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Unwigged and Unplugged Live Concert DVD (2009)

Christopher Guest , Michael Mckean , Various  |  NR |  DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Christopher Guest, Michael Mckean, Harry Shearer
  • Directors: Various
  • Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Courgette Records
  • DVD Release Date: September 1, 2009
  • Run Time: 130 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B002G1X2WE
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,689 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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If you've been dying to hear acoustic versions of such timeless Spinal Tap classics as "Big Bottom," "Bitch School," and "Sex Farm"--and let's face it, what serious music fan hasn't?--then you've come to the right place, as Unwigged and Unplugged offers that and more. With the 25th anniversary of This Is Spinal Tap at hand in 2009, principals Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer decided to hit the road as themselves, performing material they wrote for both that film and A Mighty Wind, the Guest-directed folk music spoof, as well as assorted other odds and ends. With Guest and McKean on guitars, Shearer playing bass, and all three singing (a keyboardist joins in on several tunes, as do singers Judith Owen and Annette O'Toole, wives of Shearer and McKean, respectively), this is Tap and the Kingston Trio-esque Folksmen sans frills, other than a few film clips and the occasional audience participation number. That means the music must stand on its own, and it does so admirably, not to mention hilariously. The Spinal Tap numbers are all the more ridiculous in the acoustic format ("Big Bottom" is delivered like a swingin' hipster finger-snapper, while "Stonehenge" is accompanied by a filmed version of the infamous miniature monument from the original movie). But it's the material from A Mighty Wind that really stands out. Like all great satire (as opposed to broad parody), tunes like "Never Did No Wandering," "Blood on the Coal," and "Old Joe's Place" deftly straddle the line between earnest and absurd; the same is true of the songs written for the Thamesmen, Spinal Tap's psychedelic '60s incarnation, especially "Rainy Day Sun" and "Gimme Some Money," which brilliantly invoke British Invasion bands like the Kinks and the Animals. Add to that a Folksmen cover of the Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up," with the Milwaukee audience heartily joining in on the lewd "You make a dead man ----" chorus, and really, who could ask for more? --Sam Graham

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UNWIGGED & UNPLUGGED: An Evening with Christopher Guest,Michael McKean and Harry Shearer has the legendary musical and comedic trio performing music from heavy metal's loudest band Spinal Tap along with the folk music from A Mighty Wind, and more. The UNWIGGED & UNPLUGGED DVD features two plus hours of songs from the original soundtrack This Is Spinal Tap (1984), the studio album Break Like The Wind (1992), and A Mighty Wind (2003) along with some special surprises and rarities thrown in. UNWIGGED & UNPLUGGED is not about funny costumes and characters, but rather three long time friends and collaborators who make each other laugh and love nothing better than to find some excuse to get together and play music. The trio commented, "With this being the 25th Anniversary of the film This is Spinal Tap, we thought this would be a fun and at the same time, a little challenging, as we have never performed as ourselves. Think of the evening as three old friends jamming in your living room. As opposed to OUR living rooms; we won't be home."

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Just finished this..and its a good size meal, over 2 hours!! So many "concert" DVDs end up being truncated highlight affairs so this is a breath of fresh air. It was a pretty magical night and the boys traced much of their "Tap" history as well as "Mighty Wind" era in good voice and instrumentation but more than that in good spirit and a bassfull of humor! Over the course of 35 chapters they cover every quality tune from their catalog and rarely falter and the film itself is sharp , well directed and the sound is jumping out at me. The venue is beautiful and there is just enough audience interaction to give the feeling of being part of this wonderful event.

I can not recommend this strongly enough...the mix of music, humor and good cheer is such a pleasure. The BEST thing I can ever say about a concert film/DVD is that it makes me kick myself for passing on the show when it came through town and I certainly do. I've seen both Spinal Tap and the full Mighty Wind concerts (one of the few benefits of being near Los Angeles) and figured this wouldn't measure up....well I was wrong ...this DVD will be enjoyed for years!!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
This DVD Goes To Eleven November 30, 2009
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I've always been a fan of Tap and Mighty Wind. As a singer/songwriter myself, I admire a good song no matter what the genre. And I admire showmanship. The effortless ease and good humor with which McKean, Shearer and Guest present their songs (with worthy additions from others) make for a rich listening and viewing experience. They may have skimped on the costumes and wigs, but they are plugged in in a big way! I highly recommend this DVD to anyone. It's fun for the whole family!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A lot of fun October 12, 2010
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Hearing the old classics, some of wholich in a new light, mixed with comedy and crowd interaction makes this a great purchase for any fan of the Christopher Guest movies.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Acoustic genius!
Unwigged & Unplugged is an awesome showcase of talent from the men behind This Is Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind, and Waiting For Guffman, among others. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Johnny1980
Loved it!
I am a huge Christopher Guest fan so when I hear about this tour I had to go. I was so excited to relive the night with this wonderful DVD. I highly recommend it!
Published 15 months ago by cinderelke
Love these guys
I am a big fan of these guys. I have really enjoyed their videos, "This is Spinal Tap", "Waiting on Guffman", "A Mighty Wind", and "Best in Show". Read more
Published 22 months ago by R. Williams
Wonderfully funny!
If you think that seeing Shearer, McKean and Guest sans makeup and character would be dull, you are so wrong, my friend! Read more
Published on May 31, 2010 by LP45CDwoman
These Guys Sound Great
I'm a big fan of all things Spinal Tap and Christopher Guest so it is great to hear the guys in this type of setting doing all of their songs unplugged. Read more
Published on April 5, 2010 by Read A. Wineland
Wortth seeing even in today's economy
I saw the show live last year and was eager to relive that epic time in all its unplugged glory. And I caught a few more subtle bits of dialog that had been drowned out by the... Read more
Published on March 27, 2010 by Eric Lewis
Fun evening!
This is a great DVD. It's not perfect, but it's close. The music is my favorite part of each world they create and it's all lovingly re-created here.
Published on November 4, 2009 by Ian Daemon
This show was great!
I have to admit, I haven't watched this DVD, BUT.....I was at the show it was filmed at. So, if you like Spinal Tap, you're going to like this DVD. Read more
Published on September 22, 2009 by Jennifer Schultz
Buy The DVD
I attended the Atlanta show, it was an amazing performance. I thought it would be fun, but it ended up being one of the best concerts seen in a while. Read more
Published on August 28, 2009 by A Musician
Funny and entertaining
I attended the Nashville show on this tour. Very funny and very entertaining.

They cover material from "This is Spinal Tap", Chris Guest's mockumentaries including "A... Read more
Published on August 20, 2009 by John S. Harris
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