Placebo: Soulmates Never Die - Live In Paris [DVD] [2006]

This is a great keepsake for all Placebo fans. The band are energetic and crowd-oriented in this live DVD, and would bring back loads of happy memories for anyone who's been to one of their gigs. The band is bouncy, smiley and fun, especially Brian. The set list focuses on the latest album Sleeping With Ghosts, but there are a few select favourites from older albums, such as the likes of fantastic 'Without You I'm Nothing', 'Special K', 'Bionic', as well as crowd-pleasers such as 'Pure Morning' or 'Every You Every Me'. There's no doubt that the track listing could have been better, for example with the inclusion of 'Teenage Angst' and 'My Sweet Prince', but it nevertheless is a very solid performance canvassing Placebo's career to date. Highlights for me include the excellent 'Soulmates' ('Sleeping With Ghosts' rock version), 'Where is My Mind' (with guest star Frank Black) and 'Protège Moi'.The documentary is great! Stefan's 'gay dancing' is worth the price of the DVD alone. Some awesome on-the-road footage and just a fun, general look at the band behind the scenes. Placebo is one of those bands that makes you fall in love with its charismatic members, and the documentary will show you why.There are two hidden scenes in the DVD. The first is Brian getting an injection and features a longer shot of 'Brian butt' that appeared for a split second in the documentary. It can be accessed through the main menu, by selecting 'set list' with your cursor and pressing the up button on your remote. The second hidden scene is candid footage of the band at a club performance, wearing women's wigs. That one can be accessed first by going to the 'audio' menu, selecting the 'stereo' option with your cursor, and then pressing the up button.A must-have for all Placebo fans! And remember to show it to your non-Placebo-fan friends because they'll be converted after that!

I have already ordered this DVD being, a huge fan of Placebo. I have seen many live performances by them and this DVD shows their-in many people's eyes- most defining comcert. It is a show in Paris performed infront of a large arena of obsessed fans! This DVD also includes behind the scenes footage. Also, the lead singer of the Pixes apparently performs with them for their cover of the Pixie's "where is my mind." The tracklist for this DVD is as follows;Bulletproof CupidAllergicEvery You Every MeBionicProtect Me From What I WantPlasticineThe Bitter EndSoulmatesBlackeyedI'll Be YoursSpecial NeedsEnglish Summer RainWithout You I'm NothingThis PictureSpecial KTaste In MenSlave To The WagePeeping TomPure MorningCentrefoldsWhere Is My Mind?As you can see this tracklisting includes some of the best tracks from the four amazing albums placebo have made. Buy this item- this is a band whose performance is something everyone should witness.G

Wow what can i say i've seen them live, i have all the albums (even the latest singles one) but this concert is a masterpiece.Placebo rock with out doubt this is the best ever music dvd i have seen.Every song is performed to perfection, i've changed my favourite about 10 times now. Think i've finally decide on 'i'll be yours' and english summer rain' but who care every song they perform is class.U know a week band has bad songs or one defining album. Most people percieve placebo are known for there 1st two albums. But there new stuff is even better, doesnt happen with many if any artists.Of course i dont want to bore u, just buy the dvd and enjoy it

Product good, packaging a bit weathered but I bought it for the disc which is good.

I love this DVD, it is the perfect portrayal of a Placebo concert, one than can be watched again and again.There is a huge crowd for this concert, and Placebo play a long setlist of a range of songs up to the Sleeping With Ghosts album, including some suprises. The footage and post-production is excellent quality, making it interesting to watch.It also features a tour documentary which is also great quality, and gives a good insight to behind the scenes.The DVD itself comes in a cardboard 'book' style case with a thin plastic protective sleeve. There is a thin colour booklet accompanying the disc.It should go without saying that official releases such as this by far outweigh any bootlegs out there and I can't recommend this highly enough, especially for the price.

Having just received my copy, I can safely say this dvd is a must have for any Placebo fan. It features 1 hour 40 minutes of a live concert at Bercy infront of a 16000 crowd, with a special performance of where is my mind with frank black. Then there is the documentary of their tour, a little short at 25 minutes, but still entertaining! There are even two hidden scenes, one of placebo singing where is my mind in wigs and feather boas, the other of brian getting a vitamin shot in his ass! well worth looking for!

Great concert from Placebo in Paris at "Sleeping With Ghosts" Tour 2003/04 with original combo Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdall and Steve Hewitt, great tracks as "Every You Every Me", "Bitter End", "Special Needs" or Special K". In digipack format with 8 page booklet in very good condition

An excellent alternative for placebo lovers who are not able to see them live, or want to relive the experience of a Placebo gig. I was amused to discover the two hidden tracks in the DVD and I also liked the short documetary about the band. In short if you like Placebo you will LOVE this DVD (I wish they would make another,more recent live DVD).