R.E.M. Live
Originally released in 2007. R.E.M. Live is a music film. directed by Blue Leach.
Starring Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, and Mike Mills
Synopsis
R.E.M. Live is a live album from R.E.M., recorded at the Point Theatre, Dublin, on February 26 and 27, 2005, the closing nights of the winter European leg of the Around the World Tour in support of their thirteenth studio album Around the Sun released in late 2004. It was released in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2007 and in the United States a day later as a two-Compact Disc audio set and a DVD, then released in February 2008 as a triple vinyl set. The performance was filmed by Blue Leach the same director of Depeche Mode DVD "Touring the Angel: Live in Milan". R.E.M. Live features rare performances of "I Took Your Name" from 1994's Monster and "Ascent of Man" from Around The Sun as well as the previously unreleased "I'm Gonna DJ." A studio version of that song would later appear on the band's 2008 effort, Accelerate. On September 26, 2007, the band launched R.E.M. Live Zine to solicit reviews from fans and promote the album.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Brothers Music
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R.E.M. Live about?
R.E.M. Live is a live album from R.E.M., recorded at the Point Theatre, Dublin, on February 26 and 27, 2005, the closing nights of the winter European leg of the Around the World Tour in support of...
Who directed R.E.M. Live?
R.E.M. Live was directed by Blue Leach.
How long is R.E.M. Live?
R.E.M. Live has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was R.E.M. Live released?
R.E.M. Live was released on October 16, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in R.E.M. Live?
The main cast of R.E.M. Live includes Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Scott McCaughey, Ken Stringfellow.