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Summary: Best Concert Film
Review: Peter Gabriel is one of my favorites and this is one of the best concert films I have ever seen. Yes, it is heavily edited, as with most of Gabriels "live" videos, but it is still very entertaining. I also enjoyed the versions of the "US" songs better here than on the original studio CD. If you are a PG fan, you must have this. This is the kind of concert film you can watch more than once.
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Summary: Superb
Review: It is a crime that this performance--one of the best filmed concerts ever--is not available on DVD. Complaining about it won't make it happen, though, so I shall discuss the show itself. Taped over two nights in Italy, Peter Gabriel's Secret World Live is a feast for the eyes and ears. A true pioneer of multimedia entertainment, Mr. Gabriel has achieved a spectacle that remains unmatched in music video. As so many others have described this video so well, I won't repeat what has already been said. I will say, though, that Peter Gabriel fans will be delighted, and those who did not consider themselves fans before viewing this feature will find themselves converted afterwards. Too bold a statement? There is only one way to find out...
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Summary: SO INTENSE!!!
Review: I rented this video from the local video store before I was really a fan of PG, in the five days I was allowed to keep the video, I must have watched it eight times. Since then, I've bought every PG release, but I still come back to this video. Every song on this video sounds better than the studio version, no exceptions. The most noticable is Steam. The live version just might be my favorite PG song. It's so intense and the intro is beautiful. The vocals are powerful and soaring and Tony Levin (my all-time bass hero) is just tearing it up with the funk fingers. Upon buying US, I was so disappointed with the studio version of that song. It was so... blah. Other highlights, the incredibly cool San Jacinto (which is absent from the CD release of Secret World), Solsbury Hill (I personally prefer the exciting live version here with the violin and chapman stick to the studio version, which I also love), and Don't Give Up (Paula Cole's vocals are MUCH more powerful than Kate Bush's if you ask me. This song sends shivers down my spine and brings a tear to my eye.) Also, it's important to note Across the River, which was never released on any PG official release before and is strikingly beautiful. Manu Katche's drum work is electrifying. Also Shaking the Trees with the jammed out ending. If you are even remotely a PG fan, buy this video just to see how improved the songs are over the studio versions (especially the US songs). Just a testiment to PG's incredible composing and performing ability. Trust me, you'll like it.
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Summary: That This Is Amazing Is No Secret
Review: This isn't just a concert video. This is a beautifully orchestrated performance that you will watch again and again. Passion is the hallmark here...Gabriel has never been content with just singing songs he's written. He throws his soul into what he does, and the superbly talented musicians he plays with can't help but to shine as well. It's a joyfull show filled with brimming sound and imagery.All of the musicians Gabriel works with past and present are always artists in their own right. Here you will see Singer Paula Cole looking gorgeous and giving Gabriel's dusky vocals a smooth comlement. It's no wonder her career soon skyrocketed. Tony Levin, who has played with Gabriel since his Security album and also has played with King Crimson and others as well as producing his own solo work, lends his commanding stage presence and unbelievable bass playing. David Rhodes gives us his understated but vital guitarwork. Manu Katche is a joy to watch, his percussion style reminding me a bit of a cross between Stewart Copeland (who also has written and played with Gabriel) and Neil Peart. And then there is Shankar, talented Indian double violinist...with his darkly beautiful playing filled with so much emotion. If you are already a Gabriel fan, you are in for a treat here. The imagery his music invokes is here for you, live, and on stage. If you are only familiar with Gabriel's hits, you will be introduced to a musician who is a true artist that has so much more to offer than a hit or two. Seeing this may make you an avid fan.
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Summary: Wish I could assign 10 stars!
Review: Without a doubt, the best concert video ever. Magnificently staged, beautifully photographed, wonderful performances by outstanding artists. What could be better? I feel fortunate to own this video on Laserdisc, because the VHS copy would have been worn to dust by now. I pray it will be released someday on DVD.
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Summary: THE BEST
Review: A friend of mine told me I had to see this video because he knew how much of a music fan I was. I didn't really know too much of peter gabriel's stuff-- just his hits from the eighties. Then, when I saw this video, I was instantly blown away by Peter's heartfelt and soulful performance! He captivated me! I quickly became a PG fan from this video! The songs are beautiful. I loved how he could be so playful at one point-- such as his dancing during Shaking the Tree (which I rewound over and over again because he was simply so adorable and loveable!), and at another point he could be so serious and emotional, such as during Blood of Eden, and Digging in the Dirt). He also was simply sexy during Steam and Sledgehammer. YOU MUST PICK this UP!! I couldnt stop watching it for weeks after I picked it up! After you buy this, get your hands on the cd to go along with it! Peter is so wonderful.
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Summary: One of the best!
Review: This is one of the best concert videos I have ever seen. Excellent image and sound quality. This is a MUST FOR DVD!
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Summary: Where's the DVD?
Review: THE BEST CONCERT EVER RECORDED. GABRIEL SURROUNDS HIMSELF WITH THE MASTERS. LEVIN, KATCHE. WHERE IS THE DVD? THE EAGLES HAVE A DVD, WHERE IS THE DVD OF THIS SPLENDID PERFORMANCE??
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Summary: THIS IS TOP ENTERTAINMENT!!
Review: In one word great! Everytime when I'm feeling down or blue I grab this video and it makes my mood going up again. The way that Peter and co. present their show is incredible. You feel the energy of those people whilst performing, glowing of your screen. They LIKE what they are doing and it shows! Every track is outstanding but my personal favorite is In Your Eyes. I wish they would make a DVD from this one.
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Summary: Unbelievable Performance!
Review: My friends saw this tour live and I didn't realize what I had missed . . . until I saw this video. For those who are tired of bands looking like they're still in the recording studio while performing live, this video is a must! Peter Gabriel, and co., developed an elaborate and visually stunning performance - on two separate stages nonetheless - that can get even video audiences out of their seats and cheering. This is not a concert - it's a theatrical event! For Peter Gabriel Fans, this concert was about 90% new material. Most of that was from the "Us" album. However, the personal nature of the album was mirrored well by the song selection and powerful performances by Peter Gabriel and Paula Cole. These songs include "Blood of Eden", "In Your Eyes", "Don't Give Up" and "Shaking The Tree". Other faves include "Sledgehammer", "Steam" and "Kiss That Frog". "Salisbury Hill" is a welcome entry, and "Across the River" is a moving performance. [There are more songs, but space here is limited.] The band is in top form: Along with Paula Cole are familiar faces like Tony Levin (Bass), David Rhodes (Guitar) and Manu Katche (Drums), with Jean-Claude (Keyboards) and Shankar (violin) rounding out the main band. Words are not enough. You must see it to get a taste of this truly monumental tour. I don't want to spoil anything, but I especially enjoyed the last part of "Secret World" near the end of the concert.
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