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Summary: Mccartney's voice is better then ever, But this is a bad DVD
Review: Ok, I have been reading some reviews on here, and I agree, with the bad ones. I love Paul Mccartney, and don't get me wrong, I seen his concert in Toronto, he was absolutely amazing. He hit all the high notes, did over 30 songs, and even sang "Mull of Kintyre" which Toronto was lucky enough to be the only one to get that privilage. Having said that, I can say the DVD is very dissapointing. I was super happy when I bought the only copy yesterday at my local music store. I brought it home expecting a great 3 hour ride of music like we had gotten at the show. But no, what I did get was 3 special features, and a secret website that I can't access because I don't have a DVD ROM. The concert is not played in the order it was performed. There is a bunch of songs missing, "Lonely Road" being my favorite from the new album, and it's one of them. "Driving Rain" is listed as a bonus song. WHY??? Hey jude starts in the middle. "Hey Jude" of all songs would be one the you'd like to see all of. The concert was so magnifigant, and I haven't ever had a better time in my life. But for those of you who were at the show, and expect to relive the show, you'll have to get a bootleg. The cd as well, is great, and plays in order in it's entirety, well almost. They have cut out all the talking. Paul talked alot abotu some songs before singing them, like why "C-Moon" is called "C-Moon". But sorry to th efolks who weren't there, you'll never know. I feel very fortunate that I bought a bootleg from las vegas of the whole concert on ebay, and I suggest all Mccartney fans who feel ripped off do the same. I couldn't give the concert zero stars or I would have. But Paul Mccartney still can rock his [butt] off, and his voice is still amazing at 60. I love you Paul!!! But the DVD [stinks].Rob
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Summary: Greatest thing Macca's done!!
Review: Gosh I love this DVD. This was such an awesome tour..Simply Macca at his finest. I recommend it for anyone. It shows great footage and you get a good idea of what happens behind the stage. Sure, they didn't show EVERYTHING..but does that matter? They picked out some great stuff for this DVD. I'm just a 16 year old fan, and saw him twice this year, and can honestly say the concerts were the highlight of my life! Seeing this DVD brings back all the wonderful memories. "The Long and Winding Road" was just so touching. Well to sum it all up, this video is EXCELLENT! No complaints from me! Thanks Macca for treating us with something so great! :)
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Summary: Disappointed!
Review: I was hoping for a complete, uninterupted concert DVD. This is not it. Songs have been intentionally edited removing guitar solos and verses. I like the "behind the scenes" footage, but the scenes should have been included as bonus material. They shouldn't have been cut into the live show. Paul, please redo this and make it the way it should have been done in the first place.
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Summary: Not a Concert Film....but a TV Special.
Review: I can't review the performance of a legend. This guy is simply Mozart reincarnated. His music will still be heard two hundred years from now. But sadly....this DVD is another matter... This is NOT, I repeat, NOT a concert film. This is a "TV Special". You don't start a song half way, or cut in the middle to show an interview, that's a sacrilege. I pre-ordered this DVD thinking that it would be one of the most precious possessions of my collection. I am sorry to say this, but if you could, I recommend taping the show from TV and buy the CD instead. It presents all the songs without interruptions. I was extremely disappointed. I own quite a few concert DVD's and this has to be one of the worst. For starters, the image quality looks like poor quality cable. The sound is nothing extraordinary...sorry but I have heard better. The DTS soundtrack is a nice surprise, but I would have traded it for a nice widescreen anamorphic image. To tell you the truth that was one of my two biggest disappointments. Concert DVD's should all be in WIDESCREEN ANAMORPHIC format. THERE IS NO EXCUSE. Diana Krall's - Live in Paris, Yes - Live in Amsterdam, Roger Waters - In the Flesh Live, David Gilmour - In Concert, Sting - All This Time, Neil Finn & Friends - Seven Worlds Collide, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in New York City, etc, etc, etc........are all WIDESCREEN ANAMORPHIC. Even Paul McCartney's - Live at the Cavern Club was also in widescreen anamorphic, why not Back in the US ? The Cavern Club concert footage is short, but fantastic and worth every penny. Its sad, very sad, because the music is beyond words and the performance its extraordinary. I hope he tours again some day and then redeems himself by releasing a true concert DVD for posterity, of the WHOLE thing, with good quality video and sound, and in a nice widescreen anamorphic image.
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Summary: A Huge Disappointment
Review: This DVD is a big disappointment. I love the Beatle's and McCartney's music, but this DVD is not about the music, it is a quickly packaged product that shows more footage of the audience than of the performers onstage. Paul seems to have no quality standards, indeed, the songs are incomplete, interupted by interviews, poorly edited, and some are very weak renditions when compared to the original Beatles recordings. The concert is constantly interupted but extraneous footage of Paul riding around in a limo, etc. In a nutshell, I found this DVD to be an unwatchable piece of garbage.
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Summary: A must have for home theater lovers (Dolby 5.1 and DTS)
Review: Howard Stern called it the "best rock concert ever." If you love The Beatles, it has to be. Half the concert was Beatles tunes and another chunk was the best of Wings. McCartney's voice is studio quality. The instrumentation was simple and very true to the original recordings. I do not know why the listings do not indicate it, but it DOES include both Dolby 5.1 AND DTS soundtracks. Both make you feel like you are sitting near the fron row with crowd noise and light echo coming from the surround speakers. Personally, I always prefer DTS, which has a more subtle quality than Dolby 5.1. The video does a great job of capturing how magical and special the experience was for the audience and shows the band well. The increcible stage with the constantly changing, but not distracting video images is well shown. If there is a flaw, it is that it is not a straight video of the concert itself. The songs are interspersed with brief comments and interviews. These comments do help you appreciate the excitment of the audience, but interrupt the flow of the concert, which from a theatrical point of view was excellent. AS with othe concert videos, I would appreciate an option to play it "music only" or "with interviews." If you enjoy great audio and home entertainment, and want to play something special for parties and guests (or just for yourself), this is the one concert DVD you must have.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I saw McCartney in Atlanta in April. It was an amazing 2 hours and 45 minutes of music and memories. Too bad I can't say the same for the DVD. If the Menu has something titled Concert Film, then it should be a film of the ENTIRE concert. I don't care if it's compiled from the various shows across the U.S. -- that's fun -- but the DVD is missing at least 7 songs that are on the CD. The 2-disc CD, by the way, is the entire show. And if it's a CONCERT film, then I don't need to see the backstage patter, the tour bus chatter, the communing with the apes. Show me the concert! Considering that the Special Features on this DVD include soundcheck performances and backstage stuff, none of that should've been part of the concert film. And what's the point of some songs -- Hey Jude, most notably for me -- not even being shown in their entirety? If you want the audience to share the concert-going experience, this ain't the way to do it. Finally, because of the choppy nature of the film, it didn't even close to recreating for me the emotions of being there in person. Not even close. Most disappointing, McCartney is listed as executive producer. He Should've Known Better.
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Summary: Poor 1970's VHS production values - in the HDTV age of 2002!
Review: Very disappointed that not even in 2002 anybody was able to produce a definitive version of the Paul McCartney concert experience! Sound, picture and editing of this DVD still remind me of his last 1991 concert tour documentary (which was a [poor quality] job in itself). Where other world class performers such as Springsteen or Waters make definitive usage of the DVD medium (widescreen footage, optimized sound), McCartney still does concert videos like in the old VHS days. Really a shame since this was a first class tour and might not come along again. If you've been to his shows this DVD will only give you a glimpse of how it really was. If it's one thing that's now looming on me it's that McCartney is not really interested in capturing a concert experience to its fullest, he is obviously too obsessed with himself. Unfortunately, this DVD rockumentary does not stand up to repeated viewing, you'll easily get tired of the lots of interview and talking pieces. A missed opportunity, perhaps necessitated by the immense time pressure to have this DVD out before Christmas, literally weeks after the tour wrapped up!
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Summary: Almost like the 60's
Review: Like millions of others, I first became captivated by the Beatles in 1963, and this brilliant concert film recaptures some of that excitement. The set list is fabulous, the behind-the-scenes stuff is excellent. But what makes this DVD so special is the interplay between a marvelous artist and an audience that adores him and his music. Paul McCartney may be 60 or so, but his voice and energy and humor are those of his younger self. Most of the songs are from the Beatles era, and the rest from the best-known Wings periods. He sings and plays them faithfully, and with gusto. But the audience is almost as much fun to watch. It's amazing to see boomers laughing and crying and dancing like crazy, but it's also incredible to see little kids, college students, people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, singing every word, from memory, and just basking in the moment. It's a hugely enjoyable CD for anybody who loves the Beatles catalog, and that's a lot of people.
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Summary: Sir Paul Rocks-HE's getting better all the time!! Class Act
Review: This was one of the most enjoyable purchases I have made in years. This man was always good, but he outdid himself on this DVD. If you were ever a Beatles fan or a Wings fan, this DVD will give you a real thrill. You'll laugh and you'll cry , and when it's over, you'll watch it again and again. You will sing along, get up and dance and without a doubt, have a wonderful time watching it. It is fast moving and chock full of some of the best of the best music that he has done over the years.Sir Paul , I salute you and I thank you. YOU ROCK!!!!!
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