Symphony For The Lost [2 Vinyl + DVD] [VINYL] explicit_lyrics

As a long time PL fan I've followed the ups and downs, enjoying many of the albums and live performances. However, I'm not feeling it on this occasion as I'm just not sure the product lives upto the idea (which a growing number of bands have tried which mixed results - Anathema's Universal nails it) and it's far from their best live gig. Sorry to say it, but I can't help but be dissapointed. Try some of the older live cd/dvd combo's instead

Perfeito!

Order received. I am very happy. Thank you!

Fantastic album

Paradise Lost with added orchestra! It's been done by a few others before but this appears like such a logical choice. There is a great selection of songs on the first disc rather than being the 'hits' you always get at live shows they've put some thought into doing songs with the orchestra that are a little different or don't appear on their many other Live CD/DVD's.

Just finished watching the DVD and what a fantastic show. They did a great job is splitting the right songs between playing with the Symphony Orchestra and the other half without. It also includes a very nice booklet of pictures of the show etc and it's pretty extensive.The star of the show for me is venue and the back drop of the Ancient Roman Theatre of Philippopolis which is truly stunning how they set everything up inside there. \m/

The idea of paradise lost performing with an orchestra might have been a complete shock back in the early doom days of the 90’s but here in 2015 it makes perfect sense.The band has gone through many phases and styles (with hopefully more to come) which have seen them grow in every way. This has made the decision to perform with an orchestra a no brainer.So first up this package includes 2 cds and the DVD of the gig. On the DVD you have your standard sound mixes (5.1 etc) the show and a nice little documentary.The video quality is good (although slightly disappointed we don’t get a blu ray option) the sound quality is also very good but for me I would have liked to hear more split with the orchestra in the rear speakers and band up front.The show is split into two halves with and without the orchestra, the tracks chosen by the band for the orchestra part are not “obvious” choices and in that alone it is nice to hear some more obscure tracks.The orchestration works tremendously well, it accentuates and enhances what the music is doing rather than battle with it (Metallica S&M I’m looking at you) There is also a large choir backing them which really adds gravitas to the proceedings. The moment of the guitar solo kicks in for “Over the madness” made my arms explode in goose bumps.The conductor has done a fantastic job and I think you can see some genuine enjoyment from not only the conductor but the whole choir/orchestra (even some devil horns being thrown up by some of the choir ) There is an obvious respect from both the classical and metal sides. Despite what the ever cheerful northerners say, Paradise Lost are a musical force to be reckoned with and the orchestra only enhances that.The second set is a standard live set with just the band. This is as powerful and enjoyable as ever, with some tremendous performances of some classic tunes. To list the highlights of this show (with and without orchestration) would be pointless as the whole thing is just an exercise in how to a) plan a set and b) how to perform it with passion and verve.The truth is that behind their self-deprecating exterior is a band who are at the peak of their career, this is because they have stayed true to their beliefs and do what they think is good, not what they are told is good. They seem to be more at ease with their age, their history and the future of the band than I have ever heard them before. This bodes well for us all, as Paradise Lost is one of the finest bands working today.

Very good condition thanks