Soulmates Never Die (Live in Paris 2003)
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Soulmates Never Die is the first live DVD release by the band Placebo
that was released mainstream and was made available worldwide. The DVD was released in Great Britain
on March 15, 2004 and in the United States
and Canada
on June 29, 2004. It reached #33 in Germany.
Placebo (band)
Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
that was released mainstream and was made available worldwide. The DVD was released in Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
on March 15, 2004 and in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
on June 29, 2004. It reached #33 in Germany.
Features
- Sleeping with Ghosts documentary: A 25-minute tour documentary of the band as they tour the world to promote their album. Includes backstage footage, parties and the band just hanging out.
- Chicks With Dicks: Hidden in the "Audio" section of the DVD is an old live performance of "Where is my Mind?", a cover song of the Pixies, while the band is dressed-up in drag. To view this, go to the 'Audio' section and highlight 'Stereo.' Push key 'up' and a French flag should appear. Press 'OK' and the feature should begin playing.
- Brian's B12's Tour: This is an humorous scene in which the cameras are focused on Brian. In order to view this go to the DVD 'main menu', highlight 'set list' and press key 'up'. A French flag should appear, press 'OK' and the feature should begin playing.
Track listing
- "Bulletproof Cupid"
- "Allergic (To Thoughts of Mother Earth)"
- "Every You Every MeEvery You Every Me"Every You Every Me" is a single by British alternative rock band Placebo, from their second album, Without You I'm Nothing. It reached number 11 in the UK Singles Chart. The lyrics were written by frontman Brian Molko and Paul Campion, lead singer of the band AC Acoustics.The single was featured...
" - "Bionic"
- "Protège-Moi" (French version of "Protect Me From What I Want")
- "Plasticine"
- "The Bitter EndThe Bitter End (song)"The Bitter End" is a single by British alternative rock band Placebo from their fourth studio album, Sleeping with Ghosts, released in 2003.The song is based around the novel Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell...
" - "SoulmatesSleeping with Ghosts (song)"Sleeping with Ghosts" is the title cut from Placebo's fourth album, Sleeping with Ghosts.The song is a depiction of how, "Soulmates never die", or in more simple terms, how true friendships/relationships never end, linking it with the album's concept of relationships...
" (Heavier version of "Sleeping with Ghosts") - "Black-EyedBlack-Eyed"Black-Eyed" is a single by alternative rock band Placebo, taken from their third album, Black Market Music. The song tells the story of a character with a troubled childhood, bitterly affecting their development; "I'm forever black-eyed/A product of a broken home."The official music video includes...
" - "I'll Be Yours"
- "Special Needs"
- "English Summer RainEnglish Summer Rain"English Summer Rain" is the fourth single from Placebo's fourth studio album Sleeping with Ghosts, released in 2004.In the UK, it peaked at number 23 in the UK Singles Chart. In Australia, the song was ranked number 53 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2004....
" - "Without You I'm Nothing"
- "This PictureThis Picture (song)"This Picture" is a single by British alternative rock band Placebo from their fourth studio album, Sleeping with Ghosts, released in 2003."This Picture" was remixed by Junior Sanchez for the bonus remix CD of Once More with Feeling.- Lyrics :...
" - "Special KSpecial K (song)"Special K" is an EP by alternative rock band Placebo, taken from their third album, Black Market Music. The song has many drug references: the "special K" in the title refers to the drug ketamine.-Track listing:#"Special K" - 3:51...
" - "Taste in MenTaste in Men"Taste in Men" is a single by alternative rock band Placebo. Taken from their third album, it reached number 16 in the UK singles chart.-Music video:...
" - "Slave to the WageSlave to the Wage"Slave to the Wage" is a single by alternative rock band Placebo. Taken from their third album, it reached number 19 in the UK Singles Chart. The song, inspired by the drudgery of having a "9 to 5" job in the modern world, is about not working oneself into an early grave. Bob Dylan's "Maggie's...
" - "Peeping Tom"
- "Pure MorningPure Morning"Pure Morning" is a single by British alternative rock band Placebo, taken from their second album Without You I'm Nothing.The song was initially recorded as a B-side, but the band liked it so much that they decided to put it on the album; it is usually considered to be their second most played...
" - "Centerfolds"
- "Where Is My Mind?Where Is My Mind?"Where Is My Mind?" is a song by the American alternative rock band Pixies. It is the seventh track on their 1988 album Surfer Rosa. The song was written by frontman Black Francis while he attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, inspired by his experiences scuba diving in the Caribbean....
" (Pixies cover featuring Black Francis)
Personnel
- Brian MolkoBrian MolkoBrian Molko is a songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the band Placebo. He is known in particular for his high-pitched vocals, androgynous appearance, and unique, Sonic Youth-influenced guitar style and tuning.-Early life:Born to an American father of French-Italian heritage and a Scottish...
– guitars, vocals, bass, keyboards, effects, harmonica, percussion - Stefan OlsdalStefan OlsdalStefan Olsdal is the bassist/guitarist of the alternative rock band Placebo and is part of the electronic dance/DJ and remix act Hotel Persona.-Biography:...
– bass, guitars, keyboards, backing vocals - Steve HewittSteve HewittSteven James Hewitt is the singer and guitarist in Love Amongst Ruin, having previously been the drummer for Placebo between mid-1996 and October 2007.-Personal life:...
– drums, percussion - Bill Lloyd – bass, guitars, keyboards
- Xavior Roide – keyboards, percussion, backing vocals