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Willie Nelson - Live in Amsterdam

Willie Nelson - Live in Amsterdam

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Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Don't let the positive reviews fool you
Review: This DVD is a large scale disappointment. As other reviewers have noted, Willie sort of slides through one song after another during the first part of the DVD with idiosyncratic (or lazy) deliveries that lack fire and enthusiasm. The last third is somewhat better but all in all you don't finish watching with a very positive impression. He doesn't seem to really connect with the audience even though there are camera shots of people clearly enjoying themselves. Nelson's guitar playing is one of the few strong points and even with a "lead" guitarist playing as well, Willie plays a lot and well. The sound is also lacking in several places where Willie's distance from the mike makes for a hollow sound. I'm a long time Willie Nelson fan but I cannot recommend this DVD.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Average Performance
Review: This is an okay watch but it was not what I was
expecting. It seems that Willie was kind of mellow
and his band seemed near death (except for Mickey
Raphel, the harmonica player who is always great)

I went to a Willie Concert in the summer of 98 and
it was one of the best things I have ever seen. This
video taped concert just wasn't up to that level. It
just didn't seem that there was any energy from the
band at all and very little from Willie

The notable highlight from this, however, is Willie's
great guitar playing.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: One Man Show
Review: This isn't the best show ever recorded ever by willie, But he still has a lot of heart and plays the HELL out of his trusty nylon string guitar. The show starts slow, and you might think they're just playing to pay for their vacation, but the last half of the set is classic and Willie's guitar work is excellent. Recommended for hardcore willie fans and anyone that appreciates good fretboard work. the band may not be all-star but willie is, and always will be.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: 6 stars
Review: Willie nelson rules in this DVD. Flawless performance.


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