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Summary: What could possibly be better?
Review: Think about it. You combine the sheer brilliance of possibly the greatest rock band alive, with the ulitmate simplicity of symphonic sound, and you have S&M. With the Micheal Kamen on board the team, alongside Metallica they have created possibly the greatest album thinkable. Using the effect of Metallica's way to tell stories through their Music, Kamen uses this to his full advantage by divising harmony between heavy metal instrument and orchestra, in an explosive mix of Rock ballad to hardcore guitar riffs. An Excellent buy, recommended for long time fans and newbies to the Music scene. Good day to be alive, Sir.
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Summary: Can they top themselves anymore?
Review: I just got this DVD and I have to say Metallica makes the best music home videos/DVD's on the market (if only the same could be said for their recent albums). Just about all the songs are performed great, my only gripe is they played too much material from "Load" and "ReLoad", while they should have played a lot more stuff from "Ride the Lightning" and "...And Justice For All" (and I think a lot of Metallica fans feel the same way I do). All in all, it's a good buy, and the documentary is pretty funny, plus you get to see how the whole thing came together.
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Summary: The reason DVD was invented!
Review: This DVD truly brought my home theater to life! This was the first concert/music DVD I have ever bought, and now I am hooked. Between the sound clarity, and video sharpness, and all the other cool features of the DVD, even if you are not a Metallica fan you will enjoy this DVD. I've played it for people who hate rock/heavy metal, and they loved this DVD!
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Summary: The Best Matallica Movie Ever.
Review: Metallica really hit something with this. I loved the S&M Audio CD I bought it at Midnight the night it was released. Then I recently got a PS2 and got some movies. By far this is the best. Multi Angles, Band Only, Orchastra Only, and basiocally anything you want. My favorite song ever by Metallica is One and it was played wonderfully. Battery was played great too. This is the greatest thing ever by Metallica. Even if they did start the whole Napster thing.
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Summary: Watching gives you more attention!
Review: I am a fan of Metallica, and I was dissapointed with Load and Reload. Then this comes out, awesome DVD. Not only is there time to see fans head bang, an orchestra! This IS very unique. Most heavy metal bands don't really use it much. However, Cypress Hill did it a little on (Rock) Superstar. And it's still possible to end the stereotype. Because this is a masterpiece. Even though it may just be seen live. Hetfield and Co. are seen with the amazing live crowd (in fact, it takes awhile to notice that some people there were even there). Anyways, just buy the DVD. It's got more than the album, and if you're a visual, this will just instantly (click!) get your attention. Even if S&M sucked on the album. But that's not what I think. I'm so happy to be seing that there's three new tracks. No Leaf Clover is one of 'em. It's never gotten old one day in my life. Which to me is amazing. Because of so much play on rock radio. However, it would be even better if they could make videos that weren't live on some of it.If you;re a hard core fan I suggest you watch it and sometimes you'll feel like you were actually there when it happened. Enjoy.
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Summary: Nigel Tufnell would have been proud!!!
Review: 5 stars for sound, 5 for entertainment but only 3 for picture quality. Any review which says the sound quality on this dvd is bad is talking out of their arse and has probably been playing it through their stereo t.v. or 2 channel hi-fi amp. Run this baby through a 5.1 Dolby Digital amp and 6 speakers, close your eyes and you ARE at the concert, superb stuff. Just make sure you select the 5.1 option as it defaults to the 2.0 track. However, there are a couple of small points which I feel would have made this a must-have title for ANY music lover. The inclusion of a DTS soundtrack would have been a major addition along with a nice 16X9 anamorphic transfer (as it is the image quality isn't bad but it is a little soft and appears out of focus a few times, especially during the documentary). Finally, I'm not a huge Metallica fan but I think some of the song selections could have been better (Devil's Dance springs to mind) - songs like The Unforgiven I and II are perfect for his sort of musical arrangement.... maybe next time eh lads? All in all this dvd rocks. Excellent documentary, good use of angles (though a few more songs would have been nice). The Ecstacy of Gold intro followed by Call of Ktulu are some of the best orchestrations I've ever heard and it just gets better, and heavier, from then on. When James and the lads saunder on during the Gold intro it's definitely a moment Nigel Tufnell would have been proud of.
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Summary: The Evolution of the Prototype
Review: They were the first. They will be the last. In 18 years, no individual or group has begun to tread the water these masters call home. Their foray into "classical" music takes them to another league (remember the nautical theme). The Grammy winning version of "The Call of the Ktulu" is enough reason to buy this DVD. The piece was written for an orchestra. It was originally performed with 2 guitars, a bass, and the luckiest set of drums in the world. It was majestic. With the SF Symphony, it sends chills through the spinal fluid of the most jaded listener. As for the rest of the selections, you will never be able to listen to them in the same way. The original versions will always be accompanied by the wonderful SF Symphony soundtrack burnt into your mind. These 5 men that have performed in this group since "Kill'em All" will never receive the respect and "critical" acclaim they deserve from the Illuminati and Cultural Elite in this country. However, there are millions of "normal people" who will continue to buy their music, cheer them at concerts, and vote for them to receive awards. These "normal people" have made METALLICA the soundtrack for their lives. The "normal" know what we like. We know when people give 300% on every recording, every video, every concert, every public appearance, and every fan club decision. We can tell when months of planning went into a 2 night gig in their hometown. We will spend our money on this concert. No fan will ever regret one penny spent on this. As usual, it is cutting edge. It has never been seen before. It will never be seen again.
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Summary: It Rocks BIGTIME... but two things are Missing ! ! !
Review: I Bought this incredible DVD... i saw it, and it rocks with dolby surround 5.1... i finished it but i sensed something was missing... I said to myself that this could have been the most powerful and astonishing DVD that could have ever been created, but the were two great metallica songs missing... FADE TO BLACK - Metallicas Anthem, Unforgiven II - This song would have rocked with the Orchestra. Although this two songs were missing... James sings as he never did ! ! ! Lars is so astonishing ! ! ! Jason... his BASS rocks as always ... just ROCKTACULAR ! ! ! Kirk's guitar ... ??? long live Kirk's talent ! ! ! And the Orchestra ??? It was great ! ! ! I know that Jason left Metallica... but he will always live in our hearts as the great Bass-player that always astonished us with something new ... Long Live Jason Newsted ! ! ! "Will continue battling 'till the end of time" Jason, will always miss you... Back to the point... although those tow song weren't played, this DVD will Rock forever ! ! !
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Summary: It Works
Review: This DVD is great and I was terribly impressed when I began watching it. After a couple of viewings a bit of critical judgment is beginning to seep in, but nothing that lessens my enjoyment overall. The symphony orchestra at times enhances the music, at others it makes it a bit muddy and confused. Still, there's enough energy to go around, and the orchestra in no way dilutes the raw vitality of the Metallica performance. Everyone's having a good time and playing at their best, and the DVD production itself is crisp and professional. If you're a Metallica fan there are sure to be some of your favorites on here, but really, all the songs are excellent.
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Summary: Metallica At There Best
Review: I bought the cd of S&M the 2nd week it came out (November 99) and I was really surprised on how well the orchestra and metallica mixed. The DVD version comes on 2 discs just like the album did, the first hour of the show on the first disc along with the documentary and then the last hour on the second with 2 versions of No leaf clover. The sound is good in both 5.1 and surround, and the video is awesome, especially the multi-camera angles where you can just have it fixed on one of the band members. My favorite song is One and 2nd is Outlaw torn but they are all good songs. Get this even if you have the album, there are so many cool things about this dvd. I have all of the Metallica albums from Kill to S&M and I feel that for the people who don't have any of the previous albums to get this as well because it is like a greatest hits dvd with 2 new songs.
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