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Summary: Great sound-Bad editing
Review: First off, this concert is fantastic. The sound is clear and blistering, the energy with all six members recalls 1985's LAD. Overall, I say "Get It," it's an excellent concert with newer Maiden songs sounding like old Maiden classics!
Alas, there is a caveat:
The editing is schizophrenic. Something like 38 cameras are used which isn't the problem, it's the fact they're all used within a minute of each other over and over again preventing the viewer from focusing on anything for more than a couple of seconds.
In this day of MTV editing, Iron Maiden should be above this. The haphazard editing, I believe, is supposed to enhance the energy and excitement of the show but it detracts from it because it's somewhat annoying hoping to watch a camera shot for more than 2 seconds.
Final note to band: You don't need wild editing to show excitement, everybody at that concert only had one view, and they left exhausted from what I'm sure was the most intense concert they've ever seen.
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Summary: INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE
Review: An unbelivable dvd, great concert, great special effects great setlist.........amazing....
Don't believe all the "too many cameras" [stuff].... its everything great....sound.... video.... setlist..... features...etc
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Summary: Must have if you're a Maiden fan
Review: Anyone who knows Iron Maiden knows how good they are live.They kick ... like they have done all they're careers.Maiden has a lot of integrity and class and just love to play music for they're fans.This DVD rocks!Maiden fan for life,keep rockin boys.Anyone who gets this will love it.
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Summary: Stick to the bass, 'Arry!
Review: The only thing I don't like about this DVD is the choppy editing. You'll think it's great if you've got ADD, but it cuts so much, it's maddening. I don't need to see what Nick's doing while Adrian's taking a solo. Other than that, Maiden's the best in the business, plain and simple.
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Summary: Iron Maiden RIR rocks
Review: I loved it.....RIR is an awesome display of Maiden, still kicking ..., while I will admit that Live after death is the best live album ever, rock in rio is still a worty disc to have in your collection..........the boys are back........if you love Maiden....get this........IRON MAIDEN RULES
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Summary: Does it get any better than this?
Review: As much as I loved the CD version of "Rock in Rio", seeing its DVD counterpart increased my appreciation tenfold. If you think Maiden are too old to rock...you are wrong. The concert is energetic and electrifying. When "The Wicker Man" first got started, I was a bit worried, because the way the camera angle kept shifting, I was afraid that would ruin it, but either they didn't do it very much throughout the whole thing, or I just didn't notice it after a while, but either way, it wasn't a problem. The camera angles provide multilple views of each musician, so you can see how they create this incredible music. The guitarists were especially interesting to watch. It's official, Janick Gers is awesome. He's a better guitarist than Adrian, and almost as good as Dave, and he's definitely got the best stage presence of all of them (in fact, Adrian's kinda boring, odd man out I guess). Nicko's energetic drumming is also interesting to watch, and then we have Bruce. Wow. Is this guy really 44 years old? I'm less than half his age, and I'm not sure I have the energy to run around like he does. He barely stops moving throughout the whole thing! Awesome stage presence, just a cool guy. There are plenty of highlights to be found here, but a few moments do stick in my mind specifically. "The Clansman" is an especially compelling live performance, complete with a cool acoustic bass intro, a stellar vocal performance, and you get to see Nicko and Bruce do goofy little dances. :) Also, the part during "The Evil That Men Do", where Steve spars with Eddie is just hilarious, and it was cool to see what Bruce was talking about when he mentioned burning the virgins during "Iron Maiden" (it was a pyrotechnic thing). But really, there's not a dull moment to be found here. If you love Maiden, this is a definite must-have. If you enjoyed the CD...you ain't heard nothing yet. Up the Irons!!
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Summary: ROCK IN RIO: GEM OF GEMS
Review: After having seen all the VHS concerts, it's great that MAIDEN have the "ROCK IN RIO" DVD with all new material. The material is mostly new with some classics. The editing is a bit frenetic, but since Harry Harris ( Bomber ) had 18 Cameras, this is fairly understandable; Steve Harris is responsible for most of the Visual product that Maiden has produced, and after the number of tapes he has produced, I can understand why he might want to experiment. If you really are keen on "focusing" on the band, then use the DVD freeze frame. My opinion is that the editing is great, and suits the fast paced work of the show. It really showcases the band as it currently is on tour. With 3 guitarists, 1 bassist, 1 drummer, and 1 singer, I don't See how Steve Harris could have done the edit any other way. For me, the editing is not a failure... in fact I liked the clear shots of the guitar technique Gers, Smith and Murray use. A Pleasure to have this DVD now. Highly Recommended.
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Summary: Great but [fire] the video editor
Review: Man, this is one sweet looking and sounding DVD. The picture and sound are so crisp. There are a lot of nice shots of the band but there is one big issue which led me to giving this 3 stars instead of 5. Who ever did the video editing should be [fired]. He does not allow anything to be displayed for more than 3 seconds. It really bothered me and gave me a headache. Is that smell my armpit or the video editor? You decide.
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Summary: Reviewing the Reviews
Review: Okay... I want to add my $0.02 on Rock In Rio. Fully tainted by "being a fan". First, it absolutely must be said: MAIDEN ROCKS! Second, details... People commented on Steve Harris's video direction, on it being so jumpy it'll cause seizures (or something to that effect). After watching it in it's entirety, I must say it's NOT SO! It is a bit "busy" at times... with one notable "drumming on the editing board" moment during "Wrathchild". Otherwise, I liked most of the video edit - usually it followed where the action was, and with 6 guys in the band, that's tough to keep up with. But, even if you have simply have to turn off the video... GET IT FOR THE AUDIO ANYWAY!!! The performances by every member are the best I've witnessed. Bruce sang better than I've ever heard him live. Steve rocked. Janick rocked. Adrian, rocked. Dave and Nicko... well, I would have to say, "rocked" also. :) Why, it's as if they KNEW they were being RECORDED! :) More plusses: Easter Eggs (including "Monkeys In Love"), interview snippets, photos. Downside: Yes, there is a fault to this, and it's part of it's strength. It's the 5.1 audio. Anyone reading up on RIR knows this disc was designed for 5.1 ONLY. On most players (including mine), the stereo downsample will cut a guitarist out completely (on mine, Janick). Find a friend with a 5.1 audio system, and you're good to go - I might just get me one. :)
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Summary: Totally Worth It
Review: The Concert DVD itself is worth the price, but DVD2 has all kinds of extras. A day in the life of each Band Member: Bruce goes to a fencing club and flies a jumbo jet simulator, Steve plays soccer, Nicko plays Golf w. Adrian! What a trip! Many other extras, too...
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