I was just wondering if anybody wanted to share with us their favorite rock video. It could be a single or an entire movie type video. I have recently been watching and listening to "THE LAST WALTZ" featuring "The Band". The video and audio quality are unsurpassed in my opinion. This video features some of the great rock and R&B stars of all time in The Band's final performance. If you like this kind of thing, check it out as you will see the likes of The Band, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, The Staples, Eric Clapton, Ron Wood, Ringo Starr, Joni Mitchell, Emylou Harris and other stars from the 70's. Robbie Robertson of The Band was way ahead of his time with this film. If you have not seen or heard this one, check out the quality of the film and the recording of The Band's song "The Weight". In my opinion, this is one of the best Dolby Digital 5.1 recordings ever made - the film overall receives my vote for "The Best Rock Video" of all time. Check it out!
The following are all supurb but a tie for the top spot are:
Queen video hits vol 1 and Mannheim Steamroller Fresh air 8 in dts. Others: Fleetwood Mac-the dance Grateful Dead-Closing of Winterland Led Zeppelin--How the west was won Gordon Lightfoot-Live in ?? Roy Orbison--Black and White Night
Roger Waters In the Flesh Live. I agree with the reviews on roxy, pete g and pete T, the last waltz and stop making sense are also great but for me the Roger WAters just blows me away. Watched it about 15 times.
Audio and video of Stop Making Sense on DVD is excellent. Among the best, especially as a total package of sound, picture, performance, direction, photography, and content. My other favorite is Rolling Stones Live to the Max, which is a transfer from an Imax movie done on the Steel Wheels tour, at Wembly. Bigger than life in every way.
David Gilmour Live in Concert (2002 DVD)...Definetely Richard Wright does a guest appearance. Although its more of an "unplugged" sort of show, it rocks! 24bit sound, and some good cinematography.
Just saw the Talking Heads, STOP MAKING SENSE. This movie was produced by Jonathan Demme...OUTSTANDING in all respects. A true classic! I have it on laser disc (Japanese pressing), so I can't vouch for the video or audio quality on the DVD version.
Not too many rock videos have had the benefit of being directed by Martin Scorsese. One of the things that makes "The Last Waltz" look so great is the direction. The perfomers and songs are first rate, and the camera work, angles and editing are typical MS. A real winner.
If you want to talk content only, my vote would be for "Woodstock"
I like that Chili Peppers vid with the dreamlike quality (where the bass player is playing some telephone wires, etc.). This is great work. I also like the No Doubt where they're riding the jet skis. Pretty Gwen can twist my throttle any day!
My favorite rock concert is Eric Clapton, "One More Car One More Rider" Live On Tour 2001 Filmed on location, at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, Calif. Excellent sound,(DTS) and picture, especially the camera work, motorized remote controlled. Eric surrounds himself with the best: Nathan East, Steve Gadd, Andy Fairweather Low, Billy Preston, David Sancious. Check it out!
Check out Bruce Springsteen and the E street Band; Live in Barcelona. Great sonics, excellent performance and good camera work. Eagles; "When Hell Freezes Over" specifically the DTS version.
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