Blue Man Group

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:41 am

Some of you will know that I am a Production / Training Manager for B&W Loudspeakers. We have a very 'plush' training center where we train dealers and distributors in the 'Marketing' aspect of the business. We own our distributorships so we have a vested interest.

Anyway....within the last 18 months we have launched some new products and the Training center has not been free. At long last I have been able to organise some Product Demos for People in the factory...about 150...

We have a 30 seat cinema and part of the demo was an audio visual 'experience' that included a track from a 'Blue man group'. it was so fantastic that I want to get hold of a DVD. Has anyone out there heard of these guys....I believe they are performing in London at the moment. These guys were the characters in the 'Pentium 3' 'Pentium 4' adverts.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:43 am

Sounds like the Blue Man group that performs at the Luxor in Vegas, at least that's what I think. I saw them when I was staying at the Luxor and their show was excellent.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:47 am

They have a regular show on the Strip in Las Vegas, or at least they did. The tickets were too pricey for me. I've seen them on tv a couple of times. Their imaginative instruments they make with PVC pipe are amazing!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:50 am

Accountable wrote: They have a regular show on the Strip in Las Vegas, or at least they did. The tickets were too pricey for me. I've seen them on tv a couple of times. Their imaginative instruments they make with PVC pipe are amazing!

Yeah they still are playing at the Luxor as far as I am aware, though u are right AC the tickets are pretty pricey. The show we saw was pretty amazing, and the whole crowd loved them.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:53 am

If you guys ...Chris, ACC...come accross any DVDs I'd be interested. I have looked on Amazon and Play.com but not much there.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:56 am

Well I'm pretty sure that they sold DVD's at the Luxor hotel, but of course that is out of your reach. Can't say I know of any other places, but I guess u could try the Luxor home page and see if there is anything there. Hope u find something though Bez.

hotsauce · Post by **hotsauce** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:14 am

I couldn't talk my hubs into shelling out that kind of money to see them either. I WOULD LOVE TO, though!

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:25 am

Bez wrote: If you guys ...Chris, ACC...come accross any DVDs I'd be interested. I have looked on Amazon and Play.com but not much there.
They're at the Venetian now.

Here's the link to their online store.

http://stores.musictoday.com/store/dept ... 060&sfid=2

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:04 pm

Biographyby Jason AnkenyExperimental musical theatre troupe the Blue Man Group was founded in 1987 by longtime friends Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton, and Chris Wink; identical in their blue-painted skin, skullcaps and black clothing, the trio soon became a fixture of the New York underground performance art scene thanks to their regular appearances in Central Park, followed by shows at noted East Village spaces including Dixon Place, Performance Space 122 and the Wooster Group's Performing Garage. Equal parts play, concert, and sketch routine, the Blue Man Group combined sight gags, physical stunts and audience participation, with members of the front rows given plastic rain ponchos as protection from the hail of paint, food and other assorted projectiles launched from the stage; in early 1991, they premiered their production Tubes at La MaMa, moving to the Astor Place Theater by the end of the year and ultimately winning an Obie Award for their efforts. Tubes eventually expanded to long runs in Boston, Chicago and Las Vegas; in 1999, the Blue Man Group also issued an album, Audio, spotlighting their custom musical instruments. Three year later, the trio inked a multi-album deal with Atlantic's sister label, Lava Records. The Complex, which appeared in April 2003, marked the Blue Man Group's monumental sophomore album - a slick effort showcasing impressive collaborations with Tracy Bonham, Dave Matthews, Dan the Automator and Esthero.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:08 pm

Reviewby Mark DemingBlue Man Group is a performance art ensemble that combines music, mime, theater, and dance and blends them into a style unlike that of anyone else currently treading the stage. Blue Man Group: Audio is the DVD version of their first album, in which the group performs the music they've composed for their performances (as well as several numbers original to this release), often using unusual instruments they created themselves. In addition to accompanying videos, this DVD edition of Audio also features a special 5.1 Surround Sound mix which takes advantage of the higher sonic resolution of the DVD format, as well as providing directional clues which add a new dimension to the music.

Tracks

1 Mandelgroove Goldman, Hainmann, Pai ... Composed by:Goldman, Hainmann, Pai, Stanton, Wink

2 PVC IV Goldman, Hainmann, Pai ... Composed by:Goldman, Hainmann, Pai, Stanton, Wink

3 TV Song Dyas, Goldman, Stanton, Wink

4 Synaesthetic Dyas, Goldman, Pai, Stanton ... Composed by yas, Goldman, Pai, Stanton, Wink

5 Utne Composed by:

6 Rods and Cones Goldman, Stanton, Wink

7 Tension 2

8 Opening Mandelbrot Goldman, Heinemann, Pai ... Composed by:Goldman, Heinemann, Pai, Stanton, Wink

9 Club Nowhere Dyas, Goldman, Stanton, Wink

10 Drumbone Goldman, Hainmann, Pai ... Composed by:Goldman, Hainmann, Pai, Stanton, Wink

11 Shadows Goldman, Hainmann, Pai ... Composed by:Goldman, Hainmann, Pai, Stanton, Wink

12 Cat Video Dyas, Goldman, Hainmann, Pai ... Composed by yas, Goldman, Hainmann, Pai, Stanton, Wink

13 Klein Mandelbrot Dyas, Goldman, Hainmann, Pai ... Composed by

yas, Goldman, Hainmann, Pai, Stanton, Wink

14 Endless Column Goldman, Hainmann, Pai ... Composed by:Goldman, Hainmann, Pai, Stanton, Wink

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:09 pm

Reviewby MacKenzie WilsonThe Complex Rock Tour Live DVD is a captivating look at the Blue Man Group's vibrant live performance. Having spent the prior decade wowing audiences across the globe with its eccentric theatrics, this particular release captures the group touring in support of its second album, The Complex. Filmed before 9,000 fans during two nights in mid-August 2003 at NextStage Amphitheatre in Grand Prairie, TX, the rock spectacle that is The Complex Rock Tour Live celebrates the Blue Man Group's rise in popularity and how audiences around the world have embraced their quirky sense of humor and stylish brand of electronic music. The Blue Man Group don't only put on a rock concert, they deliver a total show. It's a raw combination of conceptual art, sound sculpture, and vaudeville. They've successfully managed to bring their small-setting audio/visual mix to a grand stage, and pulling off such a task doesn't always work. The Blue Man Group's videos with Dave Matthews ("Sing Along") and Bush's Gavin Rossdale ("The Current") are included as well, making the Complex Rock Tour Live package even more enticing. "Exhibit 13," a stunning tribute to September 11th, is an added bonus.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:10 pm

Hope that helps you, Bez.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:33 am

Thanks to everyone for their input. They are performing in London at the moment apparently.

I have ordered a DVD from play.com. and I'm hoping it'll arrive to day so that I can play it tonight and let you know what I think.

I thought it would arrive before last weekend because play.com are usually very quick.....i'm just too impatient.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 3:11 pm

The DVD didn't arrive today...I'm getting a bit anxious as normally the delivery time is 48 hrs...I'm just too impatient I guess....