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Vieuphoria is a 1994 long-form video by the Smashing Pumpkins, assembled primarily from performances recorded during the touring period for Siamese Dream. Rather than presenting one uninterrupted concert, it mixes live songs with backstage footage, interviews, surreal interludes, and comedy sketches, reflecting the band's alternative-rock sound and deliberately eccentric visual style; the release later received a gold certification from the RIAA.
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What is Smashing Pumpkins: Vieuphoria?
Released in 1994, *Vieuphoria* is a long-form video compilation by the alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins. It primarily features live performances recorded during the extensive touring cycle for their breakthrough 1993 album, *Siamese Dream*.
Is Vieuphoria just a standard live concert video?
No, rather than presenting one uninterrupted concert, the video mixes live songs with bizarre backstage footage and surreal interludes. It also includes interviews with the band members, capturing the chaotic and creative peak of the Smashing Pumpkins in the early 1990s.
What songs are featured on Smashing Pumpkins: Vieuphoria?
The video includes live renditions of major *Siamese Dream* tracks like "Today" and "Disarm," as well as deep cuts and covers. The performances highlight the band's heavy, layered guitar sound and frontman Billy Corgan's intense stage presence.
When was Smashing Pumpkins: Vieuphoria released?
The long-form home video was originally released on VHS and LaserDisc in 1994. It was later remastered and reissued on DVD in 2002 as *Vieuphoria Extra*, which included additional bonus footage and outtakes.
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