Product Details

• Actors: Keith "Wildchild" Middelton
• Directors: Steve McNicholas
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Surround Sound
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Well Go USA
• DVD Release Date: October 31, 2006
• Run Time: 80 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000JBY13C
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,136 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey is a celebration of the global beat an exploration of the sights and sounds of continents and cultures guided by the internationally acclaimed performers of the sensational stage show STOMP. The globe-trotting IMAX journey is billed as "a tribute to world of rhythm that has inspired us". Pulse showcases the cast of STOMP as well as 10 extremely diverse musical groups from around the world.Format: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: N/A UPC: 181582000555 Manufacturer No: WD-173

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This DVD has been a long time coming, February 2, 2007

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D. Bjorgen (Winston Salem, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pulse: a Stomp Odyssey (DVD)

Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey works along the premise that music--and more accurately, rhythm--is the global language. To that end, the Stomp team has done a fantastic job of collecting and filming cultural rhythms from around the globe. For those expecting something along the lines of Stomp's live performances such as the ones showcased in Stomp Out Loud, prepare to be disappointed. But for those looking for a creative and fantastic journey of discovery, Pulse delivers in spades.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This IMAX movie say alot without saying anything..., December 20, 2006

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Heather Domenico - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pulse: a Stomp Odyssey (DVD)

If a Picture is Worth A Thousand Words...This IMAX movie proves that you can say alot without saying anything. If you like world music, you'll love this musical sound journey around the world. The creators of the theatrical production STOMP bring you this wonderful documentary which explores the sounds and music of everyday life from different cultures around the world. Ever since I saw this film at the IMAX theatre, I've been waiting for it to come out on video so I could show all my friends and family who missed it at the theatre. This moving display of humanity is worth watching again and again. Inspiring. Moving. Joyful.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, February 5, 2004

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Laura (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

I went to see this movie for the first time a little hesitant--after all, it has no dialogue, no real storyline. However, this actually was what made it work so well--the music was allowed to speak for itself.

This doesn't mean that you have to be a musician or an anthropologist to enjoy it. On the contrary, the point of the movie, really, is that music exists everywhere--not just on the radio or in concert halls. Music exists in daily life and is eminently accesible.

The film presents music as performed by a number of different cultures: numerous groups throughout Africa, drummers at Carnivale in Brazil, an Indian religious festival, flamenco dancing in Spain, members of STOMP in the US and Britain, etc. There is a great diversity in pieces chosen, and each group is unique and interesting. You will find yourself tapping the beat for the whole show.

Another strong point of the film was its showcasing of the meaning of music in many cultures, to bring harmony, as entertainment, honor the gods, bring respite from work, etc. I found it very interesting to get a peek into these cultures as well.

I must have seen this movie ten times, and I brought a different person with me each time. It's just that good. Each time I went, I saw a new angle, a new detail in this richly-filmed movie. It's a great movie, plain and simple, and I highly recommend it.