Venice Underground [DualDisc]

Venice Underground [DualDisc]

Venice Underground [DualDisc]

Track Listings
 
1. Back Seat
2. Hard Young Thing
3. Little Green Men
4. Insane Toy Symphony
5. Punk Rock Guitar
6. Take Me Down
7. Venice By The Sea
8. Deflower
9. Angel Bones
10. North Side

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
What do Porno for Pyros, Jane's Addiction, Bauhaus, and Love and Rockets, and David and David have in common? Besides great music and incredible creativity, various members of these troupes have merged to form Venice Underground. Former Porno for Pyros band member Peter DiStefano has assembled a diverse array of musicians and DJ's to record a brilliantly eclectic project of techno rhythms, drums and bass, and dazzling guitars. It's cutting edge electronica at its very best but with a serious rock attitude that only these legendary influences could create.

Venice Underground,Venice Underground,Immergent,Alternative Pop/Rock,Dance Music,Pop,Rock/Pop
Venice Underground
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • an interesting project that just didn't work
  • Pretty Good Techno
  • Venice Underground is a fun ride.
 Venice Underground
Venice Underground
Manufacturer: Immergent
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000056T7L
Release Date: 2001-01-23

Tracks:

  1. Back Seat
  2. Hard Young Thing
  3. Little Green Men
  4. Insane Toy Symphony
  5. Punk Rock Guitar
  6. Take Me Down
  7. Venice By The Sea
  8. Deflower
  9. Angel Bones
  10. North Side

Album Description

Peter DiStefano (Porno For Pyros) assembled fellow musicians and DJs fromteh streets of Venice, California to collabaoarate on a project he calls Venice Underground. The music blends techno rhythms and textures with real guitars, bass and drums. In fact, guest artists David Baerwald (David And David) and Eric Avery (Jane's Addiction) lend their considerable talents to several tracks.

The music may be from the underground, but this recording is groundbreaking as well. This is the first electronica project to be created from beginning to end as a DVD Music disc in 5.1 audio. The result is cutting edge technology with street credibility.

Enjoy Venice Underground on CD AND DVD!!

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars an interesting project that just didn't work.......2007-04-07

I really wanted to enjoy this CD. I love P*rno for Pyros (PFP) as I thought it was Perry Farrell's best musical venture. A significant part of the PFP's sound was Peter DiStefano's amazing guitar work. So I came to Venice Underground as part of a hunt for all of DiStefano's projects. Like-minded listeners will be disappointed by "Venice Underground." That written, the rock infused techno approach had much promise. What went wrong? The songs have no resonance or staying power. The melodies are dull while the female voices add nothing. Beyond these issues, DiStefano's signature PFP's sound is entirely absent -with the exception of 'Punk Rock Guitar.' Not coincidentally, this is the release's strongest track. For those disillusioned by this project, know that "Gratitude" (2004) is a good DiStefano solo project. The release of "Venice Underground" in DVD-Audio format indicates that the producer had great hopes for the recording. Such faith was not enough as "Venice Underground" is currently out-of-print and for good reason.

4 out of 5 stars Pretty Good Techno.......2002-09-24

With the beginning of "Back Seat" (the fast, sexually compromising first track on Venice Underground's self-titled debut CD), the listener is promised to expect similar rapid tracks, such as in the following one, "Hard Young Thing". The beginning of this latter tune has an exotic Middle Eastern/Indian feel to it, which is seen again in track #6, "Take Me Down", another good song.

My two favorites on "Venice Underground" would have to be the back-to-back mute tracks: #4 ("Insane Toy Symphony"), a medium, short song (barely reaching 2 minutes) with no vocals except for the indecipherable male voice samples and the conclusive groan; and #5 ("Punk Rock Guitar"), a fast song (nearing 7 minutes) reminiscent of the late 70's era, but with a trendy electronic twist--just synths and a punk guitar solo.

The majority of songs (with vocals anyway) on "Venice Underground" are sung by females, namely Little Green Girl, who sings her five songs in a sweet, girlish voice. The other two guest singers on "Venice Underground" are Kacy Crowley and Beca Starr, each singing one song a piece ("Take Me Down" and "Venice By the Sea"), both of which are really good tracks.

I can't say I loved all the songs on "Venice Underground" (some of the vocals and lyrics were at times irritating and immature, thus my 4-star rating), but if you like pop/dance/techno music featuring female singers, then this CD is worth a listen.

4 out of 5 stars Venice Underground is a fun ride........2001-04-20

I have had the Venice Underground DVD since it came out. I really do enjoy this album. It is great music to play for a small gathering of friends. The fact that it is on DVD can make the listening experience a little more limited as to where you can play it. But if you have a good sound system, it is worth it.
Now
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Now

    Manufacturer: Venice Underground
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000CAAOUO
    Release Date: 2000-09-26

    Tracks:

    1. The Now
    2. Wicked City Woman
    3. Touched
    4. Soul Breacher
    5. Bita
    6. War and Rumour
    7. Spy Vs. Spy
    8. Cactus Flower
    Venice Underground
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Venice Underground
      Venice Underground
      Manufacturer: Immergent
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000AMJDLA
      Release Date: 2005-09-13

      Tracks:

      1. Back Seat
      2. Hard Young Thing
      3. Little Green Men
      4. Insane Toy Symphony
      5. Punk Rock Guitar
      6. Take Me Down
      7. Venice By The Sea
      8. Deflower
      9. Angel Bones
      10. North Side

      Album Description

      What do Porno for Pyros, Jane's Addiction, Bauhaus, and Love and Rockets, and David and David have in common? Besides great music and incredible creativity, various members of these troupes have merged to form Venice Underground. Former Porno for Pyros band member Peter DiStefano has assembled a diverse array of musicians and DJ's to record a brilliantly eclectic project of techno rhythms, drums and bass, and dazzling guitars. It's cutting edge electronica at its very best but with a serious rock attitude that only these legendary influences could create.

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