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Summary: none better than what she wants
Review: I love it, I think that it is the best any one could possibly hope for. I love the songs SHE CHOSE. I love HER CHOICE to sing an extended version of These Are Days. She is beautiful and strong-minded and strong-willed. I am very glad she has a video out of the songs that she obviously felt needed exposure on video. Having seen her in concert increased the experience, I'm sure, but I know that I will forever be happy with what SHE CHOOSES to give to us as her fans. She has nothing but us in mind. p.s. Oh, yes, and I hardly think pointing out the un/atractiveness of others is an appropriate way to rate the video. ;)
Rating:
Summary: A complete treat
Review: I purchased this DVD about eight months ago, shortly after I bought my first DVD player....and I must say it has more than passed the test of time. I have been a Natalie fan since back in the 10,000 Maniacs days and all I can say about this DVD is WOW! Granted the "special features" aren't all that special...but the FEELING of actually being at this concert is a joy. For all the true fans...This DVD was recorded on June 12th 1999; this was one day before her CD of the same title was recorded. That alone is pretty cool. The people that have complained about the "quality" of the lighting and such on this DVD are NOT taking into account that this was filmed at a LIVE concert! Go watch Pink Ployd's Pulse, and lets see you make the same complaint. This is totally worth the money for the great visuals and audio of Natalie Merchant's wonderfull abilities in a wonderfull setting. Can you say "live in a hall on DVD"? Have Fun!
Rating: 
Summary: Disappointing
Review: I was a a very big fan of 10,000 Maniacs when Natalie was the lead singer and because of that I purchased Natalie's debut solo lp. It was very good. "Ophelia" IMO was not as good. Too many slow and dreary songs. I found many of the songs on the DVD boring and it wasn't helped by the sub-par audio recording. I never liked the song "Ophelia" and found it to be a poor choice for the opening song. Her version of "Wonder" was, you guessed it, boring. There were definitely better songs she could have included, live, such as "Life is Sweet" instead of a partial recording of it. Also, what about the single "Kind and Generous". The CD of the concert with different song selections was much better and not boring. I probably am more of a fan of 10,000 Maniacs than Natalie's solo CD's. The so-called documentary (if you can call it that) was mis-leading as it was less than 5 minutes and not really a documentary.
Rating:
Summary: Disappointing
Review: I was a a very big fan of 10,000 Maniacs when Natalie was the lead singer and because of that I purchased Natalie's debut solo lp. It was very good. "Ophelia" IMO was not as good. Too many slow and dreary songs. I found many of the songs on the DVD boring and it wasn't helped by the sub-par audio recording. I never liked the song "Ophelia" and found it to be a poor choice for the opening song. Her version of "Wonder" was, you guessed it, boring. There were definitely better songs she could have included, live, such as "Life is Sweet" instead of a partial recording of it. Also, what about the single "Kind and Generous". The CD of the concert with different song selections was much better and not boring. I probably am more of a fan of 10,000 Maniacs than Natalie's solo CD's. The so-called documentary (if you can call it that) was mis-leading as it was less than 5 minutes and not really a documentary.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: I was amazed when I popped the Natalie Merchant DVD into my player. Since I have never seen Natalie live, I now know why people rave about her performances. Natalie's voice is beautiful, warm and expressive and her lyrics seep right into your soul. Natalie goofs around with the audience, revealing that she is a down-to-earth and sweet woman. Any Natalie Merchant fan would love this!
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Summary: Natalie is better on DVD live than on a CD!
Review: I was NOT a Natalie Merchant fan since 10,000 Maniacs, BUT she is awesome now! The DVD was solid with great recording and video with an entertaining preview and behind the scenes footage. I liked it so much and impressed by her voice and concert footage, I went and purchased Tiger Lily and Ophelia on CD. The sound quality of the recording made me feel like I was really there. Great job and a must buy and guide for other groups to follow in bringing their concerts to DVD...
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Summary: avoid the live DVD, buy the studio recordings
Review: I was very disappointed in this DVD, so much so that I returned it. The audio quality is poor, with enough audible distortion that I found it unlistenable, and I am not an audiophile, just a mainstream consumer. The video quality is marginal, about on par with a second-generation VHS copy. The direction is poor, with many shots of the back of musicians' heads. The extras, interviews, etc. are either brief or non-existent. Compare this DVD with Diana Krall: Live in Paris in terms of audio/video quality, direction, extras, etc., and they are as night and day. I recommend avoiding this DVD and enjoying Natalie's studio recordings.
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Summary: Stick with the Maniacs
Review: I'm a big Natalie fan, but not a fanatic. The DVD didn't do much for me. i bought it after listening to the Live CD, but was disappointed that the playlist didn't include anything more of substance. The documentry consisted of all of 5 minutes of people in line for the show. Life is sweet was audio only, Waterbound, Senor don gato were awful, and anyone who was a 10000 manics fan would not enjoy her drawn out these are days.Stick with the **** MTV Unplugged - 10k maniacs video...a far better value. The whole setlist: List is sweet(partial), Opheilia, wonder, san andres fault, beloved wife, senor don gato, space oddity, carnival, break your heart, these are days, gulf of araby, waterbound.
Rating: 
Summary: Worth buying
Review: Just bought the DVD yesterday. Audio is very good, but visuals are bleak. Totally agree with the previous reviewer - this concert would benefit greatly if 2-3 songs were added. Had a funny feeling listening to the Russian phrases in Ophelia - they were intended as the World Music-style weird-language gibberish but I understood. All these interviews before the concert are a bit embarassing. You can not help noticing these people are not attractive physically and must be lonely and this must be the source of their DEEP ATTACHMENT to Ms.Merchant art. It's sad. Am I right?
Rating:
Summary: Horrible
Review: Natalie could have been a little more nicer to the audience instead of being a prude like she always was. You hardly could hear her voice, she looks like a farmer girl in These are days and really she doesn't show a sense of appreciation to anyone. Her band is too loud.... Not a great video, especially to a die-hard Merchant fan.
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