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Summary: A must own DVD
Review: After a few listens, I decided that this DVD is a "must own" performace. Comparing to Diana Krall, Keiko's handling of the keyboard looks a little rough, very business like but she gets the sound that we want to hear. She starts with "Whisper from the mirror".. moves through to "Bridge over the stars" .. a typcially racy smooth jazz number. "White gate" is my favorite.. a dash of Al DiMeola, Santana, El Chicano etc. Kazu is a genius on Shakuhachi, very enjoyable music.
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Summary: A must own DVD
Review: After a few listens, I decided that this DVD is a "must own" performace. Comparing to Diana Krall, Keiko's handling of the keyboard looks a little rough, very business like but she gets the sound that we want to hear. She starts with "Whisper from the mirror".. moves through to "Bridge over the stars" .. a typcially racy smooth jazz number. "White gate" is my favorite.. a dash of Al DiMeola, Santana, El Chicano etc. Kazu is a genius on Shakuhachi, very enjoyable music.
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Summary: Musical Wishes Fullfilled
Review: Although Keiko has trouble interviewing and coming off as confident personally, it's obvious her strengths are in performing and writing music which rivals George Winston in it's emotional impact and draw on the soul. Sometimes you may feel she is perhaps heading no where with a piece only to realize that even the gaps have been placed there for effect. Her repetitive speach in her short interviews between pieces reflects much of her concentration on the hypnotic. This brought up references to...of all things, Led Zepplin music.... but don't get me wrong there is no crunch and munch here... the effect is much more beautiful and soothing, and thankfully there is no wailing. :-) If you like to watch your musicians, this is a great video, for every part, be it bass, drums or someone who plays the oriental reed pipe...yes, they put jazz backing to the kind of music you once heard only on Kung Fu... amazing!!! Best thing since Vanessa Mae for people of all races and musical colors. Buy it now!
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Summary: Good DVD
Review: At first I trashed this DVD. Then I gave a good sympathetic listen. Very good. A strong individual and player and best of all she reflects the Japanese culture. This is very accessable music and still is very good.
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Summary: Kieko and jazz
Review: I am very impressed with this DVD. A smooth blend between an Asian sound and jazz. This lady has magical fingers on the keyboards. They do a piece at the end that even blends in a touch of blues. That's right I said blues - it is GREAT - you have to check it out. Every person that I have demonstrated with, loved it also.
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Summary: simply MARVELOUS
Review: I have never been so impressed with the content and delivery of such a wonderful DVD I have the CD as well. She is a true star in here music. I have shared my copy with friends who have DVD's and have had to beg for it s return
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Summary: simply MARVELOUS
Review: I have never been so impressed with the content and delivery of such a wonderful DVD I have the CD as well. She is a true star in here music. I have shared my copy with friends who have DVD's and have had to beg for it s return
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Summary: Tight-Superior dts sound
Review: Keiko at her finest. Sound is tremendous. If you have dts you will know what I mean. Super tight band. What more can I say?? Keiko, the true professional.
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Summary: Excellent jazz show by a talented, gracious performer
Review: Keiko Matsui brings to the stage of BET Jazz a solid performance of some of her more well-known songs (as of 2000), complemented by a good supporting band and the virtuoso bamboo flute playing of her husband, Kazu. Typical of most of Keiko's music, many of the numbers introduce a musical motif, move on to an improvisational middle section, then end with a more glorious layering of instrumentation. Any follower of smooth jazz will recognize her formula, and it plays well for this show.I would describe most of the numbers as uplifting; however, some diversity is added with the heartfelt "Forever, Forever," written for Keiko's daughter, the ethereal compositions featuring Kazu's flute ("shakuhachi" in Japanese), and the jazzed up tempo to some of the hits. "Bridge Over the Stars" was noteworthy with it's altered (from the original studio version) tempo and much cooler ending. "White Gate" was really up-tempo with bass and drums alternating flourishes. Keiko works well with the other band members and trades off some hip riffs with sax-man Greg Reilly on a song or two. Personally, I'm not convinced that the shakuhachi works all that well as a jazz instrument, but I can't criticize the inventiveness in employing a traditional Japanese flute along with contemporary jazz instrumentation. Jazz aside, the last song is a BLUES number, trading off between featured soloists, including Kazu ("Wanna check it out?") with his breathy flute intro. Overall, the camera work, editing and the sound quality are all very good. No major negatives with this disc, although the run time of 84 minutes left me wanting a bit more, and the DVD extras aren't that captivating (11-minute interview with Keiko and a 30-second TV spot). Still, this is a performance that any jazz fan can enjoy.
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Summary: This DVD is of 5 star in every aspects.
Review: Sonically, the DTS is very very clean and well mixed. No over done surround that make lots of music videos sound artificial. Therefore I can't hear much of difference between DTS and 2 channel ( this is by no means a bad thing though ). All the tracks are well chosen and are of her best. Here is a list of her albums that I own and in the order from my most favorite: 1. Dream Walk
2. Deep Blue
3. Full Moon and a Shrine
4. Doll
5. White Owl
6. Whisper in the Mirror
7. Under the Northern Lights Video is very clean as well. Well match the mood of the music. Classy and simple. I appreciate the good taste of the production. This is a jazz video so don't need all the fancy high tech visual effects IMHO. Keiko herself is awesome! Her whole persona is like magic. I am Chinese so I probably appreciate more of her subtle, low key and subdued style. She is just LOVELY! If you are Keiko fan then this DVD is a must have for you.
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