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This DVD is a farce, a slap in the face, a wonderful bummer. Denali is a band that broke up all too suddenly, not to mention all too soon. They featured one of the best and strongest female voices out there in Maura Davis, were building in popularity, getting on huge tours (they broke up during the Brand New tour) and riding the waves of a huge buzz. They had so much potential to become something even more incredible, but they decided to walk away from it. Pinnacle gives no reasons why, instead featuring some live material, videos, pictures and home movies that almost become depressing to watch, especially because it showcases how talented Denali actually was. I would have liked some interviews, or at least a reflection from the band members, but that was not included.
The content on here is pretty good. The videos have a very old looking feel to them (by "old," I'm thinking early 80s by the looks of it), but they're entertaining to watch. I was expecting the home movies to be boring, but the smart move of adding music and the tight editing made it a good time.
The real meat and potatos in this DVD lies in the pictures of band members and the live set. There are pictures of individual band members, as well as a section for full band photos. The pictures are displayed with music playing in the background. I found this technique very intriguing. The live set (which actually is mixed and matched from five different concerts) really puts Denali's talents on display, especially Maura Davis' voice, which is so strong and has such a great range, fitting so wonderfully with the music that I have trouble describing it.
Director, editor Rex M. Teese (who also served as an assistant to the editor on such films as "Black Hawk Down" and "Hannibal," cut the shots well, making everything very fun to watch.
Although I am disappointed by the lack of band information provided, the content on here is pretty wonderful, expecially for fans of the band.
Written by: RF