Rating: 
Summary: Outstanding performance
Review: An amazingly good performance of Jeff and his band. Right from the start there is not one disappointment to be found for over one and a half hour. To that comes the atmosphere that drags you into it, not letting you go anymore untill the very end. You don't have to be an ELO-fan to like this live concert.
Rating: 
Summary: Poor production in DTS
Review: This is the poorest DVD concert in my collection. The production gives the impression that it is boot-legged. The video and audio, especially in DTS, is as poor as it gets.
I can't understand how the producers let this one through. The quality of the Eagles "Hell Freezes Over" is the model of a good production.I've read other reviews which contradict mine. Anyone else agree with me?
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Summary: back to ELO?
Review: This is a good dvd but it would be good to see the rest of the band not just Jeff and it was a little to much like he was in a studio not a live concert but I enjoy it !
Rating:
Summary: I want more!
Review: 23 Songs. Woo hoo! I was delighted to hear so many classics (~16) (and new Zoom songs ~ 7 more) reproduced so well. I am a stickler for quality harmony and good reproduction of the original songs. Lynne is religious about getting the sound perfect and chooses excellent singing and playing over jumping around on the stage. I'm glad. I wish they had done even more off Out of the Blue, and maybe some off Time, and Secret Messages which were missing. Then it would have been 2 dvds (fine by me!). He has not lost his vocal abilities (including the highs). Could have used a stronger string section, but it was decent. (Remember, I'm really picky). The cellists were beautiful in skill and appearance. My wife asked if he were to restart the tour, would I take her? The answer was yes. If you are a fan, you know Lynne is the core of ELO. The dvd is a must have, as long as it is wired to a good home theatre. My 9 year old daughter loves it too. (You hear ELO in a lot of commercials, tv, and movies, even today. Note Boogie nights, Billy Madison, 70's Show, etc). Daughter knows all the lyrics. This dvd has clean, pretty, digital sound. A 98 minute pleasure cruise. If you really love ELO, you will like this a lot.
Wish there was more... :-)
Rating:
Summary: A Pleasant Surprise
Review: I hesitated for a while but after reading a few reviews of this DVD I took a chance and ordered a copy. Sure some people say Lynne has no stage presence but you know what, I bought it for the music. To hear these this great songs live is just incredible. Lynne's voice has never been better and the rest of the band is excellent. Love those electric cellos!. If your an ELO fan or just appreciate "REAL" music, order a copy today. I'm sorry I waited so long.
Rating:
Summary: Exceeded my Expectations!
Review: We all know Jeff Lynne is a genius.
Well, I had never gotten to see ELO in concert, and figured this would be the next best thing. It was a small-ish L.A. venue; but the sound was fantastic! From the opening song, I could see that this was going to be great. Indeed it was. Not only did the "new" ELO (Lynne and his keyboardist being the only original members) do all of the old hits perfectly (and by that I mean true to the original cuts), but the new songs were very good as well! How this tour was cancelled due to lack of interest baffles me.
To the reviewer who had a problem with the number of standing ovations: Of course there were a lot of standing ovations--most of the audience were standing! (By the way, did you notice Eric Idle there, enjoying himself immensely?)
As for those who would say Lynne is no "showman," I must question what you're looking for in your music. I know we all have different reasons for wanting to hear our favorite music; but here's where I stand: if, for example, I were going to the symphony to hear a rendition of a Beethoven piece, what do I most want? Yeah--to hear it as it was intended. Who the hell cares if Lynne doesn't jump around and turn his wonderful songs into something less than they were?! Not me anyway. He and the remarkable group of musicians he put together give us what we wanted: All the best ELO songs, played just as we remembered--maybe better.
This DVD has blown away everyone I have shown it to. It is true ELO, and it is a gem. Buy it.
Rating: 
Summary: Lifeless
Review: I love Jeff Lynne and ELO and was looking forward to this DVD release, but alas, it is kind of lifeless. The band, made up of top-notch session players, played very uninspired and yeoman-like. The songs were there, but the performance was not up to par.
Rating:
Summary: Good quality dvd, awful quality performance
Review: Why oh why was this concert issued as a dvd? This show is so weak and tepid it could actually damage ELO's reputation. I could imagine this show as making the bootleg rounds for the Lynne worshippers. But as a released dvd, this stinks to high heaven!
Rating:
Summary: Some Good Old, Some Good New
Review: Editorial/Cinematography: Very well done.
Sound: Exceptional (As expected)
For: Hardcore ELO fans: A Must Have...Jeff and Co sound GREAT
Casual ELO fans: A mixed bag....not much here you'd like
Video & Audio Producers and Engineers: An example to follow
Light Show Fans: Don't Bother Set List: Reflects many early days, middle left wanton, new material sounds great. Too much emphasis on hits, not the core material that made fans of us all. High Points: If one wants to hear good old ELO live, you're probably not going to find much better. Richard and Rosie seem to be having a blast as do Gregg and Matt. "Strange Magic" and "Telephone Line" sound particularly good. Mr Blue Sky features the famous "fire extinguisher" and BRUUUUCE is still alive not bringing anybody down. "State of Mind," "Ordinary Dream," and "Moment in Paradise" ALL Sounded Great. Omissions: Eldorado Overture for "Can't Get It Out Of My Head"; Everything from Time; violins (cellos were not enough to carry the day). From time-to-time Jeff seemed a bit self-indulgent, but hey, with a resume' like his, I would TOO.
Rating:
Summary: Do not buy!!
Review: This is a dreadful performance and is absolutely sad for ELO fans to witness.
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