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Summary: a tear that hangs inside your soul forever
Review: I screened this for a friend that never got to see him. I saw him live twice, so she asked me 'Was he always this good?'. The astonishing thing, is YES. He always put every ounce of his soul into every performance and made each one amazing. This particular concert is no less so. We were fortunate to have him and we're fortunate this recording is available.As for the person that gave the two-star review, either their copy or their DVD player is bad. Mine ROCKS.
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Summary: INTENSE like no other DVD
Review: I was a big Jeff Buckley fan before Grace was released, the Live at Sine' EP CD was so great i was primed and ready when Grace hit the shelves. I turned at least several friends on to Jeff and for a while felt I was the only one who had even heard of him. When Last Goodbye hit the radio I was ecstatic. After all this i passed up at least 2 opportunities to see him live during his tours in 1995 and 1996. This DVD made me regret those decisions even more. As has been stated, THIS IS THE WAY A CONCERT DVD SHOULD BE. Live in Chicago blew me away. I thought I knew what to expect. I knew it would be a good concert. I bought the Mystery White Boy CD that was recently released, and thought THAT was an eye opener. This DVD leaves the CD WAY behind. All i can say is if you never saw Jeff in concert, you owe it to yourself to experience something like this. He was not a "star" or an "icon". Jeff Buckley was a life. So Real.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: I would be satisfied only with the Eletronic Press Kit, or I would be satisfied only with the 2 acoustic songs, or I would be just satisfied with the concert. Now imagine having all together ! This DVD deserves 5 stars ! You don't need to be a fan to become one after watching this amazing video !
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Summary: See, Hear Now
Review: I've got to say I was late getting on the Jeff Buckley band wagon as I was a bit too young when he was in his sadly short-lived prime. As my musical tastes have broadened Jeff is now at the top of list but I have to say it's better to listen to than watch. The music is great but the band performance seems slightly uninthused apart from Jeff who seems in his own world. I am listening to the likes of "Mystery White Boy" and the "Olympia" live cuts more than I am watching this, but if shut your eyes and listen (open them every now and then), you will love it.
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Summary: amazing
Review: I've never had the blessed opportunity of seeing Jeff Buckley perform live. But this is by far the best substitute. Each song is performed with such emotion, and various beautiful improvisations throughout. His banter in between songs is hilariously witty, and almost out of place with the subjects he sings of. The bonus live acoustic tracks are worth getting the DVD version for. Get this, there is no question about it.
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Summary: Just like St. Joan
Review: Jeff Buckley fans are very lucky to have this sort of a DVD release. It took me a while to really become a Jeff Buckley fan (and now there is no turning back). I remember first borrowing an advance copy of Grace back in 1994 and being seduced by the easily loved Hallelujah (who didn't?) and also So Real, but the rest of that album proved I was unready for such a unique singer. Later on, after Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk came out, I became much more interested. Mystery White Boy further solidified my fascination for his way of doing things, and now, with this Live In Chicago DVD, I am completely convinced. A little late, I admit. I wonder, while writing this review, if this is the best place to start, for the new-comer. I think it is. Some might initially be turned off by his fluctuating vocals, but later, I guarantee, that will be precisely what you love about him. His compassionate yodels range from a pigeons coo, to a hyena's laugh, to a goldfish burble, to a puma's roar. And his guitar playing can trigger memories of This Mortal Coil, The Mission, and Johnny Marr (he makes two Smiths references on this DVD, one of which is a parody of a Morrissey-style song about policemen! And on Mystery White Boy he welds I Know It's Over to Hallelujah). Whatever hints of influences glisten through his songs, they are undoubtedly his, meaning: It sounds like Jeff Buckley. He and his band bleed through their instruments to produce a dizzying sonic sweep through the central nervous system. And to see this is amazing. His lyrics are the type that take you a while to realize he is lamenting a certain part of your own life (or at least that's how it feels). Lines like, "My Kingdom for a kiss upon her shoulder" are so intimate and so precise, you wonder why nobody has come up with it before. And I can't help but wonder when he sings "Father do you hear me, do you know me, do you even care?" (What Will You Say) if he is singing to his father, Tim Buckley, who he did not know. If you are like me and you enjoy hearing different interpretations to songs you already like, then you will love this film. Notable spots are the strange and hypnotic rendering of Big Star's 1975 hit Kangaroo where he ferociously barks, "You're just like Saint Joan..." with sweat dripping from his hair (on Mystery White Boy he barely whispers the same line, mind you), then after the song is pretty much over, he jams wildly unlike any way you can imaging being appropriate for such a song and does this for some time, ending up by the speakers, playing to them creating the type of feedback you'd expect at a Crazy Horse audition. Then there is the surprise Kick Out The Jams, featuring a goofy guy named Crazy Dave (or something) sharing the vocals then doing the un-Grace-ful bellyflop into the front three rows (I think that sort of stunt is always better witnessed on film than in real life, for obvious reasons). Then again, the audience deserved that sort of hurl. They spend most of the time between songs begging for Jeff to play Hallelujah, and he seems bothered by it. He eventually gives them a piece of his mind (which I will not describe) and seems to play most of the remaining set behind closed eyes, as if, for himself. The DVD is coupled with a documentary/interview that is captivating. He speaks so tenderly about music, like some do about love. And throughout are performances that are equally haunting. Not to mention the two acoustic versions. It's good, get it.
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Summary: buckley jams, sweat dripping off his body.........
Review: jeff buckley has been my favorite musician for quite some time, so it is not surprising that i would be utterly captivated by this performance. however, the technical quality of this film is reminiscent of home videos - which has an appeal in that it doesn't commercialize his work. beware though if you have ever seen him live, this does not come close to exemplifying his ability to capture the moment/ audience. buckley is obviously brilliant & his aside comments between songs are priceless.
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Summary: Buckley's Life Eternalized
Review: Jeff Buckley left this planet too early, and what remains of his work still lovingly haunts and mesmerizes fans. "Live In Chicago" is priceless, capturing the essence of Buckley's live shows. Anyone who was fortunate enough to catch a Buckley show while he was alive will tell you that it is an unbelievable experience. This video captures the show in it's entirety, including Buckley's between-song humor. Highlights? Impossible to narrow down. Really. The bonus features on this disc are great collector's pieces - 2 rare acoustic performances from a cable access show, and an electronic press kit are included. No extra hype here - no fluff. Just a straight-up Buckley show in all it's beauty, untouched and as real as it gets. If you are a Buckley fan, this should be number one on your wish list.
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Summary: Buckley's Life Eternalized
Review: Jeff Buckley left this planet too early, and what remains of his work still lovingly haunts and mesmerizes fans. "Live In Chicago" is priceless, capturing the essence of Buckley's live shows. Anyone who was fortunate enough to catch a Buckley show while he was alive will tell you that it is an unbelievable experience. This video captures the show in it's entirety, including Buckley's between-song humor. Highlights? Impossible to narrow down. Really. The bonus features on this disc are great collector's pieces - 2 rare acoustic performances from a cable access show, and an electronic press kit are included. No extra hype here - no fluff. Just a straight-up Buckley show in all it's beauty, untouched and as real as it gets. If you are a Buckley fan, this should be number one on your wish list.
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Summary: the spirit lives on
Review: jeff buckley live in chicago is a fine example of how he was all about the live performance. his abilities both as vocalist and guitarist show through incredibly as he takes the crowd on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. from the sweet, soft vibe of hallelujah to the skull-cracking intensity of eternal life, buckley leaves no feeling unturned. this video is a beautiful rememberence jeff buckley's passion for the moment. and it proves that nobody leaves one of his performances untouched.
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