Disco de The Polyphonic Spree: “Live from Austin, TX [DVD]”

I have been a fan of Polyphonic Spree ever since I saw them open for David Bowie in early 2004. I am fortunate enough to have the DVD of their Japanese performance that was included with Together We're Heavy. This one from Austin only adds to my memories, but nothing can top my memory from The Fragile Army tour. Catch them soon on tour!!!

As usual, their music makes one want to leap up out of their chair and dance with happy tears in their eyes. The Austin show is no exception. However, Austin was at the top of my list for possible relocation until viewing this mostly stodgy audience on this DVD. Are most of them dead? Were they expecting country music and no one told them? Only a few fans in the front show any emotion! What is the matter with the rest of the fans? How on earth can Austin call itself the live music capital of the world?

Actually, this all inspires me. If someone appears to have just died, don't call the coroner! Just play some Polyphonic Spree for them and hopefully their eyes will flutter just before a big smile appears on their face. If not, then they are truly dead!

The polyphonic spree has a positive energy that is hard to ignore. I have seen them live a couple of times and was glad to be able to purchase this DVD so I can watch them at home and share the experience with my friends. The cult-ish nature of the rainbow robes is overpowered by the heart and energy each performer brings to the group through a combination of singing, dancing and playing a variety of instruments.

We caught this show when it aired on PBS, let's just say it's a show you'll never forget. This is a great show to show others who have never heard or seen of "The Spree". Most people get up saying "what the %$#@ was that?" And yet, they'll tell others, "you gotta check this DVD out so and so has"!

Buy it, a truly bizarre, enjoyable work of art!