With her Confessions world tour from 2006, Madonna managed to kick the shins again. This time too it was a religious theme with which Madonna provoked. During Live To Tell, one of the older songs during a concert that was mainly devoted to the CD Confessions On A Dancefloor (2006), Madonna appeared on stage on a cross and with a crown of thorns on her head. A direct reference to the crucifixion of
… Christ, of course, and reason for many Christian organizations to protest. In the Netherlands, where Madonna visited the Amsterdam ArenA in September, a demonstration was held by several activists. But they could not prevent the spectacle from actually going on. And it was a spectacle, according to this DVD and CD combination. Entertainment is just as important on stage for Madonna as music. The venue in London is transformed into a large dance floor, with the singer entering the stage through a giant disco ball. The question of whether or not Madonna can sing live is a lot less important at such a moment. If you want to hear how Madonna sounds live, you can check out the CD version of the concert. (IV)more
