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Summary: For once the ENTIRE Hendrix Woodstock Performance on video
Review: July 11, 1999: At last, we can see the mezzmerising performance of Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock in 1969, without interruption, in its entirety, and in full glory since it is uncut. His "Woodstock Improv", Villanova Junction" which until now was only available on audio, can be seen and we get the full impact of how much Hendrix dominated the entire rock and roll world in his time. The video is long overdue. Too many of his documentaries are spoiled with interruptions by people being interviewed and saying how great he was.. we all know how great he was, now we can watch his entire spectacular performance with no interruptions. The sound quality and image quality are superb thanks to the efforts and generosity of the Hendrix family who have made this and all of their other releases a labor of love. Anyone who loves Hendrix or the electric guitar should have this video.Sept 3,2002: Just to set the record straight, this DVD apparently doesn't contain the entire Hendrix performance. It does, however contain all of the songs (in their entirety, unabridged), that over the years we got in bits and pieces through albums, movies and so forth. I guess I would have to say it is the most complete version of his performance at Woodstock yet produced - I have never seen or heard all of these songs together in any other album or movie. So, I was in error in proclaiming it was his entire performance. Sorry for any confusion, in my enthusiasm for this treasure.
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Summary: Great footage, but too short and no DVD extra's
Review: Let's get this straight right from the start...Jimi Hendrix was without a doubt a master of the electric guitar. This footage from his Woodstock performance only proves that point once again. However, there are so many things lacking from this DVD that I can't help but feel a bit cheated. First, the DVD is really, really short. The 2+ hour Woodstock performance is cut down to around 45 minutes worth on this DVD. What is here is great, although some of the camera angles can get a bit annoying. The clarity and sound quality are actually very good for this old footage. The songs that are included are gems, and Jimi's performance is relaxed, yet powerful and masterful. He and the "Band of Gypsies" roll through the numbers here with improvisational abandon. Jimi's fingers fly over the strings and he totally masters his guitar (a beautiful blonde Strat). This is an essential DVD to own for any Hendrix fan...but if you are a real Jimi fan, you will no doubt be disappointed that this DVD doesn't offer the full Woodstock performance or any extra commentary, interviews, documentary, or ANYTHING. I have to give it five stars for Jimi's performance, but the DVD gets two stars for it's complete lack of extras and it's brevity. So, four stars total.
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Summary: Eternal Ghost
Review: Live at Woodstock is the most haunting and mesmerizing of all the Jimi Hendrix videos available. As a lifelong fan of Hendrix, and as a writer, I am moved to write each time I watch this film. The Star Spangled Banner performance should be required listening of every young person entering the new century. Perhaps, this is the most important document of Sixties music in existence.
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Summary: buy it.
Review: Nothing else to say. If you like hendrix buy it. It is worth the money.
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Summary: Experience the Experience if you never had the chance
Review: Ok, I doubt it accurately portrays the energy of the show, but it is still amazing. There is nothing exceptional about the camera work or production quality. It is all about average. The reason the DVD is so good is simply because it's Jimi playing. Anyone that has a respect for the guitar will love it. It is simply amazing what he is able to do with the electric guitar. Just watching this DVD provides a feeling of how amazing of a player he was and how revolutionary he was. If you love bluesy rock type music, you'll love watching Jimi Hendrix play his guitar.
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Summary: Experience the Experience if you never had the chance
Review: Ok, I doubt it accurately portrays the energy of the show, but it is still amazing. There is nothing exceptional about the camera work or production quality. It is all about average. The reason the DVD is so good is simply because it's Jimi playing. Anyone that has a respect for the guitar will love it. It is simply amazing what he is able to do with the electric guitar. Just watching this DVD provides a feeling of how amazing of a player he was and how revolutionary he was. If you love bluesy rock type music, you'll love watching Jimi Hendrix play his guitar.
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Summary: Not Hendrix's Fault
Review: The concert is legendary, but the DVD package fall short of definitive.
Here is what you get:
This DVD contains 10 full length songs from Hendrix's Woodstock concert, namely: "Fire", "Izabella", "Red House", "Jam Back at the House", "Voodoo Child", "Star Spangled Banner", "Purple Haze", "Woodstock Improvisation", and "Villanova Junction." A small segment of, "Message to Love" and, "Hear My Train a Comin'" is played over the opening and closing credits respectfully.
Here is what you don't get:
1. There is no fotage of Hendrix playing six songs from the concert, namely: "Message to Love", "Spanish Castle Magic", "Lover Man", "Hear My Train a Comin'", "Foxey Lady", and "Hey Joe."
2. The set list song order has been rearranged. This is unfortunate because there was a natural flow of momentum with the original song order. The concert started off loose and Jamming, then it tightened and rocked in the middle of the set, the climax being, "Star Spangled Banner." At the end of the original set list Jimi calms the mood down with, "Villanova Junction." For some odd reason Alan Douglas enjoys reconfiguring Jimi's set lists, his trademark is to start all concerts with, "Fire", Jimi NEVER opened with this song.
3. The picture has not been cleaned up. Although the image quality is very good it would be nice to see a widescreen version of this concert. The Woodstock movie is now available on DVD widescreen so why not this concert?
4. The original audio mix was used on this DVD. The two percussionists are inaudible and Jimi is mixed right up front.
5. There are no DVD extras, no interviews, no 5.1 mix, nothing.
6. There is NO BOOKLET contained in the DVD package. A booklet might answer some questions about the missing songs and the audio mix. Maybe the percussionists were not recorded to audio tape? Maybe some of the songs were not filmed? Maybe the original negative has been damaged or lost? Maybe the original muli-track audio tape has been lost? A small booklet with the history of this concert and DVD release could answer these questions.
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Summary: hendrix in his peak
Review: the music attitude and vibe were powerful.this is music history and a must for any true historian of music.this is the kind of artistry that is is missing today.many thanks to jimi's family for getting the rights and presenting history.
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Summary: Great film of Jimi's show
Review: There's only one Jimi. It's cool to see this 30 year old stuff all digital. Although the people who attended woodstock scared me a bit, the performance is amazing.
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Summary: HENDRIX WOODSTOCK 69
Review: This DVD was great after reviewing other peoples views I reliazed one person said no other members Larry Lee???? well the reason they cut his guitar out is because his guitar half the whole concert was out of tune. The DVD I thought was great when they cut the other members out because if you listen on the woodstock CD it sounds like a mess. It was better with Jimi, Mitch, and Billy the DVD was edited fine. I wish they would have added more to the DVD that was my big dissapointment why not all the footage? Well all I know is the full concert would have been a bigger experience than this DVD but the woodstock performence form on this DVD is fine I guess could be better. When it comes down to it the music was powerful I love the way they start the DVD and end it. Here are my favorite highlights of the concert Fire, Izabella, Red House, Voodoo Chile(slight return), and Jamming at the back house. I rated this a 4 not the best Hendrix DVD.
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