STOMP (Three DVD Box Set)

I'd heard of STOMP but never seen a performance. The three-DVD set was very affordable when I bought it a month ago - price has gone up well over 50% since then. I don't think I would have paid the current price for the set...and I would have missed some great entertainment. All three shows - STOMP OUT LOUD, STOMP Odyssey, and STOMP LIVE - are well-done, well-filmed, and very enjoyable. The dance is at times very free-spirited, it looks like a group of people just doing their own thing, while keeping the rhythm of the music going. Then suddenly they come together in total synchronization, and you realize again that you're looking at a tightly choreographed dance performed by very talented people who are excellent dancers and athletes, not to mention skilled mimes - there's no talking or singing in the performances, so all the emotions and communication come through body language and facial expressions. My personal favorite is the last show, STOMP LIVE. It's supposed to be comedic, and it is - with numerous laugh-out-loud moments, and audience participation that just heightens the fun. The newspapers skit near the end of the show is just priceless - I laughed until the tears ran.

I bought this set for when I have to have a substitute in my elementary music classroom. The kids like them and they offer great conversational springboards for subs into music topics. The only warning I have is that there are a few inappropriate jokes included...so screen each DVD carefully before you leave it for a sub. (I always leave a note for the sub to skip whatever track has the inappropriate joke.) The Pulse DVD is especially good for talking about world music and world cultures. I created a worksheet full of questions for my students for Pulse. We read the question, watch the 5-minute segment, answer the question on paper, and then share our answers with each other. GREAT interactive video for subs.

I've been a fan of STOMP for years and I purchased this 3-DVD set for my own personal use and for my general music classes. My students can't get enough of these videos; classes were begging me to hold them over so they could finish the videos! I find all the videos interesting, but my personal favorite is STOMP Live. I highly recommend this DVD set to any music teacher in any grade level that wants to integrate percussion in a non-traditional and fun way.

My elementary music classes LOVE these DVD's and would watch them much more often if I would let them!

Stomp is simply outstanding, but nothing can beat seeing them live. Don't miss the chance to see them if they come to your town. This video shows some of the great stuff that they do and is far cheaper on Amazon than the $59 that they want on the Stomp web page. To get all 3 videos this cheap is excellent.Even if you are not a music lover, you will enjoy watching these talented folks work their magic.

Highly Recommend.

Love these DVD's!! My 8 yr old grandson loves them, too! Now he goes around the house drumming on whatever is near him!Very entertaining. Exciting. If you love a drum beat, you'll love these shows!

Just all sorts of awesome wrapped up in this box set. I teach elementary school music K-6, and you better believe I will be using segments of these DVD's in class, and possibly imitating some sections. Fabulous stuff!

Love the show love the group, what i didnt know is that this set includes Stomp Live, which i also ordered, it would be nice if Amazon.ca would state whats inside the box, it would be a little more helpful, other then that a great set3 discs included Stomp Live, Stomp out Loud and Pulse!!!If you can see the live show in person, you weill not regret it!