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Summary: It's [bad]
Review: I want my money back; they forgot the first 40 second of the first song where it whines up, with out that hook you don't or can't enjoy this DVD
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Summary: 5 just for the rare footage alone!!
Review: I'm not a big fan of rock DVDs but I enjoyed this one. It gives a detailed background of this illustrious album. It elaborates on how band got its sound, how the album was recorded, how the songs where written, and where the name "Machine Head" came from.
I would have given this DVD five stars had it included a clip on the song "Lazy". The DVD tells why the song "When A Blind Man Cries" wasn't included but it doesn't tell why "Lazy" was chosen instead nor does it tell us where the song "Lazy" originated. Otherwise, a very well made DVD.
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Summary: A Well Made DVD
Review: I'm not a big fan of rock DVDs but I enjoyed this one. It gives a detailed background of this illustrious album. It elaborates on how band got its sound, how the album was recorded, how the songs where written, and where the name "Machine Head" came from.
I would have given this DVD five stars had it included a clip on the song "Lazy". The DVD tells why the song "When A Blind Man Cries" wasn't included but it doesn't tell why "Lazy" was chosen instead nor does it tell us where the song "Lazy" originated. Otherwise, a very well made DVD.
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Summary: The best of the Classic Album series
Review: I've viewed almost all of the "Classic Album" series DVD's, and this is undoubtedly the best of the bunch. This fantastic look back at a very creative and original album leaves you wanting to listen to the album all over again, just to hear what you've missed. Each band member offers remarkably detailed insight into his own contribution and the contributions of bandmates. The story behind the song "Smoke On The Water" is very fun and interesting. This DVD mixes a great documentary with live music clips and wonderful interviews. The band members were interviewed separately, which probably allowed them to be more expressive about one another on film. There is no bashing here, however. It's quite evident that the individual members of Deep Purple admire each other and the contribution each made to a truly classic, epic album. If this disk is your introduction to the "Classic Album" DVD series, you may be somewhat disappointed with the other releases (although they are all quite good).
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Summary: The best of the Classic Album series
Review: I've viewed almost all of the "Classic Album" series DVD's, and this is undoubtedly the best of the bunch. This fantastic look back at a very creative and original album leaves you wanting to listen to the album all over again, just to hear what you've missed. Each band member offers remarkably detailed insight into his own contribution and the contributions of bandmates. The story behind the song "Smoke On The Water" is very fun and interesting. This DVD mixes a great documentary with live music clips and wonderful interviews. The band members were interviewed separately, which probably allowed them to be more expressive about one another on film. There is no bashing here, however. It's quite evident that the individual members of Deep Purple admire each other and the contribution each made to a truly classic, epic album. If this disk is your introduction to the "Classic Album" DVD series, you may be somewhat disappointed with the other releases (although they are all quite good).
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Summary: Big fun!
Review: If you are a fan of classic, Mark II Purple you will love this. My only complaints (not worth star reduction) are the omission of Lazy, and the incomplete Hofstra footage. A great DVD!
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Summary: THIS HAS NO MUSIC AT ALL!
Review: If you are expecting to see a music overall video of Machine Head or even a few videos of the songs (what I expected), you are in for a great desception. If you are into boring explanations by Roger Glover of how they wrote the songs or a couple of music bars by Jon Lord sitting at his Hammond, then you may like this DVD. To be honest, as much as I like Deep Purple and consider this album the beginning of Heavy Metal, the band members seem half dead or just too stoned in it, mainly Ian Paice. I mean, he is without a doubt the best rock drummer in history, but in this video he may have had a few Valiums when he taped these interviews. We are talking of over an hour of blah blah blah blah, with a miserable couple, repeat couple of music notes that only tease you into hearing more, but heck, this ain't worth my time. Personally, I think this DVD stinks and am in the process of returning it to the merchant. You have been warned...
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Summary: Superb DVD on a Masterful Album by Hard Rocks Masters!!!
Review: If your a DP fan like me, then this is a must DVD. A song by song analysis by each member of that classic Mark II lineup. A very insightful look as to how the process of putting together a classic studio masterpiece worked for one of Rock's best live acts of all-time. The footage of DP at Hofstra University provided the most powerful vocal live footage I've ever heard or seen of Ian Gillan. Just an awesome display by both Ian and Mr. Blackmore. It's a real bonus to get the reclusive man in black's comments on Machine Head for this DVD. Cudos to the producers. I was particularly interested in the cuts we don't hear enough about like "Pictures of Home" and the rare classic, "When a Blind Man Cries." Although I too was surprised and disapointed that "Lazy" was mysteriously omited. However, that was the only negative to this "superb" (as Ian would say) album documentary. Go get this DVD! You won't be sorry. Last thoughts; pay no attention to the half-wits that gave this effort any review less than excellent. To whomever contributed the rare Hofstra footage... How about a DVD of that entire concert???
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Summary: no subtitles
Review: MACHINE HEAD could be a great dvd because its music is wonderful.But it isn't iust so.Where are the subtitles mentioned in the back cover? J think they are essential in a documentary
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Summary: Great Stuff!!!
Review: This is a no brainer--If your reading this you more than likely a Deep Purple fan. This DVD will give you a priceless insight into the making of what I concider the best rock album of the early 70's--maybe ever...certianly the best Purple album. True, there is a puzzling absence of "Lazy" but that is no reason to pass up the chance of getting a one on one lesson on how to CORRECTLY play Smoke on the Water by Mr. Blackmore himself. You will come away from this DVD with a new admiration for these truly excellent musicians.
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