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Summary: Passionate and endearing
Review: I was a little apprehensive about this dvd, having not heard much of Jane Olivor's music before. But I'm soooo glad I bought it, because it is truly wonderful. Another reviewer called it magical, and that is the perfect word for it. She has so much passion in her music, and is so endearing to watch, I'm hooked forever, and I think you will be, too.
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Summary: PURE MAGIC
Review: I'VE BEEN A FAN OF JANE SINCE THE 70'S. I MUST HAVE PLAYER HER ORIGINAL 5 CD'S A MILLION TIMES AND SAW HER IN CONCERT MANY TINES AND NEVER GOT TIRED OF LISTENING TO THIS MAGICAL VOICE. I WAS THRILLED WHEN AFTER SO MANY YEARS LOVE DECIDES WAS RELEASED AND NOW I CAN SEE HER IN CONCERT ON A DVD, AND WHAT A CONCERT. SHE IS BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE. HER VOICE IS PURE AND BEAUTIFUL. WHEN SHE SINGS, SHE CREAPS INTO YOUR SOUL. I WAS HAPPY THAT SHE SANG A LOT OF NEW SONGS, AND OF COURSE HER STANDARDS. MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS THAT THERE WASN'T A BAND PLAYING INSTEAD OF JUST THE KEYBOARDS AND THE BASS. HER BALLADS WERE WONDERFUL, BUT THE UPTEMPO SONGS DIDN'T WORK WELL. SONGS LIKE LET'S MAKE THE MEMORIES AND THE BIG PARADE NEEDED A BAND. WHEN SHE SINGS PRETTY GIRL OR SOME ENCHANTED EVENING, YOU MELT.
SO, IF YOU NEVER HEARD JANE OLIVOR SING OR NEVER SAW HER IN CONCERT, NOWS YOUR BIG CHANCE. GET OUT THERE AND BUY THIS WONDERFUL DVD AND OR THE CD AND YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED.
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Summary: Chops a little older, phrasing much better
Review: I've followed Janie's career since the beginning. This is a very well filmed recount of some of her best songs and a few new ones as well. Her phrasing and play within a word phrase is far superior to her Columbia Record days. Some of the vocal work is almost jazz-like which is interesting given a pop format. The musicians backing her are excellent and not having percussion is a plus for her voice. She has lost much of her top notes but it doesn't matter so much as the intensity is still there.
I would give five stars but candidly, the "up tunes" are lacking. She has always been a ballad lady and I wish she would just give up on the perky stuff unless she is backed by brass.
Although obviously lifted and capped, her face is happier than the earlier days and she seems much more at ease with herself. Stay The Night and Pretty Girl are highlights of the concert, and the interview is informative and oddly moving.
I highly recommend this DVD concert for all Olivor fans and also for those who enjoy unusual vocal phrasing. Well done, Janie!
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Summary: Extraordinary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I've purchased several copies of this DVD for holiday gifts because I'm convinced that anyone who experiences Jane Olivor's voice will claim to be her number one fan. Never has a singer so beautifully wrapped a voice around every single word of a song. Streisand and Midler should only sing backup for this extraordinary artist. The song "Safe Return" alone is worth more than the price of the DVD or CD.
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Summary: Worth the Wait
Review: If you are not yet a fan of Jane Olivor, borrow this DVD or the CD from someone who owns it.....and you will be. I have been a fan since the 70s and although Jane Olivor dosen't crank out a new cd every 5 weeks, what she does crank out is memorable works of art that dare you not to feel. Bravo Jane! Welcome back. You have been missed.
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Summary: Worth the Wait
Review: If you are not yet a fan of Jane Olivor, borrow this DVD or the CD from someone who owns it.....and you will be. I have been a fan since the 70s and although Jane Olivor dosen't crank out a new cd every 5 weeks, what she does crank out is memorable works of art that dare you not to feel. Bravo Jane! Welcome back. You have been missed.
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Summary: Safe Return to My Heart
Review: Jane Olivor has changed. And that change reveals a mature, confident, totally in touch with her being performer and STAR, that we have missed for way to long. With this DVD, she reclaims our hearts with her incomparable vocal magic. And her personality is FABULOUS. Jane, along with Diana Ross and Barbara Streisand, have been my greatest musical influences, and seeing Miss Olivor here in this wonderful performance is enough to make me want to get on stage and perform again. This outing is perfection, and her touching, heartfelt rendition of "Stay The Night" receives the standing ovation that she so well deserves. This performance truly showcases a very special night, and I am thankful that the cameras were rolling. Jane has made a "Safe Return". Please never go away again!
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Summary: A must-have DVD!
Review: Of course, this DVD is essential for anyone who is a Jane Olivor fan. More importantly, it belongs in the library of someone who is not yet a fan. Once they see her, they will be totally entranced by her range of material, her interpretations and her delivery. She is without a doubt, one of the most beautiful and gifted singers of our time.
The musicians who accompany her are also talented. They listen to one another and work together flawlessly.
If this DVD were a piece of clothing in my closet, it would be a tattered, worn-out mess. I have had this disc only a few days, but have played it over and over. Each time I see it, something new appears, a vocal takes on new meaning, or another delicious nuance of her performance comes through.
Jane looks comfortable and confident, and she seems to be thoroughly enjoying herself. This is wonderful. I sincerely hope she has overcome her stage fright. It sure looks as if she has, for her performance on this disc is positively breathtaking.
There is only one thing that bothers me, and it has nothing to do with the production, the performance or the venue. I would not have been able to pinpoint it without the help of one of the other online reviewers. When Jane goes into the audience on Carousel of Love, you will see it. Don't Bostonians know how to dress? One would think these people were going bowling instead of to a fabulous concert. Their insensitive attire of blue jeans, sneakers and farm suspenders is an embarrassment to Boston society.
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Summary: Expose your soul
Review: That's what will happen if you watch and/or listen to this DVD. Jane Olivor has the most pure voice I have ever heard. But that's just the instrument. What separates Jane Olivor from all the rest is her ability to reach deep into her soul and share her raw emotion through her music--both the lyrics and the music.If you do not experience an emotional awakening from this DVD, then you should see a counselor! Open your heart, be honest, and expose your own soul to the universe! The fact that I have not even mentioned any individual songs or her performances in them should show you that Jane Olivor's performance transcends the music. The music is the canvas, and Jane Olivor's soul is the message. I'd give it 10 stars if I could. 5 will suffice.
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Summary: Poor Audio Mix ruins this DVD
Review: This DVD is ruined by poor mixing of Ms. Olivor's voice and the instruments. The piano is WAY too loud. Ms. Olivor's voice is delicate and we NEED TO HEAR it. I also purchased the CD of the same title. I have not listened to it yet, but I wonder if the same problem will exist there. This is all so sad, as Ms. Olivor is an extraordinary vocalist.
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