Madonna: Drowned World Tour 2001

Because I was lucky enough to See Madonna's Drowned World Tour live in Philadelphia, I was extremely excited that she was releasing the DVD. Madonna, as always, never disappoints. I loved the show and will always have it to remember...awesome.

It was more like a complete sensory experience. I saw the show in DC about 2 weeks before the HBO airing & was blown away. Madonna has always taken the concert experience to a new level & this was her zenith. A lot of people complained that she did not perform her "old hits," but that is a ridiculous. This show took each song & wrapped it into a story arc all from the viewpoint of 5 different characters - Punk Rock Glam Gal, Arial Butt-Kicking Geisha, Cyber Cowgirl, Latina Goddess & Pimp Mommy. The efx were amazing...from floating on a cloud of smoke when we first see her enter the stage TO flying through the air assaulting a gang of rogue ninja TO riding a mechanical bull. She has raised the stakes of pop music once again.

I've never really been a fan of Madonna's music. Don't get me wrong, I respect her for the icon she is, she's like Elvis and the Beatles. She's done everything from pop to r&b. She's molded music videos into what they are today and she's the ultimate trendsetter. I've just never really been into the style of music she does. I had a chance to watch the Drowned World Tour in person and HBO. My friend had an extra ticket, and I was just blown away. She played guitar, danced, sang great, all at 43 is it? Incredible! And when she flew in the air and did martial arts, I thought it was one of the most coolest things I have ever seen in person. The concert made me even go out and buy the "Music" and "Ray of Light" albums, and I love them both. Madonna, you rock and you keep on going, and never stop recording or performing!

Since the Girlie Show Madonna was ready to tour again with the Drowned World Tour. All the themes in this show are amusing from Cyber-Punk, Geisha, Cowgirl, Spanish and then Ghetto. The costumes and makeup were all made to look effortless. The Detroit crowd were happy that she was performing there again for it had been a while since the Girlie Show. It was good with the DVD that you were able to look at all the photos that have been taken of Madonna during her career in the music industry. As for this show it was well edited, and the Japanese animation was interesting as an interlude. The DVD's special features are a photo gallery and DTS surround sound.

Madonna's "Drowned World" concert is ultimately the best concert I have ever seen. The concert is very innovative. My favorite part of the show is the whole "Asian" theme, especially the performance of "Sky Fits Heaven". The dancers are extremely talented and her singing is as perfect as can be even when she's dancing at the same time. She didn't overwork herself, she played her guitar very well. I just can't get over how excellent it is!! YOU GO GIRL!!!!