John Valby: Concerto for Piano, Voice and 500 Screaming Assholes

Rating:
Summary: Dr. Dirty, plain and simple.
Review: I bought this dvd the last time I saw John Valby live, and was lucky enough to have it autographed. After one of the craziest nights of my life, filled with more laughs than ever, I was sure to pop this one in as soon as I got home.

I must first then caution you, that this DVD does not compare to seeing John live. In fact, none of his albums do. Though his show is simple, just good old Dr. Dirty and a piano, being a part of the crowd is a must. Why then, do you ask, would you buy this dvd?

Well, for starters, it's a great look inside of a Dr. Dirty show, and gives you a taste of John, and the crowds are there to see him. Sure, its poorly recorded, but who cares? It's Dr. Dirty. Plain and Simple.

If you've seen John live, then you'll love this dvd, as its filled with some of his best. If you haven't, then watch the dvd, study it, and start learning the words so you can participate when you go see him!

Rating:
Summary: Dr. Dirty, plain and simple.
Review: I bought this dvd the last time I saw John Valby live, and was lucky enough to have it autographed. After one of the craziest nights of my life, filled with more laughs than ever, I was sure to pop this one in as soon as I got home.

I must first then caution you, that this DVD does not compare to seeing John live. In fact, none of his albums do. Though his show is simple, just good old Dr. Dirty and a piano, being a part of the crowd is a must. Why then, do you ask, would you buy this dvd?

Well, for starters, it's a great look inside of a Dr. Dirty show, and gives you a taste of John, and the crowds are there to see him. Sure, its poorly recorded, but who cares? It's Dr. Dirty. Plain and Simple.

If you've seen John live, then you'll love this dvd, as its filled with some of his best. If you haven't, then watch the dvd, study it, and start learning the words so you can participate when you go see him!

Rating:
Summary: Cheap production, but glad to have JV on DVD!
Review: Viewing this DVD was an exercise in frustration. 50% of the content was good classic Valby, but the other half filler. Furthermore, the DVD looks and sounds as if a cheap 300 dollar video cam was used to record the show. Audio is muffled a bit much of the time and not up to par on most of the DVD, and the video is a one camera presentation with no real closeups of John. OK, the camera is about 20 feet or so away, but it would have been a lot more professional if at least 2 cameras were used, and closer shots of John were included during some passages. That said, it is good to have JV on on DVD finally, and I am sure if John himself is reading the review he is saying 'FU' to me right now!