Each track from the album is performed in order and a special encore includes the beautiful "Hong Kong" from the War Child album Help: A Day in the Life and a tribute to the recently passed Ibrahim Ferrer in "Latin Simone." ![]() He still manages to sing/shout his lines though and the proceedings go off without a hitch. The only near stumble is Shaun Ryder who bounces on stage with a bottle of special juice in his hand and spends most of his song looking for something in his pockets. 2D/Alburn performs perfectly and the children's choir especially have a lot of fun. There is not a wrong note to be heard and the blend of live and recorded elements is completely seamless. The concert itself is first class and assembles most of the album's collaborators on stage ( MF Doom and Dennis Hopper appear in video and audio form respectively). 2D and Murdoc do manage an appearance in the stalls, incarnated as life-size puppets, much to the audience's excitement. The real artists behind the characters remain hidden in silhouette for the entire concert (until Alburn steps into the spotlight for an encore performance). I leave appearance in inverted commas because the band don't actually turn up on stage per se. #GORILLAZ DEMON DAYS LIVE DVD FULL#The blending of different styles and genres of music is highly successful and alongside the (now overplayed) singles are some dark and clever gems ( Dennis Hopper's monologue in particular stands out).īecoming a successful virtual band, though, raises some difficult logistical problems: like how do you go on tour? Gorillaz have appeared "on stage" several times, but this DVD release marks their first full concert "appearance" at the Manchester Opera House. A long list of guest artist were also brought in to contribute both vocals and songwriting talent, including Danger Mouse collaborator MF Doom, Neneh Cherry, Madchester icon Shaun Ryder, Ike Turner, Dennis Hopper, and many others. The man behind the band and 2D's vocals, Blur frontman Damon Alburn, finds himself in fine writing form for this album, aided in no small measure by the excellent production work of New York DJ, Danger Mouse. Featuring the slightly dazed 2D on vocals, Satanist Murdoc on bass, ten year old wunderkind Noodle on guitar, and possessed drummer Russel on drums, Gorillaz burst on to the scene with their self-titled album in 2001 and had a huge hit with the single, "Clint Eastwood." Demon Days marks their return in 2005 with even greater success, including several high-charting singles, "Feel Good Inc", "DARE" (both in the top 5 of Triple J's Hottest 100), and "Dirty Harry." ![]() They might also be the only virtual band in the world, but these animated geniuses put most real bands to shame. Gorillaz currently hold the record as the most successful virtual band in history. If you create a user account, you can add your own review of this DVD Gorillaz-Demon Days: Live at the Manchester Opera House (2005)
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