Search - Flaming Lips :: At War with the Mystics (Limited Edition CD + DVD)

A Great Thing Just Got Better

J. Nelson | PENNSYLVANIA!!!! | 11/04/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Chances are you already own At War With the Mystics. Chances are you love it. So, you're probably wondering is it worth double dipping and buying this new DVD/CD combo.



The answer is: Yes



The 5.1 mix is worth the price alone, but you also get a nice collection of bonus material. You get videos, alternate versions and even new radio sessions.



Not only do you get all of that, but you also get the album on CD. Now you can give your old copy to a friend and you not only give the gift of the Flaming Lips, but you also look like a super nice person. You can't lose!"

Worth it.

E. Hazeldene | 01/12/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I suspect most people considering purchasing this are already fans of At War with the Mystics, and probably wondering if the 5.1 dvd is worth the money, even if you have the CD. It truly is.



The sound is brilliant, the high quality surround sound really does affect the songs. Each listen you will find bits you didn't hear on the CD, in some cases because they've been 'brought forward' and in some cases because they didn't previously exist on the CD album. iI brings the whole album to life and gives all the tracks an extra depth. Tracks like "The W.A.N.D" and "Yeah Yeah Yeah Song" are, unbelievably perhaps, even more fun! I think a key track on this is "Pompeii am Gotterammerdung" (forgive my spelling if I've got that wrong), which is much more intense on this CD.



The booklet also makes this a wonderful package, it's got a lot of information in it, mostly written by lead singer Wayne Coyne. There is a breakdown of each of the tracks meanings, and also a description of what's different for each track on this album in comparison to the CD, which is a really interesting little read. For example, if I remember correctly, in "Pompeii...", actual recordings of a volcano are used!?



Also worth noting is the bonus tracks, including covers and 'remixes' (or at least strange versions of known songs) although sadly most of these are not in 5.1 sound, however they are of course still high quality. Thankfully their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody is in 5.1!!



If you like the album, I would definitely recommend buying this DVD, it will be a welcome addition to your collection.

If you're considering buying the album as a first you might as well go for this package as it has the CD included also."

Great first DVD Audio disc for you

M. E. Hedrick | S Central, OR | 03/08/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you have not taken the plunge into High resolution DVD Audio yet, this is a great first disc to introduce you. And let me just say those who are ringing the deathnell for DVD-A are way premature.

The Flaming Lips are on the forefront of surround sound tech and have produced several amazing discs. This is no exception and may be their best surround disc yet. Videos are included for many songs as well as some interesting video accompaniment to other tunes.

The original CD is also included, but the High res stuff is simply extraordinary. Listen with a 5.1 speaker set up and you will not be sorry you finally shook yourself out of the stereo-only crowd and came on up to DVD-A!"