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Summary: Two complaints
Review: 1) The concert clocks in at only 60 minutes. Why were so many songs cut? This is a DVD! Give us at least 90 minutes worth of material.
2) It claims to also contain a documentary. It doesn't. It has a few minutes of clips of fans. That isn't a documentary.
Other than the above it is great. It should be like a $9.99 DVD given its insufficiant usage of the space provided.
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Summary: Colorful, hypnotic, transient - an essential music DVD
Review: A new fan of Miss Merchant and her spellbinding voice, I find myself putting the "Natalie Merchant Live in Concert" disc in my player more than any other concert in my extensive music DVD collection. Even my husband....a die-hard SRV fan if that gives you a clue....will sneak a viewing of the FANTASTIC rendition of "These are Days" when he thinks no one is watching. The experience is magical and liberating, mysterious but oddly comforting. With the exception of a couple fairly slow and dreary ballads - this is an essential music DVD for fans of all types of music.
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Summary: Not bad, but could have been so much better
Review: I agree this is a must buy for Natalie fans (like myself). However, I hope I do not see further comments on the excellent sound and video quality of this DVD. Take a look at James Taylor's concert DVD and then try to make the comparison. There is none. I must also agree that the pre and post concert footage was lame. That being said, I still do not regret buying it. I just had higher hopes for the overall sound quality and for some pre or post concert interviews with Natalie herself. Oh well...
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Summary: WOW!!!
Review: I am an even BIGGER fan after seeing this DVD. I want to go see her in concert right NOW! I've only seen one of her shows years ago but I couldn't hear her and I don't think she put on this much of a production back then. She is AWESOME! Her effortless singing, kooky/funlovin' dancing, and lovable personality will make anyone sit up and want to sing/dance along. I am definitely glad I bought this because I rarely get to see her shows. A must have for fans! Great filming!
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Summary: WOW!!!
Review: I am an even BIGGER fan after seeing this DVD. I want to go see her in concert right NOW! I've only seen one of her shows years ago but I couldn't hear her and I don't think she put on this much of a production back then. She is AWESOME! Her effortless singing, kooky/funlovin' dancing, and lovable personality will make anyone sit up and want to sing/dance along. I am definitely glad I bought this because I rarely get to see her shows. A must have for fans! Great filming!
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Summary: Great stuff, just a little short
Review: I cannot understand the reviewer who said that she was a prude and was rude to the audience. Maybe that person didn't realize she was joking. The audience certainly understood it. That's why they are laughing. OK. Off my soapbox. It's great to watch Natalie live. The expressiveness she has with her voice is accentuated by seeing her perform. She's a singer who can make you really feel the emotion of what she's communicating. My only complaint was mentioned by previous reviewers, and that is that it was short. In her defence though, some of the song choices were different than the CD. So together, you get a fuller idea of what the show is like.
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Summary: Natalie At Her Best...
Review: I don't understand why these fans who "claim" to be Natalie Merchant fans give this video such poor reviews. I have this video on DVD and I have viewed this video four times with guests on our 8'x10' video projection screen and everyone who has seen it (even people unfamiliar to Natalie's work) were moved by her performance. Add to that a cranked up sound system and this video is nothing short of a amazing. Natalie does "play for the audience" and at one point she asked the crowd to come up to the front of the stage and you can see the appreciation in her fans from that point forward. Her voice is probably the most beautiful in today's music, and this is evident in her performance. When I first took a look at the songs selections on the DVD to make my decision in whether to buy, I questioned whether I would enjoy these particular songs live, as I was more fanatical of her earlier works by 10,000 Maniacs and her very first solo album. I'm so glad I decided to purchase this DVD, as it far exceeded my expectations. I truly enjoy it more than the Maniacs Unplugged session, where the band members frowned with the understanding that Natalie was leaving the band. Natalie, you are simply wonderful.
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Summary: The Best
Review: I have really enjoyed Ms. Merchant on CD, but this was great. "These Are Days" actually made me stand up and applaud -- in my rec room! WOW
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Summary: I agree, a must for Natalie Fans!
Review: I just obtained Live in Concert-Natalie Merchant on DVD and it is a great showcase for Natalie. It truly captures the feel of her live show, which you must attend for real if you get the chance. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars was for the fact that there is nothing extra on the DVD, which I found rather disappointing. It is a shame when this wonderful media is not used to it fullest potential. The only benefit is that you are able to skip the fan interviews and go right to the concert. This title would be just fine purchased on VHS.
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Summary: Encredibly Okay!
Review: I like the fact that I can jump from song to song instantly that the DVD allows. I also like the fact that it is in 5.1 audio. Although only very limited times could you tell. The main thing is I wish it was longer. It's just over an hour long. I also was disapointed they didn't have more DVD exclusives with it. They could have really given us something good, however they chose not to. I hope they make Time Capsul in DVD with 5.1. That would be a must! All in all though, I believe it is an okay disc. After all it's just a few dollars more then the CD and you do get the video.
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