Rating: 
Summary: "Rather old farts than young ass.."
Review: (A Knight & (a good) bass player missing!) In 1985 LW & CL visited "Kuusrock"-festival near my home-town, but I wasn't able to see them; so this is better than nothing; I'd rather like to see video of "Road goes ever on" or "Dream sequence" from "Flowers of evil". Anyway, LW is LW and he does everything well (remember his age!) and he has his own style; don't even try to copy. And young drummers: just listen to old Mountain records & Corky now; that's how you make rock "run like a moose"; this is a Finnish expression meaning when the music of the band really works and goes forward powerfully. "Only" 4 stars, 'cause LW didn't want to have enough good bass player an no keyboards at all.
Rating:
Summary: "Rather old farts than young ass.."
Review: (A Knight & (a good) bass player missing!) In 1985 LW & CL visited "Kuusrock"-festival near my home-town, but I wasn't able to see them; so this is better than nothing; I'd rather like to see video of "Road goes ever on" or "Dream sequence" from "Flowers of evil". Anyway, LW is LW and he does everything well (remember his age!) and he has his own style; don't even try to copy. And young drummers: just listen to old Mountain records & Corky now; that's how you make rock "run like a moose"; this is a Finnish expression meaning when the music of the band really works and goes forward powerfully. "Only" 4 stars, 'cause LW didn't want to have enough good bass player an no keyboards at all.
Rating: 
Summary: Don't Buy This
Review: I advise steering clear of this DVD because of the
shoddy playing and the shaky transitions within the
songs. Its clear that this band did not rehearse much
prior to this gig. That or they had a very,very off night.
Only those most hardcore Mountain historians should buy
this but even then you aren't going to find much here
that compels you to watch this DVD more than a couple of
times. The best part of the whole show is when some guy
in the audience ( at most 90 people)
wants LW to talk to his friend "steve in alaska" via
cellphone. So LW agrees takes the cellphone from the fan
and says "F*** you Steve". But its kind of sad
when the highlight of the show is the stage patter.
After all, LW and Mountain aren't coffee-house
folk singers so let the music do the talking.I haven't given up on Mountain though it would be
nice if LW actually took some time to rehearse
and pick out gear that does justice to his tone
of yesteryear instead of using harmonizers and
JCM 800s that over distort his sound which for him
is not good. His album tones are excellent and
the irony is that kids today spend thousands of
dollars trying to recreate late 60s and early 70s
tones but LW completely abandons his classic
sound by plugging into newer gear and effects
which renders his sound unremarkable and very generic.
He should also perhaps add an organist like they
used to have so songs such as "Theme from an imaginary
western" and "Nantucket sleighride" won't sound so
bare and thin with the three piece. I think
part of the reason he is using the harmonizer is to
get thicker lead tones perhaps to compensate for the
bottom dropping out when he goes to solo. Maybe they will get their act together and record a
proper show that is more coherent and rehearsed. I
would hate to think that LW is happy with this production.
One last thing. His voice does still sound pretty good
even when its clear he doesn't sing these songs that
often anymore. I think they should do some touring and
get more serious about the show and then record another
"real" DVD.
Rating: 
Summary: reign of fire
Review: I can't believe it was way back in the early 70's when i first heard their, what we would consider a slice of pure hard rock heaven, "Mississippi Queen" an all time classic, a song that is so memorable everytime you hear it, infectious, easy listening,
I was absolutely hooked.To my pleasant surprise on The Mountain
web page, was listed a live dvd, initial reaction my god 30 years later! and boy if you are a fan you are all in for a treat! Filmed in a small pub with about 100-150 people, talk about intimate settings! The sound quality is stunning, brilliantly recorded, with an option of viewing the concert in quad-split. If you are a fan of traditional hard rock or a fan of Mountain, if you will pardon the pun this is huge.The power,
the intensity, and at times the quieter moments are amazing.
During the concert there are a couple of hilarious moments that will have you in stitches, i cannot speak highly enough of this live dvd, "Over The Top"
Rating:
Summary: reign of fire
Review: I can't believe it was way back in the early 70's when i first heard their, what we would consider a slice of pure hard rock heaven, "Mississippi Queen" an all time classic, a song that is so memorable everytime you hear it, infectious, easy listening,
I was absolutely hooked.To my pleasant surprise on The Mountain
web page, was listed a live dvd, initial reaction my god 30 years later! and boy if you are a fan you are all in for a treat! Filmed in a small pub with about 100-150 people, talk about intimate settings! The sound quality is stunning, brilliantly recorded, with an option of viewing the concert in quad-split. If you are a fan of traditional hard rock or a fan of Mountain, if you will pardon the pun this is huge.The power,
the intensity, and at times the quieter moments are amazing.
During the concert there are a couple of hilarious moments that will have you in stitches, i cannot speak highly enough of this live dvd, "Over The Top"
Rating:
Summary: Leslie West & Corky Laing
Review: I had the pleasure of seeing LESLIE WEST many years ago at the BLUE ONION CLUB in NORMAN,OKLAHOMA. I own the LESLIE WEST/MOUNTAIN catalog on vinyl and CD. I bought this DVD and have watched it only once. LESLIE WEST AND MOUNTAIN rock the Mystic Club in Petaluma California. The scrapbook section with the story of MOUNTAIN'S fourth gig at WOODSTOCK, the story of FELIX PAPPALARDI and the story of MISSISSIPPI QUEEN add to the music included on this disc. The sound is excellent. The camera work is outstanding. Songs included on the DVD are BLOOD OF THE SUN, FOR YASGUR'S FARM, NEVER IN MY LIFE, THEME FROM AN IMAGINARY WESTERN and NANTUCKET SLEIGHRIDE along with CROSSROADS and some new songs from LESLIE WEST. CORKY LAING is one of rock's greatest drummers. Bass guitar is provided by RICHIE SCARLET and he is in excellent form. If you love LESLIE WEST AND MOUNTAIN you should buy this title as soon as possible.
Rating:
Summary: Leslie West still rocks !
Review: I really, really wanted to enjoy this dvd; but half way thru the third song I found myself hitting the fast forward button...over & over. The band looks old and they play old. There is very little energy in the performance other than bassist Ritchie Scarlett performing a few "Townshend" windmills on his bass (Scarlett really looks out of place in this band). You really can't blame the band; there is only about 100 people in the audience and they all look like they carry AARP cards.
Being a guitar player and a huge fan of Mountain, I was most disappointed in West's guitar. He plays thru so many guitar effects, it diminishes his skills and sounds awful. There is no trace whatsoever of his classic 70's tone & vibrato. I wonder why he's "hiding" his guitar playing behind so many electronic pedals (he often comes off sounding like a poor man's Alex Lifeson). If you close your eyes thru the concert and just listen, the band sounds like a unrehearsed version of Rush. The instrumental section of "Nantucket Sleighride" is almost unlistenable with Laing's aging drum kit barely holding the band together. The vintage footage is the only section worth a dang. Great shots of the band (mostly still photos) and a few amusing anecdotes from Corky & Leslie. When you here the power of the original "Mississippi Queen", it makes the concert portion ever more disappointing. Unfortunately the vintage section only runs about 15 minutes. All in all a purchase for a die-hard Mountain fan only. (...)
Rating:
Summary: West's Guitar Hidden Behind Too Many Electronic Effects
Review: I really, really wanted to enjoy this dvd; but half way thru the third song I found myself hitting the fast forward button...over & over. The band looks old and they play old. There is very little energy in the performance other than bassist Ritchie Scarlett performing a few "Townshend" windmills on his bass (Scarlett really looks out of place in this band). You really can't blame the band; there is only about 100 people in the audience and they all look like they carry AARP cards.
Being a guitar player and a huge fan of Mountain, I was most disappointed in West's guitar. He plays thru so many guitar effects, it diminishes his skills and sounds awful. There is no trace whatsoever of his classic 70's tone & vibrato. I wonder why he's "hiding" his guitar playing behind so many electronic pedals (he often comes off sounding like a poor man's Alex Lifeson). If you close your eyes thru the concert and just listen, the band sounds like a unrehearsed version of Rush. The instrumental section of "Nantucket Sleighride" is almost unlistenable with Laing's aging drum kit barely holding the band together. The vintage footage is the only section worth a dang. Great shots of the band (mostly still photos) and a few amusing anecdotes from Corky & Leslie. When you here the power of the original "Mississippi Queen", it makes the concert portion ever more disappointing. Unfortunately the vintage section only runs about 15 minutes. All in all a purchase for a die-hard Mountain fan only. (...)
Rating:
Summary: "When the Wagons Leave the City..."
Review: I saw these guys perform last November at the Paramont in Denver with Vanilla Fudge- Richie "the Bat" Scarlett sat next to us while Tim Bogart showed off his stuff in the opening act. If you like deep down in your gut crunching rock and roll then this DVD is a must. You have Leslie West walking out on stage scat/attacking his guitar while the crowd is going "how does he do that". This is followed by the riffs of Blood of the Sun as the rest of the band takes the stage. This DVD showcases two of the all time great Rock and Roll legends of the phat Guitar and Drum. Leslie and Corky are on the money during this show. The DVD is stellar in both visual and audio departments. After the concert is complete you are given a bonus of seeing vintage footage from Woodstock and dress rehearsal/back stage interview material. Bottom line here is you get a chance to see one of the best Rock and roll guitar players cranking out heavy riffs that make your heart soar. What are you waiting for?
Rating:
Summary: Its Ok, but not that great
Review: I was dissappointed in this DVD. I found myself more interested in the older footage (of which they only give you snippets). It actually is pretty sad brcause Leslie West looks really old and the audience looks old too. Playing to about 100 people, West and Laing go through some of the standard Mountain cuts. West is not very mobile and tries to make up for his lack of energy with funny anecdotes from the bands past in between songs. West can still sing, though. His guitar playing (I admit I am picky because I am a guitar player too - but hell, that is why I bought it) is decent, although he fiddles around too much with his equipment. The opening of the show is just him screwing around with his effects and guitar. I thouight there would be a better, more hyped up introduction to the show. I felt like I was watching a rehearsal at one point. The old footage that they show is cooler than the show. West has his Les Paul Junior and Felix is playing. I wish they had included whole songs of that stuff.
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