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Kiss - Symphony: The DVD Actor: Kiss Number of Items: 2 Format: Color Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Running Time: 180 minutes Studio: Bmg Distribution (VI Product Group: DVD Release Date: 2003-09-09 Buy from Amazon

Customer Reviews: Total numer of reviews: 88 Average rating: 3.5 "Very good DVD!" This is a great concert. the music sounds great, and it's the first kiss concert on dvd that's worth buying. the editing is bad, but you get over it. Buy it. "ORGASMIC! A TOUR DE FORCE SHOW DONE RIGHT!!!" I know what many of you may be thinking: mainly, how cheesy the concept of KISS and a world class symphony orchestra collaborating would be. BUT, you would be WRONG... VERY WRONG! This is one of the BEST 'rock meets Beethoven' productions I have EVER seen, and Kiss' structured, even bombastic, and often ballady music is the PERFECT candidate for a mega collaboration like this with a full-piece orchestra! This 'down under' performance is nothing short of world class, sonically and visually, and the DVD production is top notch, with a perfect mix of great camera angles, shots, and stereo and multi-channel audio, not to mention a few extras. The energy and party-atmosphere of the Aussie crowd is captured ably and perfectly on this 2 disc DVD set. I am 42 years old, and have been following Kiss since the mid 70's, and it absolutely floors me as to how these 50-something, aging rock stars look and sound as if they are still in their 20's!!! Not all classic bands are aging gracefully, but KISS is one of the major exceptions hands down. Another note: Tommy Thayer is one fantastic guitarist! He is about the same height as Ace, looks like Ace, moves like Ace, PLAYS like Ace (back when Ace had incredible chops), smells like Ace, etc. His riffing and soloing is dead on. Simply amazing, to say the least! Given how influential and incredible KISS is, and given their contributions over the years to hard rock, it is almost fitting that they 'upped the ante' and attempted to make KISSTORY with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra! Two worlds colliding have formed a masterpiece! What are you waiting for? This DVD should be in your collection A.S.A.P. 100 stars, not 5!!! "kiss on dvd,nuff said" I happen to be one of the very happy with this dvd.If you are a kiss fan then you will love this dvd.This is just like being there to see kiss and the show is an awesome one.I was skeptical when i first heard of alive 4 being with a symphony but after hearing this and seeing it on dvd,the boys in kiss have once again satisfied me.KISS is definately the greatest rock show on earth.I also must say that i am very happy with tommy thayer as a replacement for ACE.No, i am not happy that ACE is gone again but tommy for sure can fill his shoes,he rocks. "They blew it!!!" The music on this DVD is really good, but the video is nearly impossible to watch due to the horrible editing job that cant keep a shot of ANYTHING on the screen for more than what seems like two seconds. I am going to put my copy on EBAY and get the CD instead. "KISS Delivers Again!" The KISS Symphony project, on CD and DVD, has captured and delivers the inimitable KISS energy, flair, and fan commitment that makes their music and showmanship the stuff of legends. May God continue to bless KISS and their fans! Kraig