Rating: Summary: Vintage James Taylor, But? Review: I found that James Taylor's latest DVD "Pull Over" Is loaded with many of his hits and songs that promote his latest cd "October Road". This is a fine concert with great picture and sound and I recommend this to any fan who does not own a Taylor DVD. However, if you own "James Taylor Live At The Beacon" I see no reason to purchase this edition unless you are hardcore JT fan. The Dvd format which is a fantastic medium for concert and digital sound has caused record companies to release live concerts one after another by the same artist to $cash$ in because they know loyal fans will buy everything they put out. Take my word for it and that is, If you have the Beacon DVD [which is fantastic] you will not need "Pull Over" unless you like duplication?
Rating: Summary: Vintage James Taylor, But? Review: I found that James Taylor's latest DVD "Pull Over" Is loaded with many of his hits and songs that promote his latest cd "October Road". This is a fine concert with great picture and sound and I recommend this to any fan who does not own a Taylor DVD. However, if you own "James Taylor Live At The Beacon" I see no reason to purchase this edition unless you are hardcore JT fan. The Dvd format which is a fantastic medium for concert and digital sound has caused record companies to release live concerts one after another by the same artist to $cash$ in because they know loyal fans will buy everything they put out. Take my word for it and that is, If you have the Beacon DVD [which is fantastic] you will not need "Pull Over" unless you like duplication?
Rating: Summary: I had to close my eyes to enjoy! Review: I had a difficult time rating this DVD. The audio is a 5, no question about it. However, the video drove me crazy! I simply couldn't believe how many times the camera cut from one view to another. There are several songs in which the camera never lingers for more than one second at a time for the entire song. One second! It was extremely distracting and thoroughly interfered with my ability to enjoy the songs. It was as though the film editor was playing with a new toy. How ironic - I had to close my eyes to enjoy this DVD.
Rating: Summary: Better At The Beacon Review: I have had this since XMAS but I prefer the Live at the Beacon (which I have had for about 18mths) because of the sound and picture quality as well as the atmosphere. As the previous reviewer pointed out unless you are a die hard JT fan or you want to hear more of the new material I would not bother with this one. If you Haven't got "Live at the Beacon" yet - order it and forget this.
Rating: Summary: James Taylor At His Very Best Review: I must confess I almost passed this one by on the premise that I had his Beacon Theatre performance on DVD and didn't need duplication of material. However, I was wrong. This performance far surpasses his earlier DVD for he is more relaxed and seemingly having the time of his life before a wildly enthusiastic audience. The filming of this performance gives one the feeling of actually being there and the picture and sound quality are outstanding. I recommend this DVD without reservation. It is by far the greatest JT performance I have seen thus far. He just keeps getting better all the time--a consummate artist and icon who richly deserves all the accolades that come to him. I feel Mr. Taylor has found his way home and is at one with himself and the audience.
Rating: Summary: Buy This DVD Review: I saw the HDNet broadcast of this concert and thought it was fantastic. I immediately went to Amazon and purchased the DVD and was very happy with my purchase, although I thought the video quality of the DVD wasn't quite as good as the broadcast. Picky, picky.
Rating: Summary: James Taylor's still got it Review: I'm a bit torn when it comes to this DVD. On the one hand, James Taylor is an extremely talented musician, especially in concert. The material on this DVD is everything a Taylor fan could hope for - the classics like Fire and Rain, a few less well-known songs such as Frozen Man (beautifully done on this DVD), and some stuff from October Road. But the production values on the DVD itself are a bit less than stellar. The quality of the picture is okay at best, and at times rather poor. Also, whoever did the camera transitions should be fired - call me picky, but the transitions between views were often poorly timed and lent absolutely nothing to the experience of watching the performance. Still, despite all this, I give it five stars because I love James Taylor, and I love his music. Any fan who can say the same will surely like this DVD. The technical issues aside, I am very pleased with Pull Over. It's no substitute for seeing James perform in person, but it is nevertheless a must-have for James Taylor addicts.
Rating: Summary: Pull over and buy this DvD!! Review: If you have the beacon DvD Then you "REALLY" Need this one! ther are not many of the classics on the beacon concert but on this one, the hits of old abound! While Becon is good it lacks many great songs,Sweet baby james, Only one, Frozen man,Millworker, and many others ...There all here on this dvd and its fantastic!! James taylor is the greatest singer songwriter ever and he just keeps on proving it over and over again! I saw the pull over tour twice once in ma, at greatwoods and also at jones beach new york, outstanding.Buy it!!!!!!
Rating: Summary: No W I D E Screen! Review: James and publishers! You won't find a bigger fan than me. But concert DVD's should be WIDESCREEN from now on! Especially since the performance shown on HD.NET was so fantastic. Please re-release this concert in widescreen. Thx.
Rating: Summary: Timeless Review: James Taylor is a consistent performer who seems so at ease on stage.
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