The Link Alive
Today, The Link Alive is a topic of great importance and interest to many people around the world. From its origins to its relevance today, The Link Alive has captured the attention of academics, professionals and hobbyists alike. With a rich and complex history, The Link Alive has influenced both cultural and social aspects, and its impact continues to be the subject of debate and study in various disciplines. In this article, we will explore the importance of The Link Alive and its relevance in our current society, as well as the challenges and opportunities it represents for the future.
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| Released | 16 April 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2003 | |||
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| Length | 84:29 | |||
| Label | Boycott (2004) Listenable (2007) | |||
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The Link Alive is the first live album by French heavy metal band Gojira. The show was filmed in Bordeaux in 2003. The material is mostly older songs from The Link and Terra Incognita, as well as earlier demos. The extra features include several behind-the-scenes documentary, music videos, history, a photo gallery and some short clips, the DVD also contains some hidden 'Easter Eggs'.
The Link Alive was also released as a live album CD on 30 October 2004. It features identical track listings and credits to the DVD. The album was limited to only 500 copies.
On 25 September 2012, Listenable Records offering the re-release of the DVD in North America.
Track listing
Boycott Records
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Connected" | 1:19 |
| 2. | "Remembrance" | 4:59 |
| 3. | "Death of Me" | 5:46 |
| 4. | "Love" | 4:22 |
| 5. | "Embrace the World" | 4:40 |
| 6. | "Space Time" | 5:23 |
| 7. | "Terra Inc." | 4:36 |
| 8. | "Indians" | 3:57 |
| 9. | "Wisdom Comes" | 2:25 |
| 10. | "Blow Me Away You (Niverse)" | 5:12 |
| 11. | "Lizard Skin" | 4:32 |
| 12. | "Inward Movement" | 5:51 |
| 13. | "The Link" | 5:08 |
| 14. | "Clone" | 5:00 |
| 15. | "In the Forest" | 12:11 |
| Total length: | 75:21 | |
Mon Slip – MS 07 (CD/DVD)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Remembrance" | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Death of Me" | 6:14 |
| 3. | "Love" | 5:15 |
| 4. | "Embrace the World" | 4:41 |
| 5. | "Drum Solo" | 1:41 |
| 6. | "Space Time" | 5:55 |
| 7. | "Terra Inc." | 2:55 |
| 8. | "Indians" | 5:13 |
| 9. | "Wisdom Comes" | 2:56 |
| 10. | "Blow Me Away You (Niverse)" | 10:48 |
| 11. | "Lizard Skin" | 4:27 |
| 12. | "Inward Movement" | 7:06 |
| 13. | "The Link" | 6:29 |
| 14. | "Clone" | 4:49 |
| Total length: | 72:44 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Connected" | 1:26 |
| 2. | "Remembrance" | 4:12 |
| 3. | "Death of Me" | 6:02 |
| 4. | "Love" | 4:06 |
| 5. | "Embrace the World" | 7:33 |
| 6. | "Space Time" | 5:10 |
| 7. | "Terra Incognita" | 3:40 |
| 8. | "Indians" | 5:14 |
| 9. | "Wisdom Comes" | 2:59 |
| 10. | "Blow Me Away You (Niverse)" | 11:36 |
| 11. | "Lizard Skin" | 4:18 |
| 12. | "Inward Movement" | 7:19 |
| 13. | "The Link" | 6:22 |
| 14. | "Clone" | 4:30 |
| 15. | "In the Forest" | 8:46 |
| 16. | "Documentaire Tournee 2003: "Sur La Route" | 47:47 |
| 17. | "Docu-Fiction Historique: "Gojistory" | 12:11 |
| 18. | "Love (Video Clip)" | 3:20 |
| 19. | "Gojira is..." | 1:49 |
| 20. | "Gallerie Photo" | 5:00 |
| 21. | "Credits" | 8:36 |
| Total length: | 161:56 | |
Listenable Records – POSH 070
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Connected" | 1:26 |
| 2. | "Remembrance" | 4:12 |
| 3. | "Death of Me" | 6:02 |
| 4. | "Love" | 4:06 |
| 5. | "Embrace the World" | 7:33 |
| 6. | "Space Time" | 5:10 |
| 7. | "Terra Incognita" | 3:40 |
| 8. | "Indians" | 5:14 |
| 9. | "Wisdom Comes" | 2:59 |
| 10. | "Blow Me Away You (Niverse)" | 11:37 |
| 11. | "Lizard Skin" | 4:18 |
| 12. | "Inward Movement" | 7:19 |
| 13. | "The Link" | 6:23 |
| 14. | "Clone" | 4:30 |
| 15. | "In the Forest" | 8:44 |
| 16. | "Old Stuff Alive"
| 20:19 |
| 17. | "Love (Video Clip)" | 3:20 |
| 18. | "Gojira is..." | 1:51 |
| 19. | "Gallery" | 5:00 |
| 20. | "Credits" | 8:33 |
| Total length: | 122:16 | |
Easter Eggs
There are a number of videos hidden in the DVD menus, These short clips are about Tchang & Tangui, fictional characters played by Mario Duplantier and Stéphane Chateauneuf. The stories usually depict mock martial arts fights between the two characters. Some of the locations where the videos can be found are listed below.
Video 1: On the 'Bonus' page, Highlight 'Gojira is...' and press right on your DVD remote to reveal the letters 'T&T1' and press enter.
Video 2: Unknown!
Video 3: On the main menu highlight 'Bonus' then press right, followed by down on your DVD remote to reveal the letters 'T&T3' and press enter.
Video 4: On the 'Bonus' page, Highlight 'Menu' and press up on your DVD remote to reveal the letters 'T&T4' press enter, you will notice you remain on the same page, at this point press 'Menu' or the button that resumes the video to play this selection.
Video 5: Unknown!
Video 6: On the 'Live' page highlight 'Terra Inc.' and press right followed by left on your DVD remote to reveal the letters 'T&T6' and press enter.
Personnel
- Joe Duplantier – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Christian Andreu – lead guitar
- Jean-Michel Labadie – bass
- Mario Duplantier – drums
