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Pain of Salvation: BE Live
This DVD features the live performance of Pain of Salvation's conceptual masterpiece, Be, complete with an orchestra and animated footage. Before Pain of Salvation entered the studio to record Be, they performed the music live over the course of several nights in front of music students and in rock clubs. A camera crew followed them around to document the performances for this DVD. "It seems that everybody was deeply impressed," says creator Daniel Gildenlow. "I think, however, in order to grasp every detail of the show one would have to watch it three or four times." Be Live comes packaged with a bonus Live CD.
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Plot Summary
This live performance captures the entirety of Pain of Salvation's ambitious concept album 'BE' as performed in its original intended order. The show features the full band delivering a complex and emotional musical narrative, interwoven with visual elements that enhance the album's thematic exploration of life, death, and the search for meaning. It showcases the band's technical prowess and their ability to translate intricate studio work into a powerful live experience.
Critical Reception
As a live recording of a highly regarded progressive metal album, 'BE Live' generally received positive attention from fans of the genre who appreciated the faithful and energetic rendition of the source material. Critics often noted the band's high level of musicianship and the emotional impact of the performance, though live albums of this nature typically cater to a dedicated fanbase rather than seeking broad mainstream appeal.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its faithful and powerful live interpretation of the complex 'BE' album.
Highlights the band's technical skill and emotional delivery.
A must-have for fans of Pain of Salvation and the 'BE' concept.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'BE Live' consistently commend the band's exceptional performance and the emotional depth of the 'BE' album. Fans often express their appreciation for the high-fidelity recording and the opportunity to experience the full concept live, noting the energy and precision of the musicians.
Fun Fact
The 'BE' album itself is a narrative about a sentient computer program dealing with humanity's existence, and the live show aims to translate this philosophical concept into a visceral experience.
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