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Black Symphony

Within Temptation Format: Audio CD
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Black Symphony was a unique concert at Rotterdam's Ahoy Arena on February 7, 2008 sold out months in advance. Within Temptation performed to 10,000 fans with the 60 piece Metropole Orchestra and a 20 voice classical choir, as well as on stage stilt performers, costume changes, and an array of stunning pyrotechnic and lighting effects.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.92 x 5.55 x 0.51 inches; 4.37 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Roadrunner Records
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2008
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 4, 2008
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Roadrunner Records
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001DPC52C
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 569 ratings

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Jerry J. Myers
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic! Hot! Beautiful! Emotional! Satisfing!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2013
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The more I listen to it the more I like it. I must admit I'm a fan of bands who play with orchestras....even better....a choir! Put them all together and....WOW!

For some Sharon's voice might not do it for you....give it time....it grows on you....the songs as well....my first listen some songs kind of sound the same but the more I listen to it the more I appreciate her vocals and the songs on this DVD.

My favorite is called, "our Solemn Hour".....this song is epic! ....My 2nd favorite is called, "Forgiven"....maybe the most beautiful song I've heard since hearing the Nightwish song, "Sleeping Sun"....other ones that stand out to me....Angels, Ice Queen, Memories and Frozen....the song "Forgiven" makes me cry every time I listen to it.

I'm really starting to feel we over here in the United States have been missing out on some great music being made in Northern Europe these last 10 years....the bands I'm listening to now I had never heard of before till this year of 2013.
Groups like Children of Bodom and Wintersun....a little more metalcore then Nightwish or Within Temptation but they still have some songs I'm really liking. Check out the song "Time" by Wintersun and also "Angels don't kill" by Children of Bodom....

Who would have guessed at 53 years old I would be discovering bands and music that I can really get into and not have to resort to listening to stuff by Van Halen, Malmsteen, Rainbow, Aerosmith, Queensryche, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd etc. etc. thats 20-30 years old.

Were missing out so much over here....all the great bands and concerts these days are in Finland, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands.

If you like music that can be bombastic and epic at times then I believe you'll like this same stuff I'm not only listening to but also trying to play on guitar. Thanks go to youtube for bringing us music from around the world that our local radio stations are either oblivious to or just don't get.

Great job Within Temptation....I'm a fan for life!
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David S. Jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars At Last, a Rock/Symphony Project That Works!
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2008
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This will be a very pure review in that up until last week I'd never heard of this band, and I still know nothing about them except what I've gathered from the documentary within this fantastic DVD. Which is not much since I'm not fluent in their language.

I'm not into Goth Metal and, y'know, I'm old. I don't read KERRANG but I saw an intriguing ad for this in the UK's MOJO magazine, went to the band's website and was totally knocked out by the sample video. On the strength of that exposure alone I ordered the CD/DVD that night, and with great pleasure I can tell you that it's a KNOCK-OUT. The most exhilarating, absorbing and awe-inspring concert video I've seen since Pink Floyd's PULSE.

Aside from the instant and obvious reaction of falling head over heels for the lovely Sharon, founder and lead vocalist, great praise must go to the band for writing some curiously beautiful and haunting music, to the superbly refreshing Metropole Orchestra, the only symphonic assemblage I've ever thought of as THRILLING... and the Choir Pa'dam, who fly very high, right up your spine.

And BRAVO to the set designer and technical crew whose stage and visuals are as majestic as anything I've ever seen on a stage. Even the stilt walking angels who appear briefly are mesmerizing. I know, even I can't believe I'm saying that...

Quite seriously, this is an extraordinary visual and auditory treat. Great extras as well. All in all a tremendous bargain and a disc set I'll long treasure. There'll be a lot of "Hey, you gotta sit down and watch this" evenings with my friends...

To non-metalheads like me, let me say this - don't be put off by the "Goth-Metal" tag - this isn't dark - it isn't all the things you assume it will be. Don't rob yourself of something joyous and bright. There's great talent and intelligence at work here.

Oh, and there's a CD as well. I haven't listened to it yet. I can't get my eyes off the screen.
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JSwank
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best live recordings ever now on vinyl!
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019
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MOV continue to release the Within Temptation catalog on vinyl in grand fashion. So far everything in this series has been fantastic quality with great sound and presentation. Black Symphony is the first live album in the series. I was a bit worried about how this stunning performance would be captured on vinyl. After all, there is little that can surpass the visual presentation of the original performance, especially as captured on the 2008 BD/DVD. And while the audio from that BD was exceptionally good, hearing these songs in analog is pure joy!

All 22 of the tracks are captured here, spread across 3 180gm Gold/Red marbled LPs. The discs are beautifully crafted with black labels and smooth edges. Black poly-lined inner sleeves are employed to protect the discs from surface wear/scratches. There is an impressive 8 page full-size booklet included with tons of photos. The glossy covered triple gatefold includes credits on one fold over and then opens to a massive stage-set photo. The song list is on the back cover, along with the individual copy number (5,000 total). The re-sealable fitted poly bag with hype sticker is now standard on all MOV releases and works well to protect the contents and keep it free from dust.
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dakmar
5.0 out of 5 stars How could I not have none of Within Temptation
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023
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The concert is from 2007 and encompasses 2 hours of their hit songs. The Orchestra is awesome! Sharon has the voice of an Angel, and the band mates are super!
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Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars Toda una obra de arte
Reviewed in Mexico on November 26, 2022
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Impresionante desde la portada, un concierto espectacular.
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Veronique Bernier
5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait
Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2022
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En parfait état! On l'a reçu plus rapidement que prévu. Bon achat!
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Bevhall
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with item
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2024
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Very happy with cd
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Ralf Beck
5.0 out of 5 stars Musik
Reviewed in Germany on August 31, 2023
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Mega stark
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Riccardo ascia
5.0 out of 5 stars Bello beautifoul
Reviewed in Italy on December 24, 2021
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Rock very rock
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