Brian Setzer - Christmas Extravaganza

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Starring: Brian Setzer
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Type: DVD
Directed By: Pierre Lamoureux
Studio: Surfdog Records Wea
Release Date: 2005-11-01
Running Time: 100 minutes
Filmed December 18, 2004 at L.A's sold-out Universal Amphitheatre, its is easily the best video presentation of the Brian Setzer Orchestra ever. A 1-hour-and-40-minute concert, plus behind the scenes b-roll footage, including a first-time look at Brian Setzer and his orchestrator composing a chart from scratch. Track Listings: Dig that Crazy Santa Claus, This Cat's On A Hot Tin Roof, Boogie Woogie Christmas, Dirty Boogie, Winter Wonderland, Sleigh Ride, Santa Claus is Back in Town, Caravan, Pipeline, Stray Cat Strut/You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch, Jump Jive An' Wail, Zat You Santa Claus?, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Run Rudolph run, Gene & Eddie, Blue Christmas, Rat Pack Boogie, Fishnet Stockings, Rock This Town, Nutcracker Suite, Rumble in Brighton, Gettin' In the Mood.

Awesome!
If you like Brian Setzer and Christmas songs, you can't go wrong!! The video and sound quality are excellent. This is one concert that is as fun to watch as it is to listen to. Crank it up and enjoy!

Setzer rocks ( of course) to Christmas music
Ask any brass player if they like Brian Setzer. They all say "no" and then try to hide all of their Setzer CD's, DVD's, etc etc etc. I think they say no because he can PLAY ANYTHING and he plays it better than most! He never misses a lick and this album is proof of his virtuosity. The big band is as good as you will EVER find and they do a fantastic feature piece of Tschaikowsky's Nutcracker.

My personal favorite is the trombone feature of "Pipeline". (Don't tell any of your trombone friends, though, it makes their slide stick when their chest puffs up like that).

Highly recommended family entertainment! Great special features on this DVD, too.

ps...pssst....Brian.....how about a Christmas Extravaganza 2 with the 'My Favorite Things" live?

A Swingin' Big Band Christmas!
Brian Setzer and the Brian Setzer Orchestra's "Christmas Extravaganza" is a holiday joyride of Christmas favorites and Setzer classics in a 1 hour and 40 minute concert from the Universal City Amphitheater in California, December, 2004. Setzer's blend of Rockabilly and Big Band sound is phenomenal and every song he plays is a major winner! This DVD is pure fun and energy, perfect for background play while decorating your tree or during a Christmas party, and just as great to sit and watch, making you feel like you're right there at the concert! This DVD is sure to get repeat play in your home should you pick it up, and I highly recommend it! Here are the songs in the order they are played:

Dig That Crazy Santa Claus
This Cat's on a Hot Tin Roof
Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
The Dirty Boogie
Winter Wonderland
Sleigh Ride
Santa Claus is Back in Town
Everybody's Waitin' for the Man With the Bag
Caravan
Pipeline
Stray Cat Strut/You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
Jump, Jive, an' Wail
'Zat You Santa Claus?
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
Run Rudolph Run
Gene and Eddie
Blue Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock
Rat Pack Boogie
Fishnet Stockings
Rock This Town
Nutcracker Suite
Rumble in Brighton
Gettin' in the Mood
Jingle Bells

You can skip from song to song on the DVD, though since they're all so great there's really no need to. In addition to all those fabulous tunes, the DVD has a behind-the-scenes look at Brian creating a big-band arrangement of My Favorite Things, backstage footage, and interviews with fans at the concert. Great stuff!!! After seeing this, you'll probably want the two Christmas CDs: Boogie Woogie Christmas and Dig That Crazy Christmas. And if you also like a slightly more mellow/traditional big-band experience, I recommend the Christmas CDs and programs of Harry Connick, Jr.

Fun Show
Sit back with your friends and have a good time with Brian and the band. You need to like the rockabilly roots. If you are looking for Bing and the classics ... keep looking.

Totally awesome!
This DVD is truly great. Quality of video is outstanding and Brian really rocks the house. Crank this baby up on your 5.1 surround system and it feels like you're in the audience. Audio quality is superb. Overall, fantastic DVD. I've watched it twice all ready. This has definitely moved to my must see list for the holidays. If you love up-beat swing style music reminiscent of the "Stray Cats" you'll really enjoy this. I guarantee your foot will not stop moving during this really extravagant concert. Kudos to Brian and his talented orchestra.