STOMP OUT LOUD
Created & Directed by: Luke Cresswell & Steve McNicholas
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
If you've seen the stage show STOMP in theaters, then you'll know pretty much what to expect out of this DVD. It is slightly more thrilling to see the percussionists performing right in front of you. Another plus of seeing the show live is feeling your heart threatening to thud out of your chest. So, yes, I'm a STOMP advocate for sure. You can bet the next time their tour swings by my neck of the woods, I'll be there.
Here's the basic gist: STOMP OUT LOUD is 50 minutes of talented percussionists making intricate rhythms out of found objects like brooms, buckets, playing cards, dumpsters, basketballs, kitchen tools and appliances, even an old truck. Intercut are famous scenes from the stage show, including the broom dance (which is one of my favorites) and the epic trash can battle finale. The only thing that's more fun than seeing this show (or this DVD) would be actually performing the numbers on stage. You can tell it's a party and a half.
A word of warning: be prepared to feel drummy after you watch this one. You'll be tempted to grab a pair of drumsticks and walk around looking for stuff to beat on.
FINAL GRADE: A
Off in search of an energetic percussionist,
M.
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This show almost caused a riot in chorus class today as some students decided they would imitate what they say. Those crazy kids
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