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Summary: Sounds great, but too much flipping around with the camera
Review: Well I waited for this for so long now, finally got it. Disapointed. It gave me a headache to watch, its much better if you don't watch it and just listen to it.
For whatever reason they keep flipping the camera around never showing the same angle for more than 1 second. Or every 2 beats or so they show a different angle. It would have been great if they did multiple angles instead.
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Summary: WOW!
Review: I enjoyed the "Rock In Rio" double live album, and I was equally excited that this DVD was coming. I bought it (15 bucks at Best Buy for a Double-DVD was a BARGAIN) and enjoyed practically every minute of it. The sound and visual quality was nothing less than superb. Some of the songs were even better than the original recordings, such as "Hallowed Be Thy Name," "Fear of the Dark," "Brave New World," among others. The only thing I miss about this DVD and the album is that they didn't redo any song from the Somewhere in Time album... oh well. Maybe they'll do more in the future. Long live Iron Maiden!
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Summary: "Speak up bruce"
Review: This is an outstanding DVD. I will watch it repeatedley im sure. but the vocals that i think really should be comming through the center do not all you get is a guitar that sounds like you are listening to a direct feed of his amp. you can barely even hear bruce even in DTS mode
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Summary: Terrible production in my opinion.
Review: Let me first say that I am a huge Maiden fan. However, this DVD is aweful. I'll first start off with the sound issue. There are major problems with the soundtrack, especially the Dolby Digital track. The sound level fluctuates throughout the entire show as if someone is standing at your stereo receiver messing with the volume control. This is EXTREMELY distracting. I tried the DVD on 2 different Dolby Digital set-ups and got the same thing both times. And if all you have is a Dolby Pro-Logic receiver you might as well forget about is as there is no 2 channel stereo mix provided - only Dolby Digital and DTS. The next issue, although not as bad as the sound issue, is the editing. I have never seen so many camera changes in my entire life on a video. The camera and angle changes every second or two - sometimes it changes within a split second. It's enough to make you dizzy, or at least make your eyes hurt when you're done watching it. I'm sure that you will see more reviews like mine soon. Just check out the Maiden bulletin board where most people are complaining about these same matters. I have to say that I am majorly disappointed with this as I was really looking forward to its release. What a shame. At least the CD release of this show is good.
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Summary: There will be mixed reviews about this masterpiece
Review: For all of those who are looking for the best metal concert to see, your in for a total treat by buying this. What your going to find here isnt slayer, metallica or other talentless, pointless metal. Your going to find real heavy metal, real music. Not glamrock, not posers or mallcore, and definitely not sell outs. It has 3 metal guitarists who simply rule this dvd, and im including Jannick Gers, alot of people will be writing bs saying, Get rid of Jannick, he is terrible, not very good, he ruins the classics. Come on people wake up!! If maiden thought that then they wouldve got rid of him. Jannick is not Adrian Smith, and doesnt intend to be, while Adrian isnt Jannick. He isnt going anywhere, he's been in the band for over 12 years now, and has worked too hard to have to just quit or get fired. Im sure that made alot of you angry, but you know its the truth, just get over it. If you dont think Jannick is that great of a guitarist, then just try to play his guitar work, and youll see what a guitar wizard or god is all about. It is certainly these guys, including jannick. Dave and Jannick change their style alot around live on the solos, because it adds flavor and doesnt make the solo's boring to play, I mean imagine having to play the same solo's every night for 7 months on tour, that would ..., so they add new ideas to it, and its still in the same format and everything. Dave will tell you that on the interview here. People will also say Bruce has lost his voice or isnt as good, while you know deep down Bruce has never sounded better with maiden. This is far better then live after death, maiden have rocked like never before. Who cares if their all in their 40's-50's, they still live heavy metal. Even Bruce said so himself in an interview in metal edge. The band played alot better on rio then live after death,, and added more text to the songs, including the solos. Bruce even sang much better on this, since he was trashed singing on live after death, he didnt sound that hot. Production wise, well thats all a matter of opinion. Nicko's drums sound very solid and tight, while he bashes the hell out of them like loose cannons, Steve Harris's bass sounds outstanding blending with 3 guitars, its still lightning intense. All 3 guitars are right on target production wise. I myself can hear all 6 of these guys perfectly, so anyone else who thinks otherwise, thats just your opinion. OK well anyway, this DVD is quite amazing, an outstanding show with an outstatning band. Disc 2 is a total treat too, which has interviews with each member of the band, and some cool photos taken. It really is cool, and youll get a better fan's eye view on what the maiden boys like to do besides music. All in all, weather you like it or not, this is amazing. It isnt Powerslave, it isnt 7th son, or live after death, its Iron Maiden. That is it, that is all. Keep up the great work you metal guys. Hail the true metal gods... Eddie Lives... UP THE IRONS...
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Summary: Nearly Perfect.
Review: The only flaw on this DVD is the absence of at least 1 song from Somewhere In Time. Other than that every aspect of this DVD is superb. The picture and sound quality are the best you will find anywhere. Having been dissapointed with Maidens, "Raising Hell" DVD, and still hoping for "Live After Death" on DVD, This fills my Maiden DVD void. The show from beginning to end is packed full of energy. The Huge crowd singing word for word throughout only adds to the exitement and energy level. Disc 2 is a great bonus to the show. Seeing the band in an every day setting makes me respect these guys even more. Great to see them all care so much about their fans. All in all A GREAT DVD from A bunch of down to earth guys who just happen to be possibly the best Metal band of all time, especially LIVE...
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Summary: RIO ROCKS!
Review: considering it took several listenings, to make a fair review
of the audio cd version, i have been worried about this dvd for
awhile. however, i am very pleased. my only disappointment is the fact i don't have a surround sound receiver yet which would
give it an extra kick. the sound quality is superb and the visuals are solid. all in all what a great souvenir for anyone
who saw them on tour in 2000-2001. steve did an excellent job editing the visuals and not to much of the retro camera which was
way over used in the live donington video to give more of a live
performance instead of a 2 hour music video. the extras are cool but not as good as the live show. the live show captures the energy and friendship within the band that they haven't shown in years. adrian, actually played to the camera a little. this is the best live performance captured on film of Maiden. the setlist
is slightly boring, but the band more than make up for it in their energy. live after death is a better soundtrack, however as good as the video is and will always be, it lacks the same intensity as rio. this is Maiden at their very best!
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Summary: Somewhere in the Cover or Eyewitness : I was there too
Review: This DVD is already available here and it's for me a very special opportunity to see again the show I saw on Jan, 19th,2001. To you I'd just say that this DVD succesfully shows the climate of being in an Iron Maiden show. To the Iron Maiden team I'd like to say THANKS for this chance to remember that night, just like Bruce said, that was a very special night.
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Summary: Splendid DVD
Review: A great job concerning the 5 channel mix,center channel Dave Murray,left Adrian Smith,Right Gears,Dickinson drums and bass guitar in stereo(front speakers)configuration.Audience surround channels.You have a perfect stage configuration,like beeing on the concert.Just a small compare with Eagles Hell freezes over,where drums,bass guitar,and lead vocal are all in the center channel,big mistake.Tell me how many people use a full range speaker for the center channel.
I was a big fan of Maiden s in the 80 s and after all this years is still a great plesaure hear and see the guys rocking and enjoying in their music.Fantastic.
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Summary: Must have for Maiden fans, but....
Review: I fondly recall getting "Live After Death" double-live album back in the 80's and playing the heck out of it, in awe of what that live show must've been like. In much the same way, even if you have the occasional gripe here or there about this DVD, it's the whole experience: they're playing in front of some 250,00 raving lunatic Brazillian fans who sometimes sing it out nearly as loud as Bruce... I mean - egads, you GOTTA have it... I'm surprised it took ME this long to get it. Now, now... despite being a "must have", it could have been better still... here's how: better editing: for most of the concert you just get a few seconds of this guy, a few seconds of another guy, a few seconds of the next guy after that, etc... really nothing much to it... it would be better to simply stick to what's important... while on guitar solo's, show the guy playing, in some detail... when Bruce is singing, show him... during the good drum crashes, gives us a shot of Nicko, etc... during long chug-chugging breaks, THAT is where you take the time to show the theatrics... and given that Maiden has TONS of chug-chugging intros and outros and bridges and what-not, you still have TONS of room for that stuff... so... this is a rather large gripe. (Aside: note for the most part, they DO adhere to what I suggest... it's just that they DO stray a bit to much... it gets to be a bit more segmented than I'd prefer). Bonus disc... the personal stuff was... not much more interesting than the comments you can find on ironmaiden.com; don't get me wrong - I view this disc as a "free bonus", so anything goes, right... but still - there could've been at least a little more to it. The section on Bruce was cool... most others were rather dull... I mean, watching Adrian fish isn't that all that thrilling... and watching Steve watch a soccer match was lame... I mean he is THE MAN in Maiden, and we learn next to nothing there. Don't take the gripes too seriously, though: almost anything can be better in one way or another. If you're a Maiden fan, this is up-close and personal, HUGE concert in front of a HUGE crowd... great songs, great playing... awesome. The only two "must have" live Maiden releases, to me, are the original "Live After Death"... and now this.
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