Live in Concert-Natalie Merchant

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Summary: HER BEST EVER!
Review: This is Natalie Merchant's solo career at its best. The renditions of her songs are all better than ever. (with the exception of 'These Are Days' which seems to drone on forever) Plus, Natalie has chosen some excellent songs to cover and does an exceptional job with them. 'The Gulf of Araby' is a definate standout. It shows off the true beauty of Natalie's voice when she sings slow and sweet and also when it gets faster and she really cuts loose.

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Summary: A must-have for Natalie Merchant fans.
Review: This video will certainly please diehard Natalie Merchant fans, but probably won't convert any casual fans. The video was shot during Natalie's series of shows on Broadway last June and contains a mix of originals and covers. Highlights include Natalie's beautiful performance of Katell Keineg's "The Gulf of Araby," and a spontaneous rendition of "Senor Don Gato," which perfectly captures the spirit of a Natalie Merchant concert. Also included are a cover of David Bowie's "Space Oddity," an extended version of the 10,000 Maniacs hit "These Are Days," and several songs from her Tigerlily album. The most disappointing thing about the video is the omission of some of Natalie's most outstanding songs, such as "My Skin" and "Seven Years." Maybe we will have to wait for Natalie Merchant Live in Concert--Volume 2.

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Summary: A must-have for Natalie Merchant fans.
Review: This video will please diehard Natalie Merchant fans, but probably won't win her any new converts. The video was shot during Natalie's series of shows on Broadway last June and contains a mix of originals and covers. Highlights include Natalie's beautiful performance of Katell Keineg's "The Gulf of Araby," as well as a spontaneous rendition of "Senor Don Gato," which perfectly captures the spirit of a Natalie Merchant concert. The video also includes a cover of David Bowie's "Space Oddity," along with an extended version of the 10,000 Maniacs hit "These Are Days," plus several songs from her Tigerlily album. The biggest disappointment is the omission of some of Natalie's most outstanding songs, such as "My Skin" and "Seven Years." Maybe we'll have to wait for Natalie Merchant Live in Concert--Volume 2.

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Summary: Very Disappointing
Review: While I do enjoy Natalie Merchant's music, I was extremely disappointed with the concert on DVD. Video quality was marginal and the audio mixing was terrible. Some instruments are barely audible while others are grossly overpowering (as is her vocals in several occasions). The lack of traditional "additional material" on DVDs is also glaring. This one pales in comparison to any concert on DVD or VHS.