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Summary: u2 at its best
Review: This is a great addition to a U2 fan's collection. It gives a behind-the-studio-door look into the making of a classic record.
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Summary: A Must - Have!
Review: This is an excellent DVD. It basically consists of Bono and Daniel Lanois going through the old master tapes and playing with the knobs and controls to hear things recorded that didn't make the final cut. This in turn brings back memories to them of what was going at at that time. Also has The Edge playing with home demos, some live stuff, and the video for Sweetest Thing. A very cool video that I only wish was longer.
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Summary: My Favorite
Review: This is my favorite U2 VHS. I love hearing the details about the making of this incredible album. You get a real idea of who these men are and what their music means to them. They have an incredible gift, they are huge stars, but at the same time they are everyday guys. They give commentary on their songs and there is footage of their Joshua Tree tour.
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Summary: My Favorite
Review: This is my favorite U2 VHS. I love hearing the details about the making of this incredible album. You get a real idea of who these men are and what their music means to them. They have an incredible gift, they are huge stars, but at the same time they are everyday guys. They give commentary on their songs and there is footage of their Joshua Tree tour.
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Summary: A Personal Chat with U2
Review: This rare, insider's look into the making of U2's classic release "Joshua Tree" was filmed after their most recent Popmart tour in their hometown of Dublin. This video gives the viewer a close up, personal glimpse into how that masterpiece was constructed. From Bono's no-nonsense, personal recollections to Edge's guitar demonstations and ancedotes, this video is like being in the studio with the members themselves. The video also includes in depth and detailed track-by-track analysis by the production team of Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno (who are also working on the forthcoming U2 release scheduled for later this year). Adam and Larry are also featured as well as Steve Lillywhite , and long time friend and photographer Anton Corbijn.This video is a must have for all U2 fans as well as anyone who is interested in how a brilliant aural masterpiece such as Joshua Tree is conceived, contructed, and recorded.
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Summary: One of the Best
Review: This video has to be one of the best album documentaries I've had the opportunity to see. I liked how the band and the producers were asked to remember the making of "The Joshua Tree" because it was interesting to see what went into making one the best albums of the 80's. You could see that by listening and dissecting the tracks, it was taking the guys back to that magical time. This video is not a compilation of videos, so don't expect that...however it does have some very good live footage. I thought it was interesting that the band filmed this during the POP MART tour, when their sound was so much not like "The Joshua Tree". All in all, this documentary was well worth the money.
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Summary: I guess you have to be a musician to understand
Review: To those expecting Joshua Tree videos: Given that there were only 5 videos made for Joshua Tree Songs (With or Without You, Where the Streets Have No Name, I Still Haven't Found, Red Hill Mining Town, and Spanish Eyes) why the hell would one include already released video material on a "making of" style documentary!? BTW, most of these videos can be found on U2's Greatest 1980-1990 VHS and videos for all other tracks are nonexistent. To those expecting live or studio action: This is a documentary, displaying the action behind the mixing console and in the sound room where all tracks were laid down. So of course it's only fitting to have Daniel Lanois, Brian Eno, Steve Lillywhite, and Flood guiding the viewer through the recording and mixing processes while each band member embellishes with their own personal experiences and memories of those landmark recording sessions. Tidbits of live action and additional video footage are interspersed with studio interviews and commentary. The comments by world famous photographer Anton Corbijn and Marketing Agent Steve Averill add further flavor to this DVD by telling the story behind the album artwork and photographs, as well as the significance of the Joshua Tree itself. To Musicians and True Fans: Insight into the making of the Joshua Tree is like insight into the creation of the universe. The work, heart, and committment put into the making of this musical work of art is faithfully documented. If you play an instrument and or do some recording you'll more than appreciate what this DVD has to offer. True fans will be delighted in visiting the realm where all the magic took place. But please recognize that most audio releases have time limits...this is not a theatrical release. Albeit 60 minutes doesn't do the entire album justice, but provides insight to a majority of tracks. A documentary implies commentary and insight, articulated by all those involved in the recording process.
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Summary: Where's the beef?
Review: Where's the videos? A disclaimer is in order here. OK, this is a pretty good bio done in the style of "the making of..." I'm sorry but I want my MTV. Producers of such products as this should take note of DVDs like Bjork (Volumen) or Depeche Mode (Videos 86-98) or Morrissey (Oye Esteban!). These represent the highest quality of music videos on DVD which I have seen thus far.
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Summary: A real disappointment
Review: You might think this DVD would be chock full of Joshua Tree videos, rarely seen band footage, and insightful discussions about the songs on this album. You would be wrong. You won't find a single video from Joshua Tree, and we hear much more from the producer (Lanois) than from any of the band. If you enjoy watching the Edge and Bono stare at mixing boards while listening to track mixes that never made it to the album, then this might be for you. I do, in fact, consider The Joshua Tree to be the single greatest album of all time, and even after reading the lackluster reviews here I was still left bored and disappointed with this DVD.
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