Rating: 
Summary: Great Show With a Few Minor Scrapes
Review: ... It is true that some "classics" come off less than excellent (Temptation; Digital). But as a long time New Order fan who is old enough to have seen them three times between the mid 80s and early 90s I have to say 1) they were not much to see back then (except for Hooky who managed to play to the audience); 2) this is a far better live band and their sets are much more generous than they were back in the day. The addition of a back ground singer and experienced guitarist really beef up the sound and some tracks (Your Silent Face, Transmission, She's Lost Contol) are aural delights. How anyone could complain about the technical merits of this DVD is beyond me. (I have listened to this DVD several times on a pair of Grados, and, no offense, but Your Silent Face sounds even better than on Power,Corruption, and Lies; Morris' decision to add a high hat and extra beats in the last two minutes is GENIUS--the song rocks at the end; not to mention the guitars (both Gibsons; one of them a Warlock), sound great, especially on the JD songs. As someone who HAS spend time in a studio, I can attest to the fact that the recording is well balanced). Finally, I find the fact that it is outdoors and during the day rather refreshing: the point is the music, not the...lighting. In sum, a great DVD. P.S., I don't know how this DVD looks on "TV" but on my computer the picture is superb. Folks: digital is the standard.
Rating:
Summary: Great Show With a Few Minor Scrapes
Review: ... It is true that some "classics" come off less than excellent (Temptation; Digital). But as a long time New Order fan who is old enough to have seen them three times between the mid 80s and early 90s I have to say 1) they were not much to see back then (except for Hooky who managed to play to the audience); 2) this is a far better live band and their sets are much more generous than they were back in the day. The addition of a back ground singer and experienced guitarist really beef up the sound and some tracks (Your Silent Face, Transmission, She's Lost Contol) are aural delights. How anyone could complain about the technical merits of this DVD is beyond me. (I have listened to this DVD several times on a pair of Grados, and, no offense, but Your Silent Face sounds even better than on Power,Corruption, and Lies; Morris' decision to add a high hat and extra beats in the last two minutes is GENIUS--the song rocks at the end; not to mention the guitars (both Gibsons; one of them a Warlock), sound great, especially on the JD songs. As someone who HAS spend time in a studio, I can attest to the fact that the recording is well balanced). Finally, I find the fact that it is outdoors and during the day rather refreshing: the point is the music, not the...lighting. In sum, a great DVD. P.S., I don't know how this DVD looks on "TV" but on my computer the picture is superb. Folks: digital is the standard.
Rating:
Summary: Fan-Freakin'-Tastic!
Review: After viewing my $28 imported to USA copy of this DVD I can only say..."WOW"...Now you're probably now thinking..."How in the heck could this idiot pay $28 for this DVD he could have picked up on cdnow-dot-com for $15 plus shipping? Well, I'll tell you now that I would have paid three times the amount I did just to own a copy of a concert from the greatest band of MY generation. It seems as if New Order has followed me around quietly my entire adult life and written their songs about things that have happened to me and written more songs about my feelings about those things that have happened to me. The disc's mixture of 5 Joy Division and 11 New Order (hence the DVD title "511") songs is a joy to see and hear. The boys look and sound great. Barney (who my Westie Barney is named after) and the guys show none the worse for the wear. The planet is very lucky the guys decided to reform and give their fans what they wanted----MORE NEW ORDER! Daytime showtime nonwithstanding this set COOKS WITH GAS! The sound mix is not as bad as other reviewers here will have you believe and seeing the audience have fun in the mud isn't irritating at all. Isn't having fun what New Order is all about anyway? The signature Peter Hook bass sound is, as always, prevalent in all the songs in the set and Barney's vocals are as strong as ever. My only question is..."Where is Gillian?".... The offering of "She's Lost Control" made me feel as if Ian Curtis was in my living room performing just for me and my wife. If you've bought this DVD and don't want it anymore...SEND IT TO ME. If you haven't acquired it yet and are a New Order fan then I suggest you rush to get it before it's out of print. I find myself at a loss for words to respond to those who would pan this release. Those people probably need Prozac to level off their anger. Stan in Mississippi
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Rating:
Summary: Wonderful DVD at a great price!
Review: Having only seen New Order live once, back in 1989, I was pleasantly surprised by just how stellar they were in the 2002 performance captured on this DVD. The guitar-based songs sounded great, Bernard's vocals were strong (though the random "whoops" can be a wee cloying at times), Stephen Morris still bangs the drums like no other, and Hooky is, well, a bass god. What really impressed me was just how high the band's spirits seemed, with the member's genuine affection for each other shining through. And me eyes even got a bit misty during the Joy Division numbers, as the band themselves seemed to be on the verge of doing.
Rating: 
Summary: 511-It's here, it's not an import, and it's far from perfect
Review: However, that does not mean that this was a terrible show or a terrible DVD. Far from it. This is the maturation of New Order, this is New Order without Gillian, this is New Order Midlife, this is New Order pure and simple. I've watched and listen to this DVD excessively, enjoying it each and every time. Yes, it was filmed in the daylight. Yes, there is something missing from the stage show, but it is truly a buffet for the ears. From the opening chords of "Crystal" through the overplayed "Blue Monday" (before playing, Sumner jokes "we'll play 'Rock the Shack.' Or 'Blue Monday.' Raise your hands if you want 'Rock the Shack' or take out your ------- if you want 'Blue Monday'") the concert is electrifying, a great show and a great listen. There are 5 Joy Divison songs and 11 New Order tunes (hence the title) and all sound fresh and well-rehearsed, and it is great to hear Sumner's raw, unpolished "ooohing" during "Temptation."
Visually, it's a bit droll, what with the rain, mud-soaked concert goers (you'll spy some families here and there), and the little glimmers of daylight. But that makes it fun, because this is a testament to New Order's dedication and ability. They could have easily backed out ("I'd rather be home watching Stars on Sunday," Sumner jokes) but instead, the band and the fans rock out and have a great time.
This is a great DVD--better than 316, in my opinion--and worth watching over and over again for any New Order fan or anyone who simply wants to hear a band playin at their best.
Rating:
Summary: 511-It's here, it's not an import, and it's far from perfect
Review: However, that does not mean that this was a terrible show or a terrible DVD. Far from it. This is the maturation of New Order, this is New Order without Gillian, this is New Order Midlife, this is New Order pure and simple. I've watched and listen to this DVD excessively, enjoying it each and every time. Yes, it was filmed in the daylight. Yes, there is something missing from the stage show, but it is truly a buffet for the ears. From the opening chords of "Crystal" through the overplayed "Blue Monday" (before playing, Sumner jokes "we'll play 'Rock the Shack.' Or 'Blue Monday.' Raise your hands if you want 'Rock the Shack' or take out your ------- if you want 'Blue Monday'") the concert is electrifying, a great show and a great listen. There are 5 Joy Divison songs and 11 New Order tunes (hence the title) and all sound fresh and well-rehearsed, and it is great to hear Sumner's raw, unpolished "ooohing" during "Temptation."
Visually, it's a bit droll, what with the rain, mud-soaked concert goers (you'll spy some families here and there), and the little glimmers of daylight. But that makes it fun, because this is a testament to New Order's dedication and ability. They could have easily backed out ("I'd rather be home watching Stars on Sunday," Sumner jokes) but instead, the band and the fans rock out and have a great time.
This is a great DVD--better than 316, in my opinion--and worth watching over and over again for any New Order fan or anyone who simply wants to hear a band playin at their best.
Rating:
Summary: Better than what I expected
Review: I have never seen New Order live, but had read comments on what they were like on stage. Although they are not the most exciting band to see live, they sure put on a show on this DVD. It was better thant what I expected!!! And the DTS sound makes it even better. Definitely a GREAT buy for New Order fans, especially if you have never seen them live (like myself).
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Summary: this brought a smile to my face
Review: I must state that I have heard of New Order but never listened to their music; furthermore, I'm a die hard Joy Division fan, and, only recently, I learned that New Order was Joy Division minus the original singer. I feel foolish - real flippin' foolish.
I bought this DVD when I noticed that " She Lost Control" was on the set list. That song is phenomenal, a personal favorite for decades. Damn, the band nailed it and then some. I mean, they tore that thing right into the ground.
Anyway, the entire concert is just incredible. Now, I am a New Order fan. It was nice seeing middle aged men who were being themselves and delivering a mind blowing performance. There were no costumes or fancy stage productions, just musicians in t-shirts and jeans who can drive a crowd into a frenzy.
The audio is well produced and the camera work is nicely done. I was entranced and found myself on my feet boppin' around. I'm not exagerating; the performance is that powerful and fun.
I am truly sorry that I went all these years without having New Order in my collection of music. That will be remedied.
Buy this DVD...
Rating:
Summary: Great band performance, badly recorded DVD
Review: I'll get right to the point, it is great to see a band as great as New Order is, play live. It isn't easy to see them in videos, TV etc. They show on this concert at Finsbury Park (London UK) that they are at the top of their abillities (a little chubby but who cares), and the setlist is great.
On the down side the technical aspect of the dvd is a little bit dissapointing. The sound quality is not really the best (probably the sound mixing) and the photography & editing are regular (to not say that are bad). they waste time showing bad snapshots of kids getting muddy in the back (it was raining that day) pretending it was Woodstock. They hardly showed the front rows where the kids were jumping and singing with a lot of energy.
But for a fan like me I can forgive those details just to see lengends like Barney Sumner, Stephen Morris and bass genius Peter Hook (Best bassist ever in the history of rock n roll), play all my favorite New Order and Joy Division songs.
The ending of the concert is excellent, they close with "Digital", "Blue Monday" and "Your Silent Face".
Buy this DVD aside the comments I made and the best thing is that the dvd is cheap (even more than some of their CD's).
I'll review the companion DVD 316 when I get it by mail.
Rating:
Summary: good dvd, but not as good as "316"
Review: I'm not an "audiophile/technophile/etc" so i can't really offer an expert opinion on the merits of this dvd's sound/video quality, all i can say is that it looks and sounds just fine on my television. As a reviewer stated before, the Joy Division songs should have been left alone. Sumner's voice is just too different and doesn't carry the same weight as Ian Curtis, so the songs just don't sound right. They should have let Peter Hook sing those JD songs. And i'm not too crazy about the new songs either, so that leaves the usual "hits." MOst of these songs are also on the 316 dvd, and they just sound/look better there. Maybe it's because the concert was played at night, maybe cuz it was their first show in a few years, but either way, i enjoy the 316 dvd more. THis one is still great, but having the 316 available just takes a bit away from it. Otherwise, great buy, and cheap, too!
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