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Summary: Metallica &Philharmonic Fun!
Review: FUN is what I call performance of the orchestra musicians and their Maestro M.Kamen. On the other hand Metallicas hard work was as good as always: solid, clean, spearing heavy metal music with simplicity and tremendous clarity that distinguishes them form the rest of the heavy metal pack. Together, Metallica and Philharmonic Orchestra created a stunning piece of monumental mix music, new Millennium worth. Technical side of the 2 DVD's production is exceptional although could have better quality picture (to dark and sometimes vaguely seen background)good angles. Sound, (Dolby digital 5.1)awesome. My Yamaha amplifier and Klipsch high power speakers(5) helped me attain desire quality reception of that music (need that Metallica power kick in your chest!)Must have DVD! is only suggestion to Metallica fans and not only. One of the best(if not THE best)rock concerts on DVD yet!
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Summary: Don't think -- Act and BUY THIS DVD now
Review: Metallica totally kicks butt with the release of the DVD companion to the incredible CD S & M with the San Francisco Symphony. Metallica is one of my favorite bands (if not the favorite) and I love how they completely reinvent themselves every couple of years. The Black album was a complete departure for them from their earlier stuff. And yet, working with Bob Rock they produced a great album in my humble opinion. Every since the Black album, they've been constantly evolving as musicians and I think this DVD is another step in that evolution. Never afraid to try new things, Metallica gets together with the San Francisco Symphony to create magic.This is a MUST OWN DVD for anyone that likes Metallica. Several of my friends that aren't nuts about Metallica love this DVD. Michael Kamen and the San Francisco Symphony do a great job in working the Metallica making instant classics out of these songs. Starting with the Ecstasy of Gold (The Gold, Bad and the ugly) to some of the old favorites including Master of Puppets, Sad but true, Battery, One, Enter Sandman, For whom the bell tolls, Devil's Dance to the new songs No Leaf Clover (my favorite) and Human, this DVD is non-stop action that will have you singing and moshing along. A MUST BUY for any Metallica fan. Order it now - enough said This is a MUST OWN DVD for anyone that likes Metallica. Several of my friends that aren't nuts about Metallica love this DVD. Michael Kamen and the San Francisco Symphony do a great job in working the Metallica making instant classics out of these songs. Starting with the Ecstasy of Gold (The Gold, Bad and the ugly) to some of the old favorites including Master of Puppets, Sad but true, Battery, One, Enter Sandman, For whom the bell tolls, Devil's Dance to the new songs No Leaf Clover (my favorite) and Human, this DVD is non-stop action that will have you singing and moshing along. A MUST BUY for any Metallica fan. Order it now - enough said
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Summary: Classical meets Heavy
Review: Metallica and a Symphionic Orchestra in the same place at the same time?? YOU BET! This is a great dvd to have for all Fans and not fans of the band. Metallica doing what they know best... play fast, loud and agressive. The orchestral arrangements Michael Kamen did to Metallica's music are superb. The only grey spots are two: They could have done Fade To Black or Creeping Death instead of repeating Nothing Else Matters, wich its had been heard before through the famous "elavator version" of the song. They summited the second verse of the song "The Thing That Should Not Be" It was too much for the members of the orchestra to hear? They did "Devil's Dance" wich is more direct than TTTSNB.
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Summary: Great movie
Review: Though the technical specs of this dvd say it has only 2.0 audio, it does have 5.1 band and symphony audio. The "just band" and "just symphony" are in 2.0, it also has a band and symphony 2.0 format. The dvd has some other neat functions. On 4 of the songs you have 5 camera angles to choose from: the whole band (each has an equal ammount of time on the screen), just james, just kirk, just jason, or just lars. This function is especiall cool if you play guitar, drums, or bass so you can see what they are playing. I like to watch Kirk solo, since I play guitar. The picture quality is crisp 'n clear. It also has behind the scenes footage which is interesting to watch, you get the feel that you are chilling with the band. If you are a metallica fan that is open to all or most styles of music, I highly recommend this dvd. DOLBY DIGITAL ROCKS!!!
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Summary: Redeems any of the CD's shortcomings
Review: Reviewing the S&M CD earlier this week, I gave it three stars, the reason being that faster numbers simply did not work and seemed out of sync with the orchestra. This DVD, however, showcasing the same material, is incredible. The DVD audio and 5.1 surround sound brings more of the symphony sound to the front and, if there's any doubt left, you have the option of choosing an "orchestra only" audio track (as well as a "Metallica only" track). In addition, S&M is a visual delight. Combine the majesty of the symphony with that of Metallica and stir in some nice direction and you've got one of the best concert films EVER.
In addition to being an incredible concert film, S&M is also a DVD fanatic's delight. In addition to the aforementioned multiple audio options, S&M boasts the same crystal clear picture as CUNNING STUNTS and multiple angles during several songs. And you get extra songs, documentary footage, and more. Anytime I want to impress someone with DVD's capabilities, I put on CUNNING STUNTS, but S&M has become the new standard.
In short, an absolute must-own for any fan of Metallica or DVD in general and a recommended buy for anyone remotely interested in the band.
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Summary: Simply Amazing
Review: I was one of the many losers who wasn't able to get tickets to see this show, so I waited on pins and needles for its release on DVD and let me tell you - you will NOT be disappointed. As any true Metallica fan knows, seeing a live show is equal to a religious experience and this disc proves, without a shadow of a doubt, that Metallica can rock in even the most unexpected of circumstances (headlining a symphony?). You've all heard the CD, but watching the performance brings it into a new light. Not only is the sound great and the visuals superior (the picture on this DVD is one of the clearest I've ever seen), it is fun to see the crowd scenes. From the protesters outside, to the symphony fans rolling their eyes at the t-shirt clad youth surrounding them, to the tattoo covered shirtless man in the audience, singing along and cheering with the best of them, the crowd is definitely worth seeing. One of the highlights of the show is during "Memory Remains", when the audience fills in for Marrianne Faithful, never missing a beat. This disc is 2.5 hours of pure adrenaline, guaranteed to please. Invite some friends over and have a night of "culture".
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Summary: Michael Kamen and Wayne Isham are GENIUSES!
Review: The direction is simply stunning.The director of Metallica's Cunning Stunts stretches more direction muscle here.The editing is also excellent. Pros: *It's a Metallica greatest hits concert! *The San Fransisco Symphony were amazing.I've never seen an orchestra play so fast. *The lights,editing,direction,effects and the whole setting in general were brilliant. *Jaymz' voice was so terrific.Sometimes deep(most of the time),sometimes touching(Nothing Else Matters,No Leaf Clover) and sometimes powerful(The Thing That Should Not Be,Master of Puppets,-Human). Cons: *Why couldn't we see a lot of Jason in the beginning of "For Whom The Bell Tolls"? *"Of Wolf And Man" shouldn't have been changed.It's the perfect Metallica song. *James still hasn't perfected the part "sleep with one eye open,gripping your pillow tight---exit:light,enter:night".It's not the same as the original.In the original,the word "light" seems to be extended,like this :"Eeeeexit liiiiight!". About the S&M documentary,it's outstanding.The pre-show and post-show doc's have always been so much fun. My advice: watch the documentary first and then the concert. I regret watching the concert first. Don't make my mistake. And about the memorable moments in my review of the S&M audio CD,I forgot to add to them Lars' staggeringly fast rolls in "Fuel", "Master of Puppets", "For Whom the Bell Tolls", and a lot others. By the way, was it just me, or was James having a blast performing "The Thing That Should Not Be"? I like it when he jumps. Also, add to the phenomenal songs, "Battery". "Devil's Dance" and "Enter Sandman" were also very cool. By the way,I changed my mind:I think that Hammett's original "Of Wolf And Man" solo was better than S&M's.(I said the opposite in my cd review) If you ask me what's THE most memorable moment of the concert,it's definitely that part of "Of Wolf And Man" where James says "...so seek the wolf in thyseeeeeeeeeeeelf!" with the symphony building up.And the best part in this part is Jason's background scream.What a rush! Bottom line:this is one unbelievable epic.I can't recommend it higher.
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Summary: simply majestict!!!
Review: this DVD see old metallica in a new light the same power and passion is still there in abundance but this time its coupled with something new. a deeper understanding and appreciation of where the band can take their music. this is vintage metallica with a kick ass twist. a must have for all fans
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Summary: good but fluffy
Review: Overall, this is a good concert. But, I'm a fan of Metallica's older albums b/c they have more originality and less fluff. This album has fluff--namely the symphony. I'm not opposed to mixing classical with metal. They sound good together during the mellow parts of the Metallica songs, but when it's supposed to get heavy the symphony should keep quiet. I found them rather distracting. Fortunately, you can choose to hear only the band audio. But, you can still hear the symphony slightly and the sound quality isn't as clear in this mode. Good attempt to blend the genres, but this concert lacks the energy that their other live performances have.
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Summary: Great Concert
Review: I own tons of concerts on DVD and have been to many. This however is what i recomend when people come over. Its a CHOICE dvd. A GREAT setlist, the crowd is pretty into it, but they cant mosh due to seats. I love this concert, an ABSOLUTE must. Kirk's guitar sounds great, Lars owns his killer drumset, Jason plays very well on his bass, and, as usual, Jamyz's vocals are killer. A GREAT concert, but it, you WILL NOT be dissappointed.
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