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Summary: UNBELIEVABLE! Thanks a lot Sony.. :(
Review: I cannot believe that Sony completely wrecked the DVD version of this spectacular show. Buy the VHS version and pray that they re-release this properly someday. :(
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Summary: GREAT VHS, TERRIBLE DVD
Review: I echo most of the other reviews - this was an OUTSTANDING concert on VHS that was absolutely butchered when converting to DVD. Edited versions of songs, jams interrupted by interviews (being a DVD why couldn't the interviews be separate???). Worst of all, "Jessica" was eliminated from the DVD.Let Sony know how you feel. Maybe if enough people do this they will realize the money they are losing.
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Summary: GREAT VHS, TERRIBLE DVD
Review: I echo most of the other reviews - this was an OUTSTANDING concert on VHS that was absolutely butchered when converting to DVD. Edited versions of songs, jams interrupted by interviews (being a DVD why couldn't the interviews be separate???). Worst of all, "Jessica" was eliminated from the DVD. Let Sony know how you feel. Maybe if enough people do this they will realize the money they are losing.
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Summary: This could have been a FANTASTIC DVD, and here's why...
Review: I hate it when reviewers don't list band personell, so I'll just say right now that Dickey Betts & Warren Haynes [are awesome], together & solo, and the late Allen Woody also does so on bass. Since ABB is a volotile band, you never know who may pop up, but this is the early-late 90's line-up that never disappointed. The problem with this DVD, is that instead of having a seperate interview feature (which is the same problem that plagues Black Sabbath's Reunion), this concert turns into a documentary, and a very annoying one at that! This was originally filmed for Japanese TV, with Robbie Robertson of The Band hosting it. I have the original Laser Disc version, which just has THE CONCERT, PERIOD, as if you were there. No interruptions, nobody to "tell" me what I am going to see OR are seeing, or interviews with the band that send the concert screens & sound into the background. I bought the DVD thinking I would get slightly better sound & video (which I did), & was shocked at the "butcher job" that was done to it. So now, I put on both the LD and DVD versions (if I have friends over), & switch back and forth to the LD when an annoying interview screws up the continuity of the concert. Buy the VHS or used LD & do the same! I give the DVD 1 star (great audio & picture), and it loses 4 stars for the [terrible] job. If all you can find is the DVD version, it's still worth it for die-hard ABB fans, BUT, I have seen the original... Mentally deranged? You bet!
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Summary: Lost In Translation
Review: I have this Allman Brothers Band performance in VHS format, and it is amazing. A really classic performance featuring Greg Allman, Dickey Betts, Warren Hayes, Allen Woody and the rest. What a major disappointment with this transer to DVD. While the DVD format gives great color and resolution, there is a deluge of unsavory editing. In the middle of key live performances, interviews are spliced in. (...)But the real travesty is the omission of material from the VHS version, and the rolling of credits while the band blazes on Whippin' Post. This great song is literally cut short in mid-performance. The potential for a great presentation in the DVD format is lost in the editing. The running time claimed is "approx. 90 minutes", while it actually is less than 60 minutes. Sloppy job Sony!!!
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Summary: THE WORST EDITING IN HISTORY
Review: I LOVE THE ALLMAN BROTHERS LIVE AT GREAT WOODS VHS, IT IS ONE OF THE BEST CONCERT VIDEOS EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRR,AND WAS VERY EXITED WITH THE PURCHASE OF THE DVD.WHAT A DISSAPOINMENT,I SHOULD SUE THE EDITOR, TERRIBLE EDITING, INTERVIEWS OVER GUITARS SOLOS,JESSICA IS CUT OUT,WHIPPING POST IS LESS THAN 3 MINUTES. WHAT WAS THE EDITOR THINKING???????? THIS DVD IS BAD.STAY AWAY BUY THE VHS IT IS MUCH BETTER.
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Summary: Poor Planning for The Allman Brothers, Reissue It Please
Review: I own the VHS version and hoped for an incredible DVD because of my satisfaction with the VHS version. Especially the 5.1 Dolby sound. What a disappointment! When I went to Blue Sky, all I got was interviews with Greg & Dicky with music playing in the background-Blue Sky for all intents and purposes isn't there. Some songs do benefit from the sound improvement but overall a real disappointment when you understand what could've been done with today's technology. Who's in charge over there? Save your money!!!
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Summary: A Great band but a most disappointing DVD
Review: I Purchased the DVD with great anticipation only after viewing the VHS copy I had in my music collection, What were they thinking. Interruptions during the music with interviews although I like the interviews put it on a different track (Angle). Most songs were edited so you do not get the complete song, Guitar solos missing, Drum solo cut short, Whipping Post 2 minutes? With today's technology I would have expected better, much better than the VHS. The running time is not 90 minutes I am returning my DVD today. I am a southern rock lover, as well as a Allman fan but this DVD Stinks.
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Summary: Not perfect...but damn good!!!!
Review: I really enjoy this DVD..The Brothers play with fire and emotion. Yes there are Interview interuptions(that I could live without...but not as bad as people make you think..most of the songs are not interupted)...but it still serves it's purpose well...like making you want to get up and boogie and play air Guitar with Dickie and Warren. The Whole band was on key...Gregg sounds great.
I love this Band...the New and the Old. God Bless Duane, Berry,Lamar and Allen....we miss you guys.
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Summary: Disappointing, but the problem could be fixed.
Review: I thought the disc would contain complete songs, but it only has bits and pieces of most. The disc breaks up many songs with interviews. It would have been a perfect opportunity for the DVD authors to do the interviews in separate menus, but have the entire music selections uninterrupted. We would not have the original television program, but something better instead. What was most disappointing is that the Allman Brothers are a great band, and I really looked forward to hearing the music. But, alas, I'll have to wait for another disc to get a real concert. Also, beware, the running time is under an hour, not the 90 minutes indicated on the package.
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