Rating: Summary: An "OK" DVD Review: Concert: 5 stars Image Quality: 3 stars (poor for a DVD) Sound: 4 stars Special Features: 0 star (no bonus material...hellooo!!?) Box: 2 stars (same as The Matrix, not plastic) The Good: great show The Bad: not too many cameras for a RS concert It's an "OK" DVD. The U2 Popmart Tour in Mexico City (VHS, not dvd yet) was by far better filmed. Same thing with Tina Turner's Wildest Dream DVD.
Rating: Summary: A must have for a Stones fan,the music is one of a kind. Review: A treasure to keep for years and years, the music is one of a kind.The Stones at their best in a stage set that has to be seen. I have enjoyed watching it over and over.The only dissapointment is that not all of the concert is on the video.It is missing several songs,including,HAS ANYBODY SEEN MY BABY, and the introduction of each and all of the musicians and singers.
Rating: Summary: Solid performance from the greatest of bands ... Review: Although I am not a 'wild nut' type of Stones fan I saw this concert at the Orange Bowl, in Miami, and Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, et. al. are THE consumate professional showmen giving the audience more than their money's worth performance. Even though Mick may be getting a little long in the tooth for rock concerts (aren't we all) and rumours have it that Keith Richards is really dead, you could see and feel that this band loves performing, and would put together a 5 hour show if they could. The band shows up on time, (something very unusual now a days for rock star wanna be's) and rocks your socks from beginning to end, non-stop. The DVD brought back memories of that performace and did not fall short in any respects. The video is crystal clear, sound is exact and sharp, and the editing absolutely fabulous. The director seemed to know where one would be looking during the concert and it made me feel as if I was back there again.... some of the editors of concert videos that I have seen had no clue as to where and when to focus attention during the concert ..... Although I would give 'Voodoo Lounge' concert DVD a slight edge, (I mean a very very slight edge) over Babylon, trust me, this is a must have DVD that will, like Voodoo, go out of print and you'll be buying the DVD for 50.00 bucks just to have it in your collection......
Rating: Summary: Stones Live in St Louis - The Bridges to Babylon 1998 Review: Bridges is a very entertaining DVD for any Stones fan. A huge stage, plus a secondary stage and an energetic Mick make for a fun time. The live show includes a special appearance by Dave Matthews in a duet with Jagger during "Wild Horses". There is also an appearance by jazz great Josh Redman during "Waiting on a Friend". The DVD exhibits quality engineering and is closed-captioned, recorded in 2 channel stereo and Dolby 5.1 - making good use of rear channels. No other special features are added, which is a little disappointing, but nonetheless a definite plus to any DVD music collection. Recommended.
Rating: Summary: Great Show Review: Everything about this show is great. I just wonder why 2 songs got cut from the show for the DVD. Anybody Seen My Baby and All about You were performed at the STL show.
Rating: Summary: Stones live 1998 Review: Excellent Stones concert. IMO Gimmie Shelter, It's Only Rock and Roll, Waiting on a Friend and Flip The Switch are the highlights. Keith is very strong thoughout. I don't have the other Stones DVDs- so I can't compare. Having said that, I've seen the Stones in concert many times (starting in 78). This is an excellent show.
Rating: Summary: OUTSTANDING Review: Extreme high quality recording. The Woodie Cam is amazing! Check out the exploding big screen TV and the bridge that comes out of the middle of the stage!!! I just wish the last tour of the states had all the gear (they didn't bring the bridge or exploding TV to Cleveland).
Rating: Summary: Paolo Boarolo from Italy. Review: Fantastic video. Very good songs selection and impressive rythm of the concert dispite the age of the stones. Mick jagger even more agressive than in the 80ties. The stage is not so fantastic however.
Rating: Summary: Best DVD video of a great live band. Review: For those of you who have not had the chance to see the Rolling Stones live, or for those who enjoy listening and seeing great music by a pre-eminent rock and roll band this is it. It covers and entire show from beginning to end, the use of Dolby encoding is excellant, and you get great audio with and excellant recording of the concert. You will get to see Mick, Keith, and Ronnie at their best. This Video is a must for the Stones fan, and great for everyone else who wonders why they continue to sell out their tours after 30+ years.
Rating: Summary: Pretty Good, But Not Great Review: Given the enormous size of the stage and the difficulty in capturing a live Stones concert on film, this DVD does a respectable job of bringing the excitement to the living room. The camera work is impressive throughout, capturing close-ups of Keith's subtle facial expressions and Mick's spastic moves. Highlights include "Gimme Shelter," featuring a phenomenal back-up singer going toe-to-toe with Mick, "Sympathy For The Devil," when the stage is bathed in a eerie red light, and "Like A Rolling Stone" on the smaller center stage. A few minor complaints: I wish they had included more songs from the smaller, more intimate stage. When I saw them on this tour, they did a fantastic version of "Little Red Rooster," which I wish were included. Also, while it was fun to see Dave Matthews and Mick singing "Wild Horses" together, it was pretty static. I think they could have done much more. Basically, it's just Dave and Mick standing there trading verses. I would have loved to see Dave join them on "Honky Tonk Woman" or "Brown Sugar." Lastly, I wish there were more extras on the DVD. There are no interviews, no special footage, no nothing. Just the concert. Seems like they didn't take advantage of all of the benefits of the DVD format. Still, these are relatively minor complaints that don't overshadow a great concert. If you are even slightly a Stones fan, you will enjoy this DVD a great deal.
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