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Summary: Truly an exceptional video and concert
Review: If you were looking to buy your first taped concert of ANY band, this would be the one to try first. It's truly exceptional. For those unfamiliar with The Dave Matthews Band, the music is an ideal first introduction to the extraordinary talents of this group. For those already hooked on them, it is even more ideal, because it combines some of their best music along with the visual emotion that you can only rarely get to experience beyond attending their concerts. If you think that this is the sort of tape that you can put on 'in the background' while you work, you will find yourself drawn and engrossed by the wonderful way that this taping has captured the energy, vibrancy and extraordinary creative talents of the individuals in this group. At 2 hours and 20 minutes, it covers extended versions of many of their songs. See if you can watch the 15 minute version of 'Two Step' without rewinding it at least once to replay this teriffic and infectious rendition. As you can see, this tape comes highly recommended by this fan of the group!
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Summary: Great performance, beautiful reproduction
Review: This is a slick and inspired performance by Matthews and Co., exemplifying their musical genius, chops, and their ability to cohere as a single performing entity. And the production renders this very well, with clear, colorful, full-screen images and a wonderful 5.1-channel Dolby Digital mix (not merely 4-channel "Dolby Surround" as it says on the box!).The surround sound isn't so much ambient or you-are-there (a la Sarah McLachlan's impressive *Mirrorball* DVD), but rather intimate while still enveloping, seamless, and entirely involving. DMB has a better grasp of musical dynamics than just about any other rock band today, and it's nice to hear their soundtrack prepared with the same regard for nuance and power. I'd prefer a lot less movement from the cameras--there's an abundance of sweeping shots and broad, panning zooms--but at least we're spared the MTV/50-cuts-a-minute editing that mars so many concert videos. A riveting performance, start to finish--play it loud and proud! There's no insert in the DVD (!) so copy down Amazon's track listing at the top of the page, starting your numbering with "2" (an "opening jam" is track 1 on the DVD). The running time--why is this so rarely listed above as an "Essential detail"! --is 2 hours 21 minutes.
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Summary: Now This is a Concert!!!
Review: I've seen a lot of bands where on the CD they sound great and then you see a live performence and it's a biiig disapointment,
not with DMB! they sound, in my opinion, better than they do on disk! this was one of the best concerts i've ever seen in my life! There were killer performances like "All Along The Watchtower" and "#41". Also I would recommend 'Live at Foulson Field' that was just as good as this one! And if your a drummer get "under the table and drumming" with Carter Beauford.
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Summary: If only all DVD shows were this good.
Review: The show starts out, the same as all other shows I've seen, with a "tip of the iceberg" opening jam that features all the usual members. The best thing about this show(and all other DMB shows)is there's not an act on stage. No fire. No motorcycles. Nothing but musicians and their instruments. You don't see a front man with a macho attitude in a leather jacket. Everything about this show and band is centered around the making of music. The members' musical emotions can easily be seen through their varous postures, dances, and stage orientation. The video and sound quality is unsurpassed by any DVD concert I've seen. As a DMB fan, my only real complaint are the back up singers and keyboardest. They are not part of the original five. Although they are very talented musicians, I feel they would be better suited on a subway platform. Dave Matthews, Carter Beauford, Stefan Lessard, Boyd Tinsley and Leroi Moore do not need any help. They are that good! Boyd Tinsley plays the violin with accuracy and precision. Just to see him play any one of his many solos throughout the show will keep anyone watching. The rest of the band members are just as excitng and phenominal. Each of these musicians are good enough to lead their own(very successful)band, yet somehow they ended up in the same band. If you have never heard The Dave Matthews Band, do yourself a favor and listen to them. Anyone seeking to build a reputable DVD library should mark this one high on their list.
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Summary: A Tour De Force!
Review: I find dave mattews band to be the greatest band ive ever heard and although I have always thought that studio work is best contrary to what many people say about the dave matthews band. I find this performance to be very well done. I watch it over and over and still dont get bored of it, however, I bought the central park concert dvd and sold it, for some reason I feel that this performance was much more focused, creative and energetic. but thats just my reaction. although it is clear to see the many differences in the shows, this one is indoors and dave hardly makes any coments inbetween songs besides thank you very much, it introduces boyds vocals on "true reflections", and a great opening jam which leads to a terrific performance of "pantala naga pampa" and "rapunzel" "#41" really comes alive when the band starts jamming towards the second half of the song and "warehouse" and "the stone" are also very enjoyable.
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Summary: double the number of stars!!!
Review: Fist of all, I'd like to say I'm a huge DMB fan. I don't own this DVD, however I will soon. It shows some great footage of Dave (guitarist and lead vocals) and Boyd Tinsley(Violinist) playing side by side as they're known to do at live shows. I borrowed it just recently from a friend and wow! Thanks to this video, and the awesome options of being able to view different angles on certain songs, I've managed to learn how to play a few of the songs. The DMB crew really know how to put together great videos, concerts, cd's ect. This DVD includes some of the best songs by DMB. After being at 3 of their live shows (6-23-00 , 6-29-00 , 12-4-00) and seeing this DVD, I must say it's almost as good as going to the show... I highly recommend you consider this DVD, especially after they've just won the "Best Live Act" award on the VH1's My Music Awards Show (also, nancies.org won the best fansite, a dmb fansite, at the awards show).
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Summary: Like Dave Matthews? BUY THIS NOW!
Review: Dave Matthews Band is one of the most musically diverse and talented 'rock' bands in existance. I saw them live from the third row in May of 1998 in Salt Lake City, and I thought I would never feel that sort of excitement again. I was wrong. Listener Supported DVD put me right on the stage with the band. The best feature of the disc is the availability to change camera angles between band members at will. The film is good quality, and I thought I would get the performance in widescreen, but it isn't. The DVD does however feature Dolby Surround 5.1, which is a different twist if you're used to how the stereo audio CDs sound. All in all, this a great DVD for home theater/rock music lovers.
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Summary: Without question--the BEST DMB DVD available today.
Review: This is the best DVD of the band available today. I own every DVD released so far, and this has the best sound and picture quality of any. Instead of seeing a lot of raw footage from a rockin' concert, this is a tad more refined. It's an extraordinary performance with superior filming, the camara capturing each band member so skillfully that you feel like you're right there, sixth row center. Just awesome.
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Summary: What more can be said of the Dave Matthews Band?
Review: This is a beautiful recap of their early years, playing old favorites before an adoring sold-out concert in East Rutherford that hangs on their every note. What surprised me was how intimate they sounded, given the large arena they played in. The recording is crisp and the camera focuses lovingly on the members of the band. This is as good as concert movies get. The addition of Butch Taylor on keyboards adds resonance to the songs, particularly "Two Step." The "lovely ladies" are reminiscent of the "I-threes" lending back-up vocals on several selections, but the highlights for me were another great rendition of "Warehouse," a rousing version of "Too Much" and a haunting "Two Step." The band is so tight. One cannot play down the contributions of Beauford and Lessard, who form an incomparable rhythm section. But, it is Tinsley and Moore who are out front with Matthews, creating so many wonderful interchanges that give this band a jazzy feel that makes them so unique. I like the way their music has grown over the years, never loosing their focus, reinterpreting their old favorites, and getting better with age. For DMB fans this DVD is a keeper, for those new to the band I can't think of any better introduction. Enjoy!
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Summary: Truly an exceptional video and concert
Review: If you were looking to buy your first taped concert of ANY band, this would be the one to try first. It's truly exceptional. For those unfamiliar with The Dave Matthews Band, the music included on this DVD is an ideal first introduction to the extraordinary talents of this group. For those already hooked on them, it is even more ideal, because it combines some of their best music along with the visual emotion that you can only rarely get to experience beyond attending their concerts. If you think that this is the sort of disk that you can put on "in the background" while you work, you will find yourself drawn and engrossed by the wonderful way that this video has captured the energy, vibrancy and extraordinary creative talents of the individuals in this group. At 2 hours and 20 minutes, it covers extended versions of many of their songs. See if you can watch the 15 minute version of "Two Step" without repeating it at least once to replay this teriffic and infectious rendition. As you can see, this DVD comes highly recommended by this fan of the group!
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