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Summary: I'm beginning to hate Henley as a person, but still...
Review: .. I can't deny that he has a great voice. Although I believe Henley has somewhat of a God complex, his music is very solid. His one single on Inside Job is good, but if you're buying this DVD to listen to his rendtion of Hotel California, please pass on this one.HOTEL CALIFORNIA AND BRASS DO NOT MIX. Yes. It's that bad. Desperado, as always, is a classic. if you want some great stuff by henley, you can't forget about the rest of the boys... go get When Hell Freezes Over.
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Summary: From the viewpoint of a musician and a Henley fan...
Review: ...this DVD is a great experience. One thing that I have liked about Eagles concerts and live albums is that the songs are played pretty much as they are done on the studio albums, and Henley has continued this tradition. Henley is a serious musician and it shows: the production of the music is very controlled, not one note too many or too few. Though I would have liked to have seen some raucous guitar solos a la Joe Walsh, that didn't happen. But I liked the control and professionalism the band showed. (In fact, because the guitar players weren't all over the place, I picked up a couple of licks.) The filming was very good, very professional and clear, not at all dark or out-of-focus. The closeups of the musicians were adequate, but I would have enjoyed seeing the camera linger on them longer, and some of their solos did get short shrift. Some of my favorite songs were played, such as "Everything is Different Now", "Taking You Home" and "Boys of Summer". Henley's voice showed strong and controlled. I did notice that some of the songs are in a lower key than originally sung ("Taking to the Moon", "Heart of the Matter") but that would not be noticeable to any but a musician who had played those songs. Anyone watching the DVD will enjoy the music, but a casual viewer could feel visually shortchanged. One could enjoy a CD version of this nearly as much as the DVD, and for that reason I give it four rather than five stars.
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Summary: Worth It!
Review: After waiting 2 or so months to get this concert since the release date was announced, I had high expectations. I was not disappointed! Having seen/taped the poor picture quality version on TV, this DVD with it's crystal clear picture and crisp, beautiful sound was worth every penny. All the songs performed on TV are here (except Goodbye to a River), plus you get 5 that weren't shown! 2 songs from his first solo album, Lilah (my fav Henley song and it sounds wonderful!) and a beautiful Talking to the Moon, with just Don and a piano. New York Minute, while not a favorite, still sounds good (but where's Last Worthless Evening?). And 2 from the new album - a rockin' They're Not Here..., and My Thanksgiving. The bass on the opener Dirty Laundry is pounding, excellent. The horns on Long Run are fantastic, and Heart of the Matter sounds as good as it ever has. If you're a Henley or Eagles fan, or even just a fan of good music, you won't be disappointed!
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Summary: Not for the Purist
Review: As a big Don Henley fan, I'm amazed at the vocal stamina he's maintained after all these years. He can still hit the high notes with unbelievable ease & clarity. His performance on every song is absolute perfection. Not as much can be said, however, about the orchestration of this live concert. Many "real" instruments have been replaced by synthesizers (there's not a saxophone to be found in "The End of the Innocence"). The audio engineering of "Inside Job" presents yet another negative. It makes virtually no use of the rear channels, making me wonder why they bothered with DTS encoding in the first place. Knowing what I know now, would I buy this DVD again? Sure. But only because I'm a diehard Don Henley fan.
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Summary: Henley - Like a Fine Wine - "Better with Age"
Review: As I expected, Don Henley never ceases to amaze me with his distinct voice and his cool, sophisticated stage presence. I saw this concert in Columbus, Ohio in 2000 and walked away one satisfied lady with Don's new songs and of course, "End of the Innocence" and "Sunset Grill". I have a surround sound stereo system and this DVD is usually my top request - listen to "Everything is Different Now" and "My Thanksgiving" - I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Don't expect a lot of onstage activity with this concert; grab your bottle of wine, kick back, and enjoy the show...it is quality musical entertainment from this outstanding artist.
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Summary: Henley - Like a Fine Wine - "Better with Age"
Review: As I expected, Don Henley never ceases to amaze me with his distinct voice and his cool, sophisticated stage presence. I saw this concert in Columbus, Ohio in 2000 and walked away one satisfied lady with Don's new songs and of course, "End of the Innocence" and "Sunset Grill". I have a surround sound stereo system and this DVD is usually my top request - listen to "Everything is Different Now" and "My Thanksgiving" - I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Don't expect a lot of onstage activity with this concert; grab your bottle of wine, kick back, and enjoy the show...it is quality musical entertainment from this outstanding artist.
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Summary: DTS?
Review: CON MUCHA EXPECTATIVA ESCUCHE EL DVD DE DON HENLEY, Y PARA MI SORPRESA, CUANDO LO VI, ENCONTRE A UN CANTANTE QUE PARECIA SALIDO DE LA FABRICA DE EMILIO ESTEFAN, TANTO POR SU LOOK, COMO POR LA FORMA Y SONIDO DE SU BANDA, EVIDENTEMENTE, NO TODOS LOS CAMBIOS SON PARA MEJOR, SOBRE TODO SI LO COMPARAMOS CON EL DVD DE EAGLES, DONDE DON, A PESAR DE SER UNO MAS DEL GRUPO QUEDABA MEJOR PARADO QUE EN ESTE DVD SOLISTA. ES EVIDENTE QUE NO ES FACIL REEMPLAZAR LOS COROS QUE LE HACIAN SUS VIEJOS COMPAÑEROS DE RUTA, Y DE LA BANDA, CREO QUE ES SOLO CORRECTA, MUY PROFESIONAL, PERO NO APORTA NADA NUEVO. SI UNO QUISIERA SABER DE QUE SE TRATA EL SONIDO DTS, ESTE NO ES UN BUEN EJEMPLO, YA QUE ES MUY INFERIOR AL DVD DE EAGLES, DONDE UNO PUEDE APRECIAR EL SONIDO DTS EN SU PLENITUD, ACA EN CAMBIO LO QUE MAS SE NOTA ES UNA MUY MARCADA TENDENCIA A LOS SONIDOS AGUDOS, SOBRE TODO EN LA VOZ DE DON, QUE LLEGAN A MOLESTAR. LA IMAGEN ES BUENA Y LAS CANCIONES ESTAN A LA ALTURA DE LA BUENA VOZ DE DON, PERO PERSONALMENTE REITERO QUE ESTE DVD ES MUY INFERIOR AL DE EAGLES.
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Summary: A Real Treat for Henley Fans
Review: Don Henley is one of those artists people either love or hate: he strikes one as either wise and insightful or smug and arrogant. In "Live Inside Job," Henley reminds us that whatever the viewer's opinion of him, he's written an impressive list of songs that spans three decades. The concert (taken in part from A&E's "Live By Request" broadcast) leans heavily on songs from "Inside Job," although there is a good sampling from all of Henley's solo albums. Eagles fans who buy the DVD may be disappointed by the sparsity of Eagles songs, although Henley closes with a ska/reggae version of "Hotel California" that is worth the the price of the DVD alone. The DVD has a few drawbacks: at times, the sound mix is bad (Henley's vocals on "Taking You Home" are almost inaudible at first) and there are virtually no extras (a couple videos would have been a nice touch). Those are minor disadvantages, though, and the concert itself is an enjoyable reminder of how blue-eyed soulful a singer Henley still is. This is a nice addition to anyone's collection of music DVD's.
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Summary: A Real Treat for Henley Fans
Review: Don Henley is one of those artists people either love or hate: he strikes one as either wise and insightful or smug and arrogant. In "Live Inside Job," Henley reminds us that whatever the viewer's opinion of him, he's written an impressive list of songs that spans three decades. The concert (taken in part from A&E's "Live By Request" broadcast) leans heavily on songs from "Inside Job," although there is a good sampling from all of Henley's solo albums. Eagles fans who buy the DVD may be disappointed by the sparsity of Eagles songs, although Henley closes with a ska/reggae version of "Hotel California" that is worth the the price of the DVD alone. The DVD has a few drawbacks: at times, the sound mix is bad (Henley's vocals on "Taking You Home" are almost inaudible at first) and there are virtually no extras (a couple videos would have been a nice touch). Those are minor disadvantages, though, and the concert itself is an enjoyable reminder of how blue-eyed soulful a singer Henley still is. This is a nice addition to anyone's collection of music DVD's.
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Summary: This is Henley
Review: Don Henley isn't, and never will be, a flamboyant artist and this DVD only serves to prove it. The man takes his music very seriously and expects to be taken seriously in return. What this serves to produce is a very polished stage performance. As with Eagles performances, "Live: Inside Job" is an extremely good display of top quality musicianship. Henley gives impassioned and nearly flawless renditions of the best of his solo career, some Eagles material (including a twist on the classic "Hotel California") and some good new material. He is well backed up by an excellent band and choir. This is an excellently produced DVD. None of the material seems out of place, it is visually pleasing but most importantly with anything that Henley does the sound is rich and enveloping. All in all this is a fantastic listening experience for Henley fans but also for anyone who can appreciate good musicianship.
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