Libramedi
Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant
Sarita Rafferty
There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.
Francene Odetta
It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.
m015094
When I originally voted for this film, I gave it a 10 because it is a truly captivating film if you enjoy this type of music (folk/celtic/Middle Eastern...the unique combination that is Dead Can Dance). This was after I viewed a VHS tape of the film. Now that I own the DVD (comes with the DCD box set), I have had a chance to see it in a different format. The DVD video quality should be better than it is. The film was probably recorded in standard (vs. widescreen) format, so that is the only way it is viewed. The picture is a little grainy on the DVD (just as the VHS was). For all my gripes about how ARTISAN should have cleaned up the picture, this is still a great DVD. The sound is excellent and the extra features are there (although there aren't too many).
Jasson Cresanto
I've been a fan of DCD for quite some time, but never viewed this concert video until recently. A flowing and expressive performance that cradles you in the experience, and tries - successfully - to show you how and why it is what it is - via the interview segments between songs.Ms. Gerard, in an anecdote, speaks of her child singing and how she realized that it was important for song to not be constricted by the prison that is language. Once you've heard that spoken, you realize where DCD comes from artistically.I recommend this DVD to anyone as it transcends genre, taste, and formula. It is nothing short of an amazing, moving testament to what many today have forgotten about the art of music. Bravo.
David Spalding
A DVD copy of TOWARD THE WITHIN is included with the DEAD CAN DANCE 1981-1998 boxed set, along with other videos. This boxed set might be the only chance to get a DVD of this performance. By the way, Mark Magidson also produced BARAKA (1992), and the DVD offers excerpts from the film in which Dead Can Dance music was featured.
Gothzilla
This is truly a fine movie. What we have here is app. 90 minutes with music from Dead Can Dance live from the Mayfair Theatre in Santa Monica. Between the songs Lisa and Brendan comments about the songs and other stuff. To hear and see the great music is really the best thing to do if you have a bad day.Filled with music from their entire career you get every thing that you ask for. Buy it now, or regret it later.
