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Summary: Get it for Hedges only
Review: As another reviewer noted, the silliness with the cutting from a clearly indoor, small house performance to a stadium setting was awfully amateur. And quite pointless. The Ackerman, Shadowfax, and Cossu pieces were nice, but, for myself, hardly worth buying a DVD for (I have CDs of the same songs).The Michael Hedges pieces are a completely different story, however. Even though I'd say that he is quite good, but not *his* very best in this concert, seeing the Master perform is worth the price of three DVDs or more. Only by seeing his amazing technique, his incredible living fusion with the guitar, can one begin to appreciate what kind of talent was in this man. And it is only a short glimpse. I've been lucky to see him in concert three times, and he always reminded me why there are guitar virtuosos, and then there is Michael Hedges. A wonderfully childlike genius ball of dancing energy and creativity. Buy it to get some of the few visual recordings of the man who did indeed reinvent the acoustic guitar. "I play the guitar because it lets me dream out loud." - MH
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Summary: Get it for Hedges only
Review: As another reviewer noted, the silliness with the cutting from a clearly indoor, small house performance to a stadium setting was awfully amateur. And quite pointless. The Ackerman, Shadowfax, and Cossu pieces were nice, but, for myself, hardly worth buying a DVD for (I have CDs of the same songs). The Michael Hedges pieces are a completely different story, however. Even though I'd say that he is quite good, but not *his* very best in this concert, seeing the Master perform is worth the price of three DVDs or more. Only by seeing his amazing technique, his incredible living fusion with the guitar, can one begin to appreciate what kind of talent was in this man. And it is only a short glimpse. I've been lucky to see him in concert three times, and he always reminded me why there are guitar virtuosos, and then there is Michael Hedges. A wonderfully childlike genius ball of dancing energy and creativity. Buy it to get some of the few visual recordings of the man who did indeed reinvent the acoustic guitar. "I play the guitar because it lets me dream out loud." - MH
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Summary: Will we ever have music like this again
Review: I bought this DVD 3 Days ago and have watched Ackerman's and Hedge's performances 4 times already. I completely concur with the previous 5 star rater of this DVD. I've never seen Michael Hedges perform live and this DVD truly shows what a gift this man was (is) to the Acoustic Guitar World. Will Ackerman also gives very memorable performances, you get drawn into every nuance of sound in this DVD. I've only watch Will's and Michael's part so I don't have any feedback on the other performances yet. This is a great DVD to listen/watch after a hectic Day. I would go as far to recommend this as musical therapy for those of you who need to escape to from the daily hassles in life to the realm of pure sonic delight!
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Summary: So the editing is weird...Michael Hedges ROCKS!
Review: I grant you, the switching back and forth between the intimate venue and the Red Rocks applause is bizarre...but you know, there's one thing that makes the whole DVD more than worthwhile. That's Michael, having a great time performing.
If you're a fan, you absolutely cannot miss this. If you're a guitarist or musician of any kind, do yourself a *tremendous* favor - stop everything you're doing for a few minutes and watch the performance of "Woman of the World." You will be inspired beyond belief. This is the kind of engagement with the music that I think we all seek - to move with it, to let our voices tremble in just the right spot...to create our own little world of sound and motion, and to let the audience join us there.
Don't let yourself miss out on this one. If you feel have to put it on your Wish List until your next paycheck, fine...but don't let it sit there! This is one purchase you will not regret!
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Summary: Michael Hedges is the reason
Review: I have always loved the music of the Windham Hill group. From Benson to Ackerman to Michael Hedges. Great mood music to relax to after a hard day at work. I enjoy mostly all of the musicians on this dvd, but I mainly purchased this dvd to see Michael Hedges perform. If you dont know who Michael Hedges is, you owe it to yourself to check him out. Unbelievable guitarist/musician. There is 15 performances on the dvd. Some are from Will Ackerman, which I enjoyed as well. Hedges has 7 performances out of the 15. In my opinion, he should have had the whole 15, but for the 7 perfoemances, this dvd is worth the price and then some....
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Summary: Get Blown Away
Review: I remember it clearly - it was 1987 & i was browsing in a Blockbuster waiting for my laundry to finish next door. There was this amazing guitar playing & when i looked up at the TV monitor this guy just blew my mind! Michael Hedges was a one of kind guitar player who changed everything. Tune into his spirit in this video & you'll understand what i'm talking about.
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Summary: Michael Hedges is an inspiration
Review: I remember the first time I saw and heard Michael Hedges. A friend of mine lent me a copy of a copy of the VHS "Windham Hill..", Michael blew me away. That was over ten years ago, and watching this on DVD really brings back that feeling of being blown away. It also reminds of how much was lost when he perished in an automobile accident. Yet, it keeps his spirit alive. I love playing this for friends that haven't heard Michael Hedges, and watching their jaws drop. I have to say the Hedges part of the DVD is 5 stars and then some. The rest of the DVD blows. It is the Hedges portion that is worth more than the price of admission.
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Summary: Hedges Live
Review: I saw this DVD for the first time on Laserdisc in the 80's and I was introduced to Michael Hedges' live. Luckily, my friend's dad had a 20 grand AV system to watch it on. I highly recommend this rare footage to anyone.
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Summary: An Historic Performance
Review: This concert DVD is truly the stuff of legend. Several different copies of the video version have graced my VCR for over 10 years. NEVER loan it out if you ever expect to see it again! I was completely floored to discover that it is now on DVD! Michael Hedges' performance will always be regarded as one of the greatest moments in the history of the acoustic guitar - he completely reinvented the instrument, much as Hendrix did with the electric. His live performances were profoundly life-altering experiences for many. His 1997 death hit me so hard that I named my son after him and both of my children were birthed to his music. And Will Ackerman - what can I say! He is the originator of the New Age movement in the late 70's - early 80's and the founder of Windham Hill Records, helping launch the careers of Michael, Rob Eberhard Young, George Winston, John Gorka, Liz Story, Alex de Grassi, Yanni, the list goes on. . . The emotional depth of Will's performance here is untouchable. I love his music most for it's living, breathing evocative melodies and wide open spaces. I can feel my heart tug and pull and center my spirit with just the first few notes and just keep slipping deeper and deeper. Scott Cossu, an incredibly talented pianist and composer is sinfully relegated to one song, but I absolutely advise checking out more of his work. Shadowfax also deliver a stellar performance. If you seek lighter fare with peaceful, soulful performances that can sail you to the stars, this DVD delivers. And if you are a thrashing headbanger looking for someone who can completely obliterate a guitar by slapping, tapping, knocking and banging in an organically musical way, this DVD delivers. No added footage over the original VHS and LaserDisc versions and paltry special features (text bios of the performers) cannot detract from an historic classic. Don't forget to get an extra copy or two to loan out and maybe some as gifts for real music fans. Buy it right now, because I can almost guarantee that it won't be in print for too long. . . and then it will be too late.
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Summary: He lives on...
Review: This DVD would be worth buying if all it had was the Michael Hedges performances. However, the other artists turn out unique and delightful music. Hedges steals the show, and as a guitarist, the chance to see him performing visually is priceless. Wonderful music and an amazingly helpful tool when deciphering Hedges' complex creations.
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