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Summary: Setting The Record Straight
Review: After a few months of reading these reviews I felt the need to qualify many of them. Some of DMB's harshest critics are also their most devoted fans. Every piece of work is analyzed to the highest degree. If the work isn't near perfect then for whatever reason the band is blasted for creating something unsatisfactory. The funny thing is though, even though they blast it you can bet they own it. So, the bottom line is that you can't apply a devoted fan's review to the average consumer. The fact of the matter is that this is an incredible DVD which showcases the genius of who is considered to be the greatest touring band ever. Sure, the video editing is at times disconcerting but you get used to it pretty quick. The 5.1 audio is nothing short of top notch, and the set list is awesome. Old material, new material, and everything in between. Do youself a favor and pick up this DVD. The pure musical talent and energy that these guys bring to the stage has never been matched and probably never will be.
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Summary: Awesome
Review: Any DMB will realize that the concert is the typical incredible blood flowing sound combination of violins, flutes with a jazz back tone. Yes the panning in and out and split screen shots are annoying but it is a great DVD. Most DMD "live" music is better than studio recorded, you get the real feel for the music and this is evident at Folsom Field. Big Eyed Fish and Bartender are incredible! I have never seen Dave whale like he does in Bartender, the combination of hardcare violin and winds is awe-inspiring! Great music and classic DMB lyrics make this a great buy!
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Summary: Ignore the 'naysayers'!
Review: As a fan from the UK, I have all the live DVDs. It occurs to me that poor reviews of this production stem from people with no sense of adventure and no imagination. I absolutely love this one. I had forgotten how much until I had a Friday night with no plans and on a whim played this for the first time in a long while. It blew me away. The way it was edited for me encapsulates the essence of DMB. The beauty, the emotion and, let me go out on the edge here, the mind bending experience of a DMB concert is perfectly locked away in this creation. The visuals bring to life what to me is the essence of a DMB concert, which is living in the moment. No matter what has gone on before and what the future brings now is the time. Enjoy!!!
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Summary: Bad Sound and Picture!!!
Review: As always the Dave Matthews Band was great, but the audio and video for this DVD are VERY bad. Sometimes you can hardly hear the music because the screaming is so loud! I was very disapionted because I thought this DVD was going to be great!
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Summary: Amazing sound and visuals
Review: Dave Matthews and his band really do it this time. Some people think he is a little too hippy, but in actuality, Dave and his sound is very Jazzy. I listen to this on my surround sound; on the big 55' 16x9 TV and I feel like I am right there (minus the crowds). If you like Dave Matthews Band even in the slightest...add this to your collection. There is one song, Angle, where his back-up singers take over a bit, and it is so incredible. That one song is worth buying this DVD for, but trust me, you wont be disappointed in the rest.
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Summary: Worth your time and money
Review: Dave Matthews Band is phenomenal live. The energy and talent they demonstrate when performing is genius. This DVD captures the experience, but I agree with the reviewer that says the camerawork could use some help. It's as though they gave the guy in the editing room a new toy to play with when piecing together the shots. Way too choppy and too many special effects. The band sounds incredible though; good mix of new and old songs, very good picture and the sound is unreal. The DVD is worth purchasing just for the sound. You can listen to the concert in Dolby Digital 5.1 which makes the regular CD sound mediocre. The separation of instruments, vocals and the crowd is very impressive. Highly recommended, but would suggest picking up Listener Supported first if this is your first DMB DVD. Better yet grab them both.
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Summary: Great band, terible DVD.
Review: DMB should be ashamed to be associated with such terrible production work. The band is great, when you can hear them over the audience noise and see them through the corny editing. The crowd noise is so loud in this DVD that every song opening is completely inaudible. Who mixed this DVD? Terrible work.
The band is fine but should fire their film crew and studio mix people right now! I'm selling mine for 5 bucks, you want it?
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Summary: Can these guys give a bad show?
Review: DMB's worst concert ever probably blows the best shows of other artists out of the water. These guys are just so terrific on stage that it almost makes listening to their albums a let down.Now, I admit, the Central Park show that was released a while after this one is a better show in almost all departments, this one has a few things going for it that the other show did not. First off, this is the show that wound up starting late because of traffic conditions in the area (DMB wanted to make sure all the fans made it in before starting), and therefore went on later than it was supposed to, resulting in a noise-violation citing for the band. Kinda cool that they'd put themselves through that for their fans, huh? Second, "Bartender". I hadn't heard this song yet (for some reason I hadn't gotten around to buying the "Busted Stuff" disc, don't ask me why), and I'm glad. Seeing and hearing for the first time through this particular performance was an experience that will resonate in my musical membranes for the rest of my life. I'm in a band because I want to be able to make an audience feel the way I did when I watched this performance. So, grab 'em both! Folsum Field, Central Park, both are well, well, well worth it.
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Summary: Can these guys give a bad show?
Review: DMB's worst concert ever probably blows the best shows of other artists out of the water. These guys are just so terrific on stage that it almost makes listening to their albums a let down. Now, I admit, the Central Park show that was released a while after this one is a better show in almost all departments, this one has a few things going for it that the other show did not. First off, this is the show that wound up starting late because of traffic conditions in the area (DMB wanted to make sure all the fans made it in before starting), and therefore went on later than it was supposed to, resulting in a noise-violation citing for the band. Kinda cool that they'd put themselves through that for their fans, huh? Second, "Bartender". I hadn't heard this song yet (for some reason I hadn't gotten around to buying the "Busted Stuff" disc, don't ask me why), and I'm glad. Seeing and hearing for the first time through this particular performance was an experience that will resonate in my musical membranes for the rest of my life. I'm in a band because I want to be able to make an audience feel the way I did when I watched this performance. So, grab 'em both! Folsum Field, Central Park, both are well, well, well worth it.
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Summary: It's like being there
Review: Don't listen to all those reviews saying this is not a good DVD. Sure, the video has alot of editing, but it is no different than anything else you see on MTV. The camera angle changes every couple of seconds, but who just wants to stare at Dave for 2 hours. I've seen the DMB live 6 times, and this DVD is just like being there. Unless you can get a ticket in the first couple of rows, this video is better than being there (and much cheaper).
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