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TMG: Dodge The Bullet - Live 2004
TMG LIVE TOUR "Dodge The Bullet" was a live tour held by TMG (Tak Matsumoto Group) in 2004. The tour ran from July 3, 2004 to September 7, 2004. The band played a sixteen-song set, including all songs from TMG I apart from "My Alibi". Additionally, the band performed a full-band acoustic rendition of Mr. Big's "To Be With You" and a cover of Night Ranger's "(You Can Still) Rock in America". One month prior to the tour proper, the band appeared as one of the featured acts at annual Japanese music festival SUMMER SONIC 04 to play a truncated setlist of ten songs. The tour finale was filmed and released on DVD and VHS.
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Plot Summary
This live recording captures the unique comedic stylings of The Mighty Boosh during their 'Dodge The Bullet' tour. Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding bring their surreal characters and imaginative storytelling to the stage, delivering a show filled with absurd situations, memorable catchphrases, and eccentric performances. It showcases the duo's early live work before their television series gained widespread popularity.
Critical Reception
As a live comedy recording, 'TMG: Dodge The Bullet - Live 2004' was primarily seen by fans of The Mighty Boosh. Reviews often highlighted the show's raw energy, inventive humor, and the undeniable chemistry between Barratt and Fielding. It was appreciated for its faithful adaptation of their surreal universe to a live stage, though some noted its less polished feel compared to their later television productions.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its inventive and surreal comedic vision.
Lauded for the strong chemistry and performance of Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding.
Appreciated as a foundational piece of The Mighty Boosh's live performance history.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'TMG: Dodge The Bullet - Live 2004' are generally very positive, with fans celebrating the unique, absurdist humor and the early live performances of The Mighty Boosh. Many appreciate the raw energy and the introduction to characters and jokes that would become beloved.
Fun Fact
The 'Dodge The Bullet' tour was one of the first major live tours for The Mighty Boosh, helping to build the considerable fanbase that would later propel their television series to cult status.
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