It's been some time since I've watched a concert DVD. But, since the demise of HD-DVD, I thought I'd better get some of the ones I've been putting off watching moved up in my Netflix queue.
Now, I'm pissed that I've waited so long. This disc is very well done! I used the Dolby Digital Plus track. The sound was crisp and well defined. A very clean sound. The disc also offers LPCM and DTS HD tracks ( I'll try those later). Though my XA1 player will convert the DTS HD to DTS Core before output. The DD+ surround mix was IMO perfect. The audience was in the rear, with a beautiful balance of the band in the front stage.
The video was exceptional! Great blacks, with fantastic detail. It was so good, I really felt that I was at the show. Of course, watching it on a 92" screen helped a bit. :W
If you are a Metheny fan, or like jazz fusion, this is a must see concert. Just to see trumpter Cuong Vu, make the incredible sounds via electronic gadgets, was worth the price of admission. I'm not sure if I will buy this on HD-DVD or wait for a possible BLU-RAY release. Either way, it will be in my collection!
Now, I'm pissed that I've waited so long. This disc is very well done! I used the Dolby Digital Plus track. The sound was crisp and well defined. A very clean sound. The disc also offers LPCM and DTS HD tracks ( I'll try those later). Though my XA1 player will convert the DTS HD to DTS Core before output. The DD+ surround mix was IMO perfect. The audience was in the rear, with a beautiful balance of the band in the front stage.
The video was exceptional! Great blacks, with fantastic detail. It was so good, I really felt that I was at the show. Of course, watching it on a 92" screen helped a bit. :W
If you are a Metheny fan, or like jazz fusion, this is a must see concert. Just to see trumpter Cuong Vu, make the incredible sounds via electronic gadgets, was worth the price of admission. I'm not sure if I will buy this on HD-DVD or wait for a possible BLU-RAY release. Either way, it will be in my collection!
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