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Summary: Great Album, but....
Review: I really liked this album, since I ordered another DVD by mistake or carelessness on my part. Didn't care for it. This one is a very good DVD. But what I don't get is on the other one, my favorite Manilow tune "Could it Be Magic" is not played, and on this one it's just in the opening of the show. It's shallow and it's Disco! What? The Chopin intro is left off, some of the words were changed, because he wasn't singing to sweet Melissa, he was singing to the audience instead. Bad idea. Has Manilow got a problem with that song? It's one of his greatest hits, and one of his most powerful...made a fan of me. I was so disappointed. Other than that, the DVD it's quite good, and Manilow sounds terrific. Also there's a full orchestra, which is great. His Sinatra medly is OK, but please....not neccessary. He's not Sinatra, and it's sounds off somehow. Perhaps it was his choice of tunes that are so associated with Sinatra. Most of Manilow choice of songs, however, were very powerful, and his kibbitizing with the audience was charming. I'm glad I bought it.
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Summary: Manilow Live ROCKS!
Review: I was in the audience for the taping of this show. The atmosphere in the building was so electrified, it's a wonder all the fuses didn't blow throughout Nashville. I have seen the shortened preview of this show (6 songs were cut from the original concert) shown in June on DirecTV. The energy during the live performance was not lost on the tape at all. Barry gave 1000% of himself that night for this performance. He's amazing and proves that he undeniably is the "showman of our generation." Barry tenderly carresses each ballad with his sexy voice and makes you want to get up and dance to the upbeat numbers. His new songs from "Harmony" will leave you breathless. All of his hits are there, masterfully performed. If you aren't already a fan, you will be after you see this concert! I'm so glad to get it in its original length! Barry is amazing. You won't be disappointed!
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Summary: Barry's Straight From Heaven, in my humble opinion . . . :o)
Review: I was overwhelmed with the "feeling" in this DVD "treat". I've always loved the Manilow hits, but have never seen Barry in concert. I never realized the "warmth" this wonderful man has. As he sang, he "felt" his music. Also, his interchange with a fan from the audience, who sang a duet with him, was truly "touching". For whatever reason, I've never thought of Barry Manilow as sexy, but this DVD totally changed my mind. He is just a living doll. What I would give to have someone with that caring, charisma and humor in my life. Seems Mr. Manilow lives next to Suzanne Somers and they have become wonderful friends. How I envy her. I bet he's a great friend. As I watched this DVD I couldn't help but think to myself what a wonderful face this man has. That warm, wonderful, gentle smile. And . . . those eyes. You could see the purity in this man's soul. He has, in my opinion, the face of an "angel", and he and his music are truly a "gift" straight from God. This DVD contains a song I used to love, which I had forgotten about. Never one of his big hits, but a wonderful song called "All The Time". I felt the tears on my cheek when I listened to him sing that song. If you want a true "experience", purchase this DVD. I promise you, you will receive the "warm fuzzies" more than once. I so enjoyed this DVD, that I bought his music "boxed" set, which is a great buy. Eagerly awaiting my delivery. I hope Barry considers doing another live concert on DVD in the near future. WOW! What a wonderful entertainer.
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Summary: Barry's Straight From Heaven, in my humble opinion . . . :o)
Review: I was overwhelmed with the "feeling" in this DVD "treat". I've always loved the Manilow hits, but have never seen Barry in concert. I never realized the "warmth" this wonderful man has. As he sang, he "felt" his music. Also, his interchange with a fan from the audience, who sang a duet with him, was truly "touching". For whatever reason, I've never thought of Barry Manilow as sexy, but this DVD totally changed my mind. He is just a living doll. What I would give to have someone with that caring, charisma and humor in my life. Seems Mr. Manilow lives next to Suzanne Somers and they have become wonderful friends. How I envy her. I bet he's a great friend. As I watched this DVD I couldn't help but think to myself what a wonderful face this man has. That warm, wonderful, gentle smile. And . . . those eyes. You could see the purity in this man's soul. He has, in my opinion, the face of an "angel", and he and his music are truly a "gift" straight from God. This DVD contains a song I used to love, which I had forgotten about. Never one of his big hits, but a wonderful song called "All The Time". I felt the tears on my cheek when I listened to him sing that song. If you want a true "experience", purchase this DVD. I promise you, you will receive the "warm fuzzies" more than once. I so enjoyed this DVD, that I bought his music "boxed" set, which is a great buy. Eagerly awaiting my delivery. I hope Barry considers doing another live concert on DVD in the near future. WOW! What a wonderful entertainer.
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Summary: One of the Best $20 music DVD purchases you'll make
Review: I'm 27 and if you look at my music-DVD collection you would laugh...Metallica, Sinatra, Dave Matthews, Barry Manilow. Buy this disc. Even if you dont wnt to necessarily watch the DVD, you can put on the DVD, shut off the TV, and listen to one of the best Barry discs you will ever hear. Every song you want to hear from Barry is on this disc, and its in DTS format for superior sound quality to CD (I am assuming you have a HT set-up at home). Remember the first time you heard a CD and you were outright amazed at the difference in sound quality compared to tapes? You'll have the same feeling about DVD compared to CD after hearing this. Even without the center channel the sound is far superior. The fact that he plays with a real live full orchestra as compared to other shows he does where they are just taped tracks that he basically sings over is another reason to buy this DVD. The sound quality is just great. All in all, this is a must buy for anyone who remotely likes Manilow. He plays all his classics (every one), a few new songs, and does justice to 3 Sinatra songs on this DVD.
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Summary: A must have!
Review: If you're a fan, of course you've bought it and love it. But what struck me was the number of new fans who might be generated by this DVD. This concert is a wonderful showcase for Barry - the musician and the man. The taping gave an intimate, you-are-there quality that was very special. A great gift for someone who has never seen Barry in concert.
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Summary: We asked, and Manilow delivers
Review: Is it fair to ask an artist to play the same group of songs over and over each year? No, But this concert proves that Manilow is one of the few that can take this list of songs and perform them better with each concert. The sound and picture quality was incredible, upstaged only by his voice, which was better than I've heard in years. I was pleased to see songs like "I am your child" and "All the Time" added to his show, and was really moved by the emotion given to tracks like "Tryin to get the feelin" and "Even Now". For the die hard fan this is a must, for anyone who wonders how or why Manilow continues his concert success....they need only watch this DVD.
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Summary: A solid, if a little corny, performance
Review: It came. I watched. My feelings are mixed. I thought he *brutalized* the 1st two songs (Could it be Magic, Somewhere in the Night -- among my favorite). They are ballads, sonorous, soaring. His cackling and hip swaying was total buffoonery for that music -- a stark contrast to the mood of the music. He should have opened with "NYC Rhythm" or "Copa" if he wanted high energy. I'm still angry about that. By the time he played "Trying to Get the Feeling" he had returned to earth, and did a very nice job. He was in good voice, though "Somewhere in the Night" was bumped down a step. The backup was excellent. The girls in the audience looked suspiciously staged as did the Arkansas chick. I MUCH prefer him when he isn't playing to the audience, but just performing the music at the piano. While his singing and playing are honest and passionate, his onstage antics can sometimes derail those qualities. Fortunately, some of the numbers really shine. I also wish he'd used a real piano, rather than a synthesizer in a piano body -- which is becoming very common on tours. Image quality is great. The DTS sound is terrific (minus center channel). Overall a good performance DVD with a little goofy "Barryness" thrown in. I liked his self-effacing comparison to the duck profile. He still has it (56 yrs old). No question.
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Summary: Manilow Live
Review: Manilow at His Best! Everyone knows a Manilow song and you will love this new DVD. He sings some of his biggest hits and then some. The new songs from his new musical are broadway hits to be...Even Barbra would sing them...He is the singer of our generation and you will really enjoy this video!
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Summary: The BEST DVD and CONCERT I've seen!!!
Review: Maybe it's my age, I don't know but this is the finest performance by one of the most talented musicians I've ever seen. I did not know Barry had such a loyal following but I can understand why now. Right from the start the set was stunning, the lights were beautiful and the thirty piece orchestra was incredible. The stage was with-in arms length of the audience and Barry endeared himself to his fans from the very minute he appeared, they literally were on their feet after every song, they just couldn't get enough. He performed his "greatest hits" with as strong and beautiful a voice as you'll ever hear. If you love great music from a captivating entertainer this is a concert you will enjoy over and over.
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