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Humble Pie - The Life and Times of Steve Marriott Review

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Humble Pie - The Life and Times of Steve Marriott ReviewI finally got my copy of The Life and Times of Steve Marriott and it's everything I hoped it would be and more. It is just so nice to finally have something out there to help us remember this great artist by. Up until now there has been nothing but the music and my memories, and I hope lots of people see this and become fans like me. The music is great, of course, and I think overall the tracks selected are a good mix of Steve's vast catalogue of material. It was such a treat to see that great old B&W Small Faces stuff. I was just 12 years old when all that British Mod stuff was happening, but I remember it well. There are a couple of virtually un-interrupted Small Faces performances, as well as a nervous young Steve meeting a fan. Watch as he puts his pick in his mouth to shake her hand and then takes it out to talk! There are a couple of complete songs performed from the early Humble Pie days which was an unexpected treat. You can really see the boys stretching their creative wings with all the acoustic stuff. Steve was more in the background at this time as he wanted to have everyone in the band share the spotlight, but it's hard not to watch him, and that voice...ahh that voice! His harp playing is fabulous. We quickly move on to the "Rockin' the Fillmore" period (no mention of Rock On album at all) and virtually no concert footage from this period until we get to a very nice surprise, a live version of "I Don't Need No Doctor" with Clem Clemson that just smokes! Despite the poor sound quality, it captures the live energy this band had which was unequaled. This is how I will always remember Steve and the Pie. From there the story jumps right along to Smokin' and Eat It, with very little concert footage (sadly) except a snippit of Steve and the band with the Blackberries singing a version of "Black Coffee" that is different from the record. I wanted more! Then we zip along to the breakup of the band. No mention of Thunderbox or Street Rats (not that the latter is really worth mentioning, but still...) and then on to the 2nd version of Small Faces and Humble Pie. Again, not really note-worthy stuff, but very little of Steve's later work in the '90s, and I'm sure there is some video of that period. Oh well. To sum up, you get a lot of great early stuff, both with Small Faces and Humble Pie, some gems from the heyday of Humble Pie, and not much at all of the later years. It seemed like it all ended too quickly! The interviews and comments by those folks lucky enough to know Steve were great. Jerry Shirley was a kick, and Peter Frampton and the rest were fun to listen to. I wish there was just a single interview with Steve, to hear him talk would have been nice. I also remember seeing Humble Pie on TV back in the '70s on shows like "In Concert" and "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert" (remember those?) and it would have been cool to have some of that footage as well. All in all, a great video/DVD to have for your library about one of rock music's all time great perfomers, and leaves you wanting more.Humble Pie - The Life and Times of Steve Marriott Overview

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The Return of Spinal Tap (1992) Review

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The Return of Spinal Tap (1992) ReviewWhile nothing, absolutely nothing, can compete with the original "This is Spinal Tap" for comedic genius, this DVD is a brilliant work in it's own right. While it is true that the majority (maybe 75 percent or so) of the film is a live show shot in the Royal Albert Hall in 1992, there are numerous interludes and links to keep the satire quotient pegged.
All in all the music is performed well, but some of the newer materiel falls a bit flat compared to the "Smell the Glove" set. Songs like "Cash on Delivery" and "Clam Caravan", while vaguely amusing are not up to the normal Tap standards (although Nigel playing the clarinet is quite a sight), and the Rap version of "Sex Farm" was just plain annoying. Having said that, there are moments of inspired brilliance here. During "Stonehenge" they have the opposite problem they had in the original...the monument is too huge to get in the theatre. During "Big Bottom" all three play basses, which is not only funny to think about, but very funny to actually hear. The guitar pyrotechnics and way over the top soloing of Nigel Tufnel continue in "Diva Fever", a forgettable song without the solo. During this particular solo (during which Derek takes a cab and gets a huge meal at a restaurant, while David has a cucumber facial and pedicure) Nigel plays his guitars by throwing horseshoes at them, juggling while playing with his feet, etc.
Interspersed with the concert footage are numerous links, most of which are utterly brilliant. We learn that Nigel has invented a folding wine glass (he still needs the rubber hinges), and has founded 'Travel for Animals', an organization that allows animals (in this case his ferret, Trevor) to travel with their own passport. We learn that Derek goes on his father's telephone sanitizing service ('Sani Phone') business calls with him to help make ends meet, and has invested in not one, but two unbuilt London apartments, the net result of which is that he has to stay in a hotel while in London. David and his wife now work part time at a summer soccer camp in California and she runs 'Potato Republic', a store specializing in itchy Irish clothing. Additionally, David and Nigel visit their boyhood home of Squatney, and reminisce. All of these bits are inspired as are the guest spots featuring things like Mel Torme singing "Big Bottom" and a member of Primus with a picture of Derek tattooed on his bicep.
My only irritant with this DVD is that some of the songs are incorrectly named in the liner notes for some reason; for instance, "Big Bottom" is called "Bum Cakes" in the credits. All in all, I think this is a wonderful DVD, and is well worth the money. If you are a true Tap fan, you must own this!The Return of Spinal Tap (1992) Overview

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Elton John's Breaking Hearts Tour Review

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Elton John's Breaking Hearts Tour ReviewBefore EJ's throat cancer lowered his voice, short of full orchestra, this was Elton's best line-up: Davey, Dee, Nigel, w/Fred Mandel on keyboards/guitar.
Excellent!
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Jimi Hendrix - Live at Woodstock (1999) Review

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Jimi Hendrix - Live at Woodstock (1999) ReviewJimi Hendrix at Woodstock is disputabily the greatest concert ever given. I am an avid Hendrix fan and was elated to see this DVD. This is by far the best DVD I have and shows Hendrix at his greatest. Izabella is revolutionary, Fire is rock solid, Red House is great (Jimi broke his high E string), his Woodstock Improvisation is incredible and his Star Spangled Banner is priceless. That being considered, it deserves 5+ stars.
Although Expericnce Hendrix has done a great job releasing material since they won Jimi's legacy a few years ago, this DVD, contrary to the CD version, was disappointing in its length. There are many songs missing. I owned the CDs first and will list my disappointments: (1) I desperately wanted to hear and see all of Message to Love and Hear my Train a Comin', two of Jimi's new songs as he broke away from the Experience. (2) I also wanted to see Spanish Castle Magic, Foxy Lady, Hey Joe and Lover Man, all not included on the DVD. (3) The order of the songs was jumbled on the DVD and I wanted to see the actual chronological order of the songs. (4) Many of Jimi's comments, some pretty interesting (a la those before Izabella for those who own the CDs), were totally cut out. (5) If it replaced another of the aformentioned left-out songs, I really did not need to hear Larry Lee being backed up be Jimi on Jam Back at the House. Considering they cut out Larry Lee's other songs from the CD I was amazed that this one even made it.
I guess I wanted a DVD identical to the CDs, which is not what this is. However, this is a must for any fan of rock music in general, but I felt I had to voice my completist complaints. Without a doubt, a must have.Jimi Hendrix - Live at Woodstock (1999) Overview

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Hullaballo Soundtrack (Bonus CD) Review

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Hullaballo Soundtrack (Bonus CD) ReviewThe quest for world domination continues. Here is Muse's third instalment of progressive, heavy rock. This time it's a double CD of B-sides and live songs. First, the B-sides. It must be said that Muse have a fairly set sound, and a lot of their songs sound fairly similar. Upon closer inspection, you will notice that it is mainly Matt Bellamy's voice that causes this effect. This is more evident that ever on the B-sides album. Many of these songs experiment further away from their album tracks. Opener Forced In is spaced out and eerie rather than in-your-face, and Map of Your Head is a sprightly, major-chord formed ditty, complete with medieval acoustic guitar, yet Matt Bellamy's voice causes them to sound like trademark Muse all the same.
There's no denying it, Muse's B-sides are not as strong as their album tracks, generally. However, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Whilst it does mean that this B-side album is nowhere near as good as last year's Origin of Symmetry, it at least means that they are selecting the right tracks for their albums. In this way B-sides albums are a bit of a no-win situation: if they are only average, they are criticised as substandard and if they are excellent the band are criticised for not making them album tracks.
Not that there aren't good efforts here. The aforementioned Map of Your Head is very enjoyable, whilst Shrinking Universe is classic Muse and standout Nature_1 has the strongest tune on the CD. Generally though, this collection doesn't bear the killer hooklines that Origin of Symmetry, or, indeed, Showbiz did, whilst being enjoyable and worth owning, so CD1 gets 3 stars.
The live CD is a different matter. Muse are an intense band. Everything about their music is intense. And intense bands are excellent live. Muse are no exception. Live CDs tend to either be interesting variations on the recorded versions with added intensity but played comparatively poorly, with the singer missing notes, or well played, but no different to the studio recordings. Here Muse manage to avoid either trap, managing to sound live and intense while playing very professionally.
Here you can hear how well the trio work together, with bass more audible than on studio recordings, as they sometimes hit little periods of improvisation. Variations are added to the songs: the guitar riff on Muscle Museum is made more complex, while Micro Cuts is taken at a faster and more natural pace, and epics Citizen Erased and Megalomania hit their peaks and valleys with even more passion than on Origin of Symmetry: one of the finest moments of Hullabaloo being as Citizen Erased quietens down after its loudest sections, with Matt Bellamy beautifully handling the vocals, in a wonderfully exhausted sort of way.
It is credit to Bellamy's fantastic singing that he can manage the incredibly high notes and difficult techniques just as easily live as in the studio. The only time he seems slightly pressed is on recent non-album single Dead Star, though this is fully explainable by the fact that they had not actually recorded it at the time, and so had not benefited from the producer's input over how the song should sound, and they are evidently not quite done working on it at the time of the recording. Still, even this track is fantastic. Therefore, CD2 is nothing short of brilliant, and it gets 4 1/2 stars.Hullaballo Soundtrack (Bonus CD) Overview

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OMD: Live Architecture and Morality and More (2008) Review

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OMD: Live Architecture and Morality and More (2008) ReviewI'm a big OMD fan. I was excited when this was finally released in the U.S. Come to find out however it did not play in my Sony DVD player. It plays on my computer however. After closer inspection with my software on my computer I discovered that the contents on the DVD are in PAL format (which does not play on U.S. players) not NTSC format like the box and DVD says. Beware. It's a great DVD just not compatible with U.S. players.***Review Update*** After a few e-mails back and forth to Eagle Rock they sent me a brand new copy of the OMD live DVD and it now plays perfect in my DVD player. For my troubles they also sent me another DVD of my choice from their catolog free of charge.OMD: Live Architecture and Morality and More (2008) OverviewItem Name: Live: Architecture & Morality and More; Studio:Eagle Rock Ent

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Faithless: Live at Alexandra Palace (2005) Review

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Faithless: Live at Alexandra Palace (2005) ReviewContray to what Still Remains to be seen Printed Above,,, This DVD Is NOT: "NTSC"!; IT IS NOT Playable In All Of North-America [Not Even The Audio!]!. This Is In "PAL" Format, instead; the Screen-Resolution used/needed for Europe/UK/EU. -And I Should Know!:,,, *(Amazon-Customer-Service Tricked me the 2nd-Time, when I eMail-Asked Them Specifically--->RE: 'PAL' -or- 'NTSC'). They said: "NTSC",,, So I Bought Another One, and now I have two (2) of these things and neither one works and I'm stuck with 'em (having opened the Seals). So I don't know why Faithless Won't/(Can't?) Release an "NTSC"-Version for The USA,,, but what I REALLYREALLY Don't understand is: Why Amazon keeps insisting on Posting a [Crucially] IN-Accurate Description of this Item, and Continues Pawning them off to USA, As If: They'll Play in the USA - And They WON'T! *I REPEAT!>>>THIS DVD WILL NOT PLAY IN THE USA AT ALL!!! EVER!!!
*Otherwise, from what Other (so-called) "Black-Market" Video-Performances that I have seen of Faithless,,, I Have No doubt that this DVD Would Have 'Normally' Been an Excellent, 5-Star Performance!; but I'm only giving it One (1) Star, maybe to get the attention of somebody that cares! *[This DVD Should actually get LESS than a Star, because it is a Non-Working-Item in the USA].
We (The USA) LOVE Faithless,,, and I alledge this is Amazon.com Opportunistic Abuse, and Mis-Representation, which is Against The Law, by the way!
Thank You~
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Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 2006 (2007) Review

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Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 2006 (2007) ReviewI don't watch a lot of concert videos, but as a fan of classic rock, I figured Deep Purple was a safe bet. This concert took place in Montreux in 2006, so Deep Purple wasn't in their prime, but this is still a solid show. The band sounds excellent, but the lead vocals don't always keep up the pace. This is never too much of a concern however and as the show moves on, Ian Gillan is able to get into the groove with his vocals. The technical aspects of the concert are top notch, with a lot of cameras used and that provides numerous perspectives, giving it a kinetic texture. The lighting is great and the camerawork is terrific, a professionally photographed and enjoyable to watch concert from start to finish. Below is a list of the songs performed.
1. Pictures of Home
2. Things I Never Said
3. Strange Kind of Woman
4. Rapture of the Deep
5. Wrong Man
6. The Well-Dressed Guitar
7. Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
8. When a Blind Man Cries
9. Lazy
10. Keyboard Solo
11. Space Truckin'
12. Highway Star
13. Smoke on the Water
14. Hush
15. Too Much Fun
16. Black Night
VIDEO:
The concert is presented in 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen. This is a recent concert and as such, it looks quite good. The image captures all the bright lights that flash across the stage, which means at times detail is lost, but even during strobes, the visuals hold up well. The colors weren't as vivid as I expected, but hues still come off as bright. No trouble with contrast, black levels are spot on and don't waver in the least. This is as close as you can get to being in the front row unless you were there, so I think fans will be most pleased.
AUDIO:
I went with the DTS HD 5.1 option here and without question, this soundtrack rocks. The sound design here is impressive, I couldn't believe how well crafted the audio was at times. While the video was close to the live experience, I have to think this sounds even better than being at the show in person. The surround use is beyond great, thanks to directional presence and just superb movement. The instruments really shine in this mix, but the vocals also sound terrific. This disc also includes a Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 option, as well as an LPCM stereo soundtrack.
EXTRAS:
This disc includes interviews with the band, as well as the London Hard Rock Cafe performance in 2006. This concert runs about an hour and should please fans. The interviews cover a wide range of topics, from the story behind Smoke on the Water to their fans and beyond.Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 2006 (2007) OverviewFew bands are more closely associated with Montreux than DeepPurple and there was simply no other contender when it came to choosing theact to headline the closing night of the 40th Montreux Festival in 2006.The band duly delivered one of their finest live performances, sprinklingsongs from their latest album "Rapture Of The Deep" through a set chockfull of their classic tracks. There was even a brand new song "Too MuchFun" written especially for the occasion and, of course, a show-stoppingperformance of "Smoke On The Water".Tracklisting: Live At Montreux 2006: 1) Pictures Of Home 2) Things I Never Said 3)Strange Kind Of Woman 4) Rapture Of The Deep 5) Wrong Man 6) TheWell-Dressed Guitar 7) Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye 8) When A Blind Man Cries 9)Lazy 10) Keyboard Solo 11) Space Truckin' 12) Highway Star 13) Smoke On TheWater 14) Hush 15) Too Much Fun 16) Black Night Bonus Features: London Hard Rock: 1) Fireball 2) I Got Your Number 3) Strange Kind Of Woman4) Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye 5) Rapture Of The Deep 6) Wrong Man 7) Lazy 8)Perfect Strangers 9) Highway Star 10) Smoke On The WaterInterviews with the band.

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Rage Against the Machine - Revolution In The Head And The Art Of Protest (2010) Review

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Rage Against the Machine - Revolution In The Head And The Art Of Protest (2010) ReviewRage Against the Machine was/is a special, unique group. One that was able to go through society's filter, and make money and fame selling non-commercial, intelligent, and provocative music. They certainly left a mark in the industry and in our souls and their rise and fall has successfully been documented in the exciting and powerful "Revolution in the Head: Rage Against the Machine and the Art of Protest."
The film begins with scenes from the 1999 World Trade Organization Meeting, in Seattle, Washington. About 40,000 anti-globalization protestors made their presence felt at this event, and the music of Rage Against the Machine (RAM), in part, fueled their actions. It was clear at that time that this band, which combined hip-hop and hard rock, had made an impact on society.
The movie tells the story of how RAM came together. The original members are Zack De La Rocha (singer), Tom Morello (guitar), Tim Commerford (bass), and Brad Wilk (drums), of which De La Rocha and Morello are the most known. An assortment of journalists, producers, writers, and industry personnel are interviewed, and provide much information about the band. Some of these interviewees are Gustavo Arellano, Joe Levy, Colin Devenish, TV Reed, Michael Goldstone, Ann Powers, and Jerry Silverman. We learn a little bit about the band member's backgrounds, which explain, in some degree, the nature of their music, and how the band made their first record, and established itself as a radical protest group. Each of the three albums that they recorded - Rage Agaisnt the Machine (1993), Evil Empire (1996) and The Battle of Los Angeles (1999) - is discussed in detail, giving additional information about which ones were the hits. Furthermore, video clips of some of these hits are also shown, including their collaboration with filmmaker Michael Moore. Of course, details about their eventual break-up and reunions are also discussed, as well as the progress of some of its members as soloists after the separation.
Important, too, is the part of the documentary in which the history of protest music in the United States is described, beginning with the labor movement in the early 20th century with singer Joe Hill. Also discussed in some detail are Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Buffalo Springfield, The Clash, Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen and others. Of particular importance in the development of RAM was the seminal rap group Public Enemy. The involvement of some of these artists in social causes is also mentioned.
"Revolution in the Head: Rage Against the Machine and the Art of Protest" is a formidable and necessary document of our times. It speaks about the people that have tried to make a difference through their music in, what I'm sorry to say, a very selfish and corporate world. May they live forever. The DVD includes biographies of some of the contributors and more. (USA, 2009, color and B&W, 106 min plus additional materials) Reviewed February 1, 2010 exclusively by Eric Gonzalez for [...].Rage Against the Machine - Revolution In The Head And The Art Of Protest (2010) Overview

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Santana: Hymns for Peace - Live at Montreux 2004 (2007) Review

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Santana: Hymns for Peace - Live at Montreux 2004 (2007) ReviewThis is what happens when you get a collection of some of the world's best jazz musicians, very talented vocalists, and Carlos Santana on one stage together...just a spectacular performance!
Santana and his band are worth the price of admission alone but add Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin(Santana's mentor back in the 70's), Wayne Shorter, Ravi Coltrane plus Stevie Winwood from Traffic fame, and a collection of wonderful female vocalists and you have one of the very best concert DVD's in a long time. The people attending this concert at the Montreux Jazz Festival saw a history making performance.
Add to this, the camera work was excellent and the sound spot-on. The selections of songs were very eclectic, with pices ranging from, John Lennon, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Harry Bellafonte, and of course Santana. Often, when you get too many front-line musicians on the stage together, it can sound like a train wreck but that never happens here. There seems to be a real sense of symbiosis, all the pieces fall together perfectly.
If you want to see Santana perform his more popular songs get, "Supernatural Live" or the "Santana Live By Request" DVD's.
However, if you want to see "real performers" performing at the highest level, playing songs that inspire them, while having a great time, get this DVD.Santana: Hymns for Peace - Live at Montreux 2004 (2007) OverviewOn July 15, 2004, Santana took to the stage in Montreuxaccompanied by a stunning line-up of guests to perform a concert of songsabout peace and understanding that they dubbed "Hymns For Peace". Joiningthe regular Santana line-up in the band were Chick Corea, John McLaughlin,Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ravi Coltrane and Idrissa Diop with furtherguest appearances through the night from Angelique Kidjo, Barbara Morrison,Patti Austin, Sylver Sharp, Steve Winwood and Nile Rodgers.Tracklisting: 1) Afro Blue 2) Adouma 3) Redemption Song 4) Exodus / Get Up Stand Up 5)Blowin' In The Wind / A Place In The Sun 6) Just Like A Woman 7) What'sGoing On 8) Peace On Earth / Boogie Woman 9) Why Can't We Live Together 10)Light At The Edge Of The World 11) Let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord 12)Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) 13) Day Of Celebration 14) Ah Sweet Dancer /In A Silent Way 15) Jingo 16) A Love Supreme 17) Ode To JoyBonus Features: Additional tracks: 1) One Love / People Get Ready 2) Imagine 3) Give PeaceA Chance.Behind The Scenes footage and interview with Santana.

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Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris at the Folies Bergere Review

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Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris at the Folies Bergere ReviewDondi, on www.gildedserpent.com, wrote a review of the Carnivale show that BDSS is now doing, and I must admit it also corresponds to the Folies show.
I am a Middle Eastern Dancer, but a classical Indian dancer as well, and while I like Jillina's work on the whole, I was disappointed in the choreography of the Bollywood pieces. A huge part of Bollywood are gentle smiles and the eyes, both of which are lacking here, along with the arm precision.
I liked the introduction at the dancers at the end, but ATS dancers are just as feminine--yet walked down alone like Amazon warriors. I really wasn't sure if this was a planned portrayal or Miles' idea, but it just seemed like they were saying ATS dancers are not as graceful as the ladies in the glitter. And while I am a fan of Rachel's, her falling down the steps was, as another reviewer put it, clownish and forced.
I liked the addition of Adore and Petite Jamilla, but do feel this is a leaning trend of BDSS becoming more showy and less technique oriented.
The cinematography is only somewhat decent-the film is very red in parts, and pale in others, and doesn't seem to capture their presence very well. Also, several times the dancer's names don't match up to the actual dancer.
The dancing, Bollywood piece aside, is stellar, even for performers I will honestly admit I don't care for. I am not an Adore fan, but do appreciate her strength and agility, and feel she is a strong dancer. I am not a BellyQueen advocate but they work so well as a team and I love how they show two completely different body types working together beautifully. Every performance had merit, the Desert Roses, while their smiles fade at times, are well rehearsed, and Issam is always a fun addition.
I do also like the spartan stage for it does not detract from the dancers, much like the original BDSS video does with its computer-added background.
Do I own this? Yes. Was it worth the price? Yes. Could it have been better? Yes. But for those who have never been exposed to the world of Middle Eastern dance, it's a solid round exposure. For us "old timers," it shows interesting choreography and a wide range of performances not available elsewhere. I simply wish more had been put into production and pizazz.Bellydance Superstars Live in Paris at the Folies Bergere Overview

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Killswitch Engage: Set This World Ablaze (2005) Review

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Killswitch Engage: Set This World Ablaze (2005) ReviewAnd yes, I mean music and movie dvd's. This dvd is amazing. Being a fan of Killswitch Engage ever since their debut came out on Ferret, I HAD to buy this. A huge documentary, I think it's something along the lines of an hour and a half, tells the story of how the band formed from many different bands, to Jesse leaving, to right now. It includes all the music videos, which is great. The bonus features are great, and often humorous, especially when their roadie gets naked and crawls into bed with Jordan, the drummer of AILD, who is passed out asleep. And the greatest thing about this dvd, is the amazing live show they play. They sound fantastic live. The show is about 75 mins and never lets you down.
I'm sure some of you have read what I just wrote about how well they sound live and are saying to yourself "Oh they over dubbed the concert, blah blah blah". I have seen plenty of live Killswitch Engage videos that weren't "overdubbed" and they sounded fantastic. My friend has also seen them a few times and has told me how amazing they are live.
For all of you complaining about the "overdubbing" and how lame it is, did you even buy the dvd? If you did, and you can actually read, you will realize that it says "Live DVD Audio Mixed By Adam Dutkiewicz at Zing Studios" and "Audio Mastered By Drew Layne at All Digital. NYC Oct. 3, 2005." So of course the big show they have on here is going to sound well. Anything is going to sound great if Adam is in charge of the sound. (You hear about this in the dvd.) And I bet that almost all of the music dvd's you complainers buy has a live show that is "overdubbed" or mixed and mastered.
All in all, I love everything about Killswitch and their dvd. They are one of the few bands that you never have to skip a track when you are listening to any of their cds. I highly recommend this to any Killswitch fan. It is a must have and is definitely worth the money.Killswitch Engage: Set This World Ablaze (2005) OverviewItem Name: Killswitch Engage: Set This World Ablaze; Studio:Roadrunner Records

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Jimi Hendrix: Blue Wild Angel - Live at the Isle of Wight (1971) Review

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Jimi Hendrix: Blue Wild Angel - Live at the Isle of Wight (1971) ReviewAs far as film accounts of Jimi Hendrix go, this is absoluetly the best from every conceivable perspective. Camera work is terrific: none of the poor lighting that mars Berkley or Band of Gypsies, none of the dental examination that comprises all but a few minutes of Woodstock. The opening sequences are informative. Mitch Mitchell and Billy Cox give a very solid account of how truly beyond pop stars they had become by that point, heading towards a jazz-blues fusion that only Miles Davis and John McLaughlin would be able to assume with any respectability.
It is very clear from backstage chatter thru the comments of his tour manager and band mates that Hendrix was not keen on performing at this concert and had begun to feel that he was, in fact, beyond rock and its infantile approach to artists. That said, he had enormous respect for the people who had paid money to see him and so tore into this concert with enormous brio. His fingerwork is among his most dazzling. The camera crew captures three men feeding off each other with visual ques that also point to how sober, clean and focused Jimi was by this time. He and Mitchell were as in sync with each other as Coltrane and Elvin Jones. Cox has been unfairly glossed over in music and this film and soundtrack illustrate that he was the best bass player for the best guitarist of all time.
If you are a fan, pick this up. If you are curious, I'd suggest this as theplace to start. Many thanks to the Hendrix family for releasing an incendiary performance. In a matter of weeks, Jimi would be dead. You'd never guess it from here: one listen to Voodoo Chile would convince you.
I might also add that this DVD is far superior to the CD, whose sequencing made no sense and gives the listener the impression that Hendrix wants to get out as soon as possible. For the future: stick with Jimi's sequencing. He knew what he was about, and this DVD proves it.Jimi Hendrix: Blue Wild Angel - Live at the Isle of Wight (1971) Overview1 Isle Of Wight Document... 2 Band Introduction 3 Band Introduction 4 God Save The Queen 5 God Save The Queen 6 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely H... 7 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely H... 8 Spanish Castle Magic 9 Spanish Castle Magic 10 All Along The Watchtow... 11 All Along The Watchtow... 12 Machine Gun 13 Machine Gun 14 Lover Man 15 Lover Man 16 Freedom 17 Freedom 18 Red House 19 Red House 20 Dolly Dagger 21 Dolly Dagger 22 Foxey Lady 23 Foxey Lady 24 Message To Love 25 Message To Love 26 Ezy Ryder 27 Ezy Ryder 28 Purple Haze 29 Purple Haze 30 Voodoo Child (Slight R... 31 Voodoo Child (Slight R... 32 In From The Storm 33 In From The Storm 34 Closing Credits 35 Closing Credits 36 Spanish Castle Magic 37 Spanish Castle Magic 38 Machine Gun 39 Machine Gun 40 Red House 41 Red House 42 Foxey Lady 43 Foxey Lady 44 Behind The Scenes - In... 45 Behind The Scenes - In... 46 Behind The Scenes - In... 47 Isle Of Wight DVD Disc... 48 Murray Lerner Filmogra... 49 Isle Of Wight Memorabi

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Bad Brains Live - CBGB 1982 (1982) Review

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Bad Brains Live - CBGB 1982 (1982) ReviewThis DVD gives a great snapshot of a time and place--well, three nights in 1982 when Bad Brains were at, or about to reach their peak. Technically, there are many blemishes such as varying audio quality and shaky blurry camera work. However, it's striking how effective some of the focused shots on individuals in the crowd really capture the feeling of those shows. (I wasn't at those shows but did see them the same year.) For example, there were tons of people jumping onto and off of the stage... no big security people standing guard. One dude was just sort of standing there on the stage until HR finally pushing him off.
The images add context to the wildness of the music. The reggae tunes add an interesting balance. But what I really walked away with (I saw this in a theater tonight in Portland) was that Bad Brains really put their heart into their work. No matter what you do, you can watch this and say "wow, if you're going to do something you might as well go all the way". It's an inspirational movie.
I should add that this DVD is simply a bunch of concert footage (at least what I viewed). It's not a bunch of old rockers making some after-the-fact comments like "the first time I heard them I knew there was something special" like you see in some videos.
It's a great sing-along too.Bad Brains Live - CBGB 1982 (1982) Overview

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Janis: The Way She Was (1974) Review

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Janis: The Way She Was (1974) ReviewThis 1974 documentary contains some of Janis Joplin's best performances as well as some great spontaneous interviews. It has her incredible performance of Ball and Chain at Monterey ('67), some Cheap Thrills studio sessions ('68), Woodstock ('69), and Calgary ('70). She blows away the audience on Dick Cavett with Move Over and breaks down during the High School reunion interviews. Where she came from in Port Arthur, TX is such a contrast to who she was. And who she was was the incarnation of the Spirit of the 1960s counter-culture.
We get 2 great performances of Piece of My Heart, one of Tell Mama, Try, and Summertime both live and in studio. If you really get into this you might, just might, see God in Janis. She seeps sexuality in her performances, and reveals substantial depth of insight and intellect when interviewed. Even as we are in the midst of our 21st century Brittany Spears culture, we can go back to this and know there was once an unflinching soaring eagle in free flight.
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B.B. King & Friends: A Night of Blistering Blues Review

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B.B. King & Friends: A Night of Blistering Blues ReviewAlthough the DVD was released in 2005, this is certainly from the 80s and not sure where it was recorded, but it is more of an intimate concert setting.
What is really a bonus here is to see Etta James perform! Last time I saw her, she was in a concert setting called Etta James and the Roots Band - Burning Down the House, and the house didn't quite burn. But to watch and hear her sing "I'd Rather Go Blind" is something, and who joins her...Dr. John! And another classic by Etta, "Something's Got a Hold on Me".
The show opens with B.B. "Why I Sing the Blues". Phil Collins plays drums and Eric Clapton is also a guest. A memorable performance by Billy Ocean, with Chaka Khan, "When Something is Wrong with My Baby".
B.B. King does "Midnight Hour" and "Let the Good Times Roll". Gladys Knight, Etta, and Chaka sing "Ain't Nobody's Business" and the three with Billy Ocean, also do a classic gospel "Take Me Precious Lord".
If Stevie Ray Vaughn is your favorite, he, with Paul Butterfield and Albert King perform "The Sky is Crying". Gladys sings does "Please Send Me Someone To Love". Great music for blues fans, great historic performances.... I had not seen Etta perform like this, and it's clear you will not see her like this again If you enjoy live blues performances, see the amazing Lightning In a Bottle: A One Night History of the Blues good quality, great sound, and one of the best blues concerts. ....Rizzo
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Too Hot to Handle (1969) Review

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Too Hot to Handle (1969) ReviewThis particular version of this show just got released on 12/6/2005, but this is the second time it has been released on DVD and now it's on a different label. I have both versions and the new one is in a standard DVD case while the original is in a "digipak" type case. Not only the packaging, but the audio/video is different. Whoever did the first version (www.panorama.com.hk)?-they did it right---the sound is louder and clearer and the picture a bit more defined than the newer release. If you can track down the original version, it's a better investment than this new version. I would have given this 5 stars if not for the confusing reissue with the bad audio mix.Too Hot to Handle (1969) Overview

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Legends of Jazz: Showcase (2006) Review

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Legends of Jazz: Showcase (2006) ReviewI found out about this 2-disk set while watching the "Male Vocalists" episode of the new PBS television series "Legends of Jazz," and after buying it, I find I am really looking forward to seeing all the rest of the actual half-hour TV shows from which these 13 tracks and clips are taken. As for this set, let me say first that the audio and video quality are simply outstanding, among the best I have ever heard, in fact, (which is not surprising considering that the TV series is shot in HDTV and features really outstanding Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound.) Next, as for the performances themselves, they really shine and there is something here for everyone - the set covers everything from latin jazz to be-bop, Brazilian jazz, fusion-type jazz, vocal jazz, and even throws in a bit of the blues, with a great duet by Robert Cray and Keb' Mo'. A really nice mix of artists, older and younger, and a pretty good value for money, considering that you get both a CD and a DVD packaged together in the box. I highly recommend this!Legends of Jazz: Showcase (2006) Overview

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Soundstage Presents: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live (2005) Review

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Soundstage Presents: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live (2005) ReviewTom Petty and the Heartbreakers "Soundstage" DVD tracklisting:
- Part 1 -
Baby Please Don't Go
Crawlin Back To You
Handle With Care
I Won't Back Down
I'm Cryin'
Angel Dream
Melinda
Born In Chicago
Red Rooster
Carol
Refugee
- Part 2 -
Love Is A Long Road
You Don't Know How It Feels
Black Leather Woman
I Done Somebody Wrong
I Got A Woman
Thirteen Days
Wake Up Time
Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms
Lost Children
Two Men Talking
You Wreck Me
A good mix of hits and rarely heard music. "Two Men Talking" is a real gem of impromtu Jazz.Soundstage Presents: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live (2005) Overview

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Legends of Rock 'N' Roll Review

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Legends of Rock 'N' Roll ReviewThis DVD is full of headliner artists. There are particularly great performances by Fats Domino, BB King and Ray Charles, who all dressed for the occasion and performed for the enjoyment of the audience.
Some of the artists were casual to the point of being indifferent to the audience, which detracted from the experience. This portion of the concert would have been better presented on a CD.
A higher standard of production would have made this a really good DVD.
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