Siouxsie and the Banshees: Dreamshow Live at the Royal Festival Hall [DVD] [2007] [Region 1] [US Imp - Region 1 DVD

Track Listings:
Say Yes!
Around The World
Seven Tears
Godzilla!
Standing There
Miss The Girl
Dear Prudence
Christine
Killing Time
Obsession
Shooting Sun
Kiss Them For Me
The Rapture
But Not Them
Weathercade
Prettiest Thing
Take Mine
Pinned Down
Trust In Me
Another Planet
2nd Floor
Happy House
Not Forgotten
Face To Face
Cities In Dust
Spellbound
Peek-a-boo
Live at The 100 Club (Extras)
October 7th 2004
Hong Kong Garden
Christine
2nd Floor
Not Forgotten
Soundcheck at The Royal (Extras)
Festival Hall
Rehearsal at The Depot (Extras)
Siouxsie and Budgie interview (Extras)


When it comes to Siouxsie Sioux, fans know to expect the unexpected. Filmed at London's Royal Festival Hall in 2004, this two-act concert begins with a drum duet. As an image of the sun glows behind them, drummer Budgie and guest taiko master Leonard Eto work themselves into a frenzy as the other musicians join them on stage. While the percussionists pound away, the 15-member Millenia Ensemble takes their positions. Then Siouxsie makes her entrance in a cleavage-baring pantsuit and feathered headdress. The assemblage proceeds to perform 27 selections from her storied catalog. They tackle most of the expected Banshees and Creatures numbers, like "Christine" and "Kiss Them for Me." Throughout, the self-proclaimed Ice Queen vamps, struts, and even swears—fully living up to her reputation as one of post-punk's most theatrical performers. Except for an unsteady start on "Dear Prudence," her velvety voice sounds duskier than ever, and she and Budgie work well with their talented accompanists. Dreamshow makes for a fine follow-up to Nocturne, which captures Siouxsie and the Banshees live in 1983. Extras include a sound check, a rehearsal, short interviews with the central duo, and a five-song set filmed at the famed 100 Club. --Kathleen C. Fennessy