Changes is a documentary and live DVD released in September 2004 by American rock band Godsmack. The DVD was recorded in early 2004. That same month, the group also released "Batalla de los Tambores", a drum duel between Shannon Larkin and Sully Erna, available exclusively via online services such as Apple's iTunes Music Store, Real, Napster, and the Zune Marketplace.[1] The DVD has been certified Gold by the RIAA, with access sales of 50,000 copies in the United States.[2]
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| Released | September 14, 2004 | |||
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| Director | Daniel Catullo | |||
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Filming
editChanges offers fans the opportunity to experience the band in several ways. First is concert mode, which consists of 58 minutes of live performance footage including the hit songs "Straight Out of Line", "Voodoo", "Awake", "Moon Baby", "I Stand Alone", "Faceless," "Keep Away", "Bad Religion", "Whatever", "Re-Align", "Changes", and "Serenity".
As a feature film, which consists of 105 minutes running time, viewers experience the songs performed live directed by Daniel Catullo inter-cut with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage directed by MacNaughtan. Additionally, the DVD features super deluxe, collector's quality packaging and a choice of 5.1, DTS, 5.1 Multi-Channel or PCM Stereo/SRS Circle Surround Sound for a superior audio experience. The stereo track on "Changes" is encoded in Circle Surround 5.1, allowing anyone with a surround sound system (not just a Dolby Digital A/V receiver), to enjoy the 5.1 mix that the band and audio engineer intended.
Track listing
edit- "Straight Out of Line"
- "Awake"
- "Faceless"
- "Bad Religion"
- "Moon Baby"
- "Changes"
- "Re-Align"
- "Serenity"
- "Keep Away"
- "Voodoo"
- "Batalla de los Tambores" (instrumental)
- "Whatever"
- "I Stand Alone"
"Batalla de los Tambores"
edit"Batalla de los Tambores" ("battle of the drums") is a drumming duel between Sully Erna and drummer Shannon Larkin. This battle has become a staple of the band's live show.
Personnel
edit- Sully Erna – vocals, rhythm guitar, drums on "Batalla de los Tambores"
- Tony Rombola – lead guitar, additional vocals
- Robbie Merrill – bass, additional vocals
- Shannon Larkin – drums
Chart positions
editAlbum - Billboard (North America)
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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| Billboard 200[3] | 7 |
Certification
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[4] | Platinum | 10,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[5] | Gold | 50,000^ |
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References
edit- ^ Free Music: Batalla De Los Tambores by Godsmack – Rhapsody Online Archived August 25, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "RIAA certification for Godsmack Albums". Recording Industry of America. Retrieved April 27, 2009.
- ^ "Billboard Comprehensive Music Videos–Changes". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2009. Retrieved January 6, 2008.
- ^ "Canadian video certifications – Godsmack – Changes". Music Canada.
- ^ "American video certifications – Godsmack – Changes". Recording Industry Association of America.