Blue Man Group

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- The Complex
- Released 2003

- Audio
- Released 1999

- How To Be A Megastar Live
- Released 2008

- I Feel Love
- Released 2004

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Experimental musical theater troupe the Blue Man Group were founded in 1987 by longtime friends Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton, and Chris Wink; identical in their blue-painted skin, skullcaps, and black clothing, they soon became a fixture of the New York underground performance art scene thanks to their regular appearances in Central Park, followed by shows at noted East Village spaces including Dixon Place, Performance Space 122, and the Wooster Group's Performing Garage. Equal parts play, concert, and sketch routine, the Blue Man Group combined sight gags, physical stunts, and audience participation, with members of the front rows given plastic rain ponchos as protection from the hail of paint, food, and other assorted projectiles launched from the stage; in early 1991, they premiered their production Tubes at La MaMa, moving to the Astor Place Theater by the end of the year and ultimately winning an Obie Award for their efforts. Tubes eventually expanded to long runs in Boston, Chicago, and Las Vegas; in 1999, the Blue Man Group also issued an album, Audio, spotlighting their custom musical instruments. Three year later, the trio inked a multi-album deal with Atlantic's sister label, Lava Records. The Complex, which appeared in April 2003, marked the Blue Man Group's monumental sophomore album -- a slick effort showcasing impressive collaborations with Tracy Bonham, Dave Matthews, Dan the Automator, and Esthero. In 2008 the group celebrated its successful How to Be a Megastar tour by releasing a CD/DVD of the show as well as an EP of remixes of "Canta Conmigo," the successful Spanish-language interpretation of their song "Sing Along." ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

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- - Worth it
  - - By OddyEven
    - 6/24/2009 15:57:21
  - If you have a chance to see them, DO IT! Their show is amazing with catchy music and amazing performances. The Blue Man Group are in a level all on their own...
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- - See them.
  - - By klaks
    - 3/15/2009 21:31:08
  - As others noted, BMG are performance artists, and while the music is quite unique and interesting to listen to, you need to see them performing live to get the full experience, which is quite unlike any other concert I have seen. There are 2 DVDs out there of their live shows, and this is perhaps the best way to experience them if you can't make it to a live show.
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- - Versatile
  - - By floppybelly
    - 10/30/2008 04:29:49
  - It's not too often you get to go to a show where you'd have fun even if you were blind or deaf.
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- - Live
  - - By Edgr Alln Pwn
    - 9/20/2008 15:03:59
  - The Blue Man Group live shows are amazing. Whether you see them in a city show or on tour, it's quite an experience. The humor and lights, drums and pipes all bring the audience into the Blue Man's own world. The listener can easily forget about their own troubles as they journey with the trio to learn the functions of everyday traditions, all while finding new ways of approaching common practices, which can be comical. All of the songs are intricate and full of meaning. I recommend seeing them live before considering a purchase of an album. You wouldn't understand if you miss out!
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