So, like other Pink Floyd or Waters endeavors, it's stretching the boundaries of what can be done, and more often than not it succeeded, in the wake of a triumphant fall of the real wall in Berlin. There is also an interesting, if not perfect, rendition of 'the Trial sequence' featuring a funny, scathing Tim Curry and judge played by Albert Finney. The Gerald Scarfe production design/animations are a wonder to behold for the fans, and there are a few other surprises as well. ![]() But that this is such an ambitious show, with such a huge, overpowering audience, is enough to suffice. Mitchell is good, the Band does a terrific job, and the Scorpions are hit or miss depending on how much of a fan you are. In fact, while he is usually singing the songs (there's a great bit when he's in part of the Wall right before, or after, the hotel-room smashing), the other acts sometimes steal the show, for better or worse. On top of this there is also the factor of the special guests, and even the whole spectacle itself, getting in the way of what Waters does best. It's the kind of live concert one wishes was experiences in person as opposed to on the screen like with the live show in other venues with the complete Pink Floyd, something is lost when experienced at home (the film is another matter, which is for my money one of the top 5 "expensive student films" ever made). ![]() On top of this is the complete stage-show of the Wall that made waves when first done in 1980. Here he is joined by such musicians as Bryan Adams, The Band (of Last Waltz 'Band' I mean), Cyndi Lauper, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, and the Scorpions among others. Live Roger Waters Format: Audio CD 432 ratings 1598 Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns See all 7 formats and editions Streaming Unlimited MP3 14.99 Listen with our Free App Audio CD 15.98 22 Used from 6.45 16 New from 10.50 Includes FREE MP3 version of this album. So here, shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Roger Waters brought forth a worldwide broadcast of the wall, complete with a spectacle for millions to experience, and of course not alone. It's more of a sensory experience than something traditional, like with the Who's rock operas. It's engaging (if a little obvious) with its messages on education, sex, the drainage of rock and roll, psychology, and the breakdown of society through fascism. It may not be Pink Floyd's best work, but on the form of ambition it could rightly rank with (or some would argue above) Dark Side of the Moon. ![]() The Wall is, indeed, one of the most awe-inspiring feats from the 70's rock scene.
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