Dummy is a seminal album. I still play it regularly. The whole Bristol trip hop scene was amazing then…. Massive Attack, Tricky , Portishead. Roads is an absolute masterpiece
I'm ready for Trip-Hop/Down-Tempo to make a resurgence. Portishead, Morcheeba, Air, Sneaker Pimps - All that music was just soooo cool. I felt sophisticated listening to it. Definitely some of my favorite music.
Portishead consumed a chunk my 90s and beyond... it was and is a vibe. as others have said, this DVD is a must experience for any musician or music fan.
I low key envy you for getting to DISCOVER Portishead now. They are such smart musicians, with deceptively simple melodies. Beth Gibbons will break your heart if you take the time to listen to that entire album, and just listen
I still can’t believe Portishead wasn’t bigger than they were. Brilliant and incredible to witness live. Absolutely masterful instrumentalists and vocalist. Michael, I’m glad someone introduced you to them. Hope you explore…portishead is a beautiful and magical world! Enjoy.
When you said that you were going to break down Portishead, I chuckled and was like, "Have fun with that!" Love their use of unconventional discordant tones and how they can bring you in one direction, stop, pivot, and take you in an entirely different direction.
They made their first album by recording themselves playing instruments, making vinyl records of the recordings, then sampling the records, to get the sound and feel they wanted... I think they did not go back to that production method after the first album, but they still kept their sound and feel, IMO.
Wow, as someone from the UK who grew up in the 90s, I feel sorry for people who haven't heard Portishead. Thanks for the reminder!
Dummy is a seminal album. I still play it regularly. The whole Bristol trip hop scene was amazing then…. Massive Attack, Tricky , Portishead. Roads is an absolute masterpiece
Imagine how we felt in 1994 when we first heard this. Blew our minds.
This concert has just turned 25, so they have released a remastered version with more songs. One of the best live albums EVER.
Just so you know, there's a whole live album of this performance. Portishead Live at Roseland NYC. One of the greatest live albums ever.
I'm ready for Trip-Hop/Down-Tempo to make a resurgence. Portishead, Morcheeba, Air, Sneaker Pimps - All that music was just soooo cool. I felt sophisticated listening to it. Definitely some of my favorite music.
The most amazing thing is that no one in the audience is holding up their phone and they're all just enjoying the show! How I miss those days!
this is trip hop to perfection. its conflicted by design. melancholic funk
Portishead consumed a chunk my 90s and beyond... it was and is a vibe. as others have said, this DVD is a must experience for any musician or music fan.
You've heard Glory Box before you just didn't know who it was.
I low key envy you for getting to DISCOVER Portishead now. They are such smart musicians, with deceptively simple melodies. Beth Gibbons will break your heart if you take the time to listen to that entire album, and just listen
Their first album Dummy and Radioheads OK Computer were two of the most influential albums of the 90s and both records still sound great.
I still can’t believe Portishead wasn’t bigger than they were. Brilliant and incredible to witness live. Absolutely masterful instrumentalists and vocalist. Michael, I’m glad someone introduced you to them. Hope you explore…portishead is a beautiful and magical world! Enjoy.
Oh man, what a trip hop down memory lane - there was a notable period where Portishead, Massive Attack, and Morcheeba would not leave my headphones!
When you said that you were going to break down Portishead, I chuckled and was like, "Have fun with that!" Love their use of unconventional discordant tones and how they can bring you in one direction, stop, pivot, and take you in an entirely different direction.
Easily one of the most underrated yet most influential bands of the 90s. Essentially the blueprint of Trip-Hop.
Cannot believe this is 25 years old. My word. Portishead's music continues to challenge me whenever I listen to it. Just brilliant.
This DVD is everything. Amazing performance. Roads and Glory Box are the jam.
They made their first album by recording themselves playing instruments, making vinyl records of the recordings, then sampling the records, to get the sound and feel they wanted... I think they did not go back to that production method after the first album, but they still kept their sound and feel, IMO.
"Dummy" was/is one helluva special album. A must for every collection.