| | |  | POP MUSIC | Home » » Erik Norlander and Friends: Live in St. Petersburg | | | | | | | Description: | | Master keyboardist and composer Erik Norlander is the focus of this program that features an unforgettable full-length concert as well as the tour documentary "The Road to Russia." Selections include "Fanfare for Absent Friends Part One," "Dreamcurrents," "Beware the Vampires," "Secrets of Astrology," "One of the Machines," and more. 143 min. total. Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo; bonus CD soundtrack. | | | Product Details: | | | Format:
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| English | | Number of Discs:
| 2 | | Studio:
| Think Tank Media | | DVD Release Date:
| December 05, 2006 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 3 reviews |
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Stellar Musicians playing Great Great Music!Oct 17, 2007
By Phillip A. Anderson
"Rock'n Phil"
WOW! Where did these guys come from. I've known Eric through his various prog bands and being the lucky husband of the super fine, God gifted Lana (what a set of . . . . pipes!). The singer (I don't have the DVD with me) is definately in my top 5 vocalists of all times - super passionate and incredible vibrato and range. And he plays the hell out of the bass - one incredible musician. Eric's lead guitarist never ever wastes a note, and is truly a gifted musician. Ditto for the drummer and second guitarist. Eric needs no introduction - he is one of the last true keyboard wizards. I really can't say enough about this show - it is amazing. The songs will appeal to every type of rocker - as melodic as Journey, yet as complex (almost) as Dream Theatre. No kidding - if you have 2 ears - hell, if you have one - BUY THIS, amaze your friends, and enjoy a perfect concert over and over and over again. 4 1/2 stars.
 Progressive rock at it's best from a true masterNov 18, 2010
By Mark E. Waterbury
"Stormy"
Erik Norlander is highly regarded throughout the progressive rock world, and in music in general, for being one of the most talented keyboardists around. Erik is far from one-dimensional, as his talents also reach into songwriting, producing, keyboard equipment development, and performing live. The latter is exemplified by his latest DVD "Live In St. Petersburg," released on Think Tank Records. Recorded on Erik's European tour in 2004, the trek through the country formally known as the U.S.S.R. was very well-received by old and new fans, creating a perfect venue for Erik and his friends to display their live talents on stage. And his friends? Not your garden variety batch of pickup musicians here. The vocals are handled by the incredible tandem of Erik's wife, collaborator and prog diva Lana Lane, and the powerhouse former vocalist of Michael Schenker, Blue Murder, Baton Rouge among many others, Kelly Keeling. Kelly also handled bass duties, anchoring the solid rhythm section with ex-Vengeance drummer Ernst Van Ee. Rounding out the band and intensifying the sound is highly revered guitarist Peer Verschuren, another long-time Norlander collaborator.
The concert opens to a swirl of color patterns, fading in and out with visions of Erik and his keyboard interlude to the show. The band then joins him in an explosion of white light for the classic "Neurosaur." Erik flaunts his classical piano training in "Dreamcurrents," more proof that his name can be mentioned in the same breath with Wakeman, Emerson, and Rudess. In the eerily intense "Mariner," Kelly Keeling gets a chance to show off his incredible vocal range, and you also witness some blistering solo work from guitarist Peer Verschuren. The wondrous version of the Procol Harem classic "A Salty Dog" receives a faithful yet subtly stylized treatment. Lana Lane jumps into the fray, displaying her operatic, emotive vocal work on "Alexandria". The band turns up the intensity a notch with the brooding thunder of "Oblivion Days," featuring harmony duets from Lana and Kelly. The video production also holds your attention, interjecting imagery of war and natural disasters, mirroring the theme of the song. Although there is a lot of attention paid to Erik's keyboard prowess throughout the video, he does allow his bandmates their time in the spotlight. Peer delivers a smoking albeit brief guitar solo, leading into the band's full-out rocker "Beware The Vampires," with more stunning vocals by Kelly and Lana. Ernst Van Ee tags an explosive drum solo onto the end of "Secrets of Astrology." By the time the concert is concluded with the fiery "Fallen" and the intense encore featuring "One of the Machines", the video audience has been drawn into the concert's front row, and may find itself shaking off the awe of the incredible musicianship they just witnessed to stand with the crowd for the ovation.
The concert filming and editing captures the ambient energy of the concert, interspersing the live footage with images of scenery, artwork and colorful mosaics in tasteful spots. The concert footage is very clear despite difficult lighting conditions, with a good mix of close ups, full band shots, fading and pans. Also included is a documentary "The Road To Russia," featuring interesting and insightful interviews with band members and extra footage of their European tour. Some real treats include an excellent live performance of "Court Of the Crimson King" from the Cal Prog Festival, and an entertaining video montage set to a haunting version of the theme of "From Russia With Love" voiced by Lana. When you weave the whole package together, you have a great overview of one of progressive rock's more entertaining and talented performers who deserves wider spread recognition, and may receive it as more people witness this DVD. Some very good testimonies to the talent of his friends as well. Also contains a bonus audio CD.
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 If your into long indulgent keyboard instrumentals, then look no furtherJan 23, 2008
By George Dionne
Known for his keyboard work with Lana Lane (also his wife), Norlander chronicles his solo work during a 2004 tour stop. If your into long indulgent keyboard instrumentals, then look no further. I found some of them to be a bit long-winded. However, there are some lyrically charged material. Bassist Kelly Keeling chimes in for two tracks and Lana covers a few more.
The concert itself is an intimate affair with nothing too flashy. The band sounds great in both stereo and 5.1 sound. If you want to take the show on the run, Norlander includes an audio disc. It doesn't contain every song, but he adds a few that weren't part of the show. There is a bonus documentary included, and if you've seen the last Lana Lane DVD, you know what to expect.
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