Pretty cool journey through the percussion world.
Keith Middleton,
David Stompro,
Qwii Music Arts' Trust Khoi San Music,
Percussions de Guinee,
Moremogolo Tswana Traditional Dancers
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Pulse A Stomp Odyssey, directed by Steve McNichols and Lukle Cresswell (the pair who created the Stomp stage production), documents members from the Stomp troupe as they travel the world and discover ... read more
DVD Release Date: January 1, 1998
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It's a brave attempt to tap into the heartbeat of the world, a salute to the universal language of rhythm and a zippy sampling of sounds. Full Review
The soundtrack alone -- the literal pulse of the thing -- will rock you in your seat. Full Review
The diversity of the artists represented, both in terms of style and ethnicity, prevents the proceedings from feeling repetitious, as does the appropriately brief 40-minute running time.
The camera soars above the globe in dazzling panoramic shots that make the most of the large-screen format, before swooping down on a string of exotic locales, scooping the whole world up in a joyous ...
Most of the performers are amateurs. They practice their art for the love of it, and it's easy to love them for it.
As soon as it's over you're tempted to buy another ticket and watch it all over again. Full Review
A colorful, vibrant introduction to a universal human impulse, lushly photographed and beautifully recorded. Full Review
Even if you've seen "Stomp" (the stage show), you still have to see this! Full Review
The film is impressive for the sights and sounds of the wondrous beats the world has to offer. Full Review
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