The Communards – Live At Full House Rock Show (DVD)

Product Details

• UPC: 4031778610111
• Catalog Number/ISBN: ISBN 38663450198
• Product Type: DVD Video – Concert Documentary
• Label: ARD Video
• Format: DVD, DVD-Video, PAL 4:3, DVD 5
• Regional Code: 2
• Country: Germany
• Released: 2006
• Genre: Electronic, Pop / Chanson, Synth-pop
• Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 / Stereo 2.0
• Languages: English & German
• Duration: Approximately 74 minutes

Overview

"The Communards – Live At Full House Rock Show" documents a landmark live performance of the iconic synthpop duo, The Communards. Recorded live at the Capitol in Hanover on 2 October 1986, this DVD captures the explosive energy and emotional intensity of the band—led by ex-Bronski Beat singer Jimmy Somerville and multi-talented keyboardist Richard Coles—at the height of their chart success. With early hits such as "Don't Leave Me This Way" propelling them into global stardom, this performance showcases their unique blend of politically charged lyrics, soulful vocal delivery, and infectious dance-pop rhythms.

French Translation – Overview (Vue d'ensemble) :
« The Communards – Live At Full House Rock Show » documente une performance live marquante du duo synthpop emblématique, The Communards. Enregistré en direct au Capitol à Hanovre le 2 octobre 1986, ce DVD capture l'énergie explosive et l'intensité émotionnelle du groupe – conduit par Jimmy Somerville, ex-chanteur de Bronski Beat, et le multi-instrumentiste Richard Coles – au sommet de leur succès dans les charts. Avec des tubes tels que « Don't Leave Me This Way », qui catapultèrent le groupe au niveau international, cette performance met en avant leur mélange unique de textes politiquement engagés, d'interprétations vocales émouvantes et de rythmes entraînants.

Product Features

• Historic Live Performance:
  Witness The Communards live as they perform at the Capitol in Hanover during an electrifying Rock Show. The DVD features an extensive setlist that includes politically charged anthems, soulful jazz covers, and irresistible club hits.

• Dynamic Setlist:
  The performance captures a wide range of songs from the band's repertoire:

  • Highlights from the 1986 Concert:
    • "Sentimental Journey"
    • "Never No More"
    • "Forbidden Fruit" (sleeve lists this track with an alternate title as "Forbidden Love")
    • "Disenchanted"
    • "When The Walls Come Tumbling Down"
    • "Lover Man"
    • "Heavens Above"
    • "La Dolarosa"
    • "Simple Delight" (listed on sleeve as "Simple Delight" versus "So Cold The Night")
    • "You Are My World"
    • "Don't Slip Away"
    • "Reprise"
    • "Don't Leave Me This Way"

• Bonus Feature – Special Interview:
  In addition to the live performance, the DVD includes an exclusive bonus feature: an interview recorded in October 1986 at Hanover. Moderator Alan Bangs interviews band members Jimmy Somerville and Richard Coles about their career, songwriting process, and the political as well as personal inspirations behind their music.

• Exclusive Individual Playlist Feature:
  The DVD offers an innovative bonus feature that allows you to create your own individual playlist from the concert footage—a unique way to personalize your viewing experience.

• Superior Audio & Visual Quality:
  Presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 and Stereo 2.0 on a PAL 4:3 screen, this well-remastered DVD delivers an immersive concert experience with both crisp visuals and rich sound quality.

Track Listing

(Note: Track titles are as per the DVD sleeve; some tracks may feature alternate titles in the booklet.)

1. Intro – Alan Bangs
2. Sentimental Journey
3. Johnny Verso
4. Never No More
5. Forbidden Fruit (also known as "Forbidden Love")
6. Disenchanted
7. When The Walls Come Tumbling Down
8. Lover Man
9. Heavens Above
10. La Dolarosa
11. Simple Delight (sleeve may list as "So Cold The Night")
12. You Are My World
13. Don't Slip Away
14. Reprise
15. Don't Leave Me This Way

Extra Feature:

1. Interview – Alan Bangs with Jimmy Somerville and Richard Coles (October 1986, Hanover)

Interesting Facts

• Breakthrough Moment:
  This live performance captures The Communards during a pivotal moment in 1986, when their cover of "Don't Leave Me This Way" not only topped the US Billboard charts but also achieved phenomenal commercial success in the UK.

• Musical Innovation:
  The Communards, formed after Jimmy Somerville left Bronski Beat, quickly became known for blending emotive vocals with energetic synthpop arrangements, redefining the sound of the mid-80s club scene.

• Cultural Impact:
  Their music was both a commercial phenomenon and a form of personal and political expression, resonating with audiences across mainstream and underground music scenes during the 1980s.

Publishers

Distributed by Studio Hamburg Distribution & Marketing GmbH in collaboration with ARD Video and NDR – Norddeutscher Rundfunk. All rights reserved. The program on this DVD is for private, non-commercial use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, copying, or distribution is strictly prohibited and will be pursued under applicable laws.

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French (Hashtags):

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