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Within Temptation: Black Symphony- Super Deluxe Edition (DVD)

We really are getting spoiled with some very impressive DVD/CD releases recently including this one from Dutch Gothic Rock Band Within Temptation .Given the footage on this release it must have been such an amazing event to bare witness to on the 7th of February of this year. Captured at the Ahoy Rotterdam, The Netherlands in front of a 10,000 strong audience, this complete energetic live performance by Within Temptation sees the band in full swing with the backing of the Metropolis Orchestra, a choir and special guests. Sound and picture quality wise this is one impressive release and there is also the option of Blue-Ray version for those wanting the ultimate Within Temptation home experience. In all honesty I probably say it's one of the, if not the best sounding, live performance I've viewed on DVD as no expense has been spared. There are a ton of extras, even another impressive earlier concert performance, minus the orchestra on the second DVD plus two live audio cds. In addition, this collection also includes a very nicely presented tour booklet.

I have many favorite female vocalists but Sharon Den Adel really is special, her voice is so captivating and angelic- just listen to songs like "Memories" or "Angels" two of my personal favourites here. Sharon gives a commanding performance taking the viewer through many of their popular tracks such as "Stand My Ground" and "What Have You Done". The other band members perform like clockwork fitting perfectly with the Metropole Orchestra. The guest performers really add to the performance, like the duet with Anneke Van Giersbergen which is very moving, or the combination of George Oosthoek's darker vocals on the heavier "The Other Half (Of Me)".

There is so much extra footage contained in the bonus material to explore, and combined with the main concert this makes Black Symphony a real treat for Within Temptation fans or anyone who enjoys being drawn into well played music.
 

Track Listing:

 

DVD 1

Black Symphony

1. Ouverture
2. Jillian
3. The Howling
4. Stand My Ground
5. The Cross
6. What Have You Done
7. Hand Of Sorrow
8. The Heart Of Everything
9. Forgiven
10.Somewhere
11.The Swan Song
12.Memories
13.Our Solemn Hour
14.The Other Half (Of Me)
15.Frozen
16.The Promise
17.Angels
18.Mother Earth
19.The Truth Beneath The Rose
20.Deceiver Of Fools
21.All I Need
22.Ice Queen

BONUS ITEMS:

Backstage Report
Documentary
Countdown Black Sympthony

DVD 2

Bonus Concert

1. Intro
2. Jillian(I'd Give My Heart)
3. The Howling
4. The Cross
5. Hand Of Sorrow
6. The Heart Of Everything
7. Restless
8. Our Solemn Hour
9. Mother Earth
10.Jane Doe
11.The Truth Beneath The Rose
12.All I Need

Music Videos:

What Have You Done
Frozen
The Howling
All I need
 

The Making Of...

Frozen
The Howling
All I Need
World Tour Impressions
 

Extras:

TMF Awards Benelux
The Dutch Pop Award Show
Photoshoot Erwin Olaf
Orchestra Recordings

 

Added: October 11th 2008
Reviewer: Scott Jessup
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