Rating: 
Summary: Good Enough?
Review: "Live: Right Here, Right Now" is not Van Halen at their best, but it's good enough. I am a huge Van Halen fan, and, perhaps, I was just over-anxious to see this concert, but there were aspects about the film that disappointed me. No. 1: the video footage was spliced together from two shows. So, you could be watching one song, and, in the middle of the song, Sammy Hagar's outfit would change. That became a nuisance. No. 2: Eddie Van Halen doesn't display his usual over-the-top energy during this show. No. 3: the song selection could have been better. Since this was taken from the "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Tour," there are too many songs taken from that album, leaving little room for precious older songs. But most of the songs work and work well!
However, the sound is top-notch. If it's sound quality you want, not much beats this. Michael Anthony's bass solo sounds out of this world. (You die-hard VH fans will recognize a portion of "Sunday Afternoon in the Park" in the middle of it. Alex Van Halen's solo is, indeed powerful and impressive, but a little too long. Eddie Van Halen's solo is a definite crowd-pleaser and it's very good, but I've definitely heard better solos from him. Finally Sammy Hagar's solo ("Eagles Fly") is a nice acoustical change of pace.
"Live: Right Here, Right Now" is a good DVD, and worth the price, but it lacks the energy and fun of "Live Without a Net."
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Summary: WHO edited this thing?
Review: A "live" concert video should be just that..a "LIVE" concert
video? Why can't the producers of these "live" shows get it
in their heads that fans want the show, the whole show, and nothing but the show? If anyone thinks it's not a total distraction to see Sammy Hagar change clothes back and forth six or seven times EACH & EVERY song, you're sadly mistaken? I actually got dizzy watching all the dress changes! Ok, the sound quality is pretty good, and the song list fairly impressive (not enough early Halen stuff though)? But what keeps this DVD sitting on my shelf unplayed most of the time is the terrible editing job, which went out of its way to let us know this video was shot over 2 nights (a fact they announced before the show begins), almost cramming that fact down our throats! And yes Mr. Big Time Editor, believe it or not that does turn off many fans who want to see the show the way it's meant to be seen, LIVE! I'd settle for the band wearing the same clothes both nights when filming a concert video; at least I can "pretend" that what i'm hearing and seeing are the same thing? If you must have this VH concert in your collection, my advice is buy the 2 cd set (more songs anyway), sit back, close your eyes, and enjoy the show without worrying about getting dizzy! =))) I give it 3 stars for fairly good and fairly annoying!
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Summary: I forgot to add this to my first review...
Review: About the controversial editing,I think that it's both outstanding and mediocre.It's brilliant because the DVD combines the best elements of both nights of the concert,which makes the concert absolutely amazing.But the problem is that instead of focusing on a single band member or the band as a whole,the camera shoots from a far distance.This happens a lot,and it's pretty annoying.Nevertheless,the editing as a whole is spectacular and brilliant.When they shoot Eddie,they focus on his hands most fo the time.What a feeling it is,watching a close up of the greatest guitarist in the world doing a blisteringly fast solo.
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Summary: The 'Mighty Van Halen' at their best.
Review: Although several songs are missing in the DVD compared the the CD version, this DVD shows Sammy Hagar-era Van Halen at their best. Van Halen was always renowned for their live prowess, and this DVD does not disappoint. SH-era Van Halen was light on Roth-era music, so it is unfortuntate that much of these great tunes are missing. However, Jump, You Really Got Me, and a whole bunch of Hagar greats are here, ready to rock you. Eddie Van Halen even integrates a cordless drill into his guitar solo in Poundcake. Excellent show!
Rating: 
Summary: Only one way to Rock!
Review: As a videographer, I found the approach used in filming this rather interesting. The footage was taken from two separate shows and spliced together. Hence, as one reviewer pointed out, it looks as though Sammy n' the boys are regularly changing between songs. While some might find this irritating from a 'lack of consistency' perspective, I can definitely see the advantages of using this approach on a practical level (something inevitably goes wrong during a shoot and backup footage is invaluable). Personally, I found both the audio and visual elements brilliant. You really get the feel of being admist the crowd and witnessing something that is unlikely to happen again (sadly most VH fans are still coming to terms with this). Full kudos to the director. However, I was dissapointed to learn that not all the songs from 'Right here Right now' live CD are on this dvd, namely 'Give to Live' (the band didnt play this song on both nights) and 'One way to Rock'. In addition some backstage footage would have been nice. Regardless, the dvd gets a definite "buy" recommendation from this die hard Van Halen fan. Grade B+
Rating:
Summary: Only one way to Rock!
Review: As a videographer, I found the approach used in filming this rather interesting. The footage was taken from two separate shows and spliced together. Hence, as one reviewer pointed out, it looks as though Sammy n' the boys are regularly changing between songs. While some might find this irritating from a 'lack of consistency' perspective, I can definitely see the advantages of using this approach on a practical level (something inevitably goes wrong during a shoot and backup footage is invaluable). Personally, I found both the audio and visual elements brilliant. You really get the feel of being admist the crowd and witnessing something that is unlikely to happen again (sadly most VH fans are still coming to terms with this). Full kudos to the director. However, I was dissapointed to learn that not all the songs from 'Right here Right now' live CD are on this dvd, namely 'Give to Live' (the band didnt play this song on both nights) and 'One way to Rock'. In addition some backstage footage would have been nice. Regardless, the dvd gets a definite "buy" recommendation from this die hard Van Halen fan. Grade B+
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Summary: Great concert!
Review: At the very beginning of this video you see the guy who filmed this say he recorded this over 2 nights. So why the knock on that? I barely noticed the change. Also, some above posters said the lighting was bad, but hey, indoor concerts are never lit right for photography. After all, it's a concert and not a tv studio!
Van Halen was head and shoulders above their contemporaries when they started out in the late '70s, early '80's. They more than survived a major change of lead singer and improved upon themselves. Not many, or maybe no other band can claim that. Here they prove they can still rock with the best of them! Sammy Hagar and the rest of the band give a high energy concert. This is great to put on as background music to a workout. It certainly will pump you up to start your workout! Eddie Van Halen has been an influential and innovative guitar player when it was thought, after Jimi Hendrix, there wasn't any more innovation possible on the guitar. Before seeing this DVD I had heard Alex's awesome solo before but seeing it I have to say it is amazing he did this with a pretty much bare bones kit. This man is a great drummer.
Every Van Halen fan MUST have this DVD. Right NOW!!
Rating:
Summary: Awesome
Review: Fanatastic live concert of the real Van Halen. Sammy is in classic form. Eddie, Alex, and Michael are on fire as well. Great video and audio. A must buy if you are a fan of Van Halen. Eddie should watch this video over and over again to realize what a big mistake he made in breaking up this band.
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Summary: Van Halen Right Here, Right Now Live - Absolutely great!
Review: For several years I've listened to the Right Here, Right Now CD and wanted to see this concert but never ran across the earlier VHS version of this so I was very surprised and delighted to see this DVD available for sale. Granted, this DVD is a VHS transfer but who cares. This is an outstanding DVD of Van Halen's For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge tour, from beginning to end this DVD displays what an outstanding rock group they were with Sammy Hagar in the lead vocal position. There are those out there that have said that Van Halen was better with David Lee Roth but I wouldn't go that far. Both versions of Van Halen had their particular sound to them, both of which I've enjoyed over the years, when you add Sammy Hagar to the mix though, their music is incredible. The DVD is a mix of several concerts and some brief interviews. Although it is slightly distracting with cutting between different concerts and cloths on the same songs it's no real big deal. As a live bind, their sound is incredible and all four of their solos are absolutely wonderful. There are a couple of songs where the transfer isn't all that great, leaving a grainy picture, but who cares, for someone like myself who wanted to but never made it to one of their concerts this is a great find. That being said, it's great to see them back together again and my tickets are purchased for their "re-union" tour! I highly recommend this DVD to any and all fans of Van Halen as it is a great example of just how great a band they are live! {ssintrepid}
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Summary: Van Halen Proves thier live excellence
Review: Hey what can I say, I am a huge VH fan and that is the way it is. I dont care what anyone says, Sammy Hagar is a great front-man. Roth is great also, but Hagar is better. Van Halen basically put on a flawless performance. Eddie is just remarkable, and sammy sang perfectly note for note. The only flaw in the DVD is the editing. I hate how they put the concert together over a 2 night period. During the same song, the band ramdomly changes their clothes. It is obvious that they took the live audio and edited it into the live video. In my oppinion that takes away from the live "feel". But other than that it is an excellent DVD to add to any music fans collection.
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