No one would have believed...

As you may remember, I went to see Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds earlier this year.

I were absolutely blown away by it.

Anyway, the DVD of the live show, from the Wembley concert, is now out. I picked it up last weekend, and saw it on the laptop screen as my mum wanted to see it.

Tonight was the first time I've seen it at home, and made use of the 5.1 surround sound...and it is fabulous. The sound quality is so rich, and the editing has captured both the show itself, with the CGI back screen, the live action and the special effects as well as the atmosphere of the audience.

Jeff himself was clearly enjoying himself immensely during both shows that I've seen. The cast as well did a fine job. Justin Hayward and Chris Thompson reprise their roles from the original recording, and the new cast members do fit in very well.

If anyone in the UK wants to catch the show itself, they have announced further dates for 2007. Info can be found here. If you have ever been moved by the musical version, with Richard Burton's narration and the classic songs like Justin Hayward's "Forever Autumn" - go and see it!