Fade to Red: Tori Amos Video Collection
How terrific is this DVD set? I’ve already spent hours with it, from enjoying the videos and the music in their own right to wrapping myself up in Amos’ commentary, which accompanies each video. For those who have been following the ethereal singer from her earliest years, Amos’ videos consistently are inventive, captivating and unique. From the early videos such as “Silent All These Years” and “Dear God”, the innovation in these short films has been thought provoking and daring.
As far as the most striking pieces of the DVD set, the first song, “Past the Mission” is a powerful statement about the rights of women in other countries. “Crucify”, and “Cornflake Girl” are entertaining, toe-tapping affairs. “A Sorta Fairytale” features Amos and Adrien Brody as a pair of mismatched lovers (he is a hand; she is a foot) who are finally able to find an understanding and middle ground due to sheer determination. And “God” features a variety of themes pertaining to religion and theology, including a full-blown snake handling church service.
As I mentioned before, the DVDs have fine extras, including the UK video version of Cornflake Girl, a remix called Professional Window, and commentary on every video from Amos. It’s fascinating to hear her discuss where the germination for both the songs and the videos originated – one video was conceived after the L.A. riots; “Talula” is a celebration of Southern living.
Fans of the singer should strongly consider making this outstanding set part of their personal collection. She’s luminous in the videos, and the creativity involved in their creation is impressive.
How terrific is this DVD set? I’ve already spent hours with it, from enjoying the videos and the music in their own right to wrapping myself up in Amos’ commentary, which accompanies each video. For those who have been following the ethereal singer from her earliest years, Amos’ videos consistently are inventive, captivating and unique. From the early videos such as “Silent All These Years” and “Dear God”, the innovation in these short films has been thought provoking and daring.
As far as the most striking pieces of the DVD set, the first song, “Past the Mission” is a powerful statement about the rights of women in other countries. “Crucify”, and “Cornflake Girl” are entertaining, toe-tapping affairs. “A Sorta Fairytale” features Amos and Adrien Brody as a pair of mismatched lovers (he is a hand; she is a foot) who are finally able to find an understanding and middle ground due to sheer determination. And “God” features a variety of themes pertaining to religion and theology, including a full-blown snake handling church service.
As I mentioned before, the DVDs have fine extras, including the UK video version of Cornflake Girl, a remix called Professional Window, and commentary on every video from Amos. It’s fascinating to hear her discuss where the germination for both the songs and the videos originated – one video was conceived after the L.A. riots; “Talula” is a celebration of Southern living.
Fans of the singer should strongly consider making this outstanding set part of their personal collection. She’s luminous in the videos, and the creativity involved in their creation is impressive.
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