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Summary: It's Just Like Not Being There!
Review: First, I'll admit that I just bought my DVD player and am still experimenting with the sound setup. That said, I feel that while this is a beautifully produced recording, I don't feel that the producers are being 100% on the level with us. I'm reasonably sure that the audio tracks on this DVD were not recorded at the same time as the video. There are too many times when Sarah moves quickly away from the microphone and her voice does not change. Too many times when her lips sound out something, and a slightly different sound comes from the speakers. I think that the band met in a studio, recorded the tracks for this DVD live, then staged a performance, again in a studio, where they synched to their live recording. There is an audience shown on the DVD, but virtually no physical or eye contact between the band members and people in the audience. They all look straight into the camera plenty, though. In fact, with the exception of a "from the floor" shot, we never see the band and audience members on the screen at the same time. Despite the fact that the "stage" is brilliantly lit and all the band members are dressed to the nines, we see not a drop of sweat on anyone.My conclusion is that this is a well-produced music video, designed to resemble a concert, and using alternate, "live" takes of the musical material. It is well done, but not exactly a live concert in the way I define it.
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Summary: A MUST HAVE DVD!
Review: This DVD demonstrates the effectiveness of the medium for concerts. The audio mix was outstanding and the visuals were stunning. I have never seen Sarah M. in concert but this really felt like being there, especially in 5.1. I really enjoyed the multiangle of Into the Fire focused on Ash the drummer. I hope this is utilized more often in other concert DVDs. I have an extensive DVD collection and this is by far the best music DVD to date. Previously my favorite was Fleetwood Mac but this one is an order of magnitude better! Wow!
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Summary: Sarah rocks
Review: This video was extremely well put together. Sarah kept the audience's attention with a wonderful flow of songs. Lots of color, different camera angles and motion onstage.
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Summary: Mind-blowing talent
Review: I first saw Sarah perform at the Lilith Fair in London in 98 and she is awe-inspiring live. The audience totally loves her and she obviously loves playing live. The DVD doesn't really show that as it feels slightly over produced and music-video like. Having said all that, she is luminous to watch and the 5.1 sound didn't sound too compressed on my system. The editing between tracks was a little sloppy and the navigation was difficult especially during the interview. The sync was definately out, too. Choosing Logic 7 seemed to balance the sound. Fabulous!
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Summary: Sarah performs her greatest hits in one outrageous concert!
Review: No matter what people say, the sound on this DVD is great. The picture quality also is outstanding. Good menus and extra's round out this DVD and make it worthy of the format unlike some other music DVD's (Paul Simon comes to mind). A must for any Sarah fan.
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Summary: !
Review: I just finished reviewing the cd of Mirrorball, and I figured I might as well review the video as well. As for the technical problems other people mentioned, I didn't notice them, and if they do so exist, I don't really care because I wanted the video for the music. True, some of the versions of the songs are not the exact same recordings as on the cd, but then again, every single concert Sarah performed at did not sound exactly the same. As I said before, it doesn't matter to me! Sarah is awesome and so is the video! I wouldn't know about the DVD because I don't have it, but I'm sure that the bonuses are great. I was very, very excited to find that two of my favorite Sarah songs, Witness and I Will Not Forget You were included the video. I kind of missed them on the cd. If you like the Mirrorball cd, you will love the video.
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Summary: Mirrorball
Review: After buying the Mirrorball CD and being totally impressed, and as Sarah has not done a concert tour of Australia, I was really looking forward to this DVD. Sadly I was bitterly dissapointed. The audio leaves a lot to be desired, and is obviously *not* the same live tracks as presented on the CD. The audio is noticeably out of sync to the video in every song, in fact some of the tracks don't even sound live, its like they took the studio CD sound and added it to the video. Dissapointed.
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Summary: Beauty Abound
Review: Sarah McLachlan's Mirrorball DVD is a must have for any of her fans with a DVD player. It captures the beauty and passion of her live show as well as the dynamics of the band and how well they work together. The clarity of the DVD makes you feel like you are there. The DVD also has decent extras, the interview is a nice addition, the bonus angles and photos are a fun novelty but I really wouldn't miss them if the weren't included. I have experienced the audio problems that other people have mentioned, I tried to adjust the speakers but nothing seemed to help much. I was going to give 5 stars but I think it should get a 4 and a half due to the audio problems. Worth the money.
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Summary: What a beautiful soul
Review: One word comes to mind after watching this DVD: WOW! This video/DVD offers nine tracks not included on the Mirrorball cd. As soon as Sarah and her band begin the opening notes of Building A Mystery, the audience and anyone watching this concert is stunned by her beauty and talent. Sarah's voice is beautiful, especially on the spine-tingling Fear. Sarah and her band have a great chemistry and love for music that is so rare today. Also, the interview footage of her reveals a very down-to-earth and classy woman who definately has not let her success go to her head.
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Summary: Buy the DVD!
Review: I was fortunate enough to attend a Sarah McLachlan concert from the same tour of the video (a couple months before the video was made) and this DVD has captured some of the feel and energy of a Sarah concert. If you have never seen this amazing woman live and have only heard her studio music you miss the essential Sarah. The sound quality and cinematography are excellent. As a Sarah McLachlan fan I highly recommend it. If you are not a fan, but love good music, I also highly recommend you give it a try.
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