People who want to hate on this vid.... think for just 1 second... this was part of a WHOLE... The Who- Tommy, Queensryche- Operation Mindcrime as examples. This vis was from a work of art (imho). Anyone who was a fan of Duran Duran in the 80's and hasn't seen Arena-An Absurd Notion.... is seriously missing out. The Wild Boys video was basically sent to tv airwaves right from this movie. if you are a fan, just get Arena, watch it.... Remember tho where Duran Duran got their name. ;)
i liked arena, but i was brainwashed watching it since i was 2. the actual gig itself looks class.
now that im older i think at times the whole overdubbing of songs is annoying. mind you when simon runs out at the end of hungry like the wolf thats just plain cool
Though I will say one thing good might have come out of this - Bjork's All is Full of Love video. OK, Bjork (like Duran Duran) were probably inspired by Isaac Asimov, but she could have been watching this stuff. It could happen!
Agreed. I love Duran Duran and have seen them live 6 or 7 times, but Arena was probably the most ill-conceived (and annoying) concert video in history.
Rumors has it that other recording companies were trying to match the success of Michael Jackson's thriller short films so many companies came up with ideas like arena
Best dressed band, always look smart and seem to have a strong friendship between them. Simon seems like someone who cares about his musicians and have harmony with them, that shows and it is nice to see, because it does not show with many bands. It is really nice to see friendship in bands like Duran Duran.
All that other weird sound effects and hi-tech going on in the background they could easily do without. It sounds much better to just stick with the song LIVE in concert.
Wow omg its to good love it!!!!!! !!!!! Am glad am D/D fan.simon your hot.
gypsyebay 3 weeks ago
People who want to hate on this vid.... think for just 1 second... this was part of a WHOLE... The Who- Tommy, Queensryche- Operation Mindcrime as examples. This vis was from a work of art (imho). Anyone who was a fan of Duran Duran in the 80's and hasn't seen Arena-An Absurd Notion.... is seriously missing out. The Wild Boys video was basically sent to tv airwaves right from this movie. if you are a fan, just get Arena, watch it.... Remember tho where Duran Duran got their name. ;)
KanaCGY 5 months ago
way to ruin an otherwise great video
resumil 7 months ago
FROM ONE OF GREAT ALBUM...LOOOVE IT!!!
mariegg927 7 months ago
but WHY??? :( :D:D:D
3MC4 1 year ago
WTF IS GOING ON?!?!?!?!
JaveDMode 1 year ago
I going to buy this Duran Duran arena for the dvd. They never sale here in the Philippines. Lucky they have on amazon
hilarioph 1 year ago
BIZARRE O.O
odiug95 2 years ago
Génial !!!!!!
Olivier33000 2 years ago
La vestimenta: rara, pero la cancion es fabulosa
wajabi 2 years ago
Esta cancion es cool,me encanta.
mrsjtay1975 2 years ago
Voices in your body coming throug on the radio oh, oh
margaruchy 2 years ago
them singers,oh oh oh,me encanta cuando john corea esta parte y se lleva la mano a su oido,es tan exquisito lo amoooo!!!!!!!!!
margaruchy 2 years ago
best concert ever!!! love it i could wath it all day long!! best simon´s voice ever
li90lb 2 years ago
i liked arena, but i was brainwashed watching it since i was 2. the actual gig itself looks class.
now that im older i think at times the whole overdubbing of songs is annoying. mind you when simon runs out at the end of hungry like the wolf thats just plain cool
driller007 2 years ago
Need to check out the 'Arena' Video!!
alibiproductions 2 years ago
gr8 video, gr8 song! GR8 Album & video!!
KMAC1421 3 years ago 6
Though I will say one thing good might have come out of this - Bjork's All is Full of Love video. OK, Bjork (like Duran Duran) were probably inspired by Isaac Asimov, but she could have been watching this stuff. It could happen!
HumansLib 3 years ago
"An Absurd Notion" would have been better called "How To Ruin An Otherwise Great Show With Annoying Overdubbed FX"
Witcher58 3 years ago 7
Agreed. I love Duran Duran and have seen them live 6 or 7 times, but Arena was probably the most ill-conceived (and annoying) concert video in history.
HumansLib 3 years ago
And it had some of the best minds of the time set into it. Enki Bilal, Russel Mulcahy (the director of Highlander)...
But other than that, as you guys put it, annoying...
sagan1976 2 years ago
Rumors has it that other recording companies were trying to match the success of Michael Jackson's thriller short films so many companies came up with ideas like arena
markaecuevas7 2 years ago
Best dressed band, always look smart and seem to have a strong friendship between them. Simon seems like someone who cares about his musicians and have harmony with them, that shows and it is nice to see, because it does not show with many bands. It is really nice to see friendship in bands like Duran Duran.
leaaron7 3 years ago
All that other weird sound effects and hi-tech going on in the background they could easily do without. It sounds much better to just stick with the song LIVE in concert.
rayva1 3 years ago
I like at 3:01 when john puts his hands to his ear lol. he looks so cute
JohnTaylorsGrl 3 years ago
OMG JT's smile just makes me melt!!!
JohnTaylorsGrl 3 years ago
great live band then and now.
elyz1627 3 years ago
Robosex, midgets and evil geniuses. This film always was, and still is, full of awesome.
KillbotLuna 4 years ago
I can't possibly articulate what's going through my mind...
I LOVE these Boys! Always have, always will...
thefaeriesmidwife 4 years ago