As the Lights Go Down

Name: As the Lights Go Down
Director: Russell Mulcahy
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: 1985-01-01
Duration: 58 min
Cast: Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor, Roger Taylor

1985Dir. Russell Mulcahy58m

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As the Lights Go Down is a fascinating glimpse into the Duran Duran live experience, stripped of the theatrical trappings of Arena. Shot during their Oakland concerts, it's got this raw energy that really captures the band at their peak in the mid-'80s. The pacing is brisk, just a tight hour of performance, and it's interesting to see how the live footage breathes without the narrative interruptions. You get to appreciate the band's showmanship, the crowd's reaction, and the practical effects that were just starting to flourish in concert settings. The atmosphere is electric, and you can almost feel the excitement of the fans. It's a solid representation of that era's music scene, with the band at the forefront of the New Romantic movement.

Captures the essence of Duran Duran's live shows.Good for those studying '80s music and performance style.Notable for its lack of narrative distraction.