Rating: 
Summary: He has out-done himself
Review: I purchase both the CD and DVD. The DVD is my favorite. It features Neil ALONE. No back-up musicians or singers, just pure Neil in the best thing he has done in years. Both are a "must have" for any real fan.
Rating:
Summary: Even better than the CD!
Review: I watch this DVD all the time. I feel this heart-felt simple concert Neil puts on is one of his best. The variety in the instruments, fantastic sound quality, and derivation from the original songs make this a fabulous show. I own Live at Red Rocks and Year of the Horse, but this one takes the cake. I watch/listen to this DVD more than any other I own.
Rating:
Summary: Even better than the CD!
Review: I watch this DVD all the time. I feel this heart-felt simple concert Neil puts on is one of his best. The variety in the instruments, fantastic sound quality, and derivation from the original songs make this a fabulous show. I own Live at Red Rocks and Year of the Horse, but this one takes the cake. I watch/listen to this DVD more than any other I own.
Rating:
Summary: mellow my mind
Review: If you're looking for a laid-back hour of solo acoustic, mostly new and expertly crafted Neil Young numbers, you've come to the right place. Young has put together 62 minutes of fine entertainment in this year 2000 release.These recordings are gleaned from Young's May 29, 1999 solo appearance at the 2,000 seat Bass Concert Hall on the campus of the University of Texas. The filming has a very simplistic and classy feel to it... Neil surrounded by a crescent of acoustic guitars, a pump organ and piano. A trio of lights illuminate the performer, and the camera's provide only close-ups, and direct and angled shots from the foot of the stage. Young appears to be creating a set list from the seat of his pants, and this prompts numerous requests from the crowd... that is until a lone and timely "SHUT-UP" is reinforced by crowd applause, and an already reserved audience becomes reverant. Suffice it to say that the 'atmosphere' of the concert is a joy to behold in this age of "I paid, I can yell whenever and whatever I want" mentality. The entire setlist for this particular concert can be viewed on the Sugar Mountain web site. Looking over that list, there are a few numbers I sure would have liked to hear in an acoustic mode, such as 'Powderfinger' and 'Southern Pacific', but I'm sure Neil would tell me to buy a ticket. There is really only one classic tune resurrected from the complete concert, that being the pump organ (yes, pump organ) rendition of 'Long May You Run'. While I suspect there has never been a poor rendition of this wonderful song about Neil's Hearst, this version is my least favorite. The solo acoustic version from 'Unplugged' and of course the original Stills-Young Band recording outdo this performance, but it's still a pleasure to hear. 'Harvest Moon' is included, although the studio track and the 'Red Rocks' video version are superior. A rare recording of 'Philadelphia' from the 1994 movie soundtrack is offered as well. The remainder of the songs are chosen from the October 1999 Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young 'Looking Forward' reunion disc, and of course the 'Silver and Gold' audio CD. The two opening numbers, 'Looking Forward' and 'Out of Control' and a later track, 'Slowpoke' appear on the CSNY CD. From 'Silver and Gold' we have 'Good To See You', 'Daddy Went Walking', 'Buffalo Springfield Again', 'The Great Divide', 'Red Sun' and 'Distant Camera'. Two of these songs, 'Daddy Went Walking' and 'Buffalo Springfield Again' also appear on the 'Red Rocks' tape, and sound better with full instrumental backing. 'Good To See You', 'Distant Camera', and 'Slowpoke' are my personal favorites. The video ends with a studio recording of Neil performing 'Silver and Gold' in 1997. It's a bit grainy and Neil rolls the credits over it, so it has a throw-away feel to it. Only Neil would do it this way. Nothing's good unless it's imperfect. Ya gotta love the guy. There isn't a bad song in the bunch, and mercilessly, MERCILESSLY, while the audience is audible at times, they are completely invisible to the camera, and there are none of the dreaded audience sing-alongs. Neil's voice is at times strained by that insidious Mother Nature, but these recordings reinforce the reality of Young's continued musical relevance. Only a handful of performers, among them Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton, have managed to do what Neil has done... not only survived, but thrived in both the 1960's and the 1990's, and every decade in between. Thank You, Neil. You've help make it a wonderful trip.
Rating:
Summary: mellow my mind
Review: If you're looking for a laid-back hour of solo acoustic, mostly new and expertly crafted Neil Young numbers, you've come to the right place. Young has put together 62 minutes of fine entertainment in this year 2000 release. These recordings are gleaned from Young's May 29, 1999 solo appearance at the 2,000 seat Bass Concert Hall on the campus of the University of Texas. The filming has a very simplistic and classy feel to it... Neil surrounded by a crescent of acoustic guitars, a pump organ and piano. A trio of lights illuminate the performer, and the camera's provide only close-ups, and direct and angled shots from the foot of the stage. Young appears to be creating a set list from the seat of his pants, and this prompts numerous requests from the crowd... that is until a lone and timely "SHUT-UP" is reinforced by crowd applause, and an already reserved audience becomes reverant. Suffice it to say that the 'atmosphere' of the concert is a joy to behold in this age of "I paid, I can yell whenever and whatever I want" mentality. The entire setlist for this particular concert can be viewed on the Sugar Mountain web site. Looking over that list, there are a few numbers I sure would have liked to hear in an acoustic mode, such as 'Powderfinger' and 'Southern Pacific', but I'm sure Neil would tell me to buy a ticket. There is really only one classic tune resurrected from the complete concert, that being the pump organ (yes, pump organ) rendition of 'Long May You Run'. While I suspect there has never been a poor rendition of this wonderful song about Neil's Hearst, this version is my least favorite. The solo acoustic version from 'Unplugged' and of course the original Stills-Young Band recording outdo this performance, but it's still a pleasure to hear. 'Harvest Moon' is included, although the studio track and the 'Red Rocks' video version are superior. A rare recording of 'Philadelphia' from the 1994 movie soundtrack is offered as well. The remainder of the songs are chosen from the October 1999 Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young 'Looking Forward' reunion disc, and of course the 'Silver and Gold' audio CD. The two opening numbers, 'Looking Forward' and 'Out of Control' and a later track, 'Slowpoke' appear on the CSNY CD. From 'Silver and Gold' we have 'Good To See You', 'Daddy Went Walking', 'Buffalo Springfield Again', 'The Great Divide', 'Red Sun' and 'Distant Camera'. Two of these songs, 'Daddy Went Walking' and 'Buffalo Springfield Again' also appear on the 'Red Rocks' tape, and sound better with full instrumental backing. 'Good To See You', 'Distant Camera', and 'Slowpoke' are my personal favorites. The video ends with a studio recording of Neil performing 'Silver and Gold' in 1997. It's a bit grainy and Neil rolls the credits over it, so it has a throw-away feel to it. Only Neil would do it this way. Nothing's good unless it's imperfect. Ya gotta love the guy. There isn't a bad song in the bunch, and mercilessly, MERCILESSLY, while the audience is audible at times, they are completely invisible to the camera, and there are none of the dreaded audience sing-alongs. Neil's voice is at times strained by that insidious Mother Nature, but these recordings reinforce the reality of Young's continued musical relevance. Only a handful of performers, among them Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton, have managed to do what Neil has done... not only survived, but thrived in both the 1960's and the 1990's, and every decade in between. Thank You, Neil. You've help make it a wonderful trip.
Rating:
Summary: Better than Citizen Kane
Review: It doesn't get any better than this. Neil opens the disc with Looking Forward, absolutely stunning. Than he hops on the piano for Out Of Control. At this point you don't even remember where are you anymore and the tears start streaming down. One of the highlights of the disc is Philadelphia, you can't helped but be moved by this song. Just when you think you can't take anymore he hits you with The Great Divide, wow!! The whole disc is completely mind blowing. Neil plays Long May You Run on the pump organ and you have to hear to believe it. If you don't own this disc tell me and I'll buy it for you. Without it your life will not be worth anything.
Rating:
Summary: Better than Citizen Kane
Review: It doesn't get any better than this. Neil opens the disc with Looking Forward, absolutely stunning. Than he hops on the piano for Out Of Control. At this point you don't even remember where are you anymore and the tears start streaming down. One of the highlights of the disc is Philadelphia, you can't helped but be moved by this song. Just when you think you can't take anymore he hits you with The Great Divide, wow!! The whole disc is completely mind blowing. Neil plays Long May You Run on the pump organ and you have to hear to believe it. If you don't own this disc tell me and I'll buy it for you. Without it your life will not be worth anything.
Rating:
Summary: Just Mind Blowing
Review: It is not easy at all to entertain a crowd of about 4000 to 5000 people in a huge auditorium all alone. Neil has proved it wrong. Every number touches the heart. Just the three instruments used in the entire concert and all used by Neil. Every song he uses a guitar and a mouth organ or piano and a mouth organ. One has to see this to believe it.
Rating:
Summary: Jaw dropper
Review: It's no secret that Neil Young has a gift for connecting his thoughts with the fans. I bought this DVD about 4 months ago and cant count the # of times I've watched it in pure amazement. Ill put it on just to hear the songs while I straighten up around the house and before the first song "looking forward" is over I'm already on the couch smokin a bowl. If you play guitar you will not be able to watch the entire video without picking it up and strumming along with the master. If you don't play guitar this video will have you wishing you did.
Rating:
Summary: Jaw dropper
Review: It's no secret that Neil Young has a gift for connecting his thoughts with the fans. I bought this DVD about 4 months ago and cant count the # of times I've watched it in pure amazement. Ill put it on just to hear the songs while I straighten up around the house and before the first song "looking forward" is over I'm already on the couch smokin a bowl. If you play guitar you will not be able to watch the entire video without picking it up and strumming along with the master. If you don't play guitar this video will have you wishing you did.
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