Serj Tankian - Elect the Dead Symphony (W/Dvd) (Dlx)
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Artist: Serj TankianEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Limited Edition, Special Edition
CD Release Date: 2010-03-09
Music Label: WEA/Reprise
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
- Feed Us - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Blue - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Sky Is Over - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Lie Lie Lie - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Money - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Baby - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Gate 21 - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- The Charade - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Honking Antelope - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Saving Us - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Elect The Dead - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Falling Stars - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Beethoven's C**t - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Empty Walls - Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Intro
- Feed Us
- Blue
- Sky Is Over
- Lie Lie Lie
- Money
- Baby
- Gate 21
- The Charade
- Honking Antelope
- Saving Us
- Elect The Dead
- Falling Stars
- Beethoven's C**t
- Empty Walls
- End Credits
Music reviews of Elect the Dead Symphony (W/Dvd) (Dlx)
Music Review: Better than you'd expect
Rating: 5 Stars
Serj Tankian's Elect The Dead Symphony is certainly an interesting release. At first, the idea for an artist with just one album releasing a live album seemed like a bad idea, then when you add in the idea of Serj's short three minute songs getting the orchestral treatment the idea seemed even more ill-advised, it led me to make unpleasant assumptions about the man's ego.
I'm glad to report however, that the problems I perceived are largely absent and Serj was fully justified in releasing this symphonic live concert.
As well as songs from the Elect The Dead album, there are two brand new songs `Gate 21,' and `The Charade,' as well as two more non album tracks `Blue,' and `Falling Stars.'
Another reason that this concert works so well is that the songs have been pretty severely rearranged to suit the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, it seems more like an MTV Unplugged version of Elect the Dead was given the symphony treatment than the existing versions. There is no distorted guitar whatsoever, no bass guitar and no drum kit as all percussion is handled by the orchestra.
The concert's greatest strength is also its greatest weakness. This concert relies a great deal more on the Orchestra than any other Rock/Orchestra cross over I've ever seen, which while making it unique and impressive may alienate some fans who were expecting a mixture of the band and the orchestra more in line with Kiss's Alive 4 or Metallica's S&M orchestral concerts.
Some songs suit the style more than others, with the chorus of `Money,' for example, seeming clumsy. Songs like `Elect the Dead,' and `Saving Us,' however are amazing and truly feel grand with the powerful backing of the Orchestra.
In terms of the DVD, the visuals, camerawork, direction and editing are spot on, they really couldn't have done a better job its almost worth watching just as a demonstration on how to correctly make a concert DVD. The sound is similarly perfect, the only place where quality comes into play are your individual opinions on the arrangements and how well Serj's voice carries live. In my opinion, Serj nails it here with a faultless performance that in some instances surpasses the original album versions, but a few listeners may not be so convinced.
Overall, Elect The Dead Symphony is a very good concert, with top notch sound and visuals. If you feel that a stripped down version of the songs augmented by a huge Orchestra is for you then give it a try.
Description of Elect the Dead Symphony (W/Dvd) (Dlx)
Grammy award winning maestro of rock Serj Tankian is releasing his first live album that features a full orchestral performance of his critically-acclaimed debut solo rock album 'Elect The Dead' which showcased the writing and arranging prowess of a man best known for his inimitable vocals, incisive lyrics, and unwavering dedication to humanitarian causes. He then took the stage at the majestic Auckland Town Hall in New Zealand with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra to perform a very special orchestral interpretation of his critically acclaimed debut solo album 'Elect the Dead'.With The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at his side, Tankian's epic songs and operatic vocals take on a whole new sense of grandeur when accompanied with a full 70 piece orchestra. This unique meshing of two very different worlds of music was a vision Tankian has long wanted to make a reality.
The show also features two previously unreleased tracks in 'Gate 21' and 'The Charade'. Both tracks are included on all release formats (CD/DVD, CD, and Vinyl).
CD is audio from the live performance
DVD is live performance with some bonus b-roll footage.
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