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The fan base for Muse grows with every release. 2006 s Black Holes And Revelations broke into the U.S. Top 10 while hitting #1 in the U.K. and much of Europe, where it sold 1 million copies and was #3 on NME's Albums Of The Year list. A multiple BRIT Award winner for Best Live Act,Muse then staged two massive sold-out performances at 90,000-seat Wembley Stadium in London last June, which increasingly are recognised as amongst the definitive live moments of the year. The best performances from those concerts, as well as bonus backstage footage, are presented on the CD/DVD set HAARP. The concerts once again demonstrated the raw power and unquenchable ambition of one of the UK's most successful long-term bands and one of, if not the, greatest, most ambitious live act in the world at the present time.
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should be 10 stars
What can I say? Its MUSE they are the best thing, musically, on the planet right now.
Awesome concert video, not sure about the DTS sound
I'm a big fan of Muse but wasn't sure about getting a DVD of a live performance, since sometimes they're not as good as studio recordings. Well, in this case, Muse goes all out and puts on a show that grabs you by the throat in the first moments and doesn't let you go until the very end. There's not a dull moment in the entire concert, and the tracks are all outstanding.
The quality of the video transfer is excellent, with superior clarity and color that's much better than what you'd expect on a DVD (compared to Blu-Ray, which isn't available). Some reviewers have complained about the quick cuts in the editing, but I liked it and felt it was consistent with the way the show was put together. The same thing is true of the shots of the crowd, which I don't usually care for, but in this case, it added to the realism and the excitement. So I give it a score of 10 out of 10 for video quality and a visually appealing show.
I listened to the DTS track the first time and felt that the bass was overdone and the instruments overwhelmed the vocals, at least on my system. I also felt that there was too much echo or reverberation. I think maybe they wanted to duplicate the sound you'd have heard if you'd been there, which it probably does, so by all means give it a try, and then compare it to the PCM stereo track. I tried various adjustments but was unable to get a good balance with the DTS track. I ended up listening to the PCM stereo track instead, channeling the sound through all 5 of my speakers, and I was much more satisfied with the balance and the overall sound listening to it that way. For audio, I give it a 9 out of 10, just because I'm not sure what to think about the whole DTS thing.
Overall, this is one of the best live performances I've seen on a DVD, and definitely one that I'll watch and listen to many times.
The CD is also outstanding, though I agree with those who have said they wished that "Plug In Baby" had been included on the CD. Having said that, it hardly seems fair to complain since they managed to get almost 72 minutes on the CD. The sound is much better than many live CDs, with good balance, clear vocals, and without excessive crowd noise. You hear the crowd but they don't overpower the music.
So, this package offers both a video and audio reproduction of a high-energy, well-produced show that ranks with the best live performances by any band, ever.
Love Muse!
Muse is my latest musical obsession. I had to get this so I can see them live. It is worth every penny, if you are a Muse fan. Getting to see them play all my favorites in front of a sold out crowd at Wembley is something I will probably never get to experience in person, but getting to see it on my tv is the next best thing. :)
delightful
I've heard a lot about Muse's live performances but when I finally heard this concert at Wimbley it totally reminded me of Queen or Dream Theather and the great sound of the vocals and instruments.
the best live cd
this was my first muse cd and i didnt notice that it was a live cd when i bought it and i NEVER buy live cds cause they just arent any good, BUT when i listened to this i was knocked over! it is a wonderful cd! not dissapointing AT ALL! and the dvd that comes with it is also amazing! they are really entertaining and i love the "backwards forward walk" he does in knights of clydonia! i have watched the dvd a few times and i just love it i recommend this cd for you muse fans you WILL NOT be sorry!
