Blue Man Group - The Complex Rock Tour Live Reviews

• It's Time To Start...Ready...Go!

  
  By A2NOZB6VZCTOI4 on 2004-02-01
  I love everything about Blue Man Group: the concept; the music; the humor; and, of course, the weirdness. This DVD is NOT of one of the typical BMG shows from New York, Boston, Chicago, or Las Vegas, rather, it is a concert from their recent 'Complex Rock Tour', which is totally different materiel. The DVD was actually taken from two shows, one in Dallas, and one in Minneapolis. I was fortunate enough to be at the Minneapolis show that this DVD is partially taken from, and watching this is almost as good as being there.

  The musical performances, showmanship, sound quality, and cinematography on the DVD are breathtaking, and make me want to go see BMG again as soon as possible. There are standout performances by guest vocalists Tracy Bonham and Venus Hum (in the greatest dress I have ever seen anywhere on anyone.) I would have liked to see the Bonham opening set (especially the Led Zeppelin violin recital), but unfortunately the producers didn't accommodate my desires. Here both vocalists are used to excellent effect.

  The music itself is potently addictive (I have the soundtrack CD in my car) and intriguing. Of course BMG is known for percussion (which I adore), and that is spotlighted to excellent effect on the DVD. The whole band is wonderful, and provides an excellent, and often whimsical, backdrop for the antics of the three Blue Men. Particular standouts for me are "Above", "Time to Start", "Up On The Roof", and the beautiful, haunting tribute to September 11 victims, "Exhibit 13." Also of note are the comedic links used in which an offstage recorded voice gives instructions in 'Rock Star Movements' which the Blue Men then teach the audience (my personal favorites are Numbers 4 and 237.)

  The DVD has a couple of extras, including the music videos for "Sing Along" (featuring a dazed looking Dave Matthews), "The Current", and the magnificently minimalist "Exhibit 13." Be sure to watch these, as they give a totally different perspective on the songs. You also want to catch the DVD credits. I won't say why, but trust me on this one.

  All told, this is an excellent introduction to the eccentricity that is Blue Man Group, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in music, comedy, or general oddity.
  
  

• Almost as good as being there. Almost.

  
  By A1D2JLLWMSTDXC on 2004-01-06
  I've been to the Blue Man Group's theatrical productions in Chicago and Vegas, and enjoyed both very much, and managed to see the last show of the tour, but the first experience is always the one that stands out. I knew the Rock Concert Tour was something the BMG was trying to attempt for some time, and the Complex Tour was a great effort.

  Some of the vocalists on the CD did not tour with BMG, but contrary to another review, a few of the vocalists did. Tracy Bonham sang "Up to the Roof" on the CD, and helped out with other songs on the tour. Venus Hum was there for "I Feel Love", an awesome Donna Sommer cover (and no, I'm not a Donna Sommer fan).

  What you get on this DVD is a compilation of 2 shows. As a result, some of what you see isn't always in synch with what you hear. But it's close. To the average viewer, it won't even be noticed. You also get a few music videos that have been played on VH-1. On the flip side of the DVD are 3 songs in 5.1 and DTS. A full 5.1/DTS Audio-DVD will be released later this year.
  As far as a Blue Man Group experience... that really can only be had experiencing them live.

  What you don't get on this DVD are the cool opening sets by Tracy Bonham and Venus Hum. Every headliner needs an opening act, right? They alternated as opening acts for BMG during the tour.
  You don't get the "White Rabbit" Jefferson Airplane cover, and you don't get the purported spontaneous playing of "Freebird" when someone in the audience yells out the request.

  As far as concert DVD's go, this is one of the best. For someone who's never seen them, and lives too far to see one of their theatrical productions, this DVD will help bridge the gap.
  
  

• Rock Concert Movement # 239 - DVD release of the Concert

  
  By on 2003-10-26
  Rock Concert Movement #240 - The Amazon.com review of a DVD I have not seen but I know will be great because I have seen the show live twice. Ready - Go.

  A rock concert that actually rocks while poking fun at rock concert conventions, this is the DVD release of the Blue Man Group performing their recent "The Complex Tour" live.

  The Blue Man Group blast through a powerful set with a backing percussion ensemble that results in a total assualt on the senses. The stage was designed by Marc Brickman, the same guy who has designed Pink Floyd's legendary stage shows, with many Blue Man stage staples thrown in for good measure.

  The show has a tongue-in-cheek comedic theme as we are taken through an instuctional how-to video of the rock concert experience. The audience is in on the joke because the joke is on the audience. They disarm you as they lampoon some of the staples of the live concert experience, then they rock you. "The Complex Tour" is as simple as that.

  Not a dull moment in the set, with each song standing on it's own merits because they were written with the idea that they would be performed live. There are some technical highlights of the show that are nothing less than amazing. Their cover of "White Rabbit" with Tracy Bonham on vocals is a visual trip. The "Live Wire" segment where the players and some of their instruments appear to take on an animated outline form during Blue Man's Terminator 3 soundtrack single "The Current" blew me away.

  The Complex Tour came through St. Louis for the second time last week. Someone on the crew told me this show was shot in Dallas, but the DVD release date was not widely known even to their own touring crew, who will be touring this show through November. That is a pretty quick turnaround for a live show to DVD. Pick it up - you will not be disappointed.
  
  

• This ain't no horror flick, baby!

  
  By AA4H9PUQMT9CH on 2004-03-01
  Man, I can't believe some of these reviews! Ask yourself a question, people: "Were you entertained?" If you answer "yes," and you must, then it seems this alone should be worth the price of the DVD. Anyway, I don't want to get too negative about what others write, so I'll get on with my review.

  I can remember when BMG was on Johnny Carson. I always thought they were amazing, getting wild sounds out of the most unusual, yet common things. I filed this away as fun entertainment, but thought there would be no way could I sit through too much of it.

  Fast forward a few years and I find myself married to a great girl who loves to watch concerts on DVDs. She REALLY loves BMG. So I bought this DVD for her, thinking I could take it if it got a bit stale. Man, this DVD blew me away!!! We had the TV turned up to 11!!!

  These guys are so talented, funny, intelligent, innovative ... I just can't find the adjectives to describe it all. This DVD is an absolute BLAST to watch! You'll see Tracy Bonham, Venus Hum (two days later, I still can't get this great old tune out of my head!), and Dave Matthews in a bonus video, to name a few celebs.

  "Exhibit 13" is a song and bonus video about 9/11 (although there is no reference to it specifically). Typically for BMG, it is a rather chilling, if odd, look at what all those little bits of paper represented on that awful day. It is simply a different look at a day that has been burned into the mind of the world. It was refreshing, though, if just for that reason.

  Trust me, your entertainment dollar is well-spent with this DVD.
  
  

• WOW!!!!

  
  By A3E01FUJ4JRKOL on 2004-10-18
  I have watched this DVD COUNTLESS times and there is no way that I'll ever get enough of it. Whatever mood I'm in, it instantly improves for the better.
  
  If you know and love the BMG you will adore it and probably already own it. If you do not, you will be AMAZED! There is not one person I have shown this to who has not become an immediate and intense fan.
  
  The BMG are nothing short of addictive - and this DVD ROCKS. You will laugh very hard, you will find yourself dancing (I dare anyone to keep up RM #3 for long) and your mouth will drop at some of the AMAZING performances during this show by both guests and the BMG.
  
  From a journey that explores our isolation in office cubes and society in general to a beautiful tribute to 9/11 to short comic skits (the rock manual encourages the blue men to do something to make their appearances stand out, LOL) to an intense performance of The Who's Baba O'Reily - with Tracy Bonham practically burning up her violin - you will witness a concert like no other.
  
  It's nothing like a show you'd see in one of the regular venues - but it is nonetheless intense as they explore the "Rock Movements" so cliche' with any touring rock band.
  
  Three blue men who say nothing at all can move audiences of 10,000. Enough said.
  
  Welcome ahead of time to the world of BMG. It's a very wild and happy place to be. :-)
  
  
  
  
• It's Not Like Other BMG Shows, But It Still Rocks!!!
  By A1AFKAV50TOB43 on 2004-01-27
  First of all, the facts. Blue Man Group (BMG), the Complex Rock Tour Live, is NOT a DVD of a typical BMG show, such as the one I experienced at the Luxor in Las Vegas. If you want a DVD of that show and would be disappointed in anything else, then do not buy this one. However, if you've seen the fabulous Men in Blue, with their unique, theatrical perspective on what it means to live in the 21st century, and would like to see what a rock concert staged by them would look like, then get it by all means! Basically, Complex Rock Tour is a parody of every rock concert you've ever attended, right down to the audience participation. As always, the Blue Men never speak; they merely hold up signs, play prerecorded announcements, or use grand gestures to indicate what the audience is to do next, sing along, yell, raise fists, whatever. The percussion and guitar heavy backup band is a killer, and guest vocalists Tracy Bonham and Venus Hum are wonderful. The Blue Men do some of their famous bits, such as pipe percussion (you have to see it to belive it; it's great!), but mostly act as postmodern emcees and react to the strange phenomenon of a rock concert taking place all around them. If you've never experienced BMG before, I know that after reading the above, you are probably still confused as to what takes place during this or any other BMG show. I'm sorry, I've done my best, but the truth is that a BMG show simply defies description. There is only one thing in common: Everyone who goes to see a BMG show LOVES IT!! Children love the blue painted faces and all the cool visuals. Thinkers love the philosophical approach, a kind of Jung on acid experience. Non-English speakers also seem to relish their shows; a BMG experience is so captivating, so utterly overwhelming that even if you don't understand it all, you can sit back and enjoy a masterfully produced show. So, get Complex Rock Tour Live ASAP, watch it over and over, then attend the closest BMG show. Trust me, it's an experience you won't soon forget!!!
  
  
• Best Concert DVD
  By A1B6DH8XF9THGG on 2003-12-06
  I got tickets for my husband as an early Christmas present, and since he wouldn't want to go alone, for myself too. The show was incredible. This DVD is our souvenier and we were transported in time to the concert when we watched it. My ONLY complaints are that it didn't sound as good as the live show even through a really good stereo system with subwoofer - BUT it was still very good if you like a lot of bass. It seemed the bass was good and the vocals but you don't notice the great guitar work in the background as much. It still sounds great though. My other complaint is that the people at the Texas concert where the DVD was filmed may have gotten ripped off, there is a song on the Complex album (which is phenomenal!!!) called Piano Smasher. It wasn't on the DVD but it is my husband's favorite and we really enjoyed it live. The cover of White Rabbit was also not on the DVD. If they performed it at the Texas concert, then it must have been left off the DVD because of time constraints. There are 5 videos on the DVD. One is with Dave Matthews, same as the vocals on the album. I'm a fan of DMB but my husband is NOT. Peter Moore is the vocalist in the concert and I thought he did a much better job on the song than Dave Matthews did. Peter Moore did many of the songs and he is great. Tracy Bonham was fantastic too. She is a tiny thing with an enormous voice. There is another video called Exhibit 13 that is a haunting tribute to Sept 11. Very nicely done. There are 5 songs on it that are in 5.1 Dolby Digital surround. There will be a re-release in 2004 of the Complex album in 5.1 also. We will be owning that too! This is my favorite concert DVD, for the music, the visual and dancing! My 4 yr old and 8 month old daughters love the music and visual of it. They are the toughest critics too.
  
  
• Great, but not exactly what I expected
  By AGVBC05TJB4DD on 2004-01-02
  Well, since there were no reviews about the DVD before I ordered it, I was sorta disappointed. I have been wanting to get ahold of a BMG video forever, and when this came out, I felt slighted that they had almost no footage of the cool stuff these guys do onstage. If you're planning to buy this DVD, hoping to see all kinds of stuff flying around, shot into the audience, psychidelic stuff, things hanging from the ceiling, and other crazy stuff like they do, be forewarned. This is basically a rock concert. They have some of their tubes and stuff, but really, it's a rock concert.

  Having said that, it was really great. The performance definitely makes it a worthwhile purchase, and as others have said, the band is top-notch. The DVD mix is okay, but it could have been better. It's obvious at some points that some of the stuff isn't live, like the blue guys playing the drumbone- the playing and sliding doesn't completely match the music, kinda like lip-synching. Also, I'm a big 5.1 surround fan, so I was hoping more would be recorded in 5.1, but only 3 songs on the flipside of the DVD were 5.1, and those were videos, not concert footage. There are also some cool DVD extras- both sides of the DVD have stuff on them.
  
  

• Pure Genius Disguised as a Rock Concert
  By A3VQLTB724O77W on 2004-09-04
  Blue Man Group is (are?) pure genius....an amazing blend of theater, comedy, movement, music, sound, animation, and wild and weird musical instruments. The critic from Uruguay is wrong in his claim that it's not sophisticated. In his defense it is easy to get caught up in the novelty and comedy of the show and miss things--much like the audience members who shout out inappropriately at the end of "Exhibit 13"--a moving albeit not fully credited tribute to the victims of September 11. Sure, Blue Man Group can be enjoyed just for their wackiness and some good rock music played by a terrific band. But they are so much more than just grown-up Smurfs--the Complex Rock Tour is a real emotional voyage, and the Blue Men, for all their strangeness, are us. They're lost and perplexed in a complex (!) world, and as they make their way through it, they become exhilirated at their discoveries and take joy in their creativity. While much of the Blue Man Group's mischief in the regular shows is missing here--the Complex Rock Tour is exactly that, and omits most of the clowning--the Rock Tour seems to be more cohesive than the shows, and to me more emotionally satisfying.
  
  Our Uruguay critic is wildy and totally wrong that the instruments used by BMG are "completely non-functional". They are fully functional, new instruments; BMG give some details in one of their CDs but unfortunately there's nothing here except the video of those instruments in use. Anyone who has gone to a BMG event knows well that the performers are very fine percussionists and this is NOT just "lip-synching" for drums. The imagination that has gone into the creation of these instruments is awe inspiring. My son was so taken with Blue Man Group that he built his own tubulum--the PVC marimba-like instrument--and his own drumbone, even though he isn't a percussionist.
  
  The DVD does have some terrific extras, though, including three music videos (one with Dave Matthews and Blue Man Group doing a very creepy version of "Sing Along") and a flip side of the DVD with tracks especially mixed for 5 speaker surround sound. This package is a real treat--I've bought one for my college library, I own one, and I'm getting one each for my son and brother. You should get one, too!
  
  
• Fun show, but disappointing DVD production
  By A2DQZ75D07Q8K8 on 2004-04-15
  I saw the "freeview" of this show on DirectTV, and ordered the DVD based on my enjoyment of that. I did not look closely at the DVD spec.'s when I ordered it, and was rather disappointed upon playing it that it is only viewable in 4:3 screen size (even though it was obviously shot in 16:9) and that the only sound option is Dolby Surround (no 5.1 or DTS digital sound). There are 3 bonus tracks on the flip side in 5.1 sound, but I just find it hard to imagine why anyone would produce a new DVD these days that does not support HDTV presentation and 5.1 or better digital sound.

  Other than that, I still really enjoyed the show and feel it's a worthwhile purchase for anyone who enjoys the BMG's creativity, fun, and sense of parody/satire. It is an entertaining show, and some of the music is quite good on its own (i.e.: I can enjoy it without the theatrical elements). Perhaps, if we're lucky, the 3 "bonus" 5.1 audio tracks on the flipside are a precursor to a full-fledged 16:9 video and digital audio "enhanced" DVD-to-come?
  
  

• Its Time To Start
  By A1W8FCZIDTRF2R on 2003-11-01
  This DVD will get "Your Attention" completely. The show has been amazing, having been to several performances of their Complex Rock tour, I have truly been blown away. The amount of energy and music made during the show can barely be captured on film, but this DVD does an amazing job. If you missed the biggest Rock tour of 2003 pick up this DVD, you won't regret it.
  
  
• BLUE MAN GROUP - THE ULTIMATE LIVE EXPERIENCE
  By A2Q23Z20SE4QD3 on 2004-09-16
  If you EVER have the chance to be in Las Vegas, Boston, New York, or Chicago make the time to go see Blue Man Group. You will never go to another concert with as much energy, excitement, and pure adrenaline. My wife and I went to see Blue Man Group in 2001 when they were just becomming widely popular (Pentium II commercials). It is the ultimate experience to watch in a live setting. There is so much going on on-stage that it is almost impossible to keep up with it all. The music is great, the atmosphere is great, and watching three men dressed in black and painted blue play PVC pipes, drums, and anything unconventional they can find is wonderful.
  
  
• Too much of a loud thing
  By A2XEIS3GH0Q7GZ on 2006-11-20
  It was easy to admire the comic and auditory genius of this group in their "Tubes" review. But if you're expecting more of the whimsical, connected kind of humor you got from the Andrew Wyeth painting sketch (Remember? the one with the Twinkies?), you can forget it. The "Rock Star" program is very light on blue men and extremely long on group. The blue guys showed up this time just to front an overly loud band in a long program of sound-alike car crash impressions. And they abdicate nearly a third of the show to clever but pointless video animations that seem to go on forever.
  There are a couple of redeeming moments. The blue heads in the TV monitors for the bit about escaping Planet Earth is classic Blue Man. But save yourself some money and a lot of ear pain by searching for it online and watching it on your computer. When you've seen that... you've seen all that is reminiscent of the charm and subtle humor of "Tubes."
  Whatever you do... don't cough up the sixty bucks to see this thing LIVE.
  
  
• A MUST HAVE DVD!!!!
  By ASMX9FI2T3PEI on 2003-12-02
  I received my copy of this yesterday and didn't leave my TV for quite a while. Everyone should buy this DVD. I have seen Blue Man Group twice. Once in Boston in a small venue, very intimate and an enormous amount of fun and this past summer I was fortunate to see them at the Mann Music Center, an open air theatre in Philadelphia doing this tour.

  I had been raving about Blue Man since I saw them in Boston some 7 years ago and managed to talk my wife and a family friend into going. They were not disappointed in any way and my wife even commented how it was the best show she had been too since she saw King Crimson back in the 80's.

  After seeing the original show in Boston, I was somewhat curious how they were going to translate it into a much larger production, but they did it. When I saw the DVD out there, I was curious how they would be able to transfer the incredible thing I had seen live onto a DVD format for a small screen but they did that too!

  If you were not fortunate (or in contact with your real self... ) enough to have caught this tour, this is an excellent way to see who and what Blue Man Group are. This DVD is amazingly entertaining and great for the whole family. Tons of sight gags (the Blue Men don't speak), interesting instruments made of PVC pipe, not to mention the piano smash (a piano shell with a few tuned strings inside they hit with a large mallet), day glo and in some cases lighted costumes (Venus Hum wears a dress that flashes different colors), an incredible stage show, no less than 4 percussionists as well as the Blue Men themselves... this DVD takes multimedia to a level not seen yet. Those who know the Blue men from other venues will also see some staples of the Blue Man show such as the flourescent paints in the toms on either side of the stage and of curse, the exploratory antics of the Blue Men who seem as though they are just discovering everything.

  The music is some of the best industrial type stuff I've heard period. And yes, that's a real anvil.

  I highly recommend this DVD if you haven't figured that out. This will be one of my prize ones.
  
  

• Compare it to other concert DVD'S...NOT TO A LIVE PERFORMANCE!
  By A18H2E8QLI8XGZ on 2005-12-29
  The Blue Man Group Complex Rock Tour competes with other DVD concert performances, not with any actual live performance. Although I must say to get full enjoyment out of the DVD you must play it on multi channel and watch it on a big screen TV. Simple. Playing it on a small screen in stereo minus subwoofer is like...well, putting on about four of five condoms... Some of you who try to make a comparison to a live performance are comparing the blatantly obvious. We'd all rather be at the live show than watching it on a DVD...duh!
  
  This is a total energy DVD that takes you through a broad spectrum of emotions from start to finish. There is something about Venus Hum's super happy, happy, happy, glad, glad, glad, smoldering but ever so subtle "geeky sexy" performance that is infectious! ...and that dress, way cool!
  
  
• If you have seen Blue Man Group Live, or love them...
  By A3CFCAWS5PUYN6 on 2006-10-07
  This DVD IMHO does not represent what "Blue Man Group" is. They are brilliant to see Live. There is no lack of talent here either. They are brilliant artists. If you are familiar with their work and like the idea of expanding (or in my opinion) diluting their artistic style in to this new musical direction, buy it. However, if you have not seen BMG Live, and you are looking for a representation of a performance that made this group famous, do not buy this DVD. Please put your money towards seeing them live in one of their non-musical performances, which I wish were available on DVD, but is not likely to happen until they are unable to draw large crowds to see them live. Don't hold your breath. They are awesome live. I am not happy with the artistic expansion in to the "music" area, I suppose because the performances that made them famous are just pure artistic genius. This IMHO is quite commercial
  and I expect that may be perhaps the reason they would feel comfortable selling a DVD of their live performance. See them live, you will never forget the experience.
  
  
• Mindbending Journey into the Human Subconcious.......
  By A2GTPKG00ED0VM on 2004-11-17
  And it's also a kick ass concert DVD too. The DVD has two sides, one is the flair of the rock concert where the rocking out in the isles happens, and the other side is the look into the human suconcious of an urban complex, where we are so close to eachother, yet so far appart and feel so alone. BMG shows that they can write songs that arn't just percussion and that they can create harmony and a song in the standard rock concert format. This is a hands down a must own for any music fan, and you should already have it if you are a BMG fan.
  
  
• Only Mediocre
  By A2FLW4FSNQO8AW on 2005-08-15
  I saw the Blue Man Group show in Chicago in June 2005, and it was absolutely incredible, totally random, and awesomely funny. I bought the DVD in July at Fry's, and was rather disappointed. Don't get me wrong, the music is out of this world fantastic, it was just that the focus was not particularly on the Blue Men. In addition, in the Chicago show, there were only three band members, and they were up in a screened-off loft with glow in the dark t-shirts. I didn't like in the DVD how there were half a dozen band people sprawled across the back of the stage. And the vocalists were actually quite a major turn-off for me. If I were you, I would go to NYC, Boston, Chicago, or Las Vegas and see the live show, and just forget the DVD.
  
  
• Excellent Video of Blue Men
  By A1RWAW256DR0VX on 2004-02-16
  I read some review here and almost didn't buy this because some were disappointed that the footage is not of one of their main shows. I saw their Vegas show last summer and absolutely loved it. They obviously are not going to sell their show video to keep it exclusive (probably to make us go to the Luxor in Vegas and drop a few bills in the casino). Their Vegas show is about 50% comedy and 50% music. This DVD (Complex Tour) is about 90% music and 10% comedy. The Blue Men still have their trademark personality in this video. Noticed that Venus Hum is lip-synching. Wonder if anything else is faked? This DVD isn't very expensive and I highly recommend it if you are a fan. And yes, spring the money and go see them live. The show is a sarcasm on our high-tech generic society.
  
  
• The Complex Rock Tour Live - not the real thing.
  By A3VMQ1UXSTZWDA on 2005-08-17
  The Blue Man Group is pretty amazing live. I've seen them in Boston, and once you've seen the real thing, a DVD just won't cut it. BUT, I got this because it was cheap and I was curious about how they'd pull off the show in an arena setting. The ideas are there, just lost on the big stage. Get this DVD if you've never seen the Blue Man Group, but if you get a chance go see them in a small theatre instead.
  
  
• Great entertainment
  By A2R8F1NU6VLIQ0 on 2006-03-30
  So I first watched this video in my best friend's parent's house. They have a media room with full projection wall, surround sound, etc. I was blown away. The stage presence these guys show up with is amazing and the music will have you rockin' out throughout the whole thing. Tracy Bonham on vocals for a few songs is an added bonus and nothing beats the appearance by Annete Strean from Venus Hum.
  I thought I was going to ruin it by having watched it on the big screen first. So not true. I'm watching it on my 32" right now and ... it's still amazing. Great entertainment for a cheap price.
  
  
• Wonderful!!!
  By A2D6UOUI592KWL on 2006-11-06
  If you like Blue Man, or even if you don't know what Blue Man is, you'll love this video.
  
  A very close account of the Blue Man Group's national tour show (not the static shows in New York, Chicago or Las Vegas). High energy, great rock n roll, good music, Trecy and Venus are terriffic.
  
  No sleeping through this! Get ready to get up and move!
  
  
• "One of the most creative shows around the world!!!"
  By A53JQ97UUF0NC on 2003-10-23
  If this dvd is anything like the concert itself. It will be the best purchase you have ever made in music and entertainment. The Blue Man Group is a must see show with Theater, Comedy, Music, Creative, and Audience participation that you is out of this world.

  "If I had 3 thumbs, I would give these blue guy's 3 thumbs up."--Mike Haman--Grand Forks, N.D.
  
  

• True to the real deal
  By A13SLYI5OLYDFE on 2003-12-06
  I saw this show in person; this DVD is very true to the production we saw live, which is to say nothing but the best. If you're curious about BMG, and you're too much of a tightwad to go see them in Vegas (drool), consider grabbing this DVD.
  
  
• Blue Man Group: The Complex Rock Tour Live DVD ROCKED!!!
  By AQXLRSSFSBIDC on 2004-04-20
  The first time I ever saw the BMG, it was in Las Vegas in July of 2000. That's when I fell in love with them! I even went to go see the Vegas show for a second time in December of 2001. When I heard that BMG was coming to my home town of Calgary AB, I was sooo excited. I went to see the Complex show live and LOVED it. That's why I was quite excited to buy the DVD. Let me just say that I was NOT disappointed. The DVD sure did capture the mood and fun of the actual Live show. The music is incredible and sounds great if you have a good stereo system with surround sound. Although I did watch the DVD on my portable DVD player for a second time, with just an ordinary set of earphones and even then, it still sounded great. The footage they chose was excellent and sure did bring back lots of good Blue Man memories. The bonus videos are also quite good. I thoroughly enjoyed this DVD and recommend it to any BMG fan or even those that do not know much about BMG but are curious to see what the hype is....you won't be disappointed! GO GET THIS DVD...or at least borrow it from someone willing to let it go for a few days!
  
  
• Rock Concert Movement #397
  By A3UA40JOD3BE1M on 2005-06-29
  Confound your audience. Ready. Go. The seemingly crazed offspring of a Mime troupe, Kraftwerk, and Pink Floyd, the Blue Man Group presents a dazzling combination of childlike innocence, cute `n' cuddly wackiness, vaguely unsettling weirdness, and pretty damn fine rock music!
  
  For instance, the two guitarists in the touring band have the Pete Townsend "windmill" completely nailed for their incendiary rendition of The Who's "Baba O'Reiley" (aka Teenage Wasteland) - I wouldn't have been in the least surprised to have seen them smash said axes to pieces at the end! - and they may even have invented a new musical genre, Metal Disco, with their killer take on Donna Summer's "I Feel Love;" vocals courtesy of Venus Hum.
  
  But like Floyd you go to "see," and not just listen to, the Blue Men, and in this respect they definitely do NOT disappoint! Over the years I've been to some of the biggest, most complex - no pun intended! - rock shows ever staged; performances by Floyd, Genesis, and Yes spring to mind. And while you can always pile on more lasers, more smoke, build a wall, and even crash a plane onto the stage, the sheer joyous inventiveness of the Blue Men's show takes some beating!
  
  Consider the concept; "The Complex Rock Tour" is presented to us as an instructional, interactive seminar on how to be a "Rock Star," with us, the audience, being both in on, and the butt of, the joke! You simply can't help but smile as you see the Blue's react with childlike wonder upon discovering a fiber optic camera hidden inside the guts of their signature, "tubular," instrument stack, then seeing themselves live on the screen behind the band. Watching their bemused expressions as the audience goes nuts watching them trying to follow the "instructions" and become fully-fledged "Rock Stars" also induces fits of laughter, and rueful head shaking.
  
  The satirical commentary on the modern music business is scathing, such as telling them that they can overcome any shortcomings in singing or instrument playing by simply concentrating on their hip-swiveling choreography! Similarly, once they've made it as "Rock Stars" they're informed that they should knock out a couple of tribute numbers to previous rockers, that way the fans won't realize what a bunch of "callous and delusional asses" they've become!!! Oh my goodness, how many so-called "Stars" do those two particular pieces of advice remind you of?!?!?! LOL!!!
  
  The visual presentation of the show is breathtaking, but don't worry, musically, the Blue Men deliver the goods in spectacular fashion. Highlights for me are the opening instrumental "Above," the bouncy and subversive "Sing Along," "The Current," used in "Terminator 3" - and as I mentioned above - the incendiary "Teenage Wasteland" and killer "I Feel Love," as well as the haunting minimalism of "Exhibit 13."
  
  As other reviewers have said, the production of this DVD is not perfect, it is an amalgam of two separate performances after all, but what you have here certainly captures the spirit of the Blue Men, albeit in a different format to their established shows. I simply can't recommend this highly enough... a unique production, it certainly makes me want to rush off to Vegas to see them ASAP! And two final pieces of advice; listen to this very L O U D, and do watch the "About the DVD" chapter... it's a hoot! Thank You Good Night.
  
  
  
• Not Your Average Band Live In Concert DVD
  By A34PP1LDB9GNV5 on 2006-07-24
  The Blue Man Group is not easily pigeonholed. This DVD is a multi-level work. At one level, it's a rock concert; at another it's an exploration/parody of just what a rock concert really is. I'd be better able to review the DVD if I'd seen a performance of The Complex Rock Tour in person; I suspect there's an impact to the experience the DVD can only hint at. That being said, I found the DVD engrossing if slightly schizoid - and I don't meant that last in a bad way.
  
  BMG forces an audience to suspend expectations - you can never be sure what BMG is doing, or how it will turn out. But, along the way they provide moments of magic, wonder, and even some thumping good tunes. Exhibit 13, one of the scenes from the DVD, is incredibly poignant. My own particular favorite is "I Feel Love" with Venus Hum.
  
  BMG is hard to judge because they stand alone. I suspect people either like them or hate them.
  
  
• Favorite DVD to watch during lunch time
  By A1C0V7N6XPL123 on 2006-11-07
  After searching for the perfect visual to keep kids in my school cafeteria from getting too bored I found BMG and simply love it. Most of these kids are from the hood and have never even seen anyone with an all blue face, LOL.
  I just love exposing my students to people, places or things that are totally out of the box and different. Normally during my lunch duty shift the kids talk so loud that it gives one a headache but not when BMG is on the screen.
  Right now I have my radar set for any new BMG DVD that hits the street thanks to the response from my students.
  
  
• Great Fun for the Family
  By A3QCB3U6EONFF9 on 2007-04-12
  This is a great DVD to watch with family and friends. We had a whole living room full of people and we all started playing along using whatever we could find to make some noise. Very inspirational to anyone interested in percussion.
  
  
• Boring!
  By AAXAKFQEAQPWC on 2007-05-07
  Boring, I thought this would be a video. What it really is are some low resolution photos and music playing in the background. What a waste of money!
  
  

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