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Summary: A Review from a Dedicated Fan
Review: I've been a fan since 1965 when I first saw Lightfoot in person. I was delighted to see this concert come out on DVD--the quality is excellent, and the music is first-rate. True, Gord's voice is not everything that it was 20 years ago, but the heart is there, the songs are there, and the band is tight! Lightfoot's musical presentation has matured over the years and the raw power of his early years has been replaced by subtlety and finesse. The arrangements are very good--they make excellent use of the particular talents of the band members (all of whom have been with Lightfoot for over 20 years) and the instruments they play. If you like GL's music, you'll want to own this DVD.
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Summary: Simply The Greatest Song Writer!
Review: I've been listening to Gordon Lightfoot's music for over 30 years now. I have all of his music and found that every one had something special to offer. Each one of his songs is an experience in another place or time. When you're listening to "Canadian Railroad Trilogy", you can picture the images in your mind of the men hitting the spikes: "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald", you can almost feel the wind: Or the classic, "If You Could Read My Mind", the hurt in the man's heart when Lightfoot metaphorically sings, ..."you know that ghost is me...and I will never be set free as long as I'm a ghost and you can't see". What Steven Spielberg does for movies, Gordon Lightfoot does to music. It's true that after 30 years, his voice has changed. But that doesn't matter. That's like saying as one grows older and their looks fade, that our love for a person fades as well. Everyone knows grandparents have the most to offer and so does Lightfoot's music. So many artists have just done a record or two and then fade into oblivion. To see Gordon Lightfoot perform on this DVD to a full house brought tears to my eyes. Because he hasn't been in the mainstream for so long, you wonder how many people love his music and this concert proves that a great performer can still pack them in. The song "Restless" sent a chill through me as his group performed that one. It was better than the CD version. Also the audience was professional. Not a yell, cough or premature clap before his songs were finished, proving that they knew his music well to sit and hear every note. I am a station manager of a country radio station and I play his music on the air every day. I put Gordon Lightfoot on the play list daily right between artists like Garth Brooks, Ray Price or Shania Twain. It's too bad many other radio stations have left out some great artists...I don't! We still get requests for Gordon Lightfoot almost every day. All I can say is.. "Thank you Mr. Lightfoot for over 30 years of great music including this concert"...
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Summary: Respect for a Legend
Review: I've seen Gordon Lightfoot in concert, on average, once a year since 1972. I've also met him several times and even received a bit of advice from Lightfoot regarding my own career. I bought this DVD for posterity--out of "respect for a legend." The set is a stellar collection and example of the artist's best songwriting. True, Lightfoot doesn't have the voice he had 30 years ago, but he's still far more expressive than many of his peers. Lightfoot and his band still play with precision and clarity such that few bands would only hope to aspire to during a live concert. Meanwhile, their performance of "Old Dan's Records" is rousing, "Make Way for the Lady" bluesy and inspired, "Early Morning Rain" and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" completely authentic. Some of Lightfoot's newer songs, like "I'll Prove My Love," "Waiting for You," and "A Painter Passing Through," sound almost exactly like the studio recordings. Some reviewers have commented on how Lightfoot looks "frail" and "gaunt." Well, when he enters this Reno stage to start the show and, later, returns for his encore, Lightfoot has a noticeable spring in his step and appears totally youthful! With complete confidence, he and the band "nail" "Cold On the Shoulder" to end this DVD collection--something all fans should have for "posterity."
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Summary: Respect for a Legend
Review: I've seen Gordon Lightfoot in concert, on average, once a year since 1972. I've also met him several times and even received a bit of advice from Lightfoot regarding my own career. I bought this DVD for posterity--out of "respect for a legend." The set is a stellar collection and example of the artist's best songwriting. True, Lightfoot doesn't have the voice he had 30 years ago, but he's still far more expressive than many of his peers. Lightfoot and his band still play with precision and clarity such that few bands would only hope to aspire to during a live concert. Meanwhile, their performance of "Old Dan's Records" is rousing, "Make Way for the Lady" bluesy and inspired, "Early Morning Rain" and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" completely authentic. Some of Lightfoot's newer songs, like "I'll Prove My Love," "Waiting for You," and "A Painter Passing Through," sound almost exactly like the studio recordings. Some reviewers have commented on how Lightfoot looks "frail" and "gaunt." Well, when he enters this Reno stage to start the show and, later, returns for his encore, Lightfoot has a noticeable spring in his step and appears totally youthful! With complete confidence, he and the band "nail" "Cold On the Shoulder" to end this DVD collection--something all fans should have for "posterity."
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Summary: Patience rewards you
Review: It has been 33 years since Lightfoot released his classic "Sunday Concert" album on United Artists Records. Finally he releases a video displaying his current sound featuring songs from just about every album since he began in 1965. It's a great solid performance by a great solid band with nary a classic missing. Pop in and enjoy!
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Summary: Gordon Lightfoot-Live In Reno
Review: Let Me Start By Saying I Love Gordon Lightfoot but this Dvd is awful. I can hardly hear his voice over the instruments. I am not watching it on DTS but I would expect to be able to hear his voice. It sounds as though they didn't turn his microphone on. I recommend you save your money or purchase Cd's of his music.
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Summary: Made Dad's Day
Review: Let's put it this way...my pop's a hard one to buy for (he spends his "allowance" on CDs and DVDs by the dozen, so my sis and I are hard-pressed when it's time to buy him a gift). But when I saw this, I knew I had to get it. I grew up on Gordon Lightfoot's music (and my Dad playing many of GL's tunes on his guitar), and knew this would be a gift Dad would remember for a long time. Speaking of a long time...he's been playing this DVD for a very long time or so it seems. Okay, Dad, we've heard the DVD about once a day since March 25th of this year already! You can turn it off now! We know you love it! Just kidding Dad. (PS - You're welcome!)
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Summary: Better than being there
Review: My wife and I have seen Gord several times and have loved the experience. This DVD gives us the opportunity to experience the concert whenever we'd like. Audio and video are supurb, the DTS 5.1 mix is especially smooth and lifelike. Typical Gord Gold! Buy this DVD!
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Summary: The star is super.The dvd is not
Review: Perhaps I just got a bad one but it is a shame that this dvd does not do Mr.Lightfoot the justice that he so richly deserves.I found both the picture quality and the sound quality left a lot to be desired.As a matter of fact I own a fair number of concerts on dvd and the difference in quality is astounding.
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Summary: True Musical Artistry!
Review: Please bear with me.. I have NO experience in reviewing, but I just HAD to say my piece on this fine concert DVD. I have been a fan of Lightfoot since the '70s, and was thrilled to find this item. I was a bit saddened to see how frail Gordon looked at the beginning of the concert.. however THAT disappeared once he and his crack band of ace musicians began rolling! His vocals were a tad weak at the start, but soon he found his groove, and he, the band, and the audience were GROOVIN'! The sound quality is superb, and his backup band play as if they are reading the man's mind (after being with him for 20+ years, it's possible!) I was delighted with the song selection, and found a few great tunes I wasn't familiar with - "Blackberry Wine" and "Baby Step Back" are particularly catchy, and are now among my favorites. I just want to say this is an excellent concert DVD, and for anyone who loves music, and seeing a musical genius IN HIS ELEMENT I heartily recommend this item - It's a gem!
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