Some people are born with a golden spoon and some people turn anything they touch into gold but it Beyonceâs case; itâs both. The international superstarâs full-length concert film, âI Amâ¦World Tour,â has been named the best-selling music DVD of 2010.
Curated during the âSingle Ladiesâ hitmakerâs international concert tour, the deluxe DVD/Soundtrack edition – including the concert DVD, a live soundtrack, intimate documentary, a 40-page collection of never-seen photos and more – was released November 30, 2010 and still holds the #1 position on Nielsen SoundScan Music DVD chart.
The DVD is certified platinum in Brazil, where Beyonce played to an audience of 60k, Platinum in the UK and certified gold in six countries including France, Australia and Canada. The set follows Beyonceâs Multi-platinum, âI Amâ¦Sasha Fierceâ album, released two years ago, and has went on to sell more than six million copies and 15 million digital singles worldwide, while earning a record-breaking six Grammy Awards.
Produced, directed and edited by Beyonce for her own Parkwood Pictures, the âI Amâ¦World Tourâ concert film creates the Beyonce concert experience, seen from the artist’s perspective, weaving together peak concert and tour footage from 108 shows, 78 cities, 32 countries, on six continents with 1.1 million fans in Europe, Asia, South America and North America.
Beyonce has been nominated for two Grammy awards, including Best Pop Female Vocal Performance (“Halo” Live) and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals (“Telephone” w Lady Gaga.)
From the moment she burst onto the music scene as a solo artist in 2003, Beyonce has been captivating audiences around the world with her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence. Now, just seven years later, she is making history again with ‘I Am…World Tour’, which was released on DVD in November 2010 to become the best-selling music DVD of that year. This stunning concert film gives viewers an inside look at this phenomenal tour and provides insight into what made it such a success.
The two-disc DVD captures live performances from concerts all over the globe, including New York City’s Madison Square Garden and London’s O2 Arena. It also includes bonus features such as “A Day In The Life Of Beyonce” documentary segments and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of rehearsals for some of her most iconic songs like “Single Ladies” and “Crazy in Love”. Fans are taken even deeper into Queen Bey’s world with interviews featuring her family, friends and creative team.
For anyone who wasn’t lucky enough to have seen Beyoncé perform on this incredible tour or wants to experience it all over again, I Am… World Tour captures every memorable minute of this remarkable journey through its awe-inspiring visuals and amazing sound quality. With so much material packed into one disc set, fans will be able to relive each performance time after time—and get closer than ever before to their favorite musical icon!
Overview Of The Tour
Beyonce’s ‘I Am… World Tour’ was one of the biggest music tours of 2010. It spanned five continents and sold out arenas around the world, with over a million tickets sold in total. The tour also featured an impressive line-up of guests such as Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. Alongside this success, Beyonce released her first live DVD from the tour which became the best selling music DVD of 2010.
The I Am…World Tour saw performances across Europe, North America and Australia, amongst other countries. During these shows, fans were treated to some of Beyonce’s greatest hits alongside new material from her fourth studio album 4. In addition to her solo performances, she was joined on stage by many special guests who added their own unique energy and flair to each show.
This incredible experience was captured for posterity when Beyonce released ‘I Am…World Tour’ on DVD later that year; it quickly topped charts all around the globe becoming one of the most popular DVDs ever released in terms of worldwide sales figures. This success cemented Beyonce’s place as a true global superstar whose name is synonymous with quality entertainment.
Achievements And Accolades
The success of ‘I Am…World Tour’ was unparalleled and Beyonce earned a staggering number of awards for her achievement. Alongside the record-breaking DVD sales, she also won two MTV Video Music Awards for Best Female Video (for “Single Ladies”) and Best Choreography in a Video. Numerous other accolades followed from industry publications such as Rolling Stone and Billboard Magazine who praised her showmanship and stage presence.
The tour set even more records when it sold out shows at London’s O2 Arena on five consecutive nights; an impressive feat which broke all previous attendance records held by Michael Jackson, U2, Madonna and Prince – artists widely considered to be some of the most iconic performers ever produced. This remarkable accomplishment further proved that Beyonce is one of the greatest entertainers alive today.
Beyonce has since gone on to greater heights with each successive world tour but her ‘I Am… World Tour’ remains one of the most successful musical events in history, creating memories that will last forever amongst fans around the globe.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Beyonce’s ‘I Am…World Tour’ has been an incredible success. It was the highest grossing tour of 2009 and it became the best-selling music DVD of 2010. Her performance at this tour earned her numerous awards and accolades, which no doubt made her feel proud of all she achieved with this venture. In addition to being a tremendous financial achievement, Beyonce’s world tour also showcased her amazing talent as a performer. She demonstrated that she can not only sing but dance and act too! This is why so many people were drawn to see the show live and buy the DVD later on. I think we can all agree that this tour was nothing short of spectacular for both Beyonce and her fans alike.
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