Classic Albums - Fleetwood Mac: Rumours

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Review: ...Who buys a DVD without reading what it's about?? It's a documentary with all 5 of the members discussing what was going on at the time they recorded Rumours. For those that were expecting to hear all the songs in full...Um, do you own the CD? This was to take you into the studio and show how the album was put together, the ideas that flowed in the studio, the stories behind the songs and why they were written. This is a must have if you're a Fleetwood Mac fan.

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Summary: Not bad
Review: A Question? Does anyone know where I can get a VHS tape of the FM Rumors concert? It was the best live concert tape I've ever seen. Pls respond to [e-mail]

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Summary: Fleetwood Mac then and now...
Review: A spectactular review of Rumours and of the group itself, this "Classic Albums" DVD adds to the already sizeable reputation of Fleetwood Mac. The original album alone speaks for itself (certainly one of the top 5 albums of all time) but to now hear all members dissect each song with memories and anecdotes on this DVD made these songs an extremely joyful experience all over again for me.

Listening to the group discuss these classic songs now (these are 1997 interviews), one can still see some of the intense emotions that constituted the making of the album. Whether it's Lindsey Buckingham reminiscing about the making of "Gold Dust Woman" or Stevie Nicks talking about her emotions during the recording of "Go Your Own Way", the viewer gets a true feeling for the emotional committment that each member made during this period. Candid, intense and informal and also with the benefit of 20 years perspective, the producers have added another cornerstone in the ongoing drama that makes this group so popular.

All song selections are also looked at from a sound engineers perspective using the original tapes and a multi track sound board. We see how the vocals were broken down and how the instrumentation fit in...basically how each song was built and what influences were used (i.e. Lindsey Buckingham admitting that he "borrowed" some "textures" from the Bee Gees song "Jive Talking"). Context of the times during these original recordings is a big part of each song's discussion and the mix of interviews with just the right amount of music makes this DVD a pleasure to watch over and over again.

With Fleetwood Mac back out on the road again (for their 2003 Tour minus Christine McVie), the group will undoubtedly get another popularity injection...this DVD shows the group in relatively recent interviews and should show a different generation the "power" of Fleetwood Mac. Highest recommendation!!

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Summary: Mildly interesting
Review: Although overall I like this DVD and how the band created one of the best CDs of the 1970's, I was kinda baffled that it wasn't nearly as informative as I thought it would be compared to the other classic albums DVDs I have(Iron Maiden, Metallica). The parts where the producer/engineers talk about the making of it and are at the mixing board are more interesting than the band members talking about how some other band member broke their heart, made them mad, jealous, etc etc. This making of DVD didn't go nearly in depth as I thought it would judging from the other reviews and the other classic album DVDs. Buyer beware :-)

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Summary: Very satisfying and informative.
Review: An honest and articulate accounting of the year that produced one of the finest pop albums ever made.

As a musician, I was thrilled by the segments that take place in the studio with the original master tapes, breaking down the arrangements, revealing the extraordinary harmony singing, and exposing unused material.

As a fan, I was moved by the almost incredible story of two couples breaking up but choosing to continue their work together. It seems that there could have been no "Rumours" without the angst that fueled the songs.

Bravo to the producers of the "Classic Albums" series.

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Summary: A "Must Have" for any FleetwoodMac Fan!!!
Review: By far, one of the best videos I've ever purchased. This video takes each band member down memory lane and you get a wonderful inside scoop to what was really going on behind the scenes making Rumors. Stevie, Christine, Lindsey, John & Mick tell of how their very personal struggles with each other had to be put aside for the survival of the band. With all the emotions running in high gear, no wonder this was their best album yet. I had to watch it a couple of times...Remarkable video about a remarkable band.

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Summary: Misleading.
Review: Clearly, the producers of this DVD meant to mislead. The cover of the DVD shows the original album cover suggesting that it is a visual equivalent of the album. Please read the cover carefully. It is a quickly put together documentary of the times surrounding the making of the album. Too much time is taken up showning closeups of the of photographic stills that are already on the original album cover and liners.

Much time is spent describing the breakup of the relationships.

Some of the new performances of the classic songs are again, quickly put together and doesn't provide additional insights.

Hastily produced DVD with a misleading cover to cash in on unsuspecting fans.

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Summary: This is a MOVIE, not an Audio DVD! (DVD-A)
Review: First off, let me say that several people have reviewed this item incorrectly. The item above is NOT the AUDIO DVD of the Rumours album (DVD-A). The Audio DVD is a completely different experience than the item you are looking at. This item is a regular "movie" visual-type DVD that includes interviews with the band and that breaks down the music peice by peice. It's been on TV before...and, it's been available on VHS for quite a long time. With that said...

Being a huge FM and Stevie fan, I purchased this on DVD hoping that it might have additional footage or features that were not on the VHS (which, of course I have already). Well sadly, there is nothing additional on the DVD. However, this is still such a GREAT thing to have. It's absolutely amazing to listen to Stevie, alone at her candlelit piano, singing "Dreams". It makes me cry because it's so beautiful. That 30 seconds of video ALONE is worth the purchase price. It's incredible to hear the music "taken apart" at the soundboard, instrument by instrument, sound by sound, voice by voice. It really helps you understand and appreciate the painstaking process this was for all of them. If you've never seen it, you really should buy it - on either format - DVD or VHS - it really makes no difference.

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Summary: Outstanding documentary on the Making of Rumors
Review: For any Fleetwood Mac fans this DVD is excellent. It is a documentary on the making of Fleetwood Mac's finest album "RUMORS". The video and audio quality is great. Also, the interviews with each bad member on their impressions, emotions and artistic review of each song really makes one appreciate Rumors more!

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Summary: Fascinating Story
Review: For one who doesn't know much about how music is recorded and mixed, this is a great DVD. No, it isn't just show clips of the Rumours songs, which some people may be looking for, but it tells you how each song came together. This is a wonderful history of how this album was created.