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| Smashing Pumpkins - If All Goes Wrong | 
 enlarge | Directors: Jack Gulick, Daniel E. Catullo Iii
Actor: Smashing Pumpkins
Studio: Coming Home Media
Category: DVD
List Price: $21.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (9 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1248
Format: Color, Dts Surround Sound, Ntsc, Surround Sound
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 271 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.8
MPN: 5490
UPC: 094922135490
EAN: 0094922135490
ASIN: B001FW2R4E
Release Date: November 11, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Theatrical Release Date: November 11, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Description
Disc 1: If It All goes Wrong - Documentary, Voices of the Ghost Children - Featurette, The Who guitarist, Pete Townshend - Interview. Disc 2 Live From The Fillmore: 1. The Rose March - previously unrleased, 2. Peace, Love &S@#t, 3. 99 Floors - previously unreleased, 4. Superchrist, 5. Lucky 13, 6. Starla, 7. Death From Above, 8. The Crying Tree of Mercury, 9. Winterlong, 10. Heavy metal Machine, 11. Untitled - previously unreleased, 12. No Surrender - previously unreleased, 13. Gossamer -previously unreleased, 14. Zeitgeist. BONUS FEATURES: 99 Floors, No Surrender, Mama, Peace, Love & S@#t.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Great Art!!! November 18, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Two discs, 3+ hours. If you are a true SP fan, you will enjoy this. In my opinion, Gossamer is the best song and Rose March is up there too. Don't expect the Pumpkins from your teenage years. Move on....
Good insight into one of the world's greatest bands November 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If all goes wrong is being touted as a live concert dvd, but i believe that is a mislabel. It is more of a documentary (which should be required viewing to fully appreciate the concert dvd)and then they throw in a concert on the 2nd dvd in the set. If all goes wrong is all about the residencies in Asheville and San Francisco, if you are looking for anything further than that music wise then I say look elsewhere. There are no big hits like "bullet with butterfly wings" "cherub rock" "Disarm" or any of the big Pumpkin hits. The documentary highlights the new songs that were written during the residencies and focus's completely on where those songs came from and what Corgan's train of thought was when he wrote each one. It is a honest and truthful look at the song writing process Corgan went through in order to pen each one. Aside from the residency songs Gossamer is thrown in at the end of the documentary and it is explained a bit as to why it ballooned to a 37 minute jam fest. Overall the documentary is excellent and i would give it 4 1/2 to 5 stars. It is interesting and is a must view for any pumpkins fan.
On the other hand the concert portion is what most people will end up buying the dvd for and I'm sorry to say they will more than likely be disappointed even if, like me, they like all of the songs played. The set list in a single viewing seems to be missing something. It is ...if i dare say so kinda boring. Don't get me wrong I love most of the new residency songs. "Peace and Love" is excellent and should be released officially along with "99 floors" and "Mama" among others. However, here they are stripped down and along with the other songs that were picked like an alternate take on "Blue skies bring tears" and a stripped down "crying tree of mercury" there just seems to be no energy at all. I watched the concert dvd first (like I'm guessing a lot of fans will) and was greatly disappointed but then after viewing the documentary I appreciated and liked it a bit more. I still thought more should have been done about the pacing and the placement of the songs, but then again thats the point of the whole thing...they do things their way. I actually think the concert footage is excellent as long as you skip around and listen to a song here or there and then give it a bit and come back and listen to another song or two. Its definitely not something I'm gonna stick in the dvd player and watch all the way through over and over. The other fillmore rehearsal versions of the songs are excellent, I only wish "The Rose March" would have been included in these, but overall its nice to have these more rehearsed and intimate versions as well. All in all i would give disc two a 3 to 3 1/2 star rating.
In closing as an overall package I would say its a 4 out of 5 and is a must buy for any pumpkins fan. It might seem a bit disappointing at first mainly because we have all been waiting for the metro dvd for years and we get this one instead...so with that being said don't expect the metro, expect a dvd fully dedicated to the residency songs and you won't be disappointed at all.
 One of the best bands in the world exemplify being blessed, cursed, and won. November 15, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
As a strident Smashing Pumpkins fan for well over a decade, I was elated to find out that a DVD was being released and I could understand the new direction of the band. This band has inspired me for years with some of the most poignant lyrics, amazing musicianship, and of course the songs that will be forever steeped in nostalgia. I remember when Viewphoria came out and how daily my teenage angst was emboldened through days of skipping school and watching a band that was destined for stardom.
This DVD is much different than the humble beginnings that the Pumpkins relunctantly endured. The first disc is a documentary and one which I greatly appreciated being such a fan of the band. I do wish there was a bit more perspective from the new members. Nevertheless I found the documentary to give a pretty good summation of what the band is about and where they seem to be headed.
As for the live performance, this is where I was a bit disappointed. I loved that they through Starla in there, as well as the 35 minute epic Gossamer. I will agree with one of the previous reviews in which someone stated that the new acoustic songs are a bit weak. I would say mediocre at best, which I feel I'm at liberty to say being such a long tenured fan. I feel this is where they really could have thrown curveballs and stirred the pot a bit. The performance lacked energy in my opinion and the audience does show signs of boredom. If you watch the last DVD in which they played *&^$ you (an ode to nowone), that my friend had energy. When hair can stand on the back of my neck, I know I have been moved. This simply did not happen on the live set.
In summation, I would only buy this if you are a true fan of the band. I know the Pumpkins are an acquired taste. People tend to love this band or absolutely abhor them. If you love them, invest. If not, save your money for you will be disappointed.
Expect the Un-expected November 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
While it's not really something you would watch over and over, this documentary - which follows the newly reformed Pumpkins on a series of two residencies in Chicago and San Francisco in 2007 - is a highly watch able account and insight into the mind of one Billy Corgan, the man behind the Pumpkins and indeed, it's heart and soul.
Rest assured, this is an interesting piece even for non-fans, but don't expect a big classic band reunion or a even classic songs showcase here as there is very little besides conversations regarding such times. But this is not the film's intention after all and it's far more watch able because of it. We talk with Billy (of course), current members (only), fans and few a managers and PA's along the way in-between this awkward time when the band is relishing the opportunity to grow as artists with a fresh attitude, but also dealing with what it means to the world and it's fans when you say a band like the Pumpkins is active again.
A must see for old and new fans - or anyone just interested in song writing for that matter - this will, at the very least, give you insight into Corgan for the better or make you dislike him even more. For fans, however, the inclusion of many songs written and performed acoustic when the film was made are shown with much affection. Love or loathe though, he is one artist that can't be ignored, and neither should this film.
Worth The Wait November 14, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
So I'll be honest, I bought this not for the documentary, but a nice, high fidelity copy of Gossamer (hey, it's an awesome 'jam' track!). It had been disappointing to be unable to get any good bootleg tracks, so the Fillmore concert in high fidelity was nice. The video quality leaves a little to be desired on the bonus feature tracks from the rehearsal, but the main feature quality was pretty good.
Packaging was top notch.
Just as a side note, I notices that there wasn't *any* css protection on the DVD which made ripping a little too convenient. This makes me kinda wonder if this is a wink-wink-nudge-nudge from the band there. Or their content distribution people are just incompetent.
Bottom line, even if you're not a die hard Pumpkin Head, this is a great concert and interesting documentary.
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