But the editing was excellent, the sound quality is lacking.

However anyone who has not attended a live performance and truly appreciates superb, professional musicians enjoying their craft will definitely appreciate this dvd.

Pink Martini makes wonderful music on CDs, but they are at their best in concert. This DVD gives a flavor of their concert performance, but the quality of the DVD is not the best. It does not have any options for surround sound or anything else. The good news is that I saw them recently in concert, and China Forbes said that they would have a new CD in October 2009 and a new live DVD in a year. I hope that the new DVD will be of better quality. In the meantime, this DVD is recommended for anyone who has not seen them in concert. They are wonderful artists and performers with an amazing repertoire of music.

I love Pink Martini! I have never seen Pink Martini Live in Concert. My nephew gave me this DVD for Christmas! I know it is not as good as seeing them live. But their DVD is the next best thing. It made me appreciate all the members even more, than just listening to their music.
They sing with such passion and energy. It is terrific. I do think the DVD sound is not as good as their records. However, all the things you see and learn about during the concert performance, their bio video and especially their Polaroids made this a new and wonderful experience.

If you like jazz, fun loving music, in 5 different languages you will love this DVD. As you can tell I am a avid fan. So, I am bias. China Forbes and the bandleader piano player are both so talented.

Pink Martini, a globe-trotting band, produces a video that is well put together and shows a wide variety of expert performances by China Forbes singing in several languages, including Japanese. Personal interviews are interspersed, enhancing the production. This band (which has graced Carnegie Hall) not only comes up with its own clever creations, but also takes classics like "Malaguena" and "Amado Mio" (the latter being a song that hearkens back to the 40's and Rita Hayworth) and infuses the music with modern, full-bodied instrumentation and Latin rhythm. These are highly professional musicians who love their work. Great band. Great DVD.

I first saw/heard of PM on PBS, I'm sure many others are Same.

(much as I 'hate' to say it) IF you haven't seen Pink Martini in person (me X 3) YOU HAVEN'T LIVED.

THEY WILL ROCK YOU, they will lay you down in the aisles.
they look good, they Sound FABULOUS, and they will leave you WANTING MORE.

(anything else I could say would take away from the description)

I bought this as a present for my son, who had it on his Amazon wish list.

I'd had no previous experience with or knowledge of Pink Martini, and thought them just another of the current crop of cookie cutter bands with lifeless lyrics. I could not have been more wrong. My son played this for us and we made a delightful discovery.

Pink Martini's music is very retro ... think the musical numbers in movies of the 30s and 40s (the good ones). Their songs have various international flavors. They are interesting, entertaining, and catchy. If you haven't heard Pink Martini and have an interest in the genre I just decribed, I urge you to at least listen to their song previews for an album. That will help you to decide whether you will care for this DVD.

I recommend this for every Pink Martini fan. Not as good as seeing them live but very nice. Well produced. The Polaroid picture collection additional feature is very cool

Wonderful opportunity to 'see' Pink Martini in Concert. They have only made one visit to Scotland. Would be wonderful if they cold return before too long. Great concert but did not include my favourite song 'je ne veux pas travailler'! More please. Kay

Having seen Pink Martini in concert 4 times, this dvd provides a great nostalgic treat.
Watching the group as they perform their music is a fun way to pass the time.

I love, love, love, Pink Martini. Their music is so fresh and fun. I eagerly await each and every new album. To see them in person is always a great treat.