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Summary: Real Review
Review: .... This JS concert, pretty much represents the band well for where they were, at the start of the 80's. They have always been a band that appeared to be on the verge of chaos and confusion, as foretold by even some of their own lyrics. All the elements are here and all the quirky individualities of each member...Grace's mysterious antics, Paul's leadership, Craig's guitar, Mickey's high octane vocals(see KNEE DEEP IN THE HOOPLA album)BUT most of all THE MUSICIANSHIP and GREAT SONGS!!! One thing people forget too, is that this band has always evolved and they represent each era perfectly!!! Even Paul Kantner being the sci fi buff that he is, needs to realize this. Everything evolves and the STARSHIP continued right through this show and on through the 80's!!!
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Summary: The wrong moment in this band's history
Review: Every great band has a "moment;" a time when they are at their most brilliant, most socially relevant, most musically profound. For the name-changing, member-changing band that was once known as Jefferson Airplane, this DVD is not only NOT that moment; it's not even close.Message to Grace: Have somebody collect film and tape from a much, much better time in your band's history. Somewhere around the release of "Volunteers" would be a good place to start. Have them work backwards from there, to the beginning. Then, have a talented director make a documentary out of it, with a small emphasis on interviews and history, and a big, big, big emphasis on the MUSIC. (That means LOTS of concert and studio footage...) Put it on DVD, promote it a little, and sit back and watch it sell, sell, sell. I'll buy one for me, and one for everybody I care about; because you did something really special, really important, really profound and quite beautiful during that time, something you should be proud of. Ditch this 80's BS, and give us something real. Please.
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Summary: The wrong moment in this band's history
Review: Every great band has a "moment;" a time when they are at their most brilliant, most socially relevant, most musically profound. For the name-changing, member-changing band that was once known as Jefferson Airplane, this DVD is not only NOT that moment; it's not even close. Message to Grace: Have somebody collect film and tape from a much, much better time in your band's history. Somewhere around the release of "Volunteers" would be a good place to start. Have them work backwards from there, to the beginning. Then, have a talented director make a documentary out of it, with a small emphasis on interviews and history, and a big, big, big emphasis on the MUSIC. (That means LOTS of concert and studio footage...) Put it on DVD, promote it a little, and sit back and watch it sell, sell, sell. I'll buy one for me, and one for everybody I care about; because you did something really special, really important, really profound and quite beautiful during that time, something you should be proud of. Ditch this 80's BS, and give us something real. Please.
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Summary: The wrong moment in this band's history
Review: Every great band has a "moment;" a time when they are at their most brilliant, most socially relevant, most musically profound. For the name-changing, member-changing band that was once known as Jefferson Airplane, this DVD is not only NOT that moment; it's not even close. Message to Grace: Have somebody collect film and tape from a much, much better time in your band's history. Somewhere around the release of "Volunteers" would be a good place to start. Have them work backwards from there, to the beginning. Then, have a talented director make a documentary out of it, with a small emphasis on interviews and history, and a big, big, big emphasis on the MUSIC. (That means LOTS of concert and studio footage...) Put it on DVD, promote it a little, and sit back and watch it sell, sell, sell. I'll buy one for me, and one for everybody I care about; because you did something really special, really important, really profound and quite beautiful during that time, something you should be proud of. Ditch this 80's BS, and give us something real. Please.
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Summary: Hardly essential, but Starship fans will want it.
Review: It's the missing link between "Miracles" and "We Built This City". Starship's 1983 tour to support the "Winds of Change" album. The band is dressed really silly (hey, it was 1983!) and Grace seems to enjoy mugging for the camera more than performing for the audience but they pull off all of the necessary non-Balin tunes. Grace does a wonderful "White Rabbit", Paul rocks on "Ride The Tiger", and Mickey screeches his way through "Jane" and "Find Your Way Back". "Stranger" and "Girl With The Hungry Eyes" are highlights as well. However, this is definitely a product of its' time. Just be thankful that this was before "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now".
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Summary: How could this happen.....
Review: Jefferson Starship at the time(1983)had released 3 outstanding albums, Freedom at Point Zero, Modern Times, Wind of Change. If anyone had the opportunity to see the band with drummer Ansley Dunbar, You know how disappointing this video is. Unfortunately, when listening to songs like "Stranger" you could hear the bands new drummer(???)the mistakes and missed drum fills. It's a shame that the band never released any Video performance of the band with Dunbar. It's a good mix of song selection. Too bad they didnt fine tune the playing.(Why didnt they play "Save Your Love" "Lightening Rose" "RockMusic")
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Summary: JS - Live - pretty good
Review: Let me start off by saying this is not a great concert video, and not the definitive concert it claims to be. However, that being said, it is an entertaining DVD, with some nice footage of the band. This is a concert DVD from the early 80's, on what looks to be the "winds of Change" tour - recorder live in Canada. One problem I had with this is that it is rather short - clocking in at a little over an hour. I would have liked to seen the entire show. Sound is decent - not great. The band seems to be having fun playing the songs, and it gives a nice snapshot of the band in their early 80's mode...just a few years before they released the god awful "We built this city"...and they went completely downhill. I think if your a fan of the band, you will find this well worth the money. If your a hardcore fan from the early versions of the band( I.E. - the stuff with Marty Balin)...this may not be for you, as it is loaded heavy with the Mickey Thomas stuff. All in all...well worth the price!!!
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Summary: Jefferson Starship
Review: This concert in Toronto from 1983 portrays Jefferson Starhip at it's best! On the heels of the release of Winds of Change, they play many of the hits off that album as well as some of the classic Jefferson Airplane tunes such as "White Rabbit" and "Somebody To Love". Grace Slick shines on vocals along with Mickey Thomas. Craig Chacquico on guitar is awesome and there are great guitar solo parts in this conert video. This is a must for any Jefferson Starship lover.
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Summary: Music OK; DVD bad
Review: What were they thinking? The music on this DVD is OK, in the three to four star range, but is has a juvenile begining and breaks between the songs. It comes from a 1983 concert when Grace Slick and Micky Thomas were the lead singers. This was the Jefferson Airplane/Starship "Corporate Rock" period when they were at their most popular. It wasn't one of the best periods in Rock and Roll. This bland arena rock was competing with Disco, creating an artistic void that was filled by Punk. Grace Slick is dressed up as a cross between Joan Jett and Pat Benatar. Paul Kantner looks pretty ridiculous, too. Compared to the Jefferson Airplane, and the early Starship, it is easy to take potshots at this eighties version. But, Slick and Kantner are excellent song writers and they recruited two excellent songwriters/musicians in Pete Sears and Craig Chaquico. They still were one of the better Corporate Rock bands of the period. This DVD is about 60 minutes long and consists of 14 songs, mostly the Starship hits of the eighties. There are also nice renditions of White Rabbit and Somebody To Love. The songs are played with alot of energy and there are some nice, but short solos for Sears and Chaquico. But, since the DVD is only an hour, only the hits are included, and the group never really opens up. During this period, Sears used to perform an amazing base solo that is sadly missing here. A full concert DVD would have been much better. The real problem with this DVD is the opening and breaks that come every 3 songs. There is this cheesy sci-fi set with this moron introducing the songs. It looks alot like Mystery Science Theatre 3000, only not funny and totally inappropriate. It is bad enough to have it at the beginning, but with it inbetween songs, it really breaks up the flow of the music.
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Summary: Music OK; DVD bad
Review: What were they thinking? The music on this DVD is OK, in the three to four star range, but is has a juvenile begining and breaks between the songs. It comes from a 1983 concert when Grace Slick and Micky Thomas were the lead singers. This was the Jefferson Airplane/Starship "Corporate Rock" period when they were at their most popular. It wasn't one of the best periods in Rock and Roll. This bland arena rock was competing with Disco, creating an artistic void that was filled by Punk. Grace Slick is dressed up as a cross between Joan Jett and Pat Benatar. Paul Kantner looks pretty ridiculous, too. Compared to the Jefferson Airplane, and the early Starship, it is easy to take potshots at this eighties version. But, Slick and Kantner are excellent song writers and they recruited two excellent songwriters/musicians in Pete Sears and Craig Chaquico. They still were one of the better Corporate Rock bands of the period. This DVD is about 60 minutes long and consists of 14 songs, mostly the Starship hits of the eighties. There are also nice renditions of White Rabbit and Somebody To Love. The songs are played with alot of energy and there are some nice, but short solos for Sears and Chaquico. But, since the DVD is only an hour, only the hits are included, and the group never really opens up. During this period, Sears used to perform an amazing base solo that is sadly missing here. A full concert DVD would have been much better. The real problem with this DVD is the opening and breaks that come every 3 songs. There is this cheesy sci-fi set with this moron introducing the songs. It looks alot like Mystery Science Theatre 3000, only not funny and totally inappropriate. It is bad enough to have it at the beginning, but with it inbetween songs, it really breaks up the flow of the music.
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