8.5 | / 10 |
Users | 4.7 | |
Reviewer | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
Chronicles the 2005/2006 Live: With Teeth arena tours, primarily featuring footage from two performances: March 28, 2006, in Oklahoma City, OK and March 30, 2006, in El Paso, TX. Also includes bonus footage from 2005 rehearsals and the 2006 Summer Amphitheater Tour.
Music | 100% |
Video codec: VC-1
Video resolution: 1080i
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 kbps)
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 (256 kbps)
English
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 3.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
In Europe they are referred to as one of the pioneers of industrial rock together with Skinny
Puppy, Front Line Assembly and Front 242. In America, they are an underground monster whose
vision of music has left its mark on countless bands, from Fear Factory to Marilyn Manson. They
are Nine Inch Nails.
Founded in 1988 in Cleveland, Ohio by the eccentric writer, producer, and singer Trent Raznor
Nine Inch Nails started out as an experimental project where everyone was free to
contribute with unique ideas. Electronica, crossover, heavy-metal, industrial, and a number of
other genres quickly became an inseparable part of what people would embrace simply as NIN. By
the early 90s the ambitious group from Cleveland and their enigmatic leadman where already a
force to be reckoned with. Fame quickly followed up and in 2004 Rolling Stone Magazine
concluded that Nine Inch Nails had become one of the most influential rock bands of all
time.
Since the release of their debut album Pretty Hate Machine, however, a lot has changed.
Reznor is the only member from the original NIN lineup and nowadays the band is almost entirely
driven by his vision of what industrial rock should sound like. For better or worse, NIN have also
inspired a number of copycat-bands whose work, as well as stage shows, has been just as
impressive.
Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.78:1 and complimented by a stunning 1080p transfer, Nine Inch Nails: Beside You in Time may well be one of the best looking shows available on BD thus far. Filmed entirely with HD cameras, this transfer, courtesy of Interscope, practically gives you firsthand evidence why high-definition must be the preferred format for live recordings (as if to make a point the producers of the disc have specifically included an interesting bonus program allowing you to optimize the video). From the spotless, crystal clear video, to the unbelievably lush sound quality, this presentation is undoubtedly quite a treat. The futuristic stage decors are absolutely stunning adding an entirely new dimension to the "live" experience. One truly feels as if one is in the middle of a great concert where every small details is captured flawlessly. I definitely must give major props to Rob Sheridan for his impeccable eye for detail. To put it simply folks, this is as good of a live show as you will see captured on BD; take my word on it – it does not get any better.
Boasting an impeccably mixed Dolby TrueHD track as well as Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 soundtracks, this disc certainly shows why there is absolutely no credible basis for comparison between BD and SDVD when it comes to live content treatment. The Dolby TrueHD track is bombastic, stunningly clear and with rich obertones allowing the listener to hear even the tiniest of sound effects. Once into the show everything becomes even more unreal – the sound is perfectly well balanced as if mixed in a studio. In fact, I could not detect any unevenness between the bass, drums, and Trent's voice which we typically expect to hear from live recordings. With all of this in mind, I feel fairly comfortable in stating that aside from the few operas I have reviewed on this site, this is the first disc with live music to come my way where such incredible sound treatment has been achieved. To top everything off, Interscope, the company producer, has also added up an "audio optimization" testing program, which one could access from the main menu. As a major bonus on this disc, the producers have also added closed captioning and English subtitles.
Aside from a basic stills gallery, this BD also offers five songs from the summer leg of the Beside You In Time. These are "Somewhat Damaged", "Closer", "Help Me I Am In Hell", "Non-Entity", and "Only". All of these songs are presented in 1080p but are notably less impressive in the video department. In addition, there are also live recordings from rehearsal sessions for "The Collector," "Every Day Is Exactly The Same," and "Love Is Not Enough", which are not in 1080p. Finally, the producers of the disc have added up the pilot-videos for "The Hand That Feeds" and "Only". As a hidden bonus there is an interesting advanced feature which provides an alternate viewing option (a portion of the giant screen NIN use on the stage is captured by the cameras from a different angle) for the following songs: "Eraser," "Right Where It Belongs" and "Beside You in Time".
Regardless of whether or not you approve of the current NIN lineup and its ability to continue to be as innovative and original as those who assisted Trent Raznor some fifteen years ago I think that with such impeccable treatment as the one this BD boasts you will be hard-pressed not to consider adding NIN Live: Beside You In Time to your collections. Everything here has been given an utmost attention that will surely meet the demands of even the most pretentious of audio- videophilles
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