The Residents ""Demons Dance Alone Available on DVD February 10, 2004

Through Music Video Distributors

9-Dec-03

Music Video Distributors and Euroralph are pleased to announce the home viewing release of The Residents: Demons Dance Alone for North American distribution on DVD.For 30 years, The Residents have been keeping their identities a secret - disguising themselves as giant eye balls dressed in tuxedos with top hats, or wearing suits made of newspapers, grim reaper outfits, asbestos suits and sometimes a single skull mask. The band seems to be immune to trends and fads and almost create their own category of music. Just like all things Residential, Demons Dance Alone takes a much different perspective than most performance videos. The footage was shot onstage during the U.S. tour by a black figure that roamed the stage wearing a mysterious contraption. This odd apparatus, a rig for camera stabilization, facilitated the lengthy shooting times needed to record each night's performance. As a result, the cameraman was able to interact with the performers in real time and, consequently, the footage is not restricted to an audience perspective but freely explores the stage.This DVD features some newer songs that incorporate a mellow/melodic sound to their music. The album, for which the tour is centered on, was written during the aftermath of September 11th, which may for the first time reveal a more personal side of the band. Some of the songs incorporate a new female voice that is agreeable to the bandís newer sound. However, there also seems to be some incongruity between the bandís warped lyrics and her beautiful voice. The other tracks are covered by that same male southern drawl that fans have become familiar with over the years. Their new songs may be considered reflective and meditative but are not necessarily a commentary on current events. The song Life Would Be Wonderful is about longing to ìvisit with some memories I made once upon a timeî and the life of a mouse named Norman who lived in a sock. Caring is a song explaining the sadness of having to bury a father and also talks about a poodle named Pooh. Honey Bear, on the other hand, is a song that carries a funky beat that suggests the band may not be completely ignorant to current trends after all.ìA collection of sometimes goofy, sometimes touching songsÖit has bouncing rhythms, absurdist lyrics and puckered lip vocals.î ñ Choice Magazine Track Listing: Bettyís Body, Mickey Macaroni, Wolverines, Mr. Wonderful, Caring, My Brother Paul, The Car Thief, Ms. Wonderful, Baha, From The Plains To Mexico, Golden Goat, The Shoe Salesman, Honey Bear, Life Would Be Wonderful, Neediness, Demons Dance Alone