Black Symphony (CD/DVD) [LIVE]

Within Temptation

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 23, 2008)
• Original Release Date: September 23, 2008
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Live
• Label: Roadrunner Records
• ASIN: B001DPC52C
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  DVD  |  Blu-ray  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,652 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Ouverture

2. Jillian (I'd Give My Heart)

3. The Howling

4. Stand My Ground

5. The Cross

6. What Have You Done

7. Hand Of Sorrow

8. Forgiven

9. Somewhere

10. Our Solemn Hour

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Ouverture

2. Jillian (I'd Give My Heart)

3. The Howling

4. Stand My Ground

5. The Cross

6. What Have You Done

7. Hand Of Sorrow

8. Forgiven

9. Somewhere

10. Our Solemn Hour

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Black Symphony was a unique concert at Rotterdam's Ahoy Arena on February 7, 2008 sold out months in advance. Within Temptation performed to 10,000 fans with the 60 piece Metropole Orchestra and a 20 voice classical choir, as well as on stage stilt performers, costume changes, and an array of stunning pyrotechnic and lighting effects.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If this doesn't make them big in the United States, nothing will, September 23, 2008

By	Monkdude (Hampton, Virginia) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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I couldn't agree more with the three reviews already listed on here. They all hit the nail on the head. The recording sounds just as clear as a studio album and the performance itself is a feast for the eyes. The orchestra, choir, guest performers and wild stage show related stuff (I don't want to spoil it) is just amazing.

This is one of the better looking/sounding concert DVDs out and I have a bunch to compare it to. The extra features are short in nature, but fun to watch.

I do wish the US version was available on Blu-ray like the one in Europe, but you get the full 22 song concert on DVD and 13 songs on the CD for under $20.00. You can't pass on this deal.

All in all, this is a must have for fans of Within Temptation. Buy it already!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Epic!, September 25, 2008

By	Sleepwalker (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

As a fan of Within Temptation, I have been waiting for this DVD to come out since they announced the show back in February and now it's finally here. This dvd is brilliant, sure it's not the same as the European release but the main concert is what's important here and it's fantastic. There are no other words to describe the vocals of Sharon den Adel combined with a live orchestra. Within Temptation was made for something like this and I love the new arrangements to some of the songs including "Mother Earth", "Stand My Ground", and "Angels". Adding the pyros, video screens, lights, dancers, and sounds made this one of the best live performances ever captured on film.

This version of Black Symphony contains a cd with 13 live songs and a DVD with the full 22 song concert and a few special features:

Backstage report- a 13 minute interview with the band, crowd, and orchestra before and after the show.

Documentary - runs for about 23 minutes and it features the band discussing a little about their career with rehearsal footage from black symphony.

Countdown - 8 minute overview from the day of the show.

For anyone that wants to know the technical stuff, the show is shot in widescreen and contains 2.0/5.1/DTS sound.

Every fan of Within Temptation must pick this up! You won't regret it.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars UNBELIEVABLE!!, September 23, 2008

By	William Brennan "wreckingball34" (Rockaway, NJ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recieved my long awaited copy of Within Temptation's "Black Symphony" today. This concert is simply fantastic! WT, The Pa'dam Choir, and the Metropole Orchestra provide a feast for the senses the likes of which I've never experienced. You may think I'm exaggerating, but I assure you I am not. If this live DVD doesn't get them world wide acclaim, then nothing will. Sharon den Adel is absolutely stunning and an unbelievable talent. Her voice absolutely soars to incredible registers and is unwaivering over the two hour event. The rest of the band forms a very cohesive unit and their playing is flawless as always. The Metropole Orchestra and Pa'dam Choir make this an even more spectacular event. Nothing can compare to having them live on stage with the band. Recordings would just not have been the same. I won't describe the entire concert here. I don't want to ruin it for anyone. I will say I highly recommend this CD/DVD to everyone. Five stars hands down. Go out and get it!!