What music DVD are you currently enjoying

[maseline_98]

Norah Jones: Live from New Orleans....I can listen to it everyday and it never gets old...

[Glen B]

Steely Dan: Two Against Nature (live at Sony Sound Stages, New York City).

[Chris D]

Today it's U2: How to Dismantle An Atomic Bomb

[bigburner]

John Hiatt - "Live From Austin Tx"

I thought that "Full House" was John Hiatt's top DVD until I watched this one for the third time last night. Now I'm not sure. Just a great concert.

[Briz vegas]

Picked up a couple of the Depeche Mode reissue's lately. They have most of their albums in a remastered CD and 5.1 surround DVD. DVDs has high-resolution PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS 96/24 mixes.

The sound on Violator is amazing, I've listened to the album 2-3 times now. That's on top of the hundreds since it's original release. Each DVD also has a 30-40 minute video discussing what was going on with the band when that album was released. I hope to pick up the rest for Christmas.

Kevin D.

Ok, I will have to pick up one or two of those. Speak and Spell was one of the first albums I bought with my own cash when I had absolutely no taste in music (I probably still don't but I still love music).

Is "never let me down again" about drugs or his boyfriend? It was only after watching a live DVD version of that song that I thought it was the former and not the later. I've always loved that track, Personal Jesus and many others - one of the few 80 electronic bands that don't make me want to cringe when I hear them - except Speak and Spell - that one has not stood the test of time particularly well.

[bigburner]

OOPS! Bigburner ops:

You are right, The attachment you sent on the forum ,was everyone elses opinion and reviews about the beatle Album, and that you found it pretty cool ,and was going to audition it.

Appologies I still think you are the best reviewer out there, as every album you mention ,I tend to buy, and they all turn out to be Gold! Amazing! :T

Bravo and Thanks ;x(
Cheers

Hi chinets,

I listened to the whole album last night sitting in the sweet spot with the volume turned up. It is an incredible album - a total auditory experience. I'm sure that you will enjoy it too!

I am bigburner because for a while I put party discs together for people. Well I'm just a beginner compared to George Martin. He is bigbigbigbigburner.

This album will appeal to Beatles devotees as well as newcomers who are interested in finding out why The Beatles are regarded as such a big deal.

Nigel.

[Briz vegas]

Is the 5.1 mix of that Beatles disk essential. It sounds like an interesting disc but I only have CD, DD EX and DTS 96/24 available.

Silly me, just realised I have DVD-A disks, I just play the regular dolby mix

[chinets]

Thanks Bigburner

Bigburner,

Now I know why they gave you that name. :T

I am a real 5.1 Multichannel freak. Do you think this album would be a great album to make my 5.1 system shine. I mean is the surround sound fantastic ,like Flaming Lips or Brother In Arms ,for example.?? Making every individual speaker sing on it's own??? :W

I have ordered this Album through Amazon.com, and anticipating whether it will arrive this week or not ,as I am posted In the Middle East and things are slow to get here! :x

Thanks Bigburner for your Review and your comments ;x(

Have a wonderful day my friend and always waiting eagerly for your next review.
Keep up the great reviews you are always doing, as we we all appreciate your Fantastic comments and feedback!

Cheers and thanks ,

[JudyLou]

Dido Live is awsome. Live from the U.K. In DTS sensational!!!!

Agree - so good - sound quality, recording & performance, I use it for demo.

Lourens :T

[chinets]

I am so glad you like it Judylou :T

I find it to be an amazing recording ,and so intertaning. No fatigue sets in whatsover ;x(

I demo this too for my guest, and they find this mesmerizing.

Great DVD to show off your set up, and make your system shine and stand out!

Guest will leave with smiles on their faces from ear to ear, and have great memories to go with it :T

Cheers ,and I am so happy you loved it as much as I did.

Have a wonderful day Judylou

[bigburner]

I am a real 5.1 Multichannel freak. Do you think this album would be a great album to make my 5.1 system shine. I mean is the surround sound fantastic ,like Flaming Lips or Brother In Arms ,for example.?? Making every individual speaker sing on it's own??? :W

Hi chinets,

I run a 2.1 system so I can't tell you if the 5.1 mix is good. My friend has heard "Love" on 5.1 and says it sounds great. Other reviewers have said the same thing.

I'm not convinced about 5.1 for music. When I watch a music DVD at my friend's place I wish that he would switch it over to 2.1 because I don't like to hear instruments or vocals coming from behind me. It just doesn't sound like any concert that I've been to. Also his front speakers are much better than his rear ones.

However, I suspect that "Love" has been properly mixed so that it sounds natural in 5.1. Can anyone comment on this?

Nigel.

[chinets]

I appreciate your help Bigburner!

Bigburner,
In my case I love 5.1 and can't watch a DVD In Stereo 2.1..Not my cup of tea. ops:
Everyone is different, and I can see your point of view In having a more natural sounstage comming from the front, which makes sense, but I love Music comming from all sides ,and being engulfed with the Music and atmosphere. I feel as if I am sitting with the group playing on stage, when it is in 5.1. :T
for HT I have 803s for the front and 804s for the rear surround duty ,and the synergy between these 4 speakers is incredible, especially when the center is the HTM1. ;x( True Bliss for me!!!
For SACD and DVD-A and even Redbook I have ordered the 800D, for front which have not yet arrived ,and I use 802D for rear duty with HTM1D for center. Still front speakers are better than the back, but WOW in 5.1 it is amazing. My dealer has lent me the 800D until I receive my own new ones, so I know how all this will sound. I am not trying to convince you or convert you to a 5.1 enthusiast ,but I really prefer the HT and Music In 5.1, as it sounds more realistic to me ,and I feel I am part of the group and in the midst of the whole group etc.. :T In HT I cannot ever see a movie or concert In 2.1 channel ,that would defeat the whole purpose of DD and DTS and DVD-A multichannel and SACD multichannel. I guess different strokes for different folks! :W
I respect your 2.1 channel hearing ,as I sometimes do that for CD redbook playback, and for serious sessions on my own when I want to cherish an album that is not Multichannel, but when I have guest or when my wife or kids are around and for everyday listening and viewing it will be 5.1 all the way :T ;x(

Thanks bigburner for helping me out on the LOVE album to see if it is a great 5.1 surround recording ,which I presume it will be. I ordered that album anyway, so I'll find out sooner than later.
I appreciate your concern Bigburner and giving me a hand and helping me with this album and everything else. Very sweet and kind of you! I appreciate this immensly. ;x(

Cheers

[stantheman2]

Cindi Lauper - Live at Last. Awesome video and a fantastic "you are there" Dolby Digital mix. Also a great performance. Don't be put off by her "girls just want to have fun" rep. This girl can SING!

[bigburner]

The Howlin' Wolf Story

This is a very good documentary about the legendary bluesman whose real name was Chester Burnett. Howlin' Wolf played blues harp and guitar but was primarily a singer. The DVD contains rare film clips (including home movies) not only of Howlin' Wolf playing and talking but also clips of numerous others musicians from his era. These clips are interspersed with interviews with people who knew Howlin' Wolf and clips of the places he lived (Memphis, Chicago) during the eras that he lived in those places. It really gave me a good feel for his environment.

Howlin' Wolf was a very organised, disciplined, sober musician. If you were in his band you worked hard and went on stage sober. After the show you could drink as much as you liked. There's one memorable scene during a jam session where he verbally chastises an elderly Son House for being drunk.

It takes hundreds of hours to put this sort of documentary together. It's such a pleasant change from the average doco which is full of interviews with has-beens who have nothing relevant to say. This is a definite buy if you're interested in the history of the blues.

[chinets]

Laura Paucini...Live from Paris ...In DTS :T PQ and SQ sensational! ;x(

A must have DVD, and it Rocks

[bigburner]

The Eagles - "Hell Freezes Over"

When people fancy watching an Eagles concert the "Farewell 1 Tour - Live From Melbourne" DVD usually gets pulled out, so it was a pleasure to watch this 1994 concert again. The Melbourne DVD is a great concert but somehow this one has more meaning as it was the first time they had played together for 14 years. Good stuff!

[chinets]

Bigburner,

I have this DVD .. The Eagles " Hell freezes over " What a coincidents, as I just watched that yesterday for the 20th time!! Love that DVD, and the recording is fantastic ,I may add. :T

Cheers

[bigburner]

It's turning into an Eagles week here.

When I got home from dinner last night I watched "Farewell 1 Tour - Live From Melbourne" while the "Hell Freezes Over" concert was still fresh in my mind. The bigger crowd in Melbourne definitely produces a higher energy performance from the band. It was interesting to see how much the guys had aged over the 10 year gap between the two concerts (the Melbourne one was in 2004). Don Henley looked quite a lot older, whereas I haven't changed at all over the last 10 years...

I''m not sure which concert I would recommend if only one DVD was allowed. The Melbourne concert probably has the edge even though the acoustic version of Hotel California on "Hell Freezes Over" is simply superb. The SQ on the Melbourne DVD is slightly superior and the 16:9 aspect on that DVD also makes it a bit more appealing.

You can't go wrong with either DVD, and both concerts are extremely wife/partner friendly. In fact my wife sat up with me 'til 1.00am and then wanted to watch the "Hell Freezes Over" DVD!

[chinets]

Have that one too Bigburner, and YES the SQ on the Melbourne album is, to my ears , better, and has superior bass for sure!!

You are still young Bigburner, and you are very lucky that your wife would stay up with you until weee ours of the night to enjoy the music together. Count your blessings. Very sweet and romantic!!

God Bless!

[bigburner]

You are still young Bigburner, and you are very lucky that your wife would stay up with you until weee ours of the night to enjoy the music together. Count your blessings. Very sweet and romantic!!

God Bless!

Thanks chinets. If you look at my profile you will see that I'm not that young. I just behave as if I am...

I'm making a big effort these days to involve my wife in my music passion, and as a consequence I'm discovering CDs and DVDs that I wouldn't have tried before. A good example of this is the "James Taylor Live at the Beacon Theatre" DVD that I watched with my wife last night.

This is a wonderful, wonderful concert. I cannot remember a musician who looks as happy on stage as James Taylor. It's obvious that he just loves being there. He has a great band with him and his old songs have all been given a new treatment. My wife absolutely loved the concert and is looking forward to the next DVD. Progress!

A point of interest. Some of you will know James Taylor from Eric Clapton's "Crossroads" DVD where he performs "Steamroller Blues" with Joe Walsh. This was one of the highlights for me in a concert full of excellent material.

chinets, keep an eye out for "James Taylor Live at the Beacon Theatre". It's a lovely experience.

Best wishes,
Nigel.

[chinets]

Will do!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Bigburner
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, your wife, and your dear family,
Best wishes,
Chinets

[chinets]

Bigburner,
Checked your profile. You are still very young. Don't kid yourself, and acting young will always keep you young spiritually, and that is what counts, young man!!
You are too humble of a person! And so young spirited: A compliment to people like you.
Cheers

[Thelonious Funk]

Has anyone seen the Particle DVD called Transformations Live For The People?

I have the CD and am enthralled by parts of it and revolted by others. Even if this is true about the DVD, I'd have to buy it for the good parts.

When she was good she was very very good...

[Burke Strickland]

Haydn Cello Concertos No. 1 in C major and No. 2 in D major with Mstislav Rostrpovich on cello with The Academy of St Martin in the Fields lead by Iona Brown and Haydn Piano Concerto No. 11 in D major with Pianist Homero Franesch with The Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner -- the DVD on the EuroArts label has PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 soundtracks.

[bigburner]

Woodstock - 3 Days of Peace & Music (The Director's Cut)

If you are interested in popular music and you haven't seen Woodstock you should be ashamed of yourself!

This film chronicles the legendary Woodstock Music and Art Festival which was held over 3 days in Bethel, New York in 1969 and was attended by over half a million young people. The film won an Academy Award for Best Documentary.

My favourite acts are Joan Baez, Joe Cocker, Ten Years After, Santana, and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

Joe Cocker's performance of "A Little Help From My Friends" is the #1 live rock/pop performance ever, in my opinion. Buying the Woodstock DVD is worth it just for this one act.

[bigburner]

Thanks Bigburner
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, your wife, and your dear family,
Best wishes,
Chinets

Thank you Chinets. May I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas a Happy New Year too.

All the best,
Nigel.

[bigburner]

James Taylor - "Pull Over"

Buoyed by my wife's enjoyment of "James Taylor Live at the Beacon Theatre" I bought her the "Pull Over" DVD for Christmas. This DVD was recorded 3 years after the Beacon Theatre one.

We watched it last night and I was a bit disappointed. Basically it's the same band as Beacon Theatre and largely the same set list too (though there are a few good new songs too). The difference is that the band was new and fresh at Beacon Theatre whereas in Pull Over you know they've performed the same concert 200 times since Beacon Theatre. It just seemed too well rehearsed, a bit sugary, and lacking joie de vivre.

My wife liked it though and that's what counts.

[Burke Strickland]

Joe Cocker's performance of "A Little Help From My Friends" is the #1 live rock/pop performance ever, in my opinion. Buying the Woodstock DVD is worth it just for this one act.

Joe Cocker's was certainly a memorable performance, and in addition to that one, there are a LOT of other reasons to buy the Woodstock DVD including the aforementioned Joan Baez set, Arlo Guthrie's "Coming Into Los Angeles" and Jimi Hendrix' "showstopper" rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner".

[bigburner]

Joe Cocker's was certainly a memorable performance, and in addition to that one, there are a LOT of other reasons to buy the Woodstock DVD including the aforementioned Joan Baez set, Arlo Guthrie's "Coming Into Los Angeles" and Jimi Hendrix' "showstopper" rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner".

Burke, I can't believe that I forgot Jimi. I must now associate his performance at Woodstock with the "Jimi Hendrix - Live at Woodstock" DVD that I got nearly a year ago.

And as for Arlo, ah yes. Great song.

Comin' into Los Angeles
Bringin' in a couple of keys
Don't touch my bags if you please
Mister customs man

"Keys" means "kilos" for those of you who don't know that song.

Lest we forget...

Nigel.

[Thelonious Funk]

Someone gave me the Hendrix DVD for xmas... While I love Jimi Hendrix, I caught myself being distracted by the moronic bongo player behind him (who I am pretty sure is not mic'd as I could not pick him up on the audio.)

At times Jimi had to lean over and tell him to stop playing, for instance during a drum SOLO. At the end, everyone leaves the stage, and then come back for the encore, everyone except the moron, who has been replaced.

It's petty, but I don't know if I can enjoy the dvd now. I hate the bongo player.

[Chris D]

I don't know, Felonius, I'm a fan of a pair of big bongos, myself.

[Thelonious Funk]

Moe. has a dvd out. It's great. I'm not of the Jam Band scene, but I have to admit that in the rock genre, Jam Bands are putting out the best quality concert dvds.

Sound is great, camera work is great. Not of the "MTV" video style where you have about 1.5 seconds of an image before it jumps to something else for .5 seconds before jumping to another camera and so on.

I would like for everyone to enjoy it.

Now.

Commence enjoyment.

[Allman]

I got the Moe DVD on order, can't wait.

Another one of my favorites is Widespread Panic - Earth to Atlanta, recorded at the Fox. It's a masterpiece both in music and picture.

And you never can go wrong with the Allman Brothers Band Live at The Beacon.

Cheers.

[chinets]

I must admit that I am with Chris on this Bongo issue too!!! :T

I am also a big fan of a pair of Big Bongos ,and they don't distract me at all, on the contrary, I get over focused and stunned!! :boobies: :rofl:

Funny how people differ on an Issue! :E
Cheers

[Thelonious Funk]

The bongos you speak of are in a different genre of DVD.

Unless you're watching the Brazillian Girls.

[sy0296]

i don't own many music dvd's since i didn't feel the need to replace my huge cd colllection but i just watched sting's "all this time" concert dvd a couple days back. any sting fans in here

[Thelonious Funk]

Stephen Stills and Manassas

Very cool DVD. Not the greatest quality, but I like it very much.

[bigburner]

Eric Clapton & Friends in Concert: A Benefit for the Crossroads Centre at Antigua (1999)

Overall a top concert DVD with good musicians, songs, SQ and PQ.

The highlight for me was the Jimi Hendrix song "Little Wing" which Eric performed with Sheryl Crow and David Sanborn.

The only lowlights were two awful songs performed by Mary Blige. How she managed to worm her way into such a great lineup is a mystery to me.

[Thelonious Funk]

Ween
Live in Chicago

Ween tricks you with silly songs about poopships. It makes you think they are a novelty act.

Then you hear Roses Are Free, and you understand that these guys can write great pop songs, but they must be on some really good drugs.

Also... check out 12 Golden Country Hits... great CD.

[dd24skater]

The Eagles - "Hell Freezes Over"

When people fancy watching an Eagles concert the "Farewell 1 Tour - Live From Melbourne" DVD usually gets pulled out, so it was a pleasure to watch this 1994 concert again. The Melbourne DVD is a great concert but somehow this one has more meaning as it was the first time they had played together for 14 years. Good stuff!

Good stuff

[bigburner]

Little Feat - "High Wire Act Live in St. Louis 2003"

I love Little Feat so naturally I was always going to enjoy this DVD, but I feel it could have been better. They have a female vocalist now (Shaun Murphy) who sings a few songs reasonably well and hangs around like a spare tyre the rest of the time. Do they really need her? I also feel that Fred Tackett (guitar) gets too much air time and doesn't deserve it.

Will I watch this DVD again? Absolutely! People who don't know Little Feat would think that it's a knockout concert, and it is. It's just that the old Little Feat set such a high standard.

Question: do any of you own the Little Feat "Rockpalast Live" DVD? I've been trying (unsuccessfully) to buy it for ages.

[earwit]

Foo Fighters Skin and Bones

Well I own about 100 Music Dvd's..

The New Foo Fighters Dvd Skin and Bones which came out in late November is simply amazing.

This is primarily a hard rock band doing a acoustic show, in a theatre
in Hollywood, CA.

Video: filmed in hi-def ,,,great detail for standard Dvd
Audio: 5.1 recording is clean and natural...

This is the best Music Dvd I've have heard in years..

Bob

[bigburner]

Frank Zappa - "Dub Room Special"

This DVD has had plenty of negative reviews but I really enjoyed it. It includes many of my favourite FZ songs ("Florentine Pogen", "Inca Roads", "Cosmik Debris", "Stink Foot") and the sound quality is surprisingly good for 1974 and 1981, so what more do you need?

People who don't know Frank and his work would find this a totally weird DVD, but if you concentrate on the quality of the music and ignore all the strange antics then it's obvious what a great musician FZ was.

[Thelonious Funk]

I was convinced of his talents when I listened to Hot Rats.

Love it. Good choice Bigburner!

[bigburner]

Luther Allison - "Live In Paradise"

This is a wonderful DVD. It is a high energy, two and a half hour concert recorded on La Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean in 1997. The PQ is pretty ordinary but the SQ is great.

Luther Allison is a Chicago blues guitarist and singer who got his first break when he was invited to play with Muddy Waters. Luther's music has wider appeal than many other blues players because he blends his blues with rock 'n' roll. There's even some driving funk mixed in there too. His backing band is top notch, particularly the bass player who sticks close to Luther for the whole concert. If you like modern music then you'll enjoy this DVD.

Luther was 57 years old when this concert was recorded. 3 months later he was diagnosed with lung cancer and died shortly afterwards. He certainly doesn't look sick in this DVD. In fact his energy is remarkable. It's a reminder to enjoy life while you can.

I found this DVD in a second hand shop for US$19. Amazon is currently selling it for US$37 so basically I have found a real gem at a bargain price! Unfortunately I bought a dud Johnny Winter DVD at the same time, but that's another story...