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Summary: Manilow Live
Review: Nashville Tennessee was the place to be that cold cold week in February when the wonderful Barry Manilow taped "Manilow Live" before a packed house at TPAC. His interactiveness with the audience, and especially his interpertation of a song makes this the DVD to own; and it will become a much sought after collectors item. He honored us with a selection from his new musical "Harmony"....and sang his old standards also. Oops...did I say "old"...nothing about Barry Manilow is old nor is his music. He is legend..a gifted musician....a showman...and a wonderful person...who through his genuis has brought this wonderful concert to life and is to be shared with all those who have the opportunity to purchase it. I know....its' wonder...I was there "up front" on that glorious night in FebruaryAnne Malicki
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Summary: What Happened to the Sub-Woofer?
Review: Overall quality of the recording and the surround sound was good, but I couldn't pickup the "fat bottom" bass sound on my sub-woofer. Made the listening experience a little bit "thin". With regard to the performance, I was never a big Barry Manilow fan, but there is no doubt about his outstanding ability as a songwriter and performer. In retrospect - songs you know and can sing along with.
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Summary: Great DVD but where is the center channel?
Review: Since you are reading this you are a Barry Manilow fan already so the recommedation is easy...go get the DVD. The video and sound are great. The video was mastered in High Def (16x9) and the picture shows that (wait till we get a High Def DVD!). Barry sounds great, does a lot of his standard songs and some new ones from his broadway show. Full orchestra backup. I don't know how long Barry can keep belting out those ballads..not easy songs to do for as long as he has been doing them. This is a definitive video. My only question is the sound mastering. It is done in DD/DTS 4.0, which in this case means no center channel sound. I don't understand the engineer's choice on this as I much prefer an "anchored" voice in the middle. The engineer could have blended some of the vocal in the center. Ah well, a small problem. Enjoy.
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Summary: This A Wonderful Barry Concert On Video & DVD To Own
Review: This Barry Manilow Video & DVD called Manilow Live is a wonderful concert on Video & DVD. This was the concert that was in Nashville, TN on Feburary 16, 2000 At The Tennessee Performing Arts Center. He perfroms great songs like Copacabana (At The Copa), Mandy, Can't Smile Without You (With Women From The Audience), Could It Be Magic, When October Goes, I'am Your Child, and many more. This was a wonderful concert that he perfrom that you buy on Video or DVD.
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Summary: This A Wonderful Barry Concert On Video & DVD To Own
Review: This Barry Manilow Video & DVD called Manilow Live is a wonderful concert on Video & DVD. This was the concert that was in Nashville, TN on Feburary 16, 2000 At The Tennessee Performing Arts Center. He perfroms great songs like Copacabana (At The Copa), Mandy, Can't Smile Without You (With Women From The Audience), Could It Be Magic, When October Goes, I'am Your Child, and many more. This was a wonderful concert that he perfrom that you buy on Video or DVD.
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Summary: Barry Manilow: Manilow Live!
Review: This concert performance by Barry Manilow was recorded at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) in February 2000, and he is accompanied by a 30-piece orchestra. He sings many of his greatest hits including "Could It Be Magic?", "Mandy", "Weekend In New England", "One Voice" and "Copacabana" There is also a tribute to Frank Sinatra which was a real crowd pleaser as well as two songs from the musical HARMONY. Barry's diverse musical style shines in this performance, and the excitement of the audience is also captured with several standing ovations! I would recommend this concert very highly.
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Summary: The Man In Manilow!
Review: This concert show is very good. Done as if you were sitting in the front row center, Manilow entices you with song and witt. His concert personality is absolutely down-to-earth. Making fun of his nose, family, first learned instrament and his age. He knows that humor opens up a lot of good feelings. Then he hits you with his music and his voice. Although he has always been criticized by not being "cool" to listen too, Manilow really "reals" you into his music, his show and into him. He cares about his music, what it means and where it goes. More importantly he seems to really care about the audience and what you think. This DVD is a must for every fan and non-fan alike. The best part is Barry actually does a commentaru about the concert and all the inside of puttting a show on. From the earpiece falling out to the band, lighting, wardrobe, sets and crew. He really talks about what a lot of hard work it is toput on a concert. Now, I must admit I am biased. And it would be fair to you, the reader, if I didn't tell you that I have seen him 19 times in concert since 1976. Yes I am a fan. I have seen 11 of his "tours" and the last was at the newly open Kodak Theatre in Hollywood California as the first concert performer to perform there. Need I say more. P.S. Here at The Mayflower is his best Album/CD yet!
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Summary: Manilow Live And Clear!
Review: This is a very impressive performance compared to the choppy and poorly edited previous video, "The Greatest Hits...And Then Some".The setlist is strong and the delivery of each musical composition demonstrates Manilow's knack for keeping his 70's born tracks fresh. All of the songs are well-placed and chosen. His tribute to Frank Sinatra is reverent, yet lively and celebratory. With each ballad, Manilow still, after surely performing them thousands of times before, delivers them with the invaluable aide of the 30-piece orchestra that sounds incredible. Every song features the orchestra and it is easy to tell that special care was taken in the wielding of the melodies.The lights and camera angles are much more colorful and sharper than the previous video spoken of earlier. The audience, his band, and everyone else involved in the concert did indeed make this 1 hour and 45 minute show "Live and Clear".It deserves respect and to be owned.
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Summary: Manilow Live! Brings Manilow to Life
Review: This is Barry at his best. He is in great form and great voice for this night of fun in Nashville. He spends half his time at the microphone, half at the piano and half dancing. Wait! That's three halves. Well, if anyone can pull that off, it is Barry. The concert includes many of the old favorites but also introduces us to the delightful new music of his Broadway musical "Harmony" as well as two selections from "Manilow Sings Sinatra." He returns for two encores and almost seems as if he doesn't ever want to leave the stage. If you like Barry Manilow, you will love this video.
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Summary: Super DVD!
Review: This is one of the best concert DVD's I own!
Hopefully it's not the last Manilow DVD we see.
He's just too darn good. The commentary is just
as fun as watching the show!!
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