Anyone have the new Jeff Beck DVD?

The set list is the same on both the SD and BR.

Best Buy had the BR for $14.99.

There are 27 songs, with ppl such as Imelda May, (Gary U.S. Bonds) Brian Setzer and Trombone Shorty.

Interview with Beck, Behind the scenes, at home with Beck's Guitars and a couple of Beck and Les pauls stuff.

Running time - 164 min.

DTS HD master and of course 1080i (why not 1080p)?

My Bluray should be here Thursday or Friday. I've allready watched it once in HD on PBS.

I haven't been the to Beck\ Setzer preformances yet, I guess Setzer is 71 now and still rocken hard.That would make Beck, what - about 100? :)

I saw a couple of minutes from the DVD with Beck/Setzer the other night on PBS, and it seemed a bit "subdued". But it was only a couple of minutes, like I said. Could've just been that part.

Is this Beck concert basically all or mostly fast rockabilly, or are there a lot of slower songs? If mostly fast rockabilly, i would buy it.

Is this Beck concert basically all or mostly fast rockabilly, or are there a lot of slower songs? If mostly fast rockabilly, i would buy it.

I made it to BB at lunch and grabbed the last BluRay copy on the shelf. Likely won't get time to listen until the weekend unless I sneak a short peak.
Looks like some real classics.

Here’s the Tracklist from the DVD/Blu-Ray release –
1 Baby Let’s Play House
2 Double Talkin’ Baby
3 Cruisin’
4 Train Kept A Rollin’
5 Poor Boy
6 Cry Me A River
7 My Baby Left Me
8 How High The Moon
9 Sitting On Top Of The World
10 Bye Bye Blues
11 The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
12 Vaya Con Dios
13 Mockin’ Bird Hill
14 I’m A Fool To Care
15 Tiger Rag
16 Peter Gunn
17 Rocking Is Our Business
18 Apache
19 Sleep Walk
20 New Orleans
21 Walking In The Sand
22 Please Mr Jailer
23 Casting My Spell On You
24 Twenty Flight Rock
25 The Girl Can’t Help It
26 Rock Around The Clock
27 Shake, Rattle & Roll
Bonus Content
1 Interview with Jeff Beck
2 Behind The Scenes
3 At home with Jeff Beck & his guitars
4 Jeff Beck & Les Paul – Rock ‘n Roll Tonite
5 Les Paul & his little black box

The Les Paul Beck Tribute concert is early 50s thru late 50s music. It covers all types of of what was then emerging "rock n roll". There are some "rock a billy" songs though, and many songs with a great singer Imelda May. I really enjoyed the music because it was something different.

This is not a rockn' physcobilly concert.

That would make Beck, what - about 100? :)

I saw a couple of minutes from the DVD with Beck/Setzer the other night on PBS, and it seemed a bit "subdued". But it was only a couple of minutes, like I said. Could've just been that part.

They said Setzer is 71, I didn't check.

Thanks for the info on that concert guys, it looks good enough to me to buy.

They said Setzer is 71, I didn't check.

Brian Setzer was born on April 10, 1959. That would make him 52 this coming April. Jeff Beck was born on June 24, 1944. He's a couple of months younger than I am and will soon be 67...... ;)

Brian Setzer was born on April 10, 1959. That would make him 52 this coming April. 1944.That's right about what I figured. I remember when the Stray Cats hit that he looked maybe a few years younger than me, but definitely not older.

I watched the Jeff Beck tribute to Les Paul lastnight. I thought it was great. Picture and sound were awesome. You definitly need to like roots rock, rock a billy (Les Paul, Elvis, Bill Halley... Great band and the gal that came out and sang several songs, Imelda May, was really good.

Lot's of these songs I got on vinyl. I can remember hearing many of these songs on the AM radio when just a little kid. ppl of ALL ages will like this concert, even granny will want to watch this one. I think Beck put out a masterpiece here.

Billy Joel Shea stadium comes out march 1st, that's the only one I'm looking forward to

The Bluray now has a April 5 release date.

The Bluray now has a April 5 release date.

Yeah, that should be great. I already have the bluray on pre-order. I have Billy Joel in the old Yankee Stadium in concert on dvd, now this will give me him in the two old stadiums in New York. Billy is New York Royalty!!!!

I have the Paul McCartney concert in CitiField also, thats a great one, too bad its not a bluray.

Now i wish someone big would do one in the new Yankee Stadium.

Better than Red Square?

http://www.heartlinker.nl/images/weblog/17630464x.jpg

great stuff. if you like the band, this is a no brainer

aq is great, as is vq for the most part

http://www.heartlinker.nl/images/weblog/17630464x.jpg

great stuff. if you like the band, this is a no brainer

aq is great, as is vq for the most part

How does it compare to 'Alive in Seattle'?

re: Jeff Beck

I was just reading something that claims Beck sent some songs to Rod Stewart with hopes of doing some new recording. Wouldn't that be sweet? :)

larry

Yeah, bc the guy needs a voice. :p

And stewart needs a new direction

And stewart needs a new direction

He's got one, he's touring with Stevie Nicks...

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Rod-Stewart-tickets/artist/736200

Big difference - one gargles with Janitor in a Drum, and the other with old razor blades. :D

Joe Cocker - Janis Joplin - Oh the good old days....... :p

How does it compare to 'Alive in Seattle'?

well, I only have the dvd version of Seattle, so production wise it's hard to compare (though judging from the dvd, the blu ray ought to be really good)

as far as the set list is concerned, it's well worth getting the new one. the new songs sit very well together with the older ones

Joe Cocker - Janis Joplin - Oh the good old days....... :p

Saw them both live in '69.......

That sounds like Stevie is following his old direction.

Joe Cocker - Janis Joplin - Oh the good old days....... :pYou could probably throw Roger Daltrey in there, too - always sounded like he needed to clear his throat.

A modern day choice would be Chris Martin - sounds like he's in serious need of a nasal decongestant.

http://www.heartlinker.nl/images/weblog/17630464x.jpg

great stuff. if you like the band, this is a no brainerI do like "the band" Heart - a lot - so much so that I don't have much use for that kind of stuff, as I only prefer to see them at their finest. They haven't really been "a band" since the 70's (and not so coincidently, I might add, they haven't released anything of any real substance musically since then, either).

What you've been seeing for the last, few decades is more like "The Sell-out Wilson Sisters and their latest Batch of Supporting Players".

I mean, if you want to spend your money on that, and it entertains you, then more power to you. Just know that it's not really the band "Heart" at their finest. If you really wanted to see that, you'd have to look and see if there's anything recorded live from back when Roger Fisher was still in the group, and they had all the original band members.

Barracuda - lsol :p

Why doesn't John Mellencamp release something. :mad:

For all those who kept their HD players......

Found a 'new' unopened rental copy for $.90

Now I can get rid of my VHS copy.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5186NX0ZG2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

They got em new for under $7 @ http://www.amazon.com/U2-Rattle-Hum-HD-DVD/dp/B000GX57YU/ref=sr_1_622?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1298818655&sr=1-622

Why doesn't John Mellencamp release something. :mad:

I think I could only take about 15 minutes of John Mellencamp

Barracuda - lsol :pWell, that was pretty commercial, but it was still pretty darned "hard" compared to what they've put out since "Dog & Butterfly".

But it'll be a cold day in hell before they could ever reach the depths of darkness of stuff like "Devil Delight" and "Mistral Wind" again, that's for damned sure (they might even still do "Wind" live, but I doubt if it has quite the same feel to it). Songs like those can even make Zeppelin feel a bit "light" in comparison.

Yes, drug usage was fueling their creativity at the time, but so what? As bad as that can be, some of the greatest Hard Rock ever recorded came from those living that kind of lifestyle. It's just unfortunate that it caused a lot of the artists to creatively burn-out quicker (see "Eric Clapton"), but what a legacy they left, huh? (And still supporting them nicely with royalties - if they made it through alive, they're usually doing alright now. And even for those who were "damaged", they have enough money to buy the best of the best medical treatment, i.e. repeat organ transplants, physical therapy for strokes, etc.)

I think I could only take about 15 minutes of John Mellencamp

At least I can take 1/2 hr of AC/DC. :D

Yes, drug usage was fueling their creativity at the time, but so what? As bad as that can be, some of the greatest Hard Rock ever recorded came from those living that kind of lifestyle. It's just unfortunate that it caused a lot of the artists to creatively burn-out quicker (see "Eric Clapton"), but what a legacy they left, huh? (And still supporting them nicely with royalties - if they made it through alive, they're usually doing alright now. And even for those who were "damaged", they have enough money to buy the best of the best medical treatment, i.e. repeat organ transplants, physical therapy for strokes, etc.)

'erb is good, always has been. :p

At least I can take 1/2 hr of AC/DC. :DI would have to say that even though everything both do is redundant at this stage, Mellencamp's music is even much more "every song sounds exactly the same"-ish, and probably has been that way for quite a bit longer (like from day one, actually).

His first, big hit, "I Need a Lover..." was a bit more creative and "different"-sounding from anything else he's done - but everything since then lacks that creativity and commercial appeal (I know he consciously doesn't want to be too commercial, but that's still no reason for lack of creativity - and if you just can't cut the writing yourself, just give it up and hire a co-writer).

'erb is good, always has been. :pNaw, they were into much heavier stuff than that. Ann Wilson has "mentioned it" before.

I know Fisher certainly was - that's one of the reason's they gave him the boot (that, and he had split with Nancy).

Got any other ideas?

Where the heck is Jay Kay these days?

Naw, they were into much heavier stuff than that. Ann Wilson has "mentioned it" before.

I know Fisher certainly was - that's one of the reason's they gave him the boot (that, and he had split with Nancy).

Paul Dedrick Gray, 38 years old (DEAD) - Slipknot 2010....

http://www.gear-vault.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/paul-gray-dead-rip-dies-slipknot.jpg

Got any other ideas?Well, I wasn't exactly posting "ideas", but like what?

a Concert dvd recommendation? :D

I just wait for you guys to spend the money first to see what they're like.

When it's come to "media entertainment", I've lived by that rule for at least the last 2 1/2 decades. End up feeling "taken" too often if I just buy on blind impulse.

But I figured any thread worth it's weight would be open to "anti-recommendations" and an explanation of why, also. The OP said "anyone who like the band will like the DVD" - that's not necessarily a sure thing, and I was pointing out why I thought so and didn't feel that way myself.

So, you still are hanging onto that old vinyl stuff from decades ago OR you download all the 'free' stuff on yer mp3 player. :D

Lot's of good 'samples' on youtube. I always check out titles there 1st.

Hell, yeah - I still have all my old, vinyl albums (turntable needs repair, though, so I haven't played them in a few years). I'm probably the only one I know who had enough sense not to get rid of them. I've even bought others' collections (cheap, as they just wanted to dump them. Worth a lot of money now).

But I have replaced most of what I like best on CD (sometimes twice, if it's been re-mastered).

I'm by no means a luddite, but I'm not into mp3, other than maybe internet radio, where you don't have much of a choice (and it is the best place out there to discover new music). Have never owned a portable player or downloaded music, though. Just stream.

Yeah, I do check out YouTube sometimes. It's not really the first place I go to, though, because of the *****y PQ.

If you want new and different music spend sometime listening and buying music at CD Baby.

There are tons of bands to discover.

They haven't really been "a band" since the 70's (and not so coincidently, I might add, they haven't released anything of any real substance musically since then, either).

Gotta disagree on this, they had some great songs into the late 80's. Maybe its not your taste but songs like Alone and These Dreams certainly have musical substance IMO.

Concert dvd releases are at an all time low.Cant believe no artists are pushing to have their performance released on dvd.It a crime that Paul Wellers career retrospective concerts in New York last year were never recorded.His newest dvd only released in UK.Pet shop boys amazing Glastonbury performance also only released in UK.Only thing we get is Jeff Becks Les Paul tribute concert that moves pretty far from the Beck we all know.

Only thing we get is Jeff Becks Les Paul tribute concert that moves pretty far from the Beck we all know.

I actually prefer an artist being willing to take on a new direction. Not all of them work but staying the same isn't particularly challenging or exciting! Imagine if every Beatles album sounded just like "Please Please Me". The novelty would have worn off quickly...

Otherwise I totally agree with you about the lack of new DVD concert releases.

Not knocking Beck,I just heard the cd samples on amazon and it seemed almost too faithful to the fifties sound.

Not knocking Beck,I just heard the cd samples on amazon and it seemed almost too faithful to the fifties sound.

I disagree somewhat… on many of the songs he uses his faithful Fender Strat and his technique of tremolo and phrasing only as Jeff Beck can. When he sounds true to the fifties sound is when he’s playing a Les Paul.

You may have convinced me to pick it up.

I disagree somewhat… on many of the songs he uses his faithful Fender Strat and his technique of tremolo and phrasing only as Jeff Beck can. When he sounds true to the fifties sound is when he’s playing a Les Paul.

Yeah, Beck does his guitar tweeking as usual. :p

Yes, drug usage was fueling their creativity at the time, but so what? As bad as that can be, some of the greatest Hard Rock ever recorded came from those living that kind of lifestyle. It's just unfortunate that it caused a lot of the artists to creatively burn-out quicker (see "Eric Clapton"), but what a legacy they left, huh? (And still supporting them nicely with royalties - if they made it through alive, they're usually doing alright now. And even for those who were "damaged", they have enough money to buy the best of the best medical treatment, i.e. repeat organ transplants, physical therapy for strokes, etc.)
Growing up in Seattle in the 70s I was a big Heart fan. I had the opportunity to meet Roger Fisher in the late 90s and it was pretty sad. He was clearly brain damaged, very slow. The one organ we can't yet replace. :(

He seems fine to me -> http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xa46m1_interview-roger-fisher-former-membe_shortfilms

Watched a stripped down version of the Beck Les Paul tribute today. Fun to watch, but not a buy for me, although Walking in the Sand was amazing.

Just watched and listened to John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers and Friends (70th birthday concert) blu ray for the first time in dts HD Master and I was really impressed. I already had the standard dvd which had an impressive dts audio track. But the double dip was definitely worth it. Some of the best concert video I've seen and the audio was incredible. Also, it had another three great tunes in the bonus features, also in hi def and dts master, which I have no clue why they left them out of the main feature. If you're a blues lover this is a no brainer, like I said even the double dip is worth it if you have the video and audio capabilities to enjoy the upgrade. Check out the review at blu-ray.com for some screenshots.

Tempting......

The A/VQ is really that much better?

Yes, I think the A/V quality is worth the upgrade, plus the bonus tracks (same quality as the main concert) and the reasonable price at amazon made me pull the trigger on the double dip.

I would have to say that even though everything both do is redundant at this stage, Mellencamp's music is even much more "every song sounds exactly the same"-ish, and probably has been that way for quite a bit longer (like from day one, actually).

His first, big hit, "I Need a Lover..." was a bit more creative and "different"-sounding from anything else he's done - but everything since then lacks that creativity and commercial appeal (I know he consciously doesn't want to be too commercial, but that's still no reason for lack of creativity - and if you just can't cut the writing yourself, just give it up and hire a co-writer).

How long is that intro for "Lover," 3 minutes? It goes thru just about every key change under the sun! There's Beatle masterpieces that are shorter than that intro.

There's a rule that Tom Petty goes by: Don't bore us, get to the chorus!

Okay im going to hang myself with this one.Going through my collection of concerts I pulled out a 2003 Robbie Williams live at Knebworth(What We Did Last summer) and I was floored.This has to be the best pq I have ever seen from a regular dvd on my samsung 8500 and the concert kicks ass.Doesnt matter what you think of him or his music this summer night the cocky little bastard had 125,000 people in the palm of his hand for two hours.Used all the old tricks from Sinatra and Sammy Davis and at one point he even uses them as a reference.Ill be coming back to this one again for sure.Read some of the old reviews on amazon,Im not the only one who was moved by this concert.

How long is that intro for "Lover," 3 minutes? It goes thru just about every key change under the sun! There's Beatle masterpieces that are shorter than that intro.

There's a rule that Tom Petty goes by: Don't bore us, get to the chorus!I was really referring more to the "meat" part of the song when I was comparing it with the stuff after, but I guess you'd have to take it as a whole.

I won't argue that it goes on and on way too long for an intro, though. At least for the type of music he does. It's at least as long as the actual song part, if not longer.

If he were a Prog Rock artist, he could get away with listing it as a separate song - like "Lunch's Ready", or something like that. ;)

I was really referring more to the "meat" part of the song when I was comparing it with the stuff after, but I guess you'd have to take it as a whole.

I won't argue that it goes on and on way too long for an intro, though. At least for the type of music he does. It's at least as long as the actual song part, if not longer.

If he were a Prog Rock artist, he could get away with listing it as a separate song - like "Lunch's Ready", or something like that. ;)

No kidding this is why it’s hard for me to get into any "Prog" music. Prog music starts with a 5 minute extremely slow building intro followed by an explosion of fast melodies, then you get a series of 5 minute solos from each player in the band, the worst songs are ones where the band will throw in a completely different sounding song in the middle of a 25 minute song. The only Prog bands I really enjoy listeing to are Pink Floyd and Dream Theater, and Rush every once in awhile is okay.

Unless it is an epic Metal song I like my music to be no more then 5-8 miuntes per song.

I have yet to find a concert that I like "technically" as much as David Foster's Hit Man. So I was excited to find this one http://www.amazon.com/Hit-Man-Returns-friends-Blu-ray/dp/B004J4RQIM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299327951&sr=1-1 Has anyone gotten it?

No kidding this is why it’s hard for me to get into any "Prog" music. Prog music starts with a 5 minute extremely slow building intro followed by an explosion of fast melodies, then you get a series of 5 minute solos from each player in the band, the worst songs are ones where the band will throw in a completely different sounding song in the middle of a 25 minute song. The only Prog bands I really enjoy listeing to are Pink Floyd and Dream Theater, and Rush every once in awhile is okay.

Unless it is an epic Metal song I like my music to be no more then 5-8 miuntes per song.

And I am just the opposite. Anything less than 10 mins and it had better be %#$@ good, or I get very bored. I grew up with prog music and I guess its just in my DNA. My newest favorite group that NOone has ever heard of it Ozric Tentacles. They are fantastic musicians. Too bad the live concert, "Live at the Pongmasters Ball" is not mixed correctly. Otherwise it is a must see/hear.

deleted double post

Got Rattle & Hum on HD-DVD. The audio is totally outstanding, nothing in my collection of 200 dvd's comes close. The 6.1 audio blows away anything I've heard. I'm thinking many new Bluray titles show very little impovement over the SD ones. I think now that HD is dead and gone, the marketers are releasing sub-standard quality disks. Take the new U2 Bluray, 1080i? That's bullcrap. Also the best many title have is DTS, few are TrueHD.

Just watched the dvd of The Brian Setzer Live In Japan. This was his big band in concert in Japan. Spectacular. You can not sit still during this concert, every number has you be-bopping around. What a fantastic mix of rock and big band music.

The band is fantastic with 4 trumpets, 5 saxophones, 4 trombones, a bass, a drummer, and 2 girl backup singers. They are fantastic musicians, and Setzer is a tremendous guitar player, his playing really is superb.

Anyway, if you are looking for a great up-tempo put-you-in-a-good-mood dvd, this is it, absolutely!!!!!!!!

However, dont have high expectations for PQ or great audio, but the music is so fantastic its worth it.

If you want a good Ozric Tentacles dvd track down the Sunrise Festival 2007 cd/dvd set.[btw i've been into them for around 20 years.]

Sunrise Festival 2006 is Region code: 2

I'm watching the Sunrise Festival 2007 disc right now it's not region code 2.[wherever you got that info is wrong....my Blu ray player's not region hacked so the disc has to be region 1]

No kidding this is why it’s hard for me to get into any "Prog" music. Prog music starts with a 5 minute extremely slow building intro followed by an explosion of fast melodies, then you get a series of 5 minute solos from each player in the band, the worst songs are ones where the band will throw in a completely different sounding song in the middle of a 25 minute song. The only Prog bands I really enjoy listeing to are Pink Floyd and Dream Theater, and Rush every once in awhile is okay.

Unless it is an epic Metal song I like my music to be no more then 5-8 miuntes per song.

Have you had a listen/watch of the Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere DVD or their Anesthetize DVD or BD. Both awesome.
Another of theirs that I like is the 2001 Nearfest concert DVD.
The picture isn't very good, and it is only 2 ch but the overall music content is great.
I would say that this would almost be classified as progressive. All good long lasting songs.

Have you had a listen/watch of the Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere DVD or their Anesthetize DVD or BD. Both awesome.
Another of theirs that I like is the 2001 Nearfest concert DVD.
The picture isn't very good, and it is only 2 ch but the overall music content is great.
I would say that this would almost be classified as progressive. All good long lasting songs.

Have their Arriving Somewhere DVD as well as many of their DVD-Audio releases, and they are all great. Is there a better drummer out there?

Not that I know of. Didn't he win some award last year?
He also put out a drumming tutorial DVD last year. I don't play so haven't seen it. One of my mates who plays the drums has it.
I have their DVD-A stuff as well. I think my neighbours like them too....:D

And I am just the opposite. Anything less than 10 mins and it had better be %#$@ good, or I get very bored. I grew up with prog music and I guess its just in my DNA. My newest favorite group that NOone has ever heard of it Ozric Tentacles. They are fantastic musicians. Too bad the live concert, "Live at the Pongmasters Ball" is not mixed correctly. Otherwise it is a must see/hear.

+1 Love his music!

If you want a good Ozric Tentacles dvd track down the Sunrise Festival 2007 cd/dvd set.[btw i've been into them for around 20 years.]

Perhaps is this?

IWxpl0TxQXA

Have you had a listen/watch of the Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere DVD or their Anesthetize DVD or BD. Both awesome.
Another of theirs that I like is the 2001 Nearfest concert DVD.
The picture isn't very good, and it is only 2 ch but the overall music content is great.
I would say that this would almost be classified as progressive. All good long lasting songs.

I've read good things about Porcupine Tree, I'll give thm a listen.

Another reason why I don't listen to much Prog is my wife though she enjoys music has a very short attention span when it comes to songs with alot of very long solos.

I'm watching the Sunrise Festival 2007 disc right now it's not region code 2.[wherever you got that info is wrong....my Blu ray player's not region hacked so the disc has to be region 1]

http://www.amazon.com/Sunrise-Festival-2006-PAL-SYSTEM/dp/B001PF4Z78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1299418871&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Sunrise-Festival-Ozric-Tentacles/dp/B00166QJLQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1299419614&sr=8-2

This CD also comes with a DVD of the same show

My set says it's NTSC region 0.

For all you AC/DC ppl....... :p

Bluray

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61QVXlGeG%2BL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
AC/DC Live At River Plate is a definitive live concert video documenting AC/DC's massive Black Ice World Tour. Shot with 32 cameras entirely in HD in December of 2009, AC/DC Live At River Plate marks AC/DC's triumphant return to Buenos Aires where nearly 200,000 fans, and 3 sold-out shows, welcomed the band back after a 13 year absence from Argentina. This stunning live footage of AC/DC underscores what Argentina's Pagina 12 newspaper reported by saying "no one is on the same level when it comes to pure and clear Rock 'n Roll." Additionally the Blu-ray contains a bonus feature titled "The Fan, The Roadie, The Guitar Tech & The Meat," featuring interviews with AC/DC, their crew and fans among the excitement of the creation of the concerts and the city of Buenos Aires.

Track List:
1. Rock N Roll Train
2. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be
3. Back In Black
4. Big Jack
5. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
6. Shot Down In Flames
7. Thunderstruck
8. Black Ice
9. The Jack
10. Hells Bells
11. Shoot To Thrill
12. War Machine
13. Dog Eat Dog
14. You Shook Me All Night Long
15. T.N.T.
16. Whole Lotta Rosie
17. Let There Be Rock
18. Highway To Hell
19. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)

BONUS FEATURES
The Fan, The Roadie, The Guitar Tech & The Meat
AC/DC Tour Animation

AC/DC: Let There Be Rock

Ready for pre-order - This title will be released on June 7, 2011

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5192oP-Kh4L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/AC-DC-There-Rock-Blu-ray/dp/B004LWZWEC/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1300214548&sr=1-1

For all you AC/DC ppl....... :p

Bluray



Which would be me:D How is the picture quality, does it show off the potential of BR? I've been holding off getting a BR player(actually tried several but returned them for one reason or another) because basically every concert I've seen(all the AC/DC ones to date and lots of other acts) don't even stress DVD let alone BR. Wonder about your second post Let There Be Rock?
The problem with most concert DVDs(at least most I have) is they have quite poor PQ(mostly due to poor lighting) if I could find a reason I'd like to consider getting another BR player.

Which would be me:D How is the picture quality, does it show off the potential of BR? I've been holding off getting a BR player(actually tried several but returned them for one reason or another) because basically every concert I've seen(all the AC/DC ones to date and lots of other acts) don't even stress DVD let alone BR. Wonder about your second post Let There Be Rock?
The problem with most concert DVDs(at least most I have) is they have quite poor PQ(mostly due to poor lighting) if I could find a reason I'd like to consider getting another BR player.

If you are using an AV reciever that has hdmi or 5 channel analog out you can get the latest audio dts master audio seems to be the most common one being used now. The DTS core on blue ray even sounds better then dts surround on standard def dvds.

Yeah but! Picture quality could be better on most Blew-ray disks.

Now this one is stellar..... :cool:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51tFV-P-f6L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

I have a older AVR that just has coax and optical audio IN. I use HDMI to my TV and optical out of the TV to AVR. I use a 5.1 setup(and yes my TV passes the 5.1 signal even from DVDs HDMI output).
I did notice what I thought was improved audio quality during my BR testing, I tested several commercial BR discs but no concert type discs.
P.S. I like your alias:cool:

Well.........?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51W9h2592PL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Yeah but! Picture quality could be better on most Blew-ray disks.

Now this one is stellar..... :cool:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51tFV-P-f6L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Where do you uy this Bluray at a fair price?

All Metallica Blurays are expensive, not sure why but I hope it isn't just that that band likes ripping their fans off.

I have a older AVR that just has coax and optical audio IN. I use HDMI to my TV and optical out of the TV to AVR. I use a 5.1 setup(and yes my TV passes the 5.1 signal even from DVDs HDMI output).
I did notice what I thought was improved audio quality during my BR testing, I tested several commercial BR discs but no concert type discs.
P.S. I like your alias:cool:

If your AVR has no HDMI or 5.1 or 7.1 analog ins, you will not derive any benefit from the higher-quality audio tracks on Blu-ray disks. The optical or coaxial digital audio connections are unable to pass through these formats, and they default back to the standard 5.1 as found on SD-DVD. The picture quality improvements are still there, but it is debatable whether it's worth the upgrade or not. Only you can decide that. I can tell you that I have a number of concert Blu-rays that look and sound great, and I get a lot of pleasure from watching them.

Well then again, I know someome who has a very high end system in a deadicated theathre room. He has a whole bank of sub-woofers and uses these up front. He has a built in room for the equipment that's housed into an old main-frame.

http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/public/mAp9LMncEXuGEyFAAp48NvDV0BWQpediG4CTzbkBtSYweOw5rqgLaWGvvluD _HNp7VQH8r_cVzgAp_AN-TmxHx9StHuy8z0mO5KjfqOO1eFL0crDKDPR_QBs7GLijsQUWlYStrervFeJz hgSxql8Ln_9kpvPA36BSNwKy1u5bS6etjpnDg9Qm7iR-F7dVVDZ3hfy

He just runs everything in stereo bc as he say's, with the system of this size surround sound makes no difference.

I agree as my fronts have 16 inch woofers and rears use 12' inchers.

Where do you uy this Bluray at a fair price?

All Metallica Blurays are expensive, not sure why but I hope it isn't just that that band likes ripping their fans off.

I found it for under $30 on amazon once. This is one fantastic show, better than the Big 4. Art, find a copy somehow.

well I viewed the new Green Day DVD, Awesome as F**k today

needless to say it may have the "MTV style" editing, but the band are tight, vocals are flawless and generally a fantastic performance and energy

"MTV style" editing,

Unwatchable in my book.....

Get Mick Fleetwood Blues Band instead! :)

Unwatchable in my book.....

Get Mick Fleetwood Blues Band instead! :)
each to there own

I absolutely loved it

well I viewed the new Green Day DVD, Awesome as F**k today

needless to say it may have the "MTV style" editing, but the band are tight, vocals are flawless and generally a fantastic performance and energy

Billie Joe's vocals are never flawless live. I do know that Cigarettes & Valentines was auto tuned slightly for the cd release (Fan vid on YouTube confirmed it).

Saw them twice live. Best concerts I ever saw, I must say.

Billie Joe's vocals are never flawless live. I do know that Cigarettes & Valentines was auto tuned slightly for the cd release (Fan vid on YouTube confirmed it).

Saw them twice live. Best concerts I ever saw, I must say.
I haven't caught that album, sounded pretty ****ing good on the DVD though

David Foster Hit Man II - Video was excellent. Audio to my ear was just ever so slightly below the first one, which is still excellent. They seemed to use far less surrounds in this one. The soundstage was anchored in the front. I enjoyed the first more, as the surrounds were pretty active.

The performances themselves are, again, a slight notch below the first. There are a handful of WOW moments, but there are also 5-6 very forgetable performances. Michael Bolten does "The Prayer", and there's no comparison to Andrea Bocelli. However, Michael still manages to impress. He's out of his element with that song and still pulls it off.

Right now, it's priced at a premium. I'll likely wait to buy when it hits the <$20 mark.

I haven't caught that album, sounded pretty ****ing good on the DVD though

The song's on the new live cd/dvd. The thing that ticks me off is that the official vid was sent to MTV/VH1/Fuse, but I haven't heard it on the radio yet.

Everytime Michael Bolton opens his mouth and starts with his screeching, I say a prayer that he will stop soon.

I'm no Bolton fan either. I expected disaster though.

disasterpieces :p

Remembering Dio, H&H times! Fantastic!

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91ueixu3zaL._AA1500_.jpg

Lk5zkPacbSA

Moondance Jam Rock Festival to be Featured in HD as part of DIRECTV’s Concert Series on The 101 Network

Here is the schedule so far. Up-to-date local listings can be found
on the DIRECTV Guide if you live outside CST, ET or PT time zones. All shows are played on both 101 and 101 HD unless noted.

Sammy Hagar Saturday 3/26 at 7am CST (8am ET/PT)
REO Speedwagon Saturday 3/26 at 9am CST (10am ET/PT)
Hoobastank Saturday 3/26 at 2pm CST (3pm ET/PT)
Buckcherry Sunday 3/27 at 8am CST (9am ET/PT)
Jonny Lang Sunday 3/27 at 2pm CST (3pm ET/PT)
Sammy Hagar Monday 3/28 at 4am CST (5am ET/PT)
Jonny Lang Monday 3/28 at 5am CST (6am ET/PT)
Buckcherry Wednesday 3/30 at 2am CST (3am ET/PT)
Hoobastank Wednesday 3/30 at 6am CST (7am ET/PT)
REO Speedwagon Saturday 4/2 at 6am CST (7am ET/PT)
Hoobastank Sunday 4/3 at 4am CST (5am ET/PT)
Jonny Lang Sunday 4/3 at 10am CST (11am ET/PT)
Hoobastank Sunday 4/3 at 11am CST (12pm ET/PT)

http://www.moondancejam.com/news/directv.html

just got my awesome as f*** video.

will watch it tonight.

hope it's as good as bullet in a bible

What's the name of yer video? :cool:

Why doesn't the 'YOUTUBEID' '/YOUTUBEID' work here?

awesome as f**k is just that. got br versions but quite a bit of the material
was clearly not shot with an hd camera.

high energy, green day just plays their asses off. they put on as
good of a live performance as any act these days.

very impressed with the audio, while my surround sound is something
of a dinosaur, 8 yrs old with no loseless or hdmi, the sound was terrrific.

if you like green day at all, you'll want this dvd

awesome as f**k is just that. got br versions but quite a bit of the material
was clearly not shot with an hd camera.

high energy, green day just plays their asses off. they put on as
good of a live performance as any act these days.

very impressed with the audio, while my surround sound is something
of a dinosaur, 8 yrs old with no loseless or hdmi, the sound was terrrific.

if you like green day at all, you'll want this dvd

I just my copy in yesterday and haven't had the chance to watch it yet.

From what I've read the audio is great and the band plays balls out, but like some other big name concert DVDs, some jackass director/editor screws the whole thing up with blurry hd video, ridiculous amature special effects, and meth induced split second editing.

Oh well I'll still enjoy it... I can always turn the video off.

Psychedelic - Religious......

wuz so impressed with this.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61uOWG5Vj-L._SL500_AA300_.jpg
video - part of concert (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWxpl0TxQXA&feature=player_embedded)

that I ordered the last (used) copy I could find of this....
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61yR4iK%2BSPL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

video - part of concert (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G_74QnaNtc&feature=related)

I just my copy in yesterday and haven't had the chance to watch it yet.

From what I've read the audio is great and the band plays balls out, but like some other big name concert DVDs, some jackass director/editor screws the whole thing up with blurry hd video, ridiculous amature special effects, and meth induced split second editing.

Oh well I'll still enjoy it... I can always turn the video off.

that's pretty much my take on it after one viewing. the sound is as good as any concert video i've ever seen, and for the most part, you feel like you're at
the concert with the good blu ray shots, but i'd say only 75% of the material is shot in hd, so if the audio formats for the br and standard dvd are the same, not sure it's worth paying extra for the br.

but those guys sure give it everything they have. you can really see the energy and effort they put into their performances. probably why they can tour worldwide to soldout concerts.

Anyone have this?
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GFCjveE%2BL._SL500_AA300_.jpg


link (http://www.amazon.com/Masterpieces-Gregorian/dp/B000O77SBS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1301437636&sr=8-2)

that's pretty much my take on it after one viewing. the sound is as good as any concert video i've ever seen, and for the most part, you feel like you're at
the concert with the good blu ray shots, but i'd say only 75% of the material is shot in hd, so if the audio formats for the br and standard dvd are the same, not sure it's worth paying extra for the br.

but those guys sure give it everything they have. you can really see the energy and effort they put into their performances. probably why they can tour worldwide to soldout concerts.

Their studio engineer Chris Dugan recorded every show on this tour. That's why it sounds so good. He gave an interview to AudioTechnology.com.au recently. Twas a good read.

http://www.audiotechnology.com.au/magazine/at79-out-now/

Psychedelic - Religious......

wuz so impressed with this. video - part of concert (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWxpl0TxQXA&feature=player_embedded)Hmmm - that particular clip reminds me of a Dead concert or something. Too much noodling and dead spots for me, and not enough "meat".

I don't find it "bad" or anything, as I had no problem whatsover getting through the whole thing, but I don't think I'd care to see something like that in a live venue, or actually watch a whole DVD of it (if that's the case).

It's just not what I was expecting after hearing some of their studio output, which I got into much, much more. Maybe it just sounds "fuller" in the studio, and the noodling is kept more to a minimum. I will say that on the studio recordings I've heard, I've never caught the "psychedelia" sound like I do there so much. I didn't even realize they were of that type.

I do loves me some Prog (more than anything, actually), but "Psychedelic Prog" is really pretty low on my listening list of Prog sub-genres.

Don't get me wrong, though - I'm not knocking the DVD entirely. I'm just saying I wouldn't buy it myself. At least it's not a "faux concert", and doesn't look like one, long music video (and/or the band doesn't only contain only one or two original members). So if you are really into the music, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. The SQ, even on that YouTube clip, is certainly very good.

It's something different as it's been pretty dry in the concert DVD selection lately. I like the visuals *cough, cough* :D.

I gotta wait another Month for the new AC/DC concert. :cool:

Their studio engineer Chris Dugan recorded every show on this tour. That's why it sounds so good. He gave an interview to AudioTechnology.com.au recently. Twas a good read.

http://www.audiotechnology.com.au/magazine/at79-out-now/

well that pretty well explains why the audio on this rocks

It's something different as it's been pretty dry in the concert DVD selection lately. I like the visuals *cough, cough* :D.
It's been quite a few years now since I've done *that* ;). Maybe that has something to do with it.

It's been quite a few years now since I've done *that* ;). Maybe that has something to do with it.

In other words, once upon a time you were also a "vision-master". ;)

Back in the Garden.......

Concert DVD's sure beat those vinyl records and blacklights of my youth. lsol

So much for them dime bags, eh. :p

Excellent 2 hr concert..... picked it up from Amazon for $1

4:3 but has DTS.....

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515BD81E7DL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

This title was a mistake by shipper and is PAL format.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61yR4iK%2BSPL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

I ended up watching it through my computer ( 37" LCD, 30 watts RMS with 10" sub)

This concert blew me away so much, I just ordered a region free DVD player (new - $50 shipped to door). There are a bunch of good euro/ pal format concerts. Now I won't have to worry about NTSC anymore!

So, we can expect the next post to be sometime in May? lsol

Jeff Beck and Imelda May. Tribute to Les Paul........Blu-ray. Nice!

How original, another Jeff Beck post. :p

Billy Joel Live At Shea Stadium......Blu ray.Excellent!

Best Buy - $4.99 :)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51zKRqNKNkL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Billy Joel Live At Shea Stadium......Blu ray.Excellent!

The camera edits on this ruined the concert for me. About every 7 seconds it shows the band then the crowd then the band back to someone singing in the crowd back to the band back to someone dancing and so on. After a while this thing became unwatchable. This is not the only concert dvd that does this. This lousy trend has got to stop

I agree, if I wanted to watch MTV edited music videos I'd watch MTV, well at least a channel that showed music videos. I simply despise cuts with every beat of the music, makes something that could be great, well as you said "unwatchable".

The camera edits on this ruined the concert for me. About every 7 seconds it shows the band then the crowd then the band back to someone singing in the crowd back to the band back to someone dancing and so on. After a while this thing became unwatchable. This is not the only concert dvd that does this. This lousy trend has got to stop

Almost gives you motion sickness...like the "Blair Witch project" when I watched in it theatre... ugh...

Almost gives you motion sickness...like the "Blair Witch project" when I watched in it theatre... ugh...Hope you weren't in the first row. :eek:

Me, I couldn't even get past the first, five minutes on a 27" TV.

The camera edits on this ruined the concert for me. About every 7 seconds it shows the band then the crowd then the band back to someone singing in the crowd back to the band back to someone dancing and so on. After a while this thing became unwatchable. This is not the only concert dvd that does this. This lousy trend has got to stop

That is weird it really never bothered me on the Billy Joel Concert Bluray, I guess after watching that new Green Day concert Bluray anything will look good.

BTW the picture and audio on that Billy Joel Shea Stadium is stunning. The only problem had was that Joel's vocals overpowered every other performer a little to much, I guess with his name on the disk it should.

Green Day concert = MTV style editing...... PASS

FYI: Three Day's Grace wuz ok, I'll most likey watch it again, but it won't be on my favorites list. A good deal for $5. :)

Green Day concert = MTV style editing...... PASS

FYI: Three Day's Grace wuz ok, I'll most likey watch it again, but it won't be on my favorites list. A good deal for $5. :)

yeah unfortunately, like most concert br's the directors do them all the same.

great audio on this though. play the br with tv off.

Billy Joel Live At Shea Stadium......Blu ray.Excellent!
I second that, downloaded a DVD9 of it cause there was no way in hell I was paying £20 for the cost of 2 CDs and the DVD

excellent concert though, Paul McCartney was the icing on the cake


That is weird it really never bothered me on the Billy Joel Concert Bluray, I guess after watching that new Green Day concert Bluray anything will look good.

BTW the picture and audio on that Billy Joel Shea Stadium is stunning. The only problem had was that Joel's vocals overpowered every other performer a little to much, I guess with his name on the disk it should.
what did you make of the Green Day gig musically speaking?

I second that, downloaded a DVD9 of it cause there was no way in hell I was paying £20 for the cost of 2 CDs and the DVD

excellent concert though, Paul McCartney was the icing on the cake



what did you make of the Green Day gig musically speaking?



My 2 cents is it is worth a listen. Visually nothing you haven't seen
before but the audio is outstanding.

Musically speaking, I find
Green Day interesting as the range of their songs is so wide. Kinda reminds me of late 60s early 70s bands

I second that, downloaded a DVD9 of it cause there was no way in hell I was paying £20 for the cost of 2 CDs and the DVD

excellent concert though, Paul McCartney was the icing on the cake



what did you make of the Green Day gig musically speaking?

I think it is pretty good lots of energy, though a big complaint is there was to much sing along with the crowd crap, and one to many "way oh's". It's cool I guess when you are at the concert but when you are watching it at home it is silly and takes something away from the song IMO.

In all I like the concert alot Green Day writes and performs some great songs, though everything about the video side is a huge disaster. The band must have wanted it done this way because they let this fool loose to destroy this concert DVD. Maybe 10 years from now they will re-release this concert with a new edit without the cheesball post proccessing effects and hyper editing.

One note on the audio, many people have commented that it is an outstanding mix... I though it was pretty good but my one small negative is it lacked some punch in the lowend.

i'm one of those who thought the audio was very good, but also
added that my surround system is something of a dinosaur, so i
didn't pick up any weakness on the low end.

Should be a goodie....... :)

Foreigner - Rockin at the Ryman [Blu-ray]

This title will be released on April 26, 2011.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516whqVe7KL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Youtube clips...
Foreigner Rockin' At the Ryman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-Chdpg8pm8) "Hot Blooded" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW8LU4dUTM8)

Set list.....
1 Double Vision
2 Head Games
3 Cold As Ice
4 In Pieces
5 Blue Morning Blue Day
6 Waiting For a Girl Like You
7 When It Comes To Love
8 Dirty White Boy
9 Starrider
10 Feels Like The First Time
11 Urgent
12 Juke Box Hero
13 Long long way from home
14 I Want To Know What Love Is
15 Night Life
16 Say You Win
17 Too Late
18 Urgent
19 When It Comes To Love
20 In Pieces
21 Too Late
22 Interviews

Reading that set list, even though there actually are some great, Rock tunes in there, one might wonder why they would even use the word "Rockin" in the title, with all those schmaltzy, sappy, teenage-girly ballads they've got interspersed throughout.

The real kicker for me, though, is that it technically isn't even the real Foreigner performing the songs - it's Mick Jones, the original guitar player, and five other, no-name guys they scrounged up from God knows where as replacements, including the most important - the lead singer (if anybody ever brought the disc over to my house to watch, I'd probably laugh and throw them out. The first thing anybody my age that was really into the band back then would say is "What the hell is this ****? Where the **** is Lou Gramm?").

Talk about a scam. I wouldn't give them more than three bucks for it.

Reading that set list, even though there actually are some great, Rock tunes in there, one might wonder why they would even use the word "Rockin" in the title, with all those schmaltzy, sappy, teenage-girly ballads they've got interspersed throughout.

The real kicker for me, though, is that it technically isn't even the real Foreigner performing the songs - it's Mick Jones, the original guitar player, and five other, no-name guys they scrounged up from God knows where as replacements, including the most important - the lead singer (if anybody ever brought the disc over to my house to watch, I'd probably laugh and throw them out. The first thing anybody my age that was really into the band back then would say is "What the hell is this ****? Where the **** is Lou Gramm?").

Talk about a scam. I wouldn't give them more than three bucks for it.

who wrote the songs, mick jones or lou gramm? if gramm wrote them, how the hell is jones able to use them with his faux band?

Reading that set list, even though there actually are some great, Rock tunes in there, one might wonder why they would even use the word "Rockin" in the title, with all those schmaltzy, sappy, teenage-girly ballads they've got interspersed throughout.

The real kicker for me, though, is that it technically isn't even the real Foreigner performing the songs - it's Mick Jones, the original guitar player, and five other, no-name guys they scrounged up from God knows where as replacements, including the most important - the lead singer (if anybody ever brought the disc over to my house to watch, I'd probably laugh and throw them out. The first thing anybody my age that was really into the band back then would say is "What the hell is this ****? Where the **** is Lou Gramm?").

Talk about a scam. I wouldn't give them more than three bucks for it.

Foreigner still rules. Give the old guy credit for keeping the sound alive....... :D

We could always get another Jeff Beck DVD..... lol

We could always get another Jeff Beck DVD..... lolI am going to see Jeff Beck on Saturday (Posted just to annoy you:D) Have you heard Jeff's new DVD?:D

Of course, got it the 1st release day. :p

Of course, got it the 1st release day. :pMe too:cool:

Reading that set list, even though there actually are some great, Rock tunes in there, one might wonder why they would even use the word "Rockin" in the title, with all those schmaltzy, sappy, teenage-girly ballads they've got interspersed throughout.

The real kicker for me, though, is that it technically isn't even the real Foreigner performing the songs - it's Mick Jones, the original guitar player, and five other, no-name guys they scrounged up from God knows where as replacements, including the most important - the lead singer (if anybody ever brought the disc over to my house to watch, I'd probably laugh and throw them out. The first thing anybody my age that was really into the band back then would say is "What the hell is this ****? Where the **** is Lou Gramm?").

Talk about a scam. I wouldn't give them more than three bucks for it.

I watched them on HDNET and i must say the singer is actually very good and the band sounds great. I wasn't disappointed at all and it looked like the crowd was enjoying themselves as well. We would always like to see the original band, but this isn't a rip off at all...IMO.

Just found a used copy of this one for under $4. :)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510JQBC0AcL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

I watched them on HDNET and i must say the singer is actually very good and the band sounds great. I wasn't disappointed at all and it looked like the crowd was enjoying themselves as well. We would always like to see the original band, but this isn't a rip off at all...IMO.I saw them on PBS (possibly the same show), and yeah, the band playing those Foreigner songs was definitely good at what they were doing. A lot of cover bands are.

I still was able to get into it for what it was (except for those lovey-dovey, sappy ballads, which I never could stand, anyway), but I still wouldn't buy something like that. Watch it on free TV maybe, like I did, if they just so happen to put it on, but that's it.

As far as audiences go, I never take them too seriously with these types of things. They're too often used like television show laugh tracks.

the scorpions have a few different dvds that are really good and have good/very good audio/video. i just wish they would have shots of the full stage and not just s how small parts of it or only show one person of the band all the time. all the great 80s hard rock/metal/hair metal bands we known for their huge stages that had awesome pyro, lights, etc. on them. its a shame that when they release live dvds of these bands they never show the full stage.


anyone remember the van halen stage for their 5150 tour? they had this huge catwalk which went from the stage all the way to the other end of the arena and then on the other side of it it went from that same end all the way back to the stage. i remeember sammy doing one or 2 songs from that catwalk.

how about jon bon jovi doing his flying stuff on their new jersey tour?

or the huge stage/lights that david lee roth had for his eat em and smile tour?

judas priest always had huge stages during their mid to late 80s tours. they always had great lighting, pyro etc. also.

ratt had great designs and lighting for their stages for their 85 invasion of your privacy tour that bon jovi opened. they also had a diff but great stage with awesome lighting for their dancing undercover 86 tour which poison opened. they never went the pyro route that most 80s bands went with.

poison always had huge stages with tons of pyro. motley crue probably had one of the top 3 most pyro stages during all their tours in the 80s.

def leppard had the famous in the round design for their hyseria 87 tour that had the whole stage in the middle of the arena rotating during the concert.

dio had awesome lasers and his big monster during his sacred heart tour.

those that loved these types of bands/music could not wait to see what each band did with their stage/pyro/lighting. it seemed like back then every year each band would try to have a stage that had more and better stuff then their last tour did.

the only thing that really sucked back then was that all these bands would have really long guitar, drum, and even sometimes bass solos which would bore the hell out of us. you would see a ton of people going to get more beer, go to the bathroom, etc. during these solos. these solos also took away from the band playing another 3 to 6 songs in their set which was really the biggest deal if you ask me.

The sad thing about the 80's is,,,,,,,, the concerts were shot on video tape. :mad:

flying from calif. to nyc sunday morning to see the last broadway performance
of american idiot with billy joe as st. jimmy, and probably the rest of the band will be there for the closing. flying back the next morning. since i'm in my fifties it's one of
those things you have to do before you die.

kudos to green day and their broadway director, michael mayer, for pulling off a successful
year +1 on broadway and pushing the frontiers of rock.

since there's no money in albums anymore thanks to itunes, musicians have
to look to all forms of art and media to get their message out.

Received an email today stating that Roger Waters concerts are being rescheduled because they can film The Wall in Greece. Hmmmm. Perhaps that's where DG will be joining in on Comfortably Numb?

What are you sayin'?

I know this one was discussed previously but it just came out on Blu-Ray and it was cheaper than the DVD or CD versions for some reason.
Very good show! PQ & AQ both excellent, though I find the mix a little weird in some places.

flying from calif. to nyc sunday morning to see the last broadway performance
of american idiot with billy joe as st. jimmy, and probably the rest of the band will be there for the closing. flying back the next morning. since i'm in my fifties it's one of
those things you have to do before you die.

kudos to green day and their broadway director, michael mayer, for pulling off a successful
year +1 on broadway and pushing the frontiers of rock.

since there's no money in albums anymore thanks to itunes, musicians have
to look to all forms of art and media to get their message out.



That sounds totally cool. I'm sure you'll have no regrets over your unusual adventure.

Green Days cover of My Generation totally rips. IMHO, best song on
Awesome as you know what.

Anyone get this title when released last Aug?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51A0f92s9wL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

the scorpions have a few different dvds that are really good and have good/very good audio/video. i just wish they would have shots of the full stage and not just s how small parts of it or only show one person of the band all the time. all the great 80s hard rock/metal/hair metal bands we known for their huge stages that had awesome pyro, lights, etc. on them. its a shame that when they release live dvds of these bands they never show the full stage.


anyone remember the van halen stage for their 5150 tour? they had this huge catwalk which went from the stage all the way to the other end of the arena and then on the other side of it it went from that same end all the way back to the stage. i remeember sammy doing one or 2 songs from that catwalk.

how about jon bon jovi doing his flying stuff on their new jersey tour?

or the huge stage/lights that david lee roth had for his eat em and smile tour?

judas priest always had huge stages during their mid to late 80s tours. they always had great lighting, pyro etc. also.

ratt had great designs and lighting for their stages for their 85 invasion of your privacy tour that bon jovi opened. they also had a diff but great stage with awesome lighting for their dancing undercover 86 tour which poison opened. they never went the pyro route that most 80s bands went with.

poison always had huge stages with tons of pyro. motley crue probably had one of the top 3 most pyro stages during all their tours in the 80s.

def leppard had the famous in the round design for their hyseria 87 tour that had the whole stage in the middle of the arena rotating during the concert.

dio had awesome lasers and his big monster during his sacred heart tour.

those that loved these types of bands/music could not wait to see what each band did with their stage/pyro/lighting. it seemed like back then every year each band would try to have a stage that had more and better stuff then their last tour did.

the only thing that really sucked back then was that all these bands would have really long guitar, drum, and even sometimes bass solos which would bore the hell out of us. you would see a ton of people going to get more beer, go to the bathroom, etc. during these solos. these solos also took away from the band playing another 3 to 6 songs in their set which was really the biggest deal if you ask me.

I go to concerts for the music. I could care less about fireworks and lasers. If you have do all that stuff your music is probably average at best. If I want see a firework show I will wait for 4th of July. Also bands that come out and waste time telling me to save the earth or free tibet or any other political garbage can all go to hell.

So, yer a Ted Nugent fan.... lsol :p

So, yer a Ted Nugent fan.... lsol :p

Springsteen, Sheryl Crow and U2 are doubtful.

So, yer a Ted Nugent fan.... lsol :p

Double Live Gonzo crank it up. Political rant i can do without.

I go to concerts for the music. I could care less about fireworks and lasers. If you have do all that stuff your music is probably average at best.See: "Kiss".

(Athough their music wasn't even as good as average.)

Springsteen, Sheryl Crow and U2 are doubtful.

OR Carlos Santana....

See: "Kiss".

(Athough their music wasn't even as good as average.)

an that wuz during the dark ages (80's). :D

I go to concerts for the music. I could care less about fireworks and lasers. If you have do all that stuff your music is probably average at best. If I want see a firework show I will wait for 4th of July. Also bands that come out and waste time telling me to save the earth or free tibet or any other political garbage can all go to hell.

Its just a personal preference, but i love the fireworks, lasers, and other special effects. Otherwise, i can just pop a bluray dvd of a concert in at home, crank up the sound, and its as good or better than seeing it live.

The more visuals, pyro and bombs going off the better. :p

Come on baby light my fire. lsol

Come on baby light my fire. lsol

The Hollywood Bowl, 1968, I was there! Morrison was all the pyro that was needed....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY6cPHauGrg

Are there any dvds out there with decent PQ and AQ of Dianna Ross? I only find dvds that have apparently copied a VHS recording. I would love a good one.

Also i remember an incredible concert on VH1 years ago of Ross and i believe Mariah Carey, both in real sexy short dresses, and cant find that anywhere.

The Hollywood Bowl, 1968, I was there! Morrison was all the pyro that was needed....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY6cPHauGrg

Mommy let you go see that Devil? :)

Are there any dvds out there with decent PQ and AQ of Dianna Ross? I only find dvds that have apparently copied a VHS recording. I would love a good one.

Also i remember an incredible concert on VH1 years ago of Ross and i believe Mariah Carey, both in real sexy short dresses, and cant find that anywhere.

Mommy let you go see that Devil? :)

Uh, no, I was 24 at the time and Mommy lived in Pawling, NY... :p

Dang, yer a geezer...... :p

Anyone get this title when released last Aug?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51A0f92s9wL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

I have the original dvd of this and the performance/video/audio are great. If i didn't have the dvd already, it would be mine. I may upgrade to it soon though.

OR Carlos Santana....Went to see Steve Winwood and Carlos Santana this past summer and Carlos got on this rap of peace and love and what was funny is we had really good seats quite close and there was this huge bodygaurd protecting and pushing fans away if they got even within a few feet of the entrance to the stage. It was pretty funny....peace, love, and brotherhood..... but don't get too close. Good show though.

just got done watching Elvis's 68' Comeback Special, since I figured I wasn't a "core" fan I settled for the standard edition

and wow..

"The King" was certainly on fire, such a voice, I was a fan already but it's gone up tenfold from that

next stop, Hawaii

RKpoAvpFKV0
8BbyFSp2nJU

Interesting..... June 21st.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41sd9IQT2-L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Larry Carlton & the Sapphire Blues Band - Live Paris 2004 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwjWZcXUB58)

Larry Carlton & the Sapphire Blues Band - Live Paris 2004 offical 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7FFda5q1aA&feature=related)

Interesting..... June 21st.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41sd9IQT2-L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Larry Carlton & the Sapphire Blues Band - Live Paris 2004 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwjWZcXUB58)

Larry Carlton & the Sapphire Blues Band - Live Paris 2004 offical 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7FFda5q1aA&feature=related)

Nice! Thanks for the head's up. Found this track listing on another site:

01.Friday Night Shuffle
02.Night Sweats
03.Josie
04.Sapphire Blue
05.Minute by Minute
06.Smiles & Smiles To Go
07.Just An Excuse
08.7 For You
09.Tenor Madness
10.Slightly Dirty
11.Deep Into It
12.Room 335
13.Sleepwalk.

Pretty sure that's the Doobies' Minute by Minute. Sadly no Kid Charlemagne though :(

Pretty sure that's the Doobies' Minute by Minute. Sadly no Kid Charlemagne though :(

You mean Steely Dan's Kid Charlemagne?

You mean Steely Dan's Kid Charlemagne?

Yup, Larry Carlton played the solo on the Royal Scam album...which to these ears might be the greatest guitar solo of all time! ;)

Last night we watched "Harry Connick Jr. Live on Broadway". It had two acts. The first was a more pure Jazz set. A bit boring for me, and not much personality from Harry. The second set was like a completely new concert! His New Orleans roots came out, along with alot of fun! I'm born and raised New Orleans, and loved the "trip back home"!

Technically, this one looked and sounded as good as any I've had. The second set showed off my system particularly well and will become demo material for guests. Bass is often a disappointment of mine with concerts, but this one was done extremely well. Nice and tight with a thump to the chest. There was a bit of background noise at times from the HVAC system in the theater. It was obvious between numbers, but seemed to go away during a song.

I had borrowed this from a friend, but will put it on my must buy list for the second set alone. We had a great night in the theater!

I'm getting this one for sure!

Release date July 12, 2011

Length 95 min.....
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51p8mGYpwZL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Songs:
Blackmail the Universe
Set the World Afire
Wake Up Dead
In My Darkest Hour
She Wolf
Reckoning Day
A Tout Le Monde
Hangar 18
I'll Be There, Tornado of Souls
Trust
Something That I'm Not
Kick the Chair
Coming Home
Symphony of Destruction
Peace Sells and Symphony of Destruction (Alternate Version)

That One Night - Symphony of Destruction Live in Buenos Aires (Argentina) [HD] DVD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkZu_aAzJgA)

This title will be released on June 21, 2011.

Run Time: 86 minutes

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41JPYUKt56L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Take Your Pick (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmvYzk-QSRo)

Just pre ordered a couple AC/DC DVDs at Amazon.
Live at River Plate is supposed to ship May 10 and Let There Be Rock June 7, hope they'll be good video quality. $10.99 and $14.99 respectively. I'll let you know what I think.

I'm getting this one for sure!

Release date July 12, 2011

Length 95 min.....
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51p8mGYpwZL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Songs:
Blackmail the Universe
Set the World Afire
Wake Up Dead
In My Darkest Hour
She Wolf
Reckoning Day
A Tout Le Monde
Hangar 18
I'll Be There, Tornado of Souls
Trust
Something That I'm Not
Kick the Chair
Coming Home
Symphony of Destruction
Peace Sells and Symphony of Destruction (Alternate Version)

That One Night - Symphony of Destruction Live in Buenos Aires (Argentina) [HD] DVD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkZu_aAzJgA)

I have that in standard DVD, it is a great concert DVD. Very good sound and video plus a great selection of songs.

Guess I missed this one for some reason, anyhoo, I couldn't wait until July so just ordered the SD for $10

Just pre ordered a couple AC/DC DVDs at Amazon.
Live at River Plate is supposed to ship May 10 and Let There Be Rock June 7, hope they'll be good video quality. $10.99 and $14.99 respectively. I'll let you know what I think.

BB has the SD Live at River Plate for $9.99. I'm gonna wait and pick up this title on the 10th. I can live without Bluray on this title. Anyway's new SD stuff is so close in quality to Bluray these day's, I can live with SD. My TV is only 1080i anyhoo.

boy...this thread is "go metal or go home". You guys need some culture! :D

This title will be released on June 21, 2011.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51plaLTOJaL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Glenn Hughes Mistreated Live In Australia 2007 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbBvrEO8b5k)

Last night we watched "Harry Connick Jr. Live on Broadway". It had two acts. The first was a more pure Jazz set. A bit boring for me, and not much personality from Harry. The second set was like a completely new concert! His New Orleans roots came out, along with alot of fun! I'm born and raised New Orleans, and loved the "trip back home"!

Technically, this one looked and sounded as good as any I've had. The second set showed off my system particularly well and will become demo material for guests. Bass is often a disappointment of mine with concerts, but this one was done extremely well. Nice and tight with a thump to the chest. There was a bit of background noise at times from the HVAC system in the theater. It was obvious between numbers, but seemed to go away during a song.

I had borrowed this from a friend, but will put it on my must buy list for the second set alone. We had a great night in the theater!

Bought this for $10 at BB yesterday based on your recommendation and thoroughly enjoyed it last night. Excellent video and the audio is so well mixed; my three subs really put out some clean bass. The second set is like spending the night down on Bourbon Street - if you don't tap your toes to this, you must be dead. It will be a demo disc for me as well.

Thanks for pointing this one out to me!

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! That second set is very entertaining. I assume that for $10 you got the DVD? I'm waiting to see the BR drop below $20, then I'll pick it up.

AC/DC - Live at River Plate (Blu-ray) (http://www.amazon.com/Live-at-River-Plate-Blu-ray/dp/B004QPOVE6/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1305031472&sr=1-3) is being released today! Gonna pick up a copy before lunchtime. :)

I assume that for $10 you got the DVD?

Yep....I must be the last on this forum not to do Blu :D

Yep....I must be the last on this forum not to do Blu :DNot by a long shot.

Maybe this thread, though.

I experimented with this bluray going from the HD audio to the DD audio track. It was noticable by all three of us in the room. Maybe there's something to these new formats. ;)

AC/DC - Live at River Plate (Blu-ray) (http://www.amazon.com/Live-at-River-Plate-Blu-ray/dp/B004QPOVE6/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1305031472&sr=1-3) is being released today! Gonna pick up a copy before lunchtime. :)

Let us know what you think, I ordered mine(DVD) through Amazon so I don't know if it will ship today or if they can ship before the date(knowing their will be shipping time). It was .99 cheaper at BB:( but I guess theirs tax which would make it about equal:)
BTW you might want to also post your impressions in this (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1334121) Live at River Plate thread.

This title will be released on June 21, 2011.

Glenn Hughes Mistreated Live In Australia 2007 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbBvrEO8b5k)

This is re-release, Netflix has had this for rent for awhile.

Let us know what you think, I ordered mine(DVD) through Amazon so I don't know if it will ship today or if they can ship before the date(knowing their will be shipping time). It was .99 cheaper at BB:( but I guess theirs tax which would make it about equal:)
BTW you might want to also post your impressions in this (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1334121) Live at River Plate thread.

Class act, top notch AV, luv those crowds in South America, great Doc included - get a copy quick. :)

AC/DC - Thunderstruck (Live at River Plate) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o018byLnMFM&feature=player_embedded#at=136)

Maybe there's something to these new formats.

PCM sounds great to my ears :p I could care less about music in surround.

I always thumb through the various sound options, sometimes I choose good old stereo. :p

I thumb through them as well, but haven't found one yet that I prefer in stereo. The differences I heard with the Harry Connick disc were regarding the Dolby Digital track to the DTS MA track. Both multichannel.

go metal or go home

HD audio on a good surround system will beat plain old stereo PCM any day. Unlike stereo which comes at you only from the front with clear left and right separation surround immerses you in the audio, and I think it sounds more natural when watching concert DVDs.

The one thing that effects surround the most is the mix, a good surround audio mix kicks butt.

Ok, I confess, I run a 4.1 system with two amps. :p

I get all the surround I want. :D

Two that I think of as great examples of multi channel concerts with great mixes are U2's 360 and Madonna's Sticky and Sweet. Very active, and puts you right into a floor seat in the stadium! Completely different and superior to the two channel PCM. Well...we're off topic a good bit here. :o

Make your comparisons with a good set of headphones.

I haven't worn headphones in 20 years. I assume you feel it would be superior in terms of immersion?

edit: I just searched out some of your threads and found the "fun" one you had back on 2008. We just have different opinions. No problem there. :)

The one thing that effects surround the most is the mix, a good surround audio mix kicks butt.

That is the problem........if you dont enjoy the surround mix, stereo is a better option.

I haven't worn headphones in 20 years. I assume you feel it would be superior in terms of immersion?

edit: I just searched out some of your threads and found the "fun" one you had back on 2008. We just have different opinions. No problem there. :)

Did you find my post about a friend of mine who has a theatre room the size of a three car garage with a whole bank of subs and a special room built with all the amps and such on an old mainframe. He said surround sound is a waste. :p

These are his fronts.
http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2009/06/06/klipsch-heritage_xVS1P_48.jpg

Those are my mains as well. I use a pair of Danley DTS10 subs. Again, I accept it as your opinion that you like headphones better. But I ain't changin'. :)

I enjoy the tactile feel of a concert. When the air in the room is pressurized and the chair is shaking, it gives a sensation that headphones couldn't. Audio isn't the only thing the speakers can present. It's a physical experience as well.

Only if I'm virtually deaf for a day and a half after listening would I consider it a true representation of actually being there.

.....These are his fronts.
http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2009/06/06/klipsch-heritage_xVS1P_48.jpg

Deja vu all over again. I used to have a pair of the corner horns in unfinished birch driven by a CJ tube preamp and a 300 watt / channel McIntosh amp. It was not lacking in dynamics.

But that was a long time ago. I now greatly prefer to listen in multi-channel with more modern speakers and a powered sub.

Bruce

Yeah, Subwoofers are a great asset these day's. :)

I still like those old recievers from the 70's tho.... :D

Those are my mains as well. I use a pair of Danley DTS10 subs. Again, I accept it as your opinion that you like headphones better. But I ain't changin'. :)

I enjoy the tactile feel of a concert. When the air in the room is pressurized and the chair is shaking, it gives a sensation that headphones couldn't. Audio isn't the only thing the speakers can present. It's a physical experience as well.

Well then, you should own a pair of 'Voice of the Theatre' speakers. :cool:

Those babies would blow you out of house and home. :D

http://wardsweb.org/audio/Altec/voicea7.jpg

Those were the daze..

Just ordered....... Import, may need to use the region free DVD player. :p

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410PrRQbciL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Magna Canta... Hymn (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUEA5HHFXd4)

My mind is blown........

Just picked up this for $20 yesterday at a garage sale.

Yamaha CR-1020

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UuYLe2dGelc/Szw22OPDDjI/AAAAAAAABwk/0dg37qCRN3Q/s400/IMG_0017.JPG

Best sound ever!


Mick Fleetwood sounded great lastnight. Never heard such power and clarity with the headphones as this gem provided.

blown

She's 'blown'. :mad:

Sounds like it's needs a new power pack. I'm getting it fixed. :)

Yup, Larry Carlton played the solo on the Royal Scam album...which to these ears might be the greatest guitar solo of all time! ;)

Don't forget he plays two solos in "Kid Charlemagne" (one of them is the outro). They are both among the very best guitar solos of all time (I have to vote for David Gilmour's solos in "Comfortably Numb" as the greatest). Anyway, Larry's tone on that number is heavenly.

Mr. 335 was born on that album.

OMG! I just spent the last two hours glued to my chair taking in the overwhelming mass of sonic balls-to-the-wall rock and roll that is The Who Live at the Isle of Wight Festival Blu-ray. I'm a huge fan with nearly everything they ever recorded in my collection, and have long treasured The Who: Live at Leeds as the closest I felt I ever came to hearing them actually in person (a little young to have done that, at least until I was in high school). The Isle of Wight performance is lightning in a bottle. My God the lads were tight and on fire that night. Pete is terrific, as always, and Keith the lunatic madman of the drum kit is at his manic best. Wow. Watching Keith beat the crap out of his kit and make it sound so awesome and fit so perfectly with what Pete and John were doing, what he did best, is truly amazing.

When they started "Shakin' All Over" I had shivers down my spine.

Extra special icing on the cake is a remarkably candid and insightful interview with Pete Townshend sometime in 2008. I'm kicking myself that I bought this 4 months ago and just now got around to watching and listening to it. This will definitely get many repeat viewings.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HSaOeo5SL.jpg

Is it 16:9 and DTS?

Is it 16:9 and DTS?

Yes and yes. Audio options selectable on the disc include stereo PCM, DD 5.1 (lossy), and DTS-MA 5.1 (lossless). Pete Townshend himself supervised the 5.1 remix.

Sounds good. :cool:

When they started "Shakin' All Over" I had shivers down my spine.Don't you mean you had quivers down your backbone?

You guy's need to get beyond the 60's. :D

Don't you mean you had quivers down your backbone?

I had "shakes in the kneebone" :eek:


LOL

My mind is blown........

Just picked up this for $20 yesterday at a garage sale.

Yamaha CR-1020

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UuYLe2dGelc/Szw22OPDDjI/AAAAAAAABwk/0dg37qCRN3Q/s400/IMG_0017.JPG

Best sound ever!


Mick Fleetwood sounded great lastnight. Never heard such power and clarity with the headphones as this gem provided.

My mom owned that yammy in the late 70s along with Bose 601s and a Philips turntable...nice one!

She blew up the other day, looking @ a Marantz PM8004 now. Sorry for going off-topic.... :)

Don't you mean you had quivers down your backbone?

Lol. I totally missed the opportunity for that one, didn't I?

Anyway, if you haven't already done so, watch Pete's interview segment. I'm amazed at how candid and forthright he is about whatever the director asks him on camera. He gives no bs answers and avoids any pretense at all. Brutal honesty is what you get with him. It's a great peek inside how the guys worked together onstage and off, and how uncomfortable Pete was in his rock star skin and how he feels he had nothing at all in common with his band mates. Given his perspective, it's amazing the band survived as a group at all.

Lol. I totally missed the opportunity for that one, didn't I?

Anyway, if you haven't already done so, watch Pete's interview segment. I'm amazed at how candid and forthright he is about whatever the director asks him on camera. He gives no bs answers and avoids any pretense at all. Brutal honesty is what you get with him. It's a great peek inside how the guys worked together onstage and off, and how uncomfortable Pete was in his rock star skin and how he feels he had nothing at all in common with his band mates. Given his perspective, it's amazing the band survived as a group at all.

I have had this for about 5 years on dvd. Great concert. The Who 1977 in Kilburn on blu ray is also worth every penny

I have had this for about 5 years on dvd. Great concert. The Who 1977 in Kilburn on blu ray is also worth every penny

Yep, the Coliseum show on the Kilburn DVD, while not the greatest quality, is , IMO, their finest video performance. While I love the Isle of Wight performance, the Coliseum is the closest thing to Live at Leeds on video we'll ever have..................... if only they had decided to record the Coliseum proper :(

I have had this for about 5 years on dvd. Great concert. The Who 1977 in Kilburn on blu ray is also worth every penny

Yep, the Coliseum show on the Kilburn DVD, while not the greatest quality, is , IMO, their finest video performance. While I love the Isle of Wight performance, the Coliseum is the closest thing to Live at Leeds on video we'll ever have..................... if only they had decided to record the Coliseum proper :(

Thanks, guys. I have The Who 1977 in Kilburn on Blu-ray too, but haven't listened to it yet. :o

I will give it a look and a listen. How was Keith's behavior and banter (and performance) at that show?

I did a search in this thread, and although it's been mentioned several times (more than 50 pages back), I'll give a very strong recommendation for Pat Metheny Group's The Way Up - Live on Blu-ray. I have been a fan of Pat Metheny and his groups for almost 25 years. If you are into him at all, this is a mesmerizing show. Picture and sound quality are top notch, and watching and listening to some of the best modern jazz musicians in the world do what they do best is a wonder to behold.

Another recommendation, in a totally different vein and only for those who are into this sort of thing, is Shpongle - Live in Concert on DVD. If you enjoy electronica or psy-trance, this one is incredible and a beautiful show visually as well. Although it appears to be well choreographed, I understand from the interview with Raja Ram on the disc that the musicians from various groups that comprise the stage show didn't really rehearse much for this show. Everything just fell together really well.

Again, it's been mentioned before in this thread and elsewhere, but in my opinion the best concert film ever remains Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense on DVD, directed by Jonathan Demme. The band was at its performing peak, it is gorgeously choreographed -- the coming out one at a time, one per song, in particular is inspired -- and watching David Byrne perform throughout the entire show is just...I don't know, it defies description. I don't think I will ever tire of watching this from time to time.

I did a search in this thread, and although it's been mentioned several times (more than 50 pages back), I'll give a very strong recommendation for Pat Metheny Group's The Way Up - Live on Blu-ray. I have been a fan of Pat Metheny and his groups for almost 25 years. If you are into him at all, this is a mesmerizing show. Picture and sound quality are top notch, and watching and listening to some of the best modern jazz musicians in the world do what they do best is a wonder to behold.

Another recommendation, in a totally different vein and only for those who are into this sort of thing, is Shpongle - Live in Concert on DVD. If you enjoy electronica or psy-trance, this one is incredible and a beautiful show visually as well. Although it appears to be well choreographed, I understand from the interview with Raja Ram on the disc that the musicians from various groups that comprise the stage show didn't really rehearse much for this show. Everything just fell together really well.

Again, it's been mentioned before in this thread and elsewhere, but in my opinion the best concert film ever remains Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense on DVD, directed by Jonathan Demme. The band was at its performing peak, it is gorgeously choreographed -- the coming out one at a time, one per song, in particular is inspired -- and watching David Byrne perform throughout the entire show is just...I don't know, it defies description. I don't think I will ever tire of watching this from time to time.

Pat Metheny Group's The Way Up - Live on Blu-ray = Jazz Fusion?
Shpongle - Live in Concert = Ozric Tentacles lite?

The best concert ever is Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense = I strongly disagree...... :p

Pat Metheny Group's The Way Up - Live on Blu-ray = Jazz Fusion?


No. Modern Jazz, as I said. For jazz fusion listen to and/or watch Jeff Beck. I recommend his appearances at Clapton's Crossroads Festivals and Live at Ronnie Scott's.


Shpongle - Live in Concert = Ozric Tentacles lite?


No. Shpongle is not "lite" anything. Watch the show.


The best concert ever is Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense = I strongly disagree...... :p

I said in my opinion it's the best concert film ever. I stand by that.

Sorry for being pissy. Not in the mood to nitpick. I need a nap.:D

X'cuse me..... ;)

I'll still take Ozric Tentacles.

go metal or go home

Nice thread. I probably have over 500 dvd and bluray concerts -- rock, blues, jazz, folk, pop, classical ...

I don't think these dvd concerts have been mentioned before, both of which are absolutely awesome:

1. Fosse
2. Lightning in a Bottle

Mark

Fosse - I am not crazy about the whole thing, but that SING SING SING number is so spectacular its worth buying this dvd just for that one number alone.

I did a search in this thread, and although it's been mentioned several times (more than 50 pages back), I'll give a very strong recommendation for Pat Metheny Group's The Way Up - Live on Blu-ray. I have been a fan of Pat Metheny and his groups for almost 25 years. If you are into him at all, this is a mesmerizing show. Picture and sound quality are top notch, and watching and listening to some of the best modern jazz musicians in the world do what they do best is a wonder to behold.

Another recommendation, in a totally different vein and only for those who are into this sort of thing, is Shpongle - Live in Concert on DVD. If you enjoy electronica or psy-trance, this one is incredible and a beautiful show visually as well. Although it appears to be well choreographed, I understand from the interview with Raja Ram on the disc that the musicians from various groups that comprise the stage show didn't really rehearse much for this show. Everything just fell together really well.

Again, it's been mentioned before in this thread and elsewhere, but in my opinion the best concert film ever remains Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense on DVD, directed by Jonathan Demme. The band was at its performing peak, it is gorgeously choreographed -- the coming out one at a time, one per song, in particular is inspired -- and watching David Byrne perform throughout the entire show is just...I don't know, it defies description. I don't think I will ever tire of watching this from time to time.

Completely agree with Pat Metheny and Stop Making Sense. SMS is just mesmerizing as far as the performance and the filming........throw in reference audio and WOW!:eek: Might be my favorite concert blu ray. Have not heard the Shpongle dvd, but curious to check it out!

If your looking for something different try Cubism or Pandemonium by the pet shop boys.Lavish production value,fantastic sound,amazing dancers and some of the best pop music ever made and all filmed in HD but unfortunately no blu-ray.Cubism is dirt cheap on amazon.

best pop music ever made and all filmed in HD but unfortunately no blu-ray.

Woodstock.... :)

Woodstock was an amazing representation of my generation.Pet shop Boys is just fun pop music that is all about spectacle and production.As different as cats and dogs but they both have a place in my concert library.

Let's get some serious metal DVD's in here.

Let's get some serious metal DVD's in here.Try:

ultimatemetal.com

metalunderground.com

metalthrone.net

metal-observer.com

metalpsalter.com

unsungmusicians.com

anus.com

Let's get some serious metal DVD's in here.

BYH :p

June 28th.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51XbvfwC3sL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Again, it's been mentioned before in this thread and elsewhere, but in my opinion the best concert film ever remains Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense on DVD, directed by Jonathan Demme. The band was at its performing peak, it is gorgeously choreographed -- the coming out one at a time, one per song, in particular is inspired -- and watching David Byrne perform throughout the entire show is just...I don't know, it defies description. I don't think I will ever tire of watching this from time to time.

I have to agree 100%. Over the past few months I have re-watched most of my favorite concerts on DVD/BD and SMS still rises to the top. And like you, this is one of the very few shows I have that I never get tired of seeing. While I liked a lot of their material that I listened to on the radio I was never a really big Heads fan or bought any other their music. But every time I watch SMS I'm just transfixed. Video quality isn't great but that is it's only weak point IMHO. The production quality and direction are unmatched while the band's/Byrne's high energy performance speaks for itself.

Completely agree with Pat Metheny and Stop Making Sense. SMS is just mesmerizing as far as the performance and the filming........throw in reference audio and WOW!:eek: Might be my favorite concert blu ray. Have not heard the Shpongle dvd, but curious to check it out!

Thanks for your comments and thanks for alerting me to the fact that SMS is now out on Blu-ray. I hadn't thought to check, but I just ordered it based on your recommendation about the stellar audio.

Shpongle is a beautiful and fascinating show, and if you are into that kind of music, it's a blast. It's certainly not for everyone, however. Check it out if you're curious.

I have to agree 100%. Over the past few months I have re-watched most of my favorite concerts on DVD/BD and SMS still rises to the top. And like you, this is one of the very few shows I have that I never get tired of seeing. While I liked a lot of their material that I listened to on the radio I was never a really big Heads fan or bought any other their music. But every time I watch SMS I'm just transfixed. Video quality isn't great but that is it's only weak point IMHO. The production quality and direction are unmatched while the band's/Byrne's high energy performance speaks for itself.

You nailed it. Glad to see others recognize its brilliance. Also, watching David Byrne onstage makes me realize that I was never in that kind of shape with his boundless energy, and I used to do triathlons.

June 28th.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51XbvfwC3sL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

By 1982 it was time for them to say "farewell." I loves me some Doobie Bros, but they were firmly rooted in the early and mid-70s. They were completely out of place by the early 80s, what with The Police, Talking Heads, punk, new wave, and college radio music up and comers like U2 and REM on the scene or beginning to arrive.

The 80's = dark ages of music. Glad I wuz a teenager during the 60's. :)

The 80's = dark ages of music. Glad I wuz a teenager during the 60's. :)

I agree if you go by what 80s classic radio stations play. For some reason, they play mostly the absolute dregs of 80s' music.

Although my musical sensibilities are mostly rooted in the 60s and 70s, there was some truly excellent music produced in the 80s.

Too bad almost everything wuz video taped in the 80's. :mad:

The 80's = dark ages of music. Glad I wuz a teenager during the 60's. :)

Wow....you must be reading my mail. I've often described the 80's as being a black hole for music. We all identify with the times we grew up in but I'm glad to be a child of the 60's as well.

1980's.... lsol

http://www.wolf-howl.com/wp-content/uploads/kiss.jpg

I still like this group, even thou Mick Jones is carring everyone else (cover band) lsol. Also, Jason Bonham left the band, I think?


July 12, 2011.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wlvwg%2B8YL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Song List:

Night Life,
Head Games,
Cold As Ice,
Waiting For A Girl Like You,
Too Late,
Say You Will,
Long Long Way From Home,
Double Vision,
Blue Morning, Blue Day,
Dirty White Boy,
Starrider,
Feels Like the First Time,
Urgent,
Juke Box Hero,
I Want to Know What Love Is,
Hot Blooded

1980's.... lsol

http://www.wolf-howl.com/wp-content/uploads/kiss.jpg

I join in your laughing at KISS, but wrong decade, dude. KISS' breakthrough and heyday was in the mid-70s, not the 80s. It's bad 70s music, not 80s. Sorry.

Years active 1973–present.....

Details, details..........Anyhoo you get the idea, I left the musick scene around this time. :D

I join in your laughing at KISS, but wrong decade, dude. KISS' breakthrough and heyday was in the mid-70s, not the 80s. It's bad 70s music, not 80s. Sorry.

Kiss Alive 1975 Just cause you think its bad dosn"t mean it is. I was listining to an interview with Gene Simmons about how he felt about Kiss not being in the rock and roll hall of fame. His response was Half the groups in the hall of fame can't afford to pay there own rent if I wanted to be in the rock and roll hall of fame I'd buy the Fn thing.