I bought the U2 Live in Boston DVD awhile ago (when it first came out) and am impressed everytime I watch it.
Does anyone know of any similar DVD productions of single concerts (not compilations of many concerts or music videos) which are of such excellent quality? I bought the Yes: Symphonic Live concert DVD and was dissappointed in the lack of energy that I immediately put it on Ebay after I watched it. It makes me not even want to listen to my YES CD's.
I want something similar to the U2 DVD, high energy and emotion with excellent sound and video shots as well. Of course the music is important too! I like rock music (or otherwise upbeat stuff).
A not little known live DVD gem is "unleaded". A Jimmy Page and Robert Plant reunion in Marrakesh with arab ensemble, I believe done for the MTV unplugged series. Absolutely priceless.
Big Head Todd & the Monsters at Red Rocks. Their keyboard player spent about a year mastering and tweaking the recording, & it shows. As a bonus, you get a CD of the show as well.
I know this is not rock but the energy is amazing, video quality is perfect, Dolby True HD blows my system out of the water and when Steven Tyler walks out my hair stood on end. Chris Botti live in Boston.
I'll put in two where I have found excellent to video and sound. The first is Jeff Beck(live at Ronnie Scott's)Bluray. If your system is up for it,the kick drum should sound like you are there+plus the rest of the kit. I had used other well known subs for this audio track and it was just bad. This dvd and if you crave the live sound,then this is superb to see or hear if your system can deliver the goods. Getting carried away, The second dvd for great camera and sound is The Eagles: Farewell 1 Tour(Melbourne Australia).
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Live at Radio City on Blu-ray. Fantastic Dolby TrueHD transfer displaying great imaging with Tim's virtuoso acoustic guitar playing eminating from the left front and Dave's guitar from the right with his vocals centered primarily through the center. Very liquid video that makes you feel you are right there.
Morcheeba, "Parts of the Process". Very well recorded and mastered in dd5.1 Surround. Not TECHNO at all. Very good musicianship on stage too. You will become a fan if you have a good player.
I was happily surprised to play this on my system.
Led Zeppelin Diana Krall "Live In Paris" (DTS) Moody Blues "Live From the Royal Albert Hall" (DTS) Sting "All This Time" Eagles "Hell Freezes Over" (DTS) Metallica "Cunning Stunts"
Wait until the RUSH DVD (RUSH in Rio) comes out in Sept or October from their very succesful "Vapor Trails" Tour 2003 from their last show in Rio. I saw 5 shows on this last tour and wow this tour was absolutely incredible out the the last 10 tours I have seen. As an extra bonus they have reproduced it in 5.1 DTS. I know I can't wait!!
Fleetwood Mac - The Dance James Taylor - Live at the Beacon Theatre Eric Clapton - 24 Nights Barbra Streisand - Timeless (Live in Concert) Eagles - Hell Freezes Over Diana Krall - Live in Paris Lee Ritenour and Friends - Live at the Coconut Groove Vol 1 & 2 Music for Montserrat - Featuring Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Sting, Elton John, Paul McCartney and others Party at the Place (Queens Golden Jubilee) - Various artists including Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Shirley Bassey, Cliff Richard, Brayan Adams, Rod Stewart, Tom Jones, Steve Winwood, Paul McCartney and many others Eric Clapton and Friends in Concert -A benefit for the Crossroads Centre at Antigua featuring Bob Dylan, David Sanborn, Sheryl Crow and others.
I really enjoy Norah Jones Live at the House of Blues in New Orleans. If you want to rock, try AC/DC Stiff Upper Lip. The video is not so hot, and its not the cleanest sound I've heard, but it rocks from A to Z!
Nine Inch Nails "All That Could Have Been" - absolutely excellent if you like the music. Not quite the production quality of the U2 DVD (which is a personal favorite as well), but the sound is excellent and the sense of being there is very good.
Kylie Minogue - Live in Sydney 2001, especially the "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" track. I prefer this over her recent (Live in Manchester) (2002), although the later is more "polish" visually but sonic wise I prefer the former.
I've got to second the the Underworld DVD. I'm not even a big techno fan, but it sounds fantastic. Also a great DVD to test out a new sub. If you like U2 as much as I do, there's the DVD of All that you can't leave behind which is just all of the videos for the cd. Not that exciting to watch, but it has a great sound.
This tuesday, Music Direct will be releasing Allison Krauss and the Union Station /Live, one of their best selling SACD`s ever, on a 2 DVD set recorded in all the popular formats. For anyone whose into toe-stompinÂ’ bluegrass, this is a must-have 3 1/2 hr DVD. I preordered mine on discount, hehe. Regards, Robin
If it's energy you want try Earth, Wind & Fire, live in Japan. My two personal favorites are "Bond Live" and "The Moody Blues Live", both recorded at the Albert Hall. Also "Acoustic Alchemy" and "Sade Live" are very good. Hope these fall within your musical tastes.
Jethro Tull "Living with the Past". If you like Jethro Tull you'll really like this. Ian Anderson and Martin Barre still kick ass and they have some great musicians with them and the sound quality is excellent.
You are the first person I have ever seen with any type of negative coment about the 2against nature DVD. The whole thing sounds like a studio recording,just about the best I have have ever heard live. The outtakes are just for fun! Are you not a Dan fan?
Just finished watching "Standing in the shadows of Motown" great sound...Nine Inch Nails is another with great sound...anything else I would mention has been already.
The Steely dan DVD BLOWS, too many interviews which break up the cohesiveness...you will be forced to skip tracks to get to the good stuff. Although the sound is good, the camera work will make you want to drag your fingers across a chalk board...nerve wracking..jumping all over the screen..performers not centered in frame and hidden by equipment.. to quote your phrase, " makes me not want to even listen to my Steely Dan c.d.s
Steely Dan's Two Against Nature, Neil Young's Friends and Family, Led Zepplin's How the West was Won, Diana Krall's Live in Paris and Eric Clapton's Live in Hyde Park. All have outstanding sound and excellent performances.
Santana-Supernatural Live, Eric Clapton & friends Live, new Led Zeppelin (must have). From a historical point Neil Young Rust Never Sleeps, Rod Stewart & Faces with Keith Richards, The Band the Last Waltz, Rolling Stones Gimme Shelter Eagles Hell Freezes Over. The best of the bunch is Santana & definitely the "compilation" of led zep material, several hours of material there. Good listening!
Underworld has a fantastic DVD called Everything-Everything. Its techno, but not as generic as other types. Its got a singer and its more than just a dude with a computer. Soundwise its fantastic
Music for Montserrat - Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Buffett, Mark Knopfler, Sting, Elton John, and Paul McCartney and others at the Royal Albert Hall. Excellent sound and very good videography, not that quick-cut MTV crap.
John Fogerty, "Premonition" - Excellent sound, great visuals, and Kenny Aronoff beats the Hell outta those drums!
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