Leon Russell and The New Grass Revival

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Summary: Welcome back, Leon!
Review: A longtime favorite musician of mine, there is no one any better at taking music and using it to transport the entire audience to another realm. He is absolutely magical and so very, very talented- both in his piano playing and his singing. I highly recommend this CD and I also highly recommend anything that you can get your hands on that is by Leon Russell! Nobody better! Ever!

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Summary: Welcome back, Leon!
Review: A longtime favorite musician of mine, there is no one any better at taking music and using it to transport the entire audience to another realm. He is absolutely magical and so very, very talented- both in his piano playing and his singing. I highly recommend this CD and I also highly recommend anything that you can get your hands on that is by Leon Russell! Nobody better! Ever!

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Summary: The Master of Space And Time
Review: As a Leon fan that owns an autographed VHS tape of this same show from Monarch, I was well aware of the fact that this was a Leon show. However Leon has always had a knack for gathering an awesome back up band and letting them share the stage and sitting back and enjoying their performance. Having seen Leon perform with New Grass Revival during this tour the audio bonus tracks are mostly New Grass Revival performing when Leon either stood back and watched or left the stage to take a break. Unfortunately this apparently was not video taped. That said this is still an awesome show that definitely belongs on DVD.

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Summary: Highly misleading
Review: I bought this DVD under the impression that New Grass Revival was the featured act on this DVD. I thought was essentially a NGR concert, with Leon Russell lending his talent on the side, with a few featured solos here and there. The cover of the DVD reads "Leon Russell and the New Grass Revival-The Band that gave the music its name." Leon's name is written in small print, while the words "New Grass Revival" are written in large capital letters. At first glance, you immediately read "New Grass Revival," and the spine and top of the box read only "New Grass Revival." This disk is actually a Leon Russell concert, accompanied by New Grass Revival. The members of NGR have solos here and there, but the main focus is Leon. If you are considering buying this because you are a huge New Grass Revival fan, keep in mind that NGR is NOT THE FOCUS of this DVD! While the musicians featured here, including Leon Russell ARE good musicians, I can't give this DVD a higher rating because the cover design is so incredibly misleading.

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Summary: An amazing show..
Review: I've see the video and I can't wait for the dvd..
It's Leon is at his best.. strong vocals and amazing piano.
he makes it look way too easy.
the setlist isnt full of his 'hits', but i like that.
the new grass revival band is unbelievable!
all of the musicians are good, but the mandolin player rocks very, very hard.
i just hope they leave the trippy/weird 70's video effects in the dvd version.
buy this now!

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Summary: Master of Space & Time & Song
Review: This is a great DVD! The camera work, special effects & excellent sound captures the very essence of Leon Russell and his songs. His voice, his piano work and the New Grass Revival are at their very best. The whole production is a must for rock fans. I was there and can say Leon Russell is the true master of space & time...
Sue Few

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Summary: Master of Space & Time & Song
Review: This is a great DVD! The camera work, special effects & excellent sound captures the very essence of Leon Russell and his songs. His voice, his piano work and the New Grass Revival are at their very best. The whole production is a must for rock fans. I was there and can say Leon Russell is the true master of space & time...
Sue Few

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Summary: Hopefully part 2 to follow!
Review: This is an excellent DVD of two tallents.They mesh well together in all aspects.Leon is one of the best rock talents -ever.The New Grass Revival were 4 of the best bluegrass talents-ever.Without being bias one way or another,there should be anoyther DVD package for NGR.They are only Leons backup band in this show.John Cowan doesn't sing anything but background.Curtis Burch,an amazing dobro/guitar player is inexistant.Poor Corey Johnson is one of the very best on the banjo/electric banjo, and his talent is barely used.Now nobody is going to keep Sam Bush down on any stage.His aggressive,flawless,well honed mandolin does make its presence known.Don't get me wrong-I dig the hell out of this DVD.Leon really shows his ecclectic musical talent by fitting in with arguably the BEST bluegrass quartet ever.When you get this item,about half way thru "Right Before My Eyes Something Strange",there are several shouts during the songs chorus.The camera pans back to John Cowan(Lead singer/bass NGR),who looks as if he finally gave back what he had gotten the whole show-A rowdy background shout that obviously outdid Leon.It seems to have started when "Prince of Peace" was sung by Leon.Anyone who knows the NGR,knows that this is a very popular standard in which John Cowan sings-I guess he got a jab in.Despite what I think this is an awesome show,diverse in gospel,pop,rock,and bluegrass.Very highly recomend.

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Summary: Highly misleading
Review: Tremendous DVD! For those NGR fans who never got enough of their special kind of music, this live concert is quite a pleasant surprise. Taped in 1980, it provides a number of great performances that only Leon and NGR could deliver. I had never known much about Leon, had no idea he was such a tremendous musician, song writer and showman. As one (or more) critic has said, Leon's singing is a bit of an acquired taste, and his enunciations are a real challange. But don't let this put you off. This DVD wouldn't be what it is without his special talents, particularly the great songs he either wrote, co-wrote or arranged. When you hear (and see) "Stranger in a Strange Land" and "Prince of Peace", you'll know what I mean. I could tell you of his seemingly effortless, yet astounding work on the piano, but you'd have to see it for yourself (amazing). And then there's NGR. True Sam, John and the boys don't take lead on the songs, but their musicianship and voices are prominent in support. Sam rocks on several instruments, and John comes on strong on "I Believe To My Soul". Enjoy this DVD for what it is, a special treasure, buried for over 20 years, now surfaced to bring joy to fans of Leon, NGR, and the unique combined efforts of their great talents.

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Summary: A Treasure Found
Review: Tremendous DVD! For those NGR fans who never got enough of their special kind of music, this live concert is quite a pleasant surprise. Taped in 1980, it provides a number of great performances that only Leon and NGR could deliver. I had never known much about Leon, had no idea he was such a tremendous musician, song writer and showman. As one (or more) critic has said, Leon's singing is a bit of an acquired taste, and his enunciations are a real challange. But don't let this put you off. This DVD wouldn't be what it is without his special talents, particularly the great songs he either wrote, co-wrote or arranged. When you hear (and see) "Stranger in a Strange Land" and "Prince of Peace", you'll know what I mean. I could tell you of his seemingly effortless, yet astounding work on the piano, but you'd have to see it for yourself (amazing). And then there's NGR. True Sam, John and the boys don't take lead on the songs, but their musicianship and voices are prominent in support. Sam rocks on several instruments, and John comes on strong on "I Believe To My Soul". Enjoy this DVD for what it is, a special treasure, buried for over 20 years, now surfaced to bring joy to fans of Leon, NGR, and the unique combined efforts of their great talents.