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Summary: Rockin In A Free World...
Review: Well, a second DVD has appeared. Amazing. I couldn't believe when "Single Video Theory" arrived as a Xmas present, that Pearl Jam would ever release 'videos'. Well, I'm glad they did because this one is also a well produced and enteraining bit of Pearl Jammingness. Armed with a three-man/woman film crew, this concert video is chock full of songs (29 to be exact) and is well worth the trip to ... buy. There are also two bonus videos along with the concert footage. No commentary unfortunately, but to quote Mick Jagger, 'You can't always get what you want'.
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Summary: Pearl Jam is Rock n' Roll
Review: If you really love Pearl Jam, or are a die hard fan of good ole rock n' roll, you'll love this DVD. Pearl Jam is a straight up rock n' roll band and it comes through in this DVD. I must admit I am a bit biased as I have been a huge Pearl Jam fan since their beginings in 1991, but that aside everyone who is a fan of good rock music will love it. All the hits minus Alive (I must say i was hoping 'State of Love and Trust', and 'Brain of J' would be on there too) are on the setlist. I must give special notice to a few songs on the DVD that are especially good renditions -'Daughter' (ending with 'It's OK' by Dead Moon), 'Lukin' that leads into 'Not for You', 'Even Flow' (the solo - WOW), and of course 'Rockin in the Free World'(featuring the now famous among the PJ faithful, Jesse)- All are absolutely amazing on this DVD... Every Pearl Jam song is good, but even better live. BUY IT, BUY IT, BUY IT. You won't regret it. PLAY IT LOUD!!!!!
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Summary: Play It Loud!
Review: Pearl Jam has been one of my favorite bands ever since I was wearing flannel and being an angst filled. This DVD has it all, old, new, and everything in between. With a 28 song setlist, this disk has quite a bit to offer. The picture quality is not the best, but it has that "old movie" kind of feel. I do believe that this was done quite intentionally. The sound, on the other hand, is absolutely amazing. I picked this up right when it first came out. I took it home and proceeded to pump it through my Digital 5.1 home theater system and it just rocked. A nice thing about the DVD is that the setlist includes some of the non-album B-sides from the old record singles. "Leatherman," "I got id," and "Long Road" are all rarities included. The only disappointments were the absence of "Alive," "Black," and a couple of other tracks that were not released as singles. But hey, with 28 songs on the DVD, who am I to complain? Additional highlights include "Given to Fly" where there is a person signing the whole song. Why anyone would sign a concert is beyond me, but, it is beautiful to watch. Ed brings her up on the main stage and dances with her. . . It is great. The extras on the disk are good. It has the video for "Do the Evolution," and the video for "Oceans." The second of which, I don't think ever hit MTV. There is the "Matt Cam" that is mounted to the drum kit and shows the drummer through three whole songs. There are little films that show where the tour went, show the band, and show the fans. The "places" and the "band" mini-films have instrumental tracks going on in the background that are pretty cool. The "fans" mini-film has a really great live version of "Yellow Ledbetter" playing. Above all else, the DVD is a culmination of 6 studio records and almost ten years of being one of the most influential bands of their time. If not for bands like Pearl Jam, there would be no Nickleback, there would no Creed(even thought I am convinced that the world could do without Creed). This band rocked in 1991 and still rocks in 2002. I hope they go on for a very, very, long time to come. epc
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Summary: Best live band make best live DVD.
Review: Being the greatest touring band in the world right now, Pearl Jam picked a fitting title with "Touring Band." There is not a weak song on the setlist, and although I would have loved to see "Baba O'Reily" on it, there is no way any Pearl Jam fan can complain. This is just a masterpiece of rock and roll, and I hope they do something similar on their upcoming tour for Riot Act.
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Summary: Good Stuff
Review: It could've been better. I prefer to hear some of the non-musical things that happen on stage. Like Eddie ranting about some Silly cause or just some other random thing. The concert is great though. Stellar Pearl Jam, check it out.
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Summary: great music - crappy video
Review: This is more something to listen to than to view. The music is great, but the VHS quality video is quite lame. They could have invested a few bucks in decent video gear if they wanted to make a DVD. BUt I guess fans won't care about that - and the concert is great.
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Summary: Vedder is Better-Buy Touring Band 2000
Review: As an over the top collector of anything Pearl Jam, this DVD was a must have for me and remains my most prized material possession in the world. From the sincere letter from Ed printed on the inside flap to the amazing bonus scenes, this DVD will be the best concert DVD you will ever buy. The setlist is all encompassing. Everytime you watch it, you will notice something you haven't seen before. Highlights include:
-Given To Fly featuring a woman doing sign language
-an incredibly moving "It's Okay" Daughter tag
-a montage of "blooper" type scenes
-bonus videos and European tour footage
-Stone's continuing reign as Master of the Riff
-Some truly classic Vedder, still incredibly and visually passionate after all these years
-Mike hamming it up for the camera
-Jeff's bouncing bass
-Matt Cam
Honestly, this whole DVD is packed full of some really great performances from the best band in the world.
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Summary: Bold Creativity
Review: Music lately seems to be slipping, creative honest music, and it seems to be getting replaced with rehashed rap garbage and techno drum machines that beat out the same beat day after day, year after year.One of the few examples of a great band that still remains is Pearl Jam.Uncompromising, Uninhibited rock is the form they assume, much like The Who (w/ Keith moon) or Pink Floyd (w/ syd barret).If yor're buying this DVD gets your hopes up high and still you'll easily be impressed.This 28 song collection was filmed on Binaural tour of North America.It begins with Long Road and includes some of the best Pearl Jam live songs ever, such as, Curduroy, Evacuation, Go, Do The Evolution, Lukin ,Not For You and Leatherman, to name a few. If you can appreciate great music and great musicians performing it live definately buy this DVD, but if you like mainstream repetativeness and your beats pounded out by a drum machine look elsewhere because this creativity will only confuse you.
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Summary: PJ RAW
Review: 12 Pack hefeweizen... 1 montesino diplomatico cigar... onkyo dvd player and receiver cranked 3/4... klipsch speakers... 35" mitsubishi tube tv... Pearl Jam - T.B. 2k... I missed seeing this band around 1993 by about 30 people in line for tickets in Spokane, WA... This dvd brings back so many great memories... to quote the bands insert.. "PLEASE PLAY THIS MOVIE LOUD"
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Summary: dvd good
Review: dvd good. like there. sometimes forget on couch. eddie vedder sings. stone gossard and mike mcready good. dvd fun to watch.
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