Review DVD - Artifact is the first concert DVD released from Druckfarben and is based on material from their first CD (entitled Druckfarben) which is a hidden gem of Canadian prog rock. We reviewed that CD and you can read that review here. Artifact clocks in at 90 minutes (62 minutes concert segment and 28 minute documentary segment). The concert footage itself is top notch with the proper amount of switching between the various band members that really makes the viewer feel immersed in the music. The film does not suffer from the recent MTV inspired trend of only spending a second or two on a musician before switching to the next one (check Led Zeppelin’s Celebration Day for what we are referring to). All the blinding Bernard solos are captured and believe me they come in abundance. There are also excellent instrument cams right on top of Hare’s keyboards and Feener’s drum kit. Murray is clearly on fire during this performance and the camera does not let that go by. Superstar vocalist Phil Naro is really the exclamation mark on the concert performance and when the camera is zoomed in on him his vocal power is clearly evident. Druckfarben is essentially five incredible musicians that prove the proverbial “the whole is even greater than the sum of the parts.” There are many highlights in the concert footage but some of the notable songs are Nonchalant, Influenza, and Sons of Anakim. This DVD wins a “Best Of T-Mak World” award. It is one thing to hear such incredible musicianship on a CD knowing that studio recording can be forgiving with it’s multiple takes and layers, but it is a totally different thing to see a live performance of such complexity executed flawlessly. This DVD is essential viewing for anyone that loves progressive rock but more importantly it is a must have for anyone that likes real music. I personally am more Zeppelin/Sabbath than I am Genesis/Yes but as a fan of rock I consider Druckfarben’s CD an essential component of my setlist and the DVD now complements that experience. Review by "Terry Makedon" (http://tmakworld.com).
RATING: 7.75 / 10
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RATING: 7.75 / 10
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