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Summary: Contains virtually everything in fine sound/picture quality
Review: Okay, so "Changes" and "Under Pressure" are missing. Otherwise,
this is the most extremely comprehensive collection of Bowie's TV appearances and promos ever assembled, and along with the rerelease of the Ziggy Stardust concert film on DVD should present one with a complete picture of his best work. The first disc contains great archival TV performances from the early 70s--I'd never seen any of these outside of ten-second clips in documentaries--then moves on to chronicle the evolution of his
promo video style. The early 70s promos are extremely primitive but a few, such as "John I'm Only Dancing", have a certain pull to them; then watch his art progress in the videos for "Heroes", "Look Back In Anger" and especially "Ashes To Ashes" (still one of his finest and most innovative) before
we get to mega hits from the "Let's Dance" period. Unlike some reviewers here, I thought the picture and sound on all of this
was outstanding--the early 70s stuff was particularly clear, considering how old it is. I was particularly shocked by the
loud and crisp sound on the "Ziggy Stardust" performance from the
concert film (infamous for its muddy mix and low volume), which bodes well for the upcoming DVD rerelease.The second disc, which starts with his mid-to-late 80s material, is considerably less impressive, mainly because the music just
wasn't up to par then. However, you then get to see him crawl out of the murk and into a mini-Renaissance of sorts in the mid-90s, starting with "Outside" songs like "Hallo Spaceboy", and then into some amazing stuff from "Earthling" including the modern-day classics "Little Wonder" and "I'm Afraid Of Americans". The videos look very cutting edge, with all kinds of modern technical tricks used to enhance the fast electronica beats, and some startling images will remain long after you put the DVD away. When one summarizes all of the promos on both discs, one gets a history lesson into the development of the music video from 1972 until now, since Bowie encapsulated most of the styles of each era he passed through. As for the hidden tracks, most of them are fairly uninteresting,
outside of a Russel Hardy interview from '73 and the lengthy short film for "Blue Jean". The rest are mostly dance remixes
of some of his later stuff, while the alternate take of "Oh! You Pretty Things" is almost identical to the first. The only one I still can't find is the live clip for "Survive" (like many others, I'd wish they'd just dispense with the whole "easter egg" idea entirely). Any Bowie fan should purchase this DVD; it's required.
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Summary: best of bowie dvd
Review: simply the best all of 4 hours of material cant wait for the new ziggy stardust movie to be released keep up the good work david
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Summary: The Definitive Bowie Video Collection!!
Review: The "Best of Bowie" double-DVD is a Bowie fan's dream come true. Magnificiantly packaged and spanning nearly every corner of his long career, "Best Of Bowie" includes classic vintage footage of David Bowie from various BBC TV programs as well as music videos dating from 1971 to 1999.
Additionally, the are a number of hidden 'easter egg' features scattered throughout the collection including a short interview with Bowie from 1973, alternate videos for "Day-In Day Out", "Blue Jean", "Miracle Goodnight" and "Survive" as well as a Mandarin version of "Seven Years in Tibet" and the full 20-minute "Jazzin' For Blue Jean" mini-movie.
This collection highlights the many changes not only in David Bowie's music but in his style. From mod-rocker to glam-rocker to new wave superstar to soul singer and beyond, it's all here on the "Best of Bowie", the only questionable ommissions being the music videos for "Changes" and the Queen/David Bowie collaboration "Under Pressure".
Hands down, this is a must for David Bowie fans. It offers an excellent chronology of Bowie's music as well as being just plain fun and entertaining. Definitely the best from one of the very best.
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Summary: It's about time!!
Review: The second half of disk 2 is worth the $30 alone. All of the videos from the 90s - Black Tie, White Noise, Outside, Earthling, and Hours - I haven't even seen before I got this DVD. These are probably the most interesting of the entire compilation as well. I have seen clips of these and documentaries about Bowie, but I don't think they have ever been released. The visuals are as provocative as the tracks themselves. "I'm Afraid of Americans" is simply brilliant. I could do without the Easter eggs, like many have said, and I was sad to see that "Slow Burn" and "Under the God" that appear on the CD version, are missing from the DVD. Buy it! You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: One of the best ideas EMI have ever had!
Review: This 2 disk set captures David Bowie in all his glory and splendour! in runs from space oddity right through to survive and thursdays child, it dips into every era of his brilliant career! there are videos for everyone to enjoy! you dont even have to be a hardcore fan to love all of these videos and to whoever buys this I deeply recommend china girl! David Bowie and EMI have really outdone themselves by releasing this beauty!
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Summary: Vintage Bowie
Review: This Bowie DVD is basically a collection of all the music videos he's done over the years. The sound and the video are all excellent. This DVD starts out with songs from the Old Grey Whistle Test with the Spiders from Mars. This was my personnel favorite time as a Bowie fan. It's very cool to see a very young Bowie and Mick Ronson. Then the first disc goes on to early MTV Vidoes with such classics as Ashes to Ashes and China Girl. My only Complaint about the first disc is that there are no songs from Station to Station. There is a video of Wild is the Wind. But I would have liked a video of Golden Years or TVC15. The second disc contains David's newer stuff from 1987 on up. I haven't really followed his music after that and I'm just getting to know a lot of these songs. But there is a real stand out song from 1987 called Time Will Crawl. I liked it when it was shown on TV but I had forgotten it. I got to rediscover the song on this DVD. Peter Frampton plays guitar on the song. If your any kind of Bowie fan, you should enjoy this DVD. And always remember, "Ziggy Played Guitar!"
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Summary: Folks here are the Easter Eggs
Review: This Bowie DVD is very very fine...most of the videos I didnt even knew! I was very pleased of the I'm afraid of Americans Video with Trent Reznor making a cameo performance. And for all complaining about the easter eggs...here they are... Disc One:
Oh! You Pretty Things take 1 (Old Grey Whistle Test, alternate take, never broadcast) - Alternates with take 2 when you select "Play all" from the main menu.
Interview with David Bowie and Russell Harty (before Drive-In Saturday)
1. Go to Tracklisting
2. Select Drive-In Saturday without clicking on it. A dash - will appear.
3. Select the dash and click "Enter" on your remote.
Jazzin' For Blue Jean (complete 20-minute short film)
1. Go to Tracklisting.
2. Highlight 25 { Blue Jean but don't click on it! You'll see a ) symbol appear to the right on the title.
3. Select it and press "Enter" on your remote. The bottom left image in the grid of small images on the right will change.
4. Select 25 { Blue Jean and click "Enter" on your remote to play the video.
Blue Jean (MTV edit recorded at The Wag Club) - While you are playing the Jazzin' For Blue Jean video, when the girl goes to the jukebox, click on enter when you see the db image appear.
Disc Two:
Day In Day Out (Extended Mix) - Alternates with the regular video when you select "Play all" from the main menu.
Miracle Goodnight (Remix) - Play the Miracle Goodnight video by choosing it from the tracklisting. Once it plays through, leave the DVD player alone! The remix will play after five minutes of inactivity.
Seven Years In Tibet (Mandarin version) - Click on the Mandarin character on the subtitle page.
Survive (Live in Paris) - Alternates with the regular video when you select "Play all" from the main menu.
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Summary: Four hours of Bowie
Review: This collection features a hell of a lot of material. Some of it is outstanding, especially the early performances from the Old Grey Whistle Test, they are compelling to watch. Some of the other music videos are outstanding too, Jump They Say, Hallo Spaceboy, Thursdays Child, but there are many videos that I skipped through. I remember loving videos like Let's Dance, China Girl and Blue Jean at the time of release but now they look so cheesy, but then again everyone's did. I think the only artist who made videos in the 80s that stand the test of time is Madonna. Hopefully we'll get a DVD with more live performances, it's a shame that so little of Bowie's live work is available. Overall a worthwhile investment if you are a Bowie fan but when it comes to Bowie's work, his music is where the artistry is, not the videos.
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Summary: Watch the chameleon change...
Review: This DVD collection of Bowie's work is absolutely stunning. It varies slightly from the companion CD collection (the DVD includes no clips from Tin Machine or HEATHEN). The obvious interest here is in being able to watch the evolution of one of the most brilliant and important rock figures ever--both as a musician and as a video artist. The surprising facet, though, is being able to also watch the growth and change of video director David Mallet. I simply hadn't realized how much of Bowie's work he'd directed, from all eras of Bowie's career. Never being satisfied, of course, there are a few things I would change. Mainly, I would never have bothered to include the awful "Dancin' in the Street" video, and I would like to have seen the "This is not America" video included. At first glance, I bemoaned the fact that the "Blue Jean" video was the "single" edit rather than the full-length mini-film. But then I found that the full version exists on the disc as an easter egg! I was ecstatic. What an unexpected surprise! Until this release, I've never seen any of the videos from post-BTWN, which is one of the reasons that I bought it, as I'm a huge fan of Bowie's '90s material. The standout piece in this collection for me, hands down, is "The Heart's Filthy Lesson." Very dark, cinematic, captures the essence of OUTSIDE (my fave Bowie album) perfectly. Other highlights are the live version of "Cat People" from the Serious Moonlight show, "Ziggy" from the movie, the fun "Boys Keep Swinging", "Absolute Beginners", "Buddha of Suburbia", and "7 Years in Tibet." I really wish that there was something here from HEATHEN. "Sunday" is probably my fave Bowie song in years; its so atmospheric, unusual and rich. if no video clips exist, it might have been nice to include a live performance from "A&E's Live By Request." As somone else mentioned, it would be great to see a compilation of live stuff. If I were putting it together, it would inlclude his Saturday Night Live appearances, the complete set from Live Aid, some clips from the shows he did with Nine Inch Nails, along with various other clips from throughout his career. The performance of "Time" from the Glass Spider Tour is absolutely wonderful. All-in-all, a wonderful collection of moments from an amazing career. Bowie is timeless.
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Summary: More than expected
Review: This is a Bowie DVD that is actually clear and of great quality. For those poor souls who bought the Glass Spider or Serious Moonlight DVD I'm sure you haven't noticed much difference from the VHS. This DVD is extra special because of the more recent videos that never made it to USA TV and the stunning clarity of the older material. Yes, LIFE ON MARS is supposed to look like that! We have all years represented here but we still have some of the more oscure stuff missing like DB's '80's soundtrack work with Pat Metheny or Raymond Briggs. Maybe those recordings are owned by someone else and will never see a real release. Now as far as Easter Eggs go...I won't say WHERE but I will say WHAT: full 20 minute Jazzin' For Blue Jean video promo, Russell Harty interview, MTV promo club version of Blue Jean (alternate video), Day In Day Out (extended dance mix video),Seven Years in Tibet (mandarin Version video), Survive (Live paris '99 and more to be discovered. Remember you have 2 discs here...there will be a lot!!
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