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Best Rock Video - Sound Quality and Content

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!
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slipknot1
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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"
fatparrot
1,314 posts
 
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.
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twinsdad
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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.
stumpie
23 posts
 
Peter Frampton - Live In Detroit . Great sound and Camera work. "Lines on my face" or "I'll give you money" are two of my favorites . Turn it up !!!
whknopp0713
179 posts
 
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.
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