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Korn: Live On The Other Side
Other // R // June 20, 2006
List Price: $19.99 [Buy now and save at Amazon]
The Movie
I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that one would be hard-pressed to find a genre/form of visual entertainment which hasn't been boosted by DVD. The DVD revolution (which was then followed by the DVD onslaught -- where a slew of new DVD releases hit stores each week) allowed many previously unavailable movies/shows to be released to the public, thus creating an environment where most (any?) unique items would hit home video. Music videos and concerts are certainly a genre which has been boosted by DVD. While music video compilations and concert videos certainly existed during the days of VHS, the combination of video with superior audio has created a glut of music releases, from every genre. The rock band Korn has released at least 2 DVDs in the past and they are now back with a new release, Korn: Live on the Other Side.
The California-based band Korn first hit the scene in 1994 with their self-titled debut album. Since then, they have released five studio albums and have seen continued success. However, the band underwent a change in 2005 when founding member Brian "Head" Welch left the band and they recorded their sixth album as a quartet. To launch this album, entitled "See You on the Other Side", Korn held a special concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. This could be seen as a demonstration that the band was indeed "here to stay".
Thus, vocalist Jonathan Davis, guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer, bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and drummer David Silveria take the stage for the DVD Live on the Other Side. The band plays for nearly 80 minutes, delivering a high-energy show, churning through this setlist:
"Here to Stay"
"Twist"
"Got the Life"
"Liar"
"A.D.I.D.A.S."
"Coming Undone"
"Dirty"
"Falling Away From Me"
"Twisted Transistor"
"Did my Time"
"Shoots and Ladders"
"One"
"Freak on a Leash"
"Another Brick in the Wall/Goodbye Cruel World"
"Blind"
"Somebody Someone"
"Hypocrites"
"Y'all Want a Single"
Korn: Live on the Other Side is a decidedly mixed bag. My first thought is what's up with that setlist? Where is "Thoughtless" or "Right Now"? As a semi-frequent concert-goer, I'm long since used to being disappointed that the band didn't play that obscure album track that I like, but one would expect Korn to play these two songs which were semi-popular singles. (Heck, I've got a DVD where Evanescence performs "Thoughtless" live, so I don't think I'm wrong to expect it from Korn.) I realize that this may come across as nitpicking, but the DVD promises Korn "Rockin' their greatest hits", so I don't think that I'm wrong to expect those two songs. Otherwise, the setlist is fine and as someone who appreciates live covers, it's nice to see the inclusion of Metallica's "One" (which is an abbreviated version which is played as part of a medley) and Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall". However, the continuation of this into Pink Floyd's "Goodbye Cruel World" brings the show to a screeching halt.
The overall concert is fairly good. The band definitely has a lot of energy and it's clear that they are there to put on a show. Singer Davis occasionally addresses the crowd, but for the most part, the songs are non-stop. Korn is very tight here and the songs don't divert very far from the album versions (David Spade would be pleased). Live music can often be sloppy or muddy, but the songs sounds good here and the band never misses a beat. (Assistance is lent by an unseen guitarist named Rob Patterson who adds another layer to the sound.) The stage consists of a dazzling light-show and several video screens which show bizarre images. Many camera angles are used, placing the viewer both in the crowd and on stage with the band. The presentation is good, but a bit sterile at times.
Video
Korn: Live on the Other Side rocks DVD courtesy of Live Nation. The concert was shot in high-definition and the show is letterboxed at 1.78:1 (and is 16 x 9). The image looks very good, as it shows no grain or defects from the source material. The image is somewhat dark at times (this is due to the show's lighting) and there is some slight video noise at times, but otherwise the image looks fine. The colors look very good (from the light show) and the image is very stable.
Audio
This DVD features both a Dolby Digital 5.1 track and a DTS 5.1 track. Both sound fine. The audio on this DVD is rather good as it's never muddy or distorted. The various instruments are all discernible and Davis' vocals are clear making he audio live CD quality (or better). The tracks make creative use of surround sound, as the noise from the crowd fills the speakers, and the subwoofer gets a fairly good workout from the bass and percussion. The overall feel isn't necessarily that of actually being at the show, but the overall crispness of the audio certainly makes up for that.
Extras
The Korn: Live on the Other Side contains three extras. "See You on the Other Side" (36 minutes) is a show which I'm fairly certain originally aired on MTV. Here, we meet several contestants who won a contest through MTV Europe to see Korn live in New York. Korn chartered a jet and personally flew around Europe gathering the winners. The group then performed on the plane. This is semi-interesting as it's cool to see the band interacting with their fans, but it's difficult to not be jealous of the contest winners. "See Who's on the Other Side" (5 minutes) spotlights the various members of Korn's tour crew and offers many a chance to address the camera. The last extra is the MUSIC VIDEO for the song "Coming Undone", which is taken from the concert. One additional extra is the JUKEBOX feature, which allows the viewer to program the songs in any order that they so choose.
While Korn: Live on the Other Side offers a nice overall package, no concert DVD can replicate the true feeling of being in the crowd. (For this particular show, someone would have to run in and leap on my sofa for that to happen.) However, the audio and video are solid and the band puts on a good show, despite some obvious omissions in their song selections.
I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that one would be hard-pressed to find a genre/form of visual entertainment which hasn't been boosted by DVD. The DVD revolution (which was then followed by the DVD onslaught -- where a slew of new DVD releases hit stores each week) allowed many previously unavailable movies/shows to be released to the public, thus creating an environment where most (any?) unique items would hit home video. Music videos and concerts are certainly a genre which has been boosted by DVD. While music video compilations and concert videos certainly existed during the days of VHS, the combination of video with superior audio has created a glut of music releases, from every genre. The rock band Korn has released at least 2 DVDs in the past and they are now back with a new release, Korn: Live on the Other Side.
The California-based band Korn first hit the scene in 1994 with their self-titled debut album. Since then, they have released five studio albums and have seen continued success. However, the band underwent a change in 2005 when founding member Brian "Head" Welch left the band and they recorded their sixth album as a quartet. To launch this album, entitled "See You on the Other Side", Korn held a special concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. This could be seen as a demonstration that the band was indeed "here to stay".
Thus, vocalist Jonathan Davis, guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer, bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and drummer David Silveria take the stage for the DVD Live on the Other Side. The band plays for nearly 80 minutes, delivering a high-energy show, churning through this setlist:
"Here to Stay"
"Twist"
"Got the Life"
"Liar"
"A.D.I.D.A.S."
"Coming Undone"
"Dirty"
"Falling Away From Me"
"Twisted Transistor"
"Did my Time"
"Shoots and Ladders"
"One"
"Freak on a Leash"
"Another Brick in the Wall/Goodbye Cruel World"
"Blind"
"Somebody Someone"
"Hypocrites"
"Y'all Want a Single"
Korn: Live on the Other Side is a decidedly mixed bag. My first thought is what's up with that setlist? Where is "Thoughtless" or "Right Now"? As a semi-frequent concert-goer, I'm long since used to being disappointed that the band didn't play that obscure album track that I like, but one would expect Korn to play these two songs which were semi-popular singles. (Heck, I've got a DVD where Evanescence performs "Thoughtless" live, so I don't think I'm wrong to expect it from Korn.) I realize that this may come across as nitpicking, but the DVD promises Korn "Rockin' their greatest hits", so I don't think that I'm wrong to expect those two songs. Otherwise, the setlist is fine and as someone who appreciates live covers, it's nice to see the inclusion of Metallica's "One" (which is an abbreviated version which is played as part of a medley) and Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall". However, the continuation of this into Pink Floyd's "Goodbye Cruel World" brings the show to a screeching halt.
The overall concert is fairly good. The band definitely has a lot of energy and it's clear that they are there to put on a show. Singer Davis occasionally addresses the crowd, but for the most part, the songs are non-stop. Korn is very tight here and the songs don't divert very far from the album versions (David Spade would be pleased). Live music can often be sloppy or muddy, but the songs sounds good here and the band never misses a beat. (Assistance is lent by an unseen guitarist named Rob Patterson who adds another layer to the sound.) The stage consists of a dazzling light-show and several video screens which show bizarre images. Many camera angles are used, placing the viewer both in the crowd and on stage with the band. The presentation is good, but a bit sterile at times.
Video
Korn: Live on the Other Side rocks DVD courtesy of Live Nation. The concert was shot in high-definition and the show is letterboxed at 1.78:1 (and is 16 x 9). The image looks very good, as it shows no grain or defects from the source material. The image is somewhat dark at times (this is due to the show's lighting) and there is some slight video noise at times, but otherwise the image looks fine. The colors look very good (from the light show) and the image is very stable.
Audio
This DVD features both a Dolby Digital 5.1 track and a DTS 5.1 track. Both sound fine. The audio on this DVD is rather good as it's never muddy or distorted. The various instruments are all discernible and Davis' vocals are clear making he audio live CD quality (or better). The tracks make creative use of surround sound, as the noise from the crowd fills the speakers, and the subwoofer gets a fairly good workout from the bass and percussion. The overall feel isn't necessarily that of actually being at the show, but the overall crispness of the audio certainly makes up for that.
Extras
The Korn: Live on the Other Side contains three extras. "See You on the Other Side" (36 minutes) is a show which I'm fairly certain originally aired on MTV. Here, we meet several contestants who won a contest through MTV Europe to see Korn live in New York. Korn chartered a jet and personally flew around Europe gathering the winners. The group then performed on the plane. This is semi-interesting as it's cool to see the band interacting with their fans, but it's difficult to not be jealous of the contest winners. "See Who's on the Other Side" (5 minutes) spotlights the various members of Korn's tour crew and offers many a chance to address the camera. The last extra is the MUSIC VIDEO for the song "Coming Undone", which is taken from the concert. One additional extra is the JUKEBOX feature, which allows the viewer to program the songs in any order that they so choose.
While Korn: Live on the Other Side offers a nice overall package, no concert DVD can replicate the true feeling of being in the crowd. (For this particular show, someone would have to run in and leap on my sofa for that to happen.) However, the audio and video are solid and the band puts on a good show, despite some obvious omissions in their song selections.
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