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The Black Keys LiveDirector: Gary Lacroix Rating: E 110 mins Fat Possum/Shock Filmed at their awe-inspiring set from Sydney's Metro Theatre in March this year, 'The Black Keys Live' is a fantastic show. Singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney wowed us in Adelaide ten days prior to this Sydney show, so this world-wide release can also act as a vaguely sentimental souvenir. The editing from the five cameras is slick and the sound is so exceptional that its CD release would be an apt idea. Of course, it is the show of The Black Keys that is the seller and whilst you can simply have one hell of a good background soundtrack, you can also choose to watch an inspirational two-person act. Such is their excellent translation to screen that even if a single camera in wide shot covered the show, the footage would pretty much be just as exciting to watch. Powering through their set like a freight train, The Black Keys get through seventeen songs in just over an hour. 10 A.M. Automatic is a thrilling start, Girl Is On My Mind is in the truest Black Keys blues-rock style, gratingly good... indeed I could give positive mention to every song played. It really is an impressive set. The concert is clearly the main feature of this DVD which is not as stupid as it sounds when you consider that other band DVDs feature a stack of video clips, a road documentary and other assorted paraphernalia to pad out the main feature. Instead the eight minute documentary, which is essentially a casual 'band history' interview with both members, demonstrates the worth of plumping for quality over quantity. It is casual conversation with The Black Keys in their own style, superimposed with interesting footage such as their JJJ 'Live At The Wireless' performance. The one DVD gimmick feature during the concert is that you are able to change camera angles for the final song Heavy Soul. There are only two angles to choose from but watching Carney's slouched head pound the drums from the point of view of the drums is as good as one can ask for. A three minute musical photo gallery (essentially a makeshift film clip), discography and the Set You Free and 10am Automatic video clips round out the extras. The presence of the discography and mini-doco seem to indicate a target audience of new fans, although done in such a nice, tight package, it's one for everyone to appreciate. Be careful if you've got an old TV however, as the DVD is NTSC formatted (meaning it is for American TVs), and might not have the dual PAL/NTSC operation. All in all, this is a great package from a highly entertaining band.  |
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