Siouxsie and the Banshees: Dreamshow Live at the Royal Festival Hall [DVD]

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Product Description ------------------- This DVD captures Siouxsie at her dramatic best and it marks the first time she has ever performed with a full orchestra. The show features Leonard Eto on Japanese Taiko Drums-a musical style of interest to Siouxsie and Budgie for countless years. Bonus extras include 5 additional songs filmed just prior to the Festival Hall show at the 100 Club in London. Track Listings: Say Yes! Around The World Seven Tears Godzilla! Standing There Miss The Girl Dear Prudence Christine Killing Time Obsession Shooting Sun Kiss Them For Me The Rapture But Not Them Weathercade Prettiest Thing Take Mine Pinned Down Trust In Me Another Planet 2nd Floor Happy House Not Forgotten Face To Face Cities In Dust Spellbound Peek-a-boo Live at The 100 Club (Extras) October 7th 2004 Hong Kong Garden Christine 2nd Floor Not Forgotten Soundcheck at The Royal (Extras) Festival Hall Rehearsal at The Depot (Extras) Siouxsie and Budgie interview (Extras) .com ---- When it comes to Siouxsie Sioux, fans know to expect the unexpected. Filmed at London's Royal Festival Hall in 2004, this two-act concert begins with a drum duet. As an image of the sun glows behind them, drummer Budgie and guest taiko master Leonard Eto work themselves into a frenzy as the other musicians join them on stage. While the percussionists pound away, the 15-member Millenia Ensemble takes their positions. Then Siouxsie makes her entrance in a cleavage-baring pantsuit and feathered headdress. The assemblage proceeds to perform 27 selections from her storied catalog. They tackle most of the expected Banshees and Creatures numbers, like "Christine" and "Kiss Them for Me." Throughout, the self-procled Ice Queen vamps, struts, and even swears—fully living up to her reputation as one of post-punk's most theatrical performers. Except for an unsteady start on "Dear Prudence," her velvety voice sounds duskier than ever, and she and Budgie work well with their talented accompanists. Dreamshow makes for a fine follow-up to Nocturne, which captures Siouxsie and the Banshees live in 1983. Extras include a sound check, a rehearsal, short interviews with the central duo, and a five-song set filmed at the famed 100 Club. --Kathleen C. Fennessy