
Plus: Nelly Furtado , KISS , more
Tool
"Vicarious"
(Jive)
Hard rockers Tool unveil this long-awaited video and documentary behind their 2006 platinum release, "10,000 Days," on Dec. 18. Along with the vivid "Vicarious" video created by guitarist Adam Jones, the documentary portion recounts Jones' history of visual effects work as well as the process behind the video's creation. Live recordings of "Swamp Song" and "Vicarious" from an April 2007 Las Vegas performance offer an unexpected surprise for Tool aficionados.
Mariah Carey
"The Adventures of Mimi"
(Live Nation Artists/Artist's Nation)
The top-selling female artist of all time has released this two-disc DVD just in time for the holidays, providing fans with an inside look into her 2006 "Adventures of Mimi" tour. Along with concert performances of classic hits, including "Vision of Love," "Always Be My Baby" and "Make It Happen," the double-disc set also features behind-the-scenes footage of Carey's most successful tour to date, as well as exclusive videos and an interactive karaoke feature. An added bonus: Spike Lee's original mini-movie starring Carey titled "Lovers & Haters."
Celine Dion
"Celine Dion Live in Vegas: A New Day…"
(Epic)
Celine Dion's five-year run at Las Vegas' Caesars Palace ends December 15, but her supporters can relive the sold-out performances with this expansive five-hour double DVD set chronicling the entire 90-minute, 18-song performance. More than three hours of bonus material in the form of three documentaries--including a fan tribute, a day in the life of Dion and a montage of memories made during the last five years--round out the extensive set.
Nelly Furtado
"Loose: The Concert"
(Geffen)
Following a successful 2007 tour season, pop icon Nelly Furtado releases this live CD and DVD set that captures the essence of her recent outing. Featuring chart-topping hits like "Maneater," "Say It Right" and "Promiscuous," this 127-minute production includes a live cover of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" as well as a quick behind-the-scenes peek with Furtado.
KISS
"KISSology: The Ultimate KISS Collection, Vol. 3 1992-2000"
(VH1 Classics)
The third installment of discs chronicling the active lives of this legendary rock group will make many Christmas wishes come true. The comprehensive set, which holds nearly 10 hours of onstage antics on four DVDs, features more than 100 live performances from five concerts, including the 1973 Queens, NY performance--the first full-length concert filmed in full makeup.
More new releases:
December 4:
Brian Eno, "77 Million Paintings by Brian Eno" (Hannibal)
The Marshall Tucker Band, "Carolina Dreams Tour '77" (Shout! Factory)
Liza Minnelli, "New York, New York: 30th Anniversary Edition" (MGM)
Pelican, "After the Ceiling Cracked" (Hydra Head)
Scissor Sisters, "Hurrah: A Year of Ta-Dah" (Universal)
Rufus Wainwright, "Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy! Live from the London Palladium" (Geffen)
December 11:
R. Kelly, "Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-22" (Jive)
Styx, "Caught in the Act: Live & More" (A&M/UME)
December 18:
Vivian Campbell, "Lead Master Class" (Music Sales)
The Moody Blues, "Lovely to See You Tonight" (Image)
Roy Orbison, "A Black & White Night" (Image)
Chuck Rainey, "The Legendary Bass of Chuck Rainey" (Music Sales)
Three 6 Mafia, "Adventures in Hollywood" (Columbia)