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Summary: EXCELLENT LIVE DVD!!
Review: I am a life long Pearl Jam fan, so needless to say I was very excited about the idea of a concert DVD. I saw 3 shows on the 2000 tour and have followed the band from the beginning. This DVD does a wonderful job of capturing the emotion and energy that Pearl Jam displays each and every night while on tour. The setlist is excellent, with a mixture of old favorites and new gems. I do wish there would have been one or two more covers to wrap it up though (Baba would have been perfect). I also wish Release would have been the opener. The only other request would have been more outtakes. The ones on the DVD go by very quickly. Those are really my only to "complaints" about the entire DVD, and those are not really complaints at all. If you are a Pearl Jam fan, you will love this DVD. If you are like me, you have been suffering through years of bootleg videos and poor sound quality. Well this DVD is like a breath of fresh air. As a fan, I can only hope that this will be an ongoing trend for future tours. This is definately a concert DVD that is weel worht the dollars you will spend on it. Go buy the DVD and turn it up very loud!
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Summary: Unbelievably Enjoyable
Review: If you are a Pearl Jam fan, buy it. If not, buy it. Two clips in this DVD struck a chord with me. The first is the footage for "Given to Fly". Eddie V introduces a lady who "signs" the song for the deaf, and to see her signs and movements is simply amazing. Eddie V even does an impromptu dance with her at the end of the song. Simply grand. The second instance is "Daughter". The band launches into a tune at the end whose refrain states, "It's OK, I still love you anyway." To see the joy in the fans' faces in the crowd during the extended song is worth the price of the disc alone. This DVD is a lasting testimony to a "touring band" that is definitely in its prime, the mainstream be damned. Buy it, you WILL NOT be sorry.
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Summary: What a great DVD from a great band
Review: First, let me say I am a hardcore PJ fan and have been ever since the first time I heard "Evenflow" on the radio in the summer of 92. So I'm predisposed to like this, but it's worth a look for anyone who's ever wondered what a PJ concert is like. Yes, with the possible exception of Dave Matthews, they are THE BEST live act still touring today. Poseurs such as Creed reveal themselves to be studio bands when they step on stage, but PJ is the real deal--a true BAND that earned its chops playing live, and it shows. Ed has toned down his stage act since the Ten / Lollapalooza days, but he's still a great performer. The sonic attack of Mike McCready and Stone Gossard, two great guitarists who don't get much press, is as strong as ever, ably accompanied by Jeff Ament on bass. The real plus is Matt Cameron on drums--even though I miss Jack Irons, Matt is a great, great drummer, and he gets his due on this disc with a "Matt-cam" feature that focuses on him for the entirety of the song. With the sound up (at the band's request), this is almost as good as a show (ALMOST) and as good a souvenir as you're going to get. I was at the "Ice Bowl" show in E. Troy last tour, so it was doubly nice, and although I'd have liked to see them do "Baba" from Chicago instead of RITFW as a closer, but you can't have everything. Even if the disc doesn't have EVERYTHING I wanted, it's still great and well worth your time and money.
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Summary: Is this a bootleg?
Review: I read all these five star reviews and expected something awesome but recieved what seems to be no better than a bootleg. Eddie needs to learn how to sing live.
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Summary: Pearl Jam is simply the BEST!!!
Review: Touring Band 2000 is a blessing for Pearl Jam fans and rock and roll fans alike. This DVD brings the power and energy of a powerful rock show right into the confines of your home. It is beautiful and is a must for everyone! Some of the highlights are the Given to Fly and Rockin' in the Free World segments from St. Louis and New Mexico respectivley with Kim and Jesse. Another reason you should have this DVD is that it is way over 3 hours long..., a great value from the best band around. Pearl Jam is simply the best and Touring Band 2000 reflects their greatness!!!
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Summary: Perfect!
Review: This is just like being at a Pearl Jam concert! Over 2 hours of music tons of favorites and some rare gems as well, and just like a real show it leaves you asking for more- songs like Black, Small Town, Imortality, Spin the Black Circle, Preasent Tense and Light Years are missing. The songs are full of energy and often have unexpected extras (like sign language and little children) in them. The montages are emotional pieces especially the Band and the Fans. RVM and Go are amazing as are Better/nothing man. Watching this put a smile on my face for the whole 3 1/2 it takes to explore the DVD. A MUST FOR ANY PEARL JAM FAN, A GREAT BUY FOR ANY MUSIC FAN, & THE BEST CHOICE FOR ANYONE ELSE. This is a great DVD.
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Summary: FortunateFan
Review: I cannot agree more with Neil Young that the DVD audio format is so far superior to your regular CD that it isn't even close. I have an average newer stereo and it just blew me away. During the In My Tree "Matt Cam" section I felt like I was RIGHT THERE next to Matt. Just amazing stuff from a wonderful band. I cannot thank them enough.
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Summary: An excelllent film from an excellent band
Review: Hands down, this is one of the greatest concert movie of recent years. It rises above the worthy competition of Oasis' "Familiar To Millions," with exceptional filming and music. The camera-work here is excellent, providing the viewer with some amazing shtos of the band, and the fans. The band is at the top of their game, and puts on a quality show throughout the film. The "Daughter/It's O.K." number is reason enough to buy the movie, not to mention "Rockin' in the free world," and "Not for you." Though the actuall film is excellent, several of the bonus features are lacking in substance. The two chief exaples of this are the "Matt Cam," which interesting for about 3 minutes, and the video for "Oceans," which is quite frankly not a very good video or song. Overall, this is an excellent concert film, but some of the added features are a bit dull.
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Summary: death to false metal
Review: Firstly I am a Pearl Jam freak. Like many others I give this DVD a five star rating for fans, and 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 for non fans. My initial reaction was huge dissapointment, because vocals sounded harslhy echoed and muddy. I messed with the DVD settings and finaly realized that my Tv was set on surround, which did not do either sound option on the DVD Justice. After obtaining optimal sound I was blown away. I had seen the band twice before, and I really belive that this really represented a very true picture of this venerable band. Unlike Rage's recent, "Battle of Mexico City" which seemed very much like a stage reproduction of a "Real" concert. I was worried when I learned that most song were from dates, which I thougth would make it somewhat dijointed. The audion and video mix/fades were great(if one ignores the clothing changes). The show seemed to ebb and flow like the band, seemingly replicating one entire show. I wont do a song by song description. But highlithts were many, and the extras were great. A must buy for fans.
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Summary: Very Significant
Review: This DVD is awesome. I was expecting it to be good, and it just blew me away. The letter from Ed is really cool, and it's great to finally see the incredible video for Oceans. The band is at their peak, and this is a great gift for the fans. My favorite performances - Do the Evolution, Daughter, the Trilogy of Man, and Rockin in the Free World. This might be the best 20 bucks I'll ever spend.
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