Good To See You Again, Alice Cooper - Live 1973

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They billed it as "the film that outgrosses them all," but if some of the antics on display in Good To See You Again, Alice Cooper - Live 1973 seem fairly mild some thirty years after the fact, that's mainly because people like Marilyn Manson and some of the more lurid punk and metal acts copped many of their moves from Cooper in the first place. This movie, which combines footage from the band's Billion Dollar Babies concert tour with what might charitably be described as a storyline, had a brief theatrical run in the mid-'70s but has been mostly unseen until this DVD release, which features a high definition transfer and a new sound mix. The group (with its namesake singer joined by original members Michael Bruce and Glen Buxton on guitar, Dennis Dunaway on bass, and drummer Neal Smith) was in the midst of a nice run of hits at the time; "No More Mr. Nice Guy," "Eighteen," and "School's Out" are all ably performed here, but it's the stage show in all its Grand Guignol glory that's the prime attraction. Clockwork Orange-style violence, necrophilia, decapitation via guillotine, humping mannequins, sticking baby dolls with swords: that and more is on display here, all in the name of what Cooper, whose commentary track is the major bonus feature, describes as "performance art." Well, maybe. Most of it comes off as little more than a hodgepodge of disconnected images--some vile and vulgar, some merely silly--designed to thrill the kids and piss off the parents, which it most certainly did… and ain't that what rock & roll is all about? As for the "story" (something about a crazed film director out for vengeance after Alice ruins his masterpiece) that's intercut with the concert numbers, the best that can be said about it is that viewers have the option of choosing the "play concert only" option. --Sam Graham

Description

And now, America's own Billion Dollar Babies ... the legendary ALICE COOPER!

The original Rock 'n' Roll Spectacle. The groundbreaking tour. The five original members of the Alice Cooper group captured live. The 1973 Billion Dollar Babies show was the first of its kind. No other band had ever brought a more expensive, elaborate theatrical production to the rock stage -- and rarely has any since.

Now available for the FIRST TIME since it hit theaters in 1974, Good To See You Again, Alice Cooper -- the film made during the Billion Dollar Babies tour that combines stunning concert footage with an outrageous story and also features the band's acting debut — has been transferred in high definition and now includes a new 5.1 Surround Sound mix.

The crunching music, the snake, the guillotine, the makeup, the hatchets, mannequins and dolls, the money, the whips -- it all started here. Alice Cooper kicked the door down. All the other artists followed behind.

Featuring 13 Alice Cooper classics recorded live in concert:

Hello, Hooray
Billion Dollar Babies
Elected
I'm Eighteen
Raped And Freezin'
No More Mr. Nice Guy
My Stars
Unfinished Sweet
Sick Things
Dead Babies
I Love The Dead
School's Out
Under My Wheels
And a studio performance of The Lady Is A Tramp

Plus These Special Features:
*Audio Commentary by Alice Cooper
*Play-Concert-Only Option
*Deleted Scene and Outtakes
*Original Theatrical Trailer and Radio Spots
*Poster Gallery With Original Promotional Material
Band Biographies
*DVD Easter Eggs
*Anamorphic Widescreen & 5.1 Surround Sound

Customer Reviews:

Makes me feel young again.......2007-07-29

Amazingling the quality and sound is awesome for a live concert shot in the early 70's. Ahh yes, modern technology. Great for any old schooler who was in his party days growing up way back when. Brings back some fantastic memories. I received my order really fast.

The added plot took away .......2007-07-04

This dvd was good but the plot that they put in with Herr Director was an annoying interference to the concert. apart from the interruptions every song it was a good concert.

suckpatch..............2007-05-25

i use to really like early alice cooper band stuff......

that is why i bought this dvd.... ends up this dvd is kinda retarded with some worthless wanna be acting and not only that by the time it actually gets to the concert footage the music quality isn't very good at all.... it's hard to hear the vocals and the footage is kinda grainy like most older movies......

i know this dvd was cheaper than most and that is why i bought it but next time i'll probably pass on it....

Early Alice.......2007-05-07

This is the concert that shocked everyone and launched his career.
I wish I could have see this years ago.
Enjoy.

classic cooper.......2007-03-31

anyone who is a alice cooper fan should order this dvd as soon as possible! this dvd showcases the alice cooper band on their legendary 1973 billion dollar babies tour and the sound and picture are incredible for being 33 years old.this is actually one the best shows ive seen.a lot of people who reviewed this dvd didnt seem to like the movie part but i thought it was a riot and if you dont like it you have the option of just playing the concert.there are also extras and a funny alice commentary option. GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN is a cult classic that any true alice cooper fan should enjoy,watch and learn marilyn manson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Fantabulous!
Almost perfect
Queen con Freddie Mercury es otra cosa
All of Queen's 80's videos on one DVD and then some!
Queen - Greatest Video Hits 2 - set of 2 DVDs

Queen - Greatest Video Hits 2
Starring: Queen
Manufacturer: Hollywood Records
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ASIN: B0000UX55W
Release Date: 2003-11-25

Customer Reviews:

Fantabulous!.......2007-08-23

This DVD compilation is every bit as awesome as I knew it would be. One cannot go wrong by purchasing anything by Queen or Freddie, IMO. I also highly recommend the Vol. 1.

Almost perfect.......2007-01-07

Great package with lots of material for the money. But of course what we keep coming back to is the fact that, to make the video widescreen, they simply chopped off the tops and bottoms of all the videos.

Often I don't really notice the difference, so I hate to continue the whining too much. But this decision DOES totally mutilate my otherwise favorite video on here: Radio Ga-Ga (of which you can get the "original" version on the Classic Queen VHS tape). Radio Ga-Ga's concept was to play around with wide-screen and full-screen video, so the original version changed back and forth between the two: most of the original version was in widescreen (with black bars on the top and bottom of the screen), but during certain sections the black bars disappeared and the video changed back to full-screen for dramatic effect. Since the tops and bottoms are cut off on this DVD, of course the whole effect is totally obliterated. Now, the edges of the video expand OUTWARDS during the key moments...but during the rest of the video, you end up seeing the whole video with black on the top and bottom of the screen, AND on the left and right! So you watch most of it in a small rectangle in the middle of your TV screen. Absolutely ridiculous.

And the point of DVDs was to show things in their original aspect ratio, without having to pan-and-scan left to right. Now, since the tops and bottoms are cut off, we're ironically back to pan-and-scan...except instead of going left-and-right, this footage on this DVD is panned-and-scanned up and down to compensate for what they cut off.

Still, this and the first volume of Greatest Video Hits both have so much content for the money, with even better sound than the CDs, so they're still an incredible bargain. And I'm sure one reason for the "fake" widescreen effect is so they can re-release the videos "restored and remastered" again correctly on Blu-Ray in a few years....

Queen con Freddie Mercury es otra cosa.......2006-11-08

Este DVD es bueno trae clips en vivo en presentaciones en canada aparte de entrevistas y los clips de los hits conocidos ojala salga los grandes hits de Queen III no esta mal el sonido muy bueno

All of Queen's 80's videos on one DVD and then some!.......2006-08-17

The videos alone would have made a great package, but the bonus DVD makes it especially worthy of being in your video library. Among other things, you get to go inside the studio to see Queen recording their classic song "One Vision", as well as previously unseen videos, live footage and archived interviews with all four original band members. This DVD compilation is a true testament to what a phenomenal band Queen was, and how their music will live on for generations to come.

Queen - Greatest Video Hits 2 - set of 2 DVDs.......2006-07-06

There were 2 numbers on each DVD which were unviewable. The ones I could view were fine but as a whole they were incomplete.

Classic Albums - Queen: The Making of A Night at the Opera

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A great behind the scenes dvd
An Excellent, In-Depth Look at a Queen Masterpiece (4.5 stars)
A Great Companion for any Queen CD Collection
A Cool Masterpiece!...
very weak audio

Classic Albums - Queen: The Making of A Night at the Opera
Starring: Ian Hunter (IV) , Brian May (II) , Rosie Horide , Joe Smith (III) , and Freddie Mercury
Director: Matthew Longfellow
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ASIN: B000EHSVP0
Release Date: 2006-03-21

Description

If ever there was an album worthy of inclusion in Eagle Vision's Classic Albums series it is Queen's breakout release A Night At The Opera. Released in 1975, this was not only the band's first platinum album, but also the one that catapulted them into the spotlight as one of the biggest rock acts in the world.

Now for the first time, fans are offered an in-depth look at one of rock music's seminal records with the Classic Albums DVD Queen — The Making Of A Night At The Opera.

• BRAND NEW INTERVIEWS with guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor.
• COMMENTARY by original producer Roy Thomas Baker.
• ARCHIVAL PERFORMANCE and INTERVIEW FOOTAGE with late lead singer Freddie Mercury.
• INTERVIEWS and GUEST COMMENTARY by guitarists Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme), Ian Hunter (Mott The Hoople) and many more.
• NEW ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCES of '39 and Love Of My Life by Brian May.
• DRUM and ACOUSTIC DEMONSTRATIONS of I 'm In Love With My Car from Roger Taylor.
• ANALYSIS OF THE RECORDING PROCESS of all12 tracks on the album.

Customer Reviews:

A great behind the scenes dvd.......2007-09-08

If you like this album and are interested in the technical details of how it was made, you'll love this dvd. Nice footage of Brian sitting behind the mixing board listening to, and separating the tracks he and Queen recorded so long ago. The average person might find this quite boring, but it's very enjoyable from a musicians standpoint.

An Excellent, In-Depth Look at a Queen Masterpiece (4.5 stars).......2006-11-08

In 1975, Queen were a band on the rise. They just had a hit single with "Killer Queen" off the "Sheer Heart Attack" and were set to release their 4th studio album. "A Night at the Opera" marked Queen's breakthrough, which spawned 2 hit singles, one of them being one of the most popular singles of all time. This song of course was "Bohemian Rhapsody", Freddie Mercury's epic, 6 minute long operatic force. John Deacon also contributed a delightful pop hit with "You're My Best Friend." It wasn't just these two singles that made this album so classic though.

Brian May and Roger Taylor give excellent, detailed descriptions of the work that went into recording and writing many of the songs off the album. "Death on Two Legs" was Freddie's heavy opener, and the DVD takes an excellent excerpt of a Mercury interview where he describes the idea behind the song. Brian May goes through his song structures and writing techniques for "The Prophet's Song", "'39", "Good Company" and "Sweet Lady." Roger Taylor explains the drum-work for "I'm in Love With My Car." However, John Deacon doesn't participate in any interviews, and Roger and Brian discuss how he wishes to live the "quiet life." If you are a Queen fan, this is great footage of the band members detailing the work done on these songs, and along with in-depth analysis and summaries of every song on the album, there are extras. Included is a live version of "Sweet Lady" at Hyde Park, Brian May's performance of "'39" and "Love of My Life", performed by Freddie and Brian.

This a worthwhile DVD if you are a Queen fan who loves this particular album, and are interested in how it was composed so brilliantly. Highly recommended to all fans of Queen.

A Great Companion for any Queen CD Collection.......2006-11-05

I'm a big fan of the 'Classic Albums' DVD series. As a fan, I'd rather see and hear about my favorite musicians' triumphs rather than their personal failures (ala' "Behind the Music"). If you're a fan of the group being profiled, you're going to enjoy the behind-the-scenes look at the making of their best-known album. I'm a Queen fan, and I thoroughly enjoyed this video.

There's a lot of archival footage of Queen's mid-70s stage act (though not of the footage shows the band in the studio actually recording their music). Brand-new interviews with both Brian May and Roger Taylor comprise the bulk of this DVD's running time. Brian and Roger are as soft-spoken and thoughtful as always and I've always appreciated their dry sense of humor. Roy Thomas Baker, the album's producer, also appears sporadically as do a handful of executves who were in power at Elektra Records when Queen were under contract there. (Elektra were Queen's American distributors at one time; I am surprised no one from EMI was interviewed as this was Queen's British label). There are some rock journalists and British DJs. A variety of minor rock celebrities (Nuno Bettencourt, Joe Perry) pop in but provide very little. Freddie Mercury, of course, only appears in grainy vintage TV interviews from the early 1980s. John Deacon apparently is letting his bass work speak for itself as he declined requests to be interviewed for this project.

There are many, many highlights to both Brian's and Roger's interviews. Brian, in particular, gently reminds us that although 'A Night at the Opera' was considered Queen's breakthrough album, it really exists in a continuity of musical styles and techniques going back to Queen's first album. Brian plays us excerpts of 'March of the Black Queen' and 'Procession' to bring the point home. It's always a delight to see Brian play his Red Special guitar (or an Ovation) to make a musical point, and Brian freely credits Freddie Mercury for authoring some of Queen's heaviest riffs. It's also a treat to hear Brian's solo acoustic takes on both '39' and 'Love of my Life.' Roger shares a wonderful story in which Groucho Marx gave his blessing to Queen's appropriation of the Marx Brothers' film title to their album, and its an anecdote that isn't often retold.

There are also a series of 'extras' which were apparently cut from the TV Special version of this DVD. For what it's worth, I would have prefered if these sequences were simply re-edited into the continuity of the video. Still, they are great to have and the DVD is stronger for their inclusion.

If you're a Queen fan (especially of the 1970s material), you'll definitely want to own this DVD. While Queen experts may already know most or all of the stories included here, it's a great tribute to one of rock music's most adventurous bands.

A Cool Masterpiece!..........2006-10-02

It was really a pleasure to see this DVD and realise the renewed personalities of drummer Roger Taylor and guitarist Brian May. If you remember after that Freddie passed away (RIP), they were really in a dark, gloomy mood. I don't remember their tranquility and peace of mind in an interview, since all happened, 6 years ago.
This DVD really is illustrative with an extensive analysis of the recording process song by song with Roy Thomas Baker and Brian May (I don't know if it had would been better to add the comments of Roy Thomas Baker about the making of "Bohemian Rhapsody" that appear in "THE MAGIC YEARS" vol. I), special Roger's drum demostration (almost a clinic!... If you aren't a drummer, with these tips you can understand better the Roger Taylor style), with good introspective interviews (and the reason of the John Deacon's disappearing of the musical scene), with people that lived the bankrup of the band in '74, and finally, the making of an extraordinary masterpiece: the A NIGHT AT THE OPERA album. It's interesting see the live footage and performances between one and another interview, and a good example of this is the live track "SWEET LADY" from the DVD LIVE AT THE HYDE PARK, '76... Good Luck!

very weak audio.......2006-09-07

I think their original intention was to give you an insight to the behind the scenes making of the album...what you end up with is a very light overview of what happened. Lacking the presence of Freddie and John Deacon...most of what you're hearing and seeing are assumptions and opinions of half a band. They really aren't sharing any secret studio tricks with you that hadn't been made available at earlier dates.

I agree with the other reviewer who commented....since when are Joe Perry...Nuno Bettencord and Ian Hunter considered Queen experts.....at least Ian was playing the same local London bar circuit back in the pre-fame days as Queen were..and was classified as "glam rock"..so they climbed up from the same streets.

I wasn't very pleased with the audio.....very weak output.

My bottom line opinion is: The remainer of Queen are just cashing in on anything they can use to generate more income. This video is just a trip down memory lane with some of the people involved in the making of a great album. Just as they are doing by touring with Paul Rodgers and billing themselves as Queen and Paul Rodgers....They need to come up with a new name to represent their project...Queen died when Freddie did....and John Deacon pretty much made his mind known when he refused to be a part of any further musical projects. Sometimes you need to let go and move on.

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ziggy&spiders
Ziggy Stardust DVD
Stardust Memories
the best document of ziggymania
Classic Bowie and Ronson

Ziggy Stardust: The Motion Picture
Starring: David Bowie , Mick Ronson , Trevor Bolder , Mick Woodmansy , and Angela Bowie
Director: D.A. Pennebaker
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ASIN: B00008YLUX
Release Date: 2003-05-06

Product Description

This musical performance video features David Bowie as Ziggie Stardust in a 1972 farewell concert. Devoted fans will enjoy this film that includes tunes like All the Young Dudes, and White Light White Heart, and many others.

Customer Reviews:

ziggy&spiders.......2007-06-15

ahhhhhh having seen the show in cleveland[lindisfarne was the opener]shame the audio just doesn't do it the justice but thx for the memories,still to this day best show i have ever!!!!!! seen or heard, it got me involved in the music industry still in it making music,producing shows,again shame the audio was not up to todays standards,but still history

Ziggy Stardust DVD.......2007-05-14

I collect music performance DVD's, and this one rates right up there with some of the best. The video viewing quality is adequate. The show itself is fun to watch, a great concert, nostalgic. I found myself comparing Mick Ronson's style, technical ability, and guitar flash, to todays performers, and how things have changed and evolved. There are some hilights, songs like Meenage Daydream, worth the price of admission. If your a Bowie Fan, its a must, otherwise still a good one to own.

Stardust Memories.......2007-04-11

If you like all that pre-grunge grunge dressed up in outlandish costumes and enough make-up to cause Angela Bowie blush, you'll David and the Spiders ripping their way through their hits and a couple of covers including Mott the Hoople's "All the Young Dudes" and Lou Reed's "White Light, White Heat."

Grungy and gaudy before either were cool!

the best document of ziggymania.......2007-01-29

david bowie has to be one of the best performers of all time - he has such a great stage presence and great vocal delivery - and then there is all the sparkle and glam that would make him a legend of the era.. It is so nice to have this concert footage of the legend - ziggy stardust.. Great set of songs includes the Mott the Hopple Bowie penned hit - all the young dudes..

Classic Bowie and Ronson.......2007-01-16

This is one cool but dated video. It contains some of the only video of Mick Ronson, deceased, available. It also chronicles the Ziggy Stardust tour which was huge for Bowie in his cross dressing era. It's really good if you excuse the fact it was shot with less than top of the line gear. It still gives the vibe and I do recommend it to anyone who loves Bowie during this time. This is really some of his best work in a time when many people didn't know what to make of him.

Get it, set back, and wonder.

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Soulmates NEVER Die
Placebo at their best
Beautiful
it's amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was okay

Soulmates Never Die: Live in Paris 2003
Starring: Placebo
Manufacturer: Astralwerks
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ASIN: B0001LJC16
Release Date: 2004-06-29

Customer Reviews:

Soulmates NEVER Die.......2007-09-10

I'm a hardcore Placebo fan and i've loved them long before they ever released this DVD, but let me say it's worth the buy.

Soulmates Never Die is a compilation of their live footage from their 2003 concert in Paris to which they played to THOUSANDS of diehard fans. I, personally, wish I could've been there to see such an amazing performance.

Brian's ecclectic voice is so gorgeous and his androgynous style shoots forth from the stage. He keeps the energy high and the crowd screaming for more.

Stefan's "gay dancing" (as Brian so coyly named it) amused the crowd during the intro to "Taste In Men." It amused one lucky fan a bit too much as he ran onstage and tried to pull Stefan away with him, causing Brian to burst out laughing.

Not much to say about Steve, hiding away behind his drum kit. THe most amusing part about the shots of him is the fact that everytime he hits the snare he blinks. Otherwise, the DVD is mainly focused on Brian and Stefan.

Amazing live performance and the special features are a great extra. There is a 25-something mini-Documentary of the band along with some hidden easter eggs, like Brian's B12 shots in his behind (which are delectable, to be honet.)

All "easter eggs" are explained on Wikipedia.

This DVD is definitely worth the buy. I recommend it to any Placebo fan, old or new.

Placebo at their best.......2007-07-23

I am so happy with this purchase! ^_^
Amazing songs, great ambiance (audience participation!) Molko in all his sweaty glory ;)
Excellent track listing...they weren't kidding when they said this was Placebo's best performance (yet).
I think the standout performance is "Protege-moi," where the entire band gives it their all, and Molko delivers a heart-felt, soulful harmonica solo.
Get it get it get it get it!!!
:D

Beautiful.......2007-07-19

Great songs, great performances, great camera work. One of the most beautifully shot concert DVD's i've ever seen. well worth whatever price.

it's amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-07-03

If you have a home theater 5.1 you are going to enjoy it to the maximum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was okay.......2007-04-21

The set list was great, but the editing was absolutely terrible. I didn't appreciate how the other musicians who were on stage were very rarely shown on camera.

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great straightforward concert
GOOD CONCERT
BOWIE'S BEST SET LIST
SERIOUS MOONLIGHT
Moonlight Memories

David Bowie - Serious Moonlight
Starring: David Bowie , Carlos Alomar , Steve Elson , Stan Harrison (II) , and David LeBolt
Director: David Mallet
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ASIN: B000EHT4JW
Release Date: 2006-03-21

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When David Bowie released Let's Dance in 1983, there were fans who felt Ziggy Stardust had sold out, but it was--of course--just another in a long line of stage personae for the Thin White Duke. Unfortunately, it wasn't his most interesting. This video, from the Vancouver stop on the Serious Moonlight tour, seems a little dull. Aside from a prop or two, some nifty costumes for his band (inspired by a Singapore street scene), and singing one song inside a tube of plastic, there's little of the visual imagination seen from Bowie in the past. On the other hand, the band is tight (although Earl Slick's I'm-a-guitar-god moves grow tiresome), the lighting is cool, and Bowie pulls out material from throughout his career (there are only three songs from his then-latest album Let's Dance). Best of all, he seems to be having fun, and without all the makeup and outrageousness, David Bowie the person comes through more. Maybe it's just another stage persona, but he seems like a pretty nice bloke. --Geof Miller

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great straightforward concert.......2007-05-13

This how a David Bowie concert is meant to be: the songs are delivered the way they sound on record as precise and better; the musicians and singer can ad lib without being self-indulgent; and having more than 20 songs on the set within that durations gives you the concert goer your moneys worth. I have been to a Bowie concert myself and I really enjoy watching it live and this dvd shows how it really looks like live.

GOOD CONCERT.......2007-04-16

THIS CONCERT IS A GOOD REPRESENTATION OF THE 'EIGHTIES BOWIE AND I LIKE THE SONG LIST. I DON'T LIKE THIS AS MUCH AS REALITY TOUR. SERIOUS MOONLIGHT SEEMS TO FOCUS MORE ON BOWIES ACTING AND CHARACTER THAN ALL THE GREAT SONGS HE WROTE. REALITY TOURS FOCUS IS ON THE SONGS AND I FEEL THE BAND IS MUCH BETTER, HIS BEST, IN MY OPINION. HAVING SAID THAT, I,M STILL GLAD I BOUGHT IT AND IT SHOULD BE IN ANY BOWIE FANS COLLECTION.

BOWIE'S BEST SET LIST.......2007-04-13

As they say, watching this bring back a lot of memories.

This is worth getting to see the man at his commercial peak in 1983. Musically, he hadn't performed a full scale tour since 1979. Serious Moonlight was very ambitious stuff.

The fact is: this was one of Bowie's best concert line-ups ever - encapsulating an amazing 15 years of music. Never short of great backing bands - the band here is the biggest and funkiest perhaps that Bowie has ever had with 2 backing singers and a horn section.

The rehearsals of the Serious Moonlight Tour had a staggering 29 songs in the setlist - amazing when you consider Bowie had to carry each song.

My only complaint with this set is that it doesn't include the encores and has only 18 songs! And the only thing that dates the look of the show is David's poodle blond hair. A small quibble...

PS My favourite tracks are "White Light White Heat" and "Cracked Actor" - guitarist Earl Slick really shines.

SERIOUS MOONLIGHT.......2007-04-05

DOES ANYONE WHO CAN READ THIS KNOW WHERE OR IF THERE IS A DVD COPY OF THE MUSIC-VID VERSION OF JAZZIN FOR BLUEJEAN?

Moonlight Memories.......2006-12-28

One thing I will say about David Bowie is the man knows how to own a stage and this is one of his best concerts I've seen. Not only does he sing all my favorite songs, he breathes new life into "China Girl." He gives a powerful performance of "Let's Dance" and I love the transition from "Fashion" to "Let's Dance."

As a consummate musician, David Bowie not only commands your attention, he captivates with his unique artistic style. He sings each song with the same excitement you'd imagine he would sing his songs the first time. The way the stage is lit, it truly does capture a moonlight mood. The music is edgy and romantic with poetic lyrics and a magical mood.

This concert was filmed live at the Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia on the 12th of September 1983. The songs include: Look Back in Anger, Heroes, What In the World, Golden Years, Fashion, Let's Dance, Breaking Glass, Life On Mars, Sorrow, Cat People, China Girl, Scary Monsters, Rebel Rebel, White Light/White Heat, Station to Station, Cracked Actor, Ashes to Ashes, Space Oddity, Young Americans and Fame.

Extras on this DVD include "Richochet," a documentary featuring footage from Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok. Here we find David Bowie giving a press conference, singing with locals, walking through an airport, experiencing each culture, sight seeing and discussing concert details with humor. As David Bowie prepares for his concert, there is also a story of members in a small band trying to get the money to go to his show.

The quality of this DVD is excellent and David's voice sounds amazing. I can't imagine any serious David Bowie fan not wanting to have this in their collection. This DVD was given to me by one of David Bowie's biggest fans and I must say he has excellent taste!

Thank You!

~The Rebecca Review

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Great Queen Concert from 1981, even with lacking audience participation
Queen rocked Montreal
What is the problem with this DVD!?!?
Queen is awesome, but....
Very good concert, but the sound is lacking

Queen - We Will Rock You
Starring: Freddie Mercury , Brian May (II) , Roger Taylor , and John Deacon
Director: Saul Swimmer
Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: 630464938X
Release Date: 1997-12-16

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The ultimate Rock band perform the definitive versions of all of their greatest songs including "We Will Rock You," "Boheminan Rhapsody," "Another One Bites The Dust," "We Are The Champions," "Keep Yourself Alive," and "Somebody to Love" and much more.

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Great Queen Concert from 1981, even with lacking audience participation.......2007-05-24

I've just purchased this great live Queen concert from Montreal Canada in 1981. The music is great; Freddie's vocals are superb as usual. The band played excellently and even look a bit younger then the "Wembly Stadium" and "Bowl" concerts during 1984 to 1986.
I watched this live concert DVD at least three times and saw no engineering problems concerning audio not matching vocals performed by any member of Queen (lips not matching the audio). This concert and its taping is professional.

I am familiar with a music video from Queen recorded in Canada (not sure if it was in Montreal) which is clearly lip-synced in its entirety. Queen is not performing live for whatever reason during that music video. Don't get that music video confused with this live concert.

Freddie is not even wearing the same clothes during this live concert he wore during that video. During this live concert Freddie's wearing jeans, a superman T-shirt and leather jacket.

For that music video which was lip-synced and Freddie's lips are not moving to the audio, he's wearing a body leotard. This live concert is not the same as that music video.

From this live 1981 concert it appears the Montreal concert goers are a little reserved (although it's clear they love Queen with all the flowers they throw on stage). The concert hall is a large indoor arena with isles between a number of seats. Most of the crowd stay in there seats not venturing out of them like there viewing a play instead of a concert.

Freddie implores the fans a few times; you can get up and move if you want to. You can even take your clothes off, it's alright.
During the performance of "Love of my life", as Brian is playing the intro on guitar he tells the crowd, we're going to need your help on this one (of course Queen didn't need the crowds help, but wanted them to sing along). After a few bars from Freddie no reply from the fans. Freddie mentions to Brian, they don't know it.
Queen even performs an oldies song (I think "Jailhouse Rock"), Freddie yells to the crowd, come on get up.........

Even with that bit of frustration from Freddie (He doesn't appear to be that upset. He shakes hands with the crowd and tells them he loves them), this is a great concert.
The crowd finally participated with "We will rock you" and "We are the champions".
I rate this particular concert as 3rd as far as Queens later recorded concerts. Live at Wembly (#1) and Queen On Fire at the Bowl (#2). Also since Wembly and the Bowl concerts were performed 4 to 5 years later, having the 1981 concert is a must.
Queen live concerts, including original sale price are hard to find on DVD.

One of the best parts of this live concert is when Freddie is just being Freddie during the end of the concert not only does he remove his shirt but other garments.
He just makes you smile.
This seemingly shy guy had the courage to just put himself out there and say here I am and I dare you not to like me.
Queen is outstanding and Freddie's a jewel.

Queen rocked Montreal.......2006-10-13

I was actually at this concert I only live an hour and a half from Montreal on the US side.It was the greatest show I ever saw,I read some of the reviews and they talk about lack of crowd noise.Circus magazine wrote a review back in 81 about this exact show and in their words they said the crowd was so loud that night that Queen couldn't even hear there own monitors,they also call Montreal the rock capital of the world after that show.
The DVD is great just as I remember! Enjoy

What is the problem with this DVD!?!?.......2006-01-26

I dont know what everyone is complaining about...Its a great dvd and a chance to see the original Queen live and in their prime (unlike the new "butchered" version with Paul Rodgers...what an insult to Freddie!). The DTS sound lacks a bit of bass but that is what my subwoofer is for. I think this a great concert and Freddie is at his best and most energetic. If your a Queen fan this is a must-have dvd!

Queen is awesome, but...........2006-01-07

This is not an authorized version of the "We Will Rock You" show that was previously on VHS. Queen does not own the rights to it, so they had no control over the final product. I'd avoid it for that reason. Check out On Fire or Wembley instead.

Very good concert, but the sound is lacking.......2005-11-16

I bought this DVD this past weekend. I own the other three Queen/Queen related DVDs that have been released the past three years (Wembley '86, Milton Keyes '82 and Return of the Champions). While this is a solid concert with a great setlist, the sound is nowhere near the quality of the other three Queen concerts. Personally, I think the volume in the crowd was turned way down so only the music could be heard during songs. But even if the crowd volume was cranked up, it was still a dead audience. Freddie and the band seemed to get frustrated with the silence as the concert went on, especially during Jailhouse Rock (Freddie: "COME ON, YOU F***ERS, MOVE IT!!!").

Despite the audio problems, this was still a great concert from Queen's prime years. I recommend it along with the other three Queen concerts that are available. Hopefully more concerts from their glory days will be released.

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see the cosmic dancer in concert
Bolan was a legend in his own mind
It's Wonderful
T.Rex
fantastic!

T. Rex: Born To Boogie
Starring: T. Rex
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Classics
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0009ANJDG
Release Date: 2005-06-07

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Marc Bolan had the looks, style, and bearing of rock star, and T. Rex: Born To Boogie offers proof positive that he was just that. But comparing yourself to the Beatles doesn't make it so, even if you get Ringo Starr to produce, direct, and appear in your movie. In terms of the things that matter, like singing, guitar playing, and songwriting, Bolan (who died in 1977) fell a ways short. He was hugely popular for a year or two; he and his band T. Rex loved to rock, and they had some catchy, riff-based hits, like the infectious "Get it On (Bang a Gong)," performed at length here. Still, image, attitude, and lyrics like "I wanna call ya/I wanna ball ya") can only get you so far, even in the pop music world. That's not to say that Born To Boogie isn't good fun, especially some of the 1972 concert sequences filmed (by Ringo himself) at London's Wembley arena and a couple of studio jams with Starr and Elton John (on the other hand, the lame filler between live tunes is what happens when nagging details like a story or a script matter less than simply having a stoned good time). And what this handsomely packaged two-disc set has in spades, along with fine, painstakingly-restored sound and picture, is bonus features, including extended concert footage and a couple of good documentaries narrated by Bolan's son, Rolan. It ain't deep, but if you're looking for a good time, you've come to the right place. --Sam Graham

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see the cosmic dancer in concert.......2007-02-03

This is one of the best documents of the glam era of 70's rock on video..
Marc Bolan was at the absolute zenith of his popularity at the time this was recorded (around the time of the slider).. You will recognize some faces along the way - elton john and ringo starr.. but the main attraction is T-rex.. How could america have missed out on this phenomenon?

Bolan was a legend in his own mind.......2006-07-09

Watching this film reminded me of how T-Rex swindled a bunch of screaming girls into believing he was the second coming of the Beatles. When in fact he was the inspiration for the Bay City Rollers and all the bad pop music that came after him. Interviews with producer Tony Visconti are so over the top it's pathetic. Visconti compares Bolan with Hendrix, the Beatles and has the audacity to say that he, Bowie and Thin Lizzy "wrote the book on British rock". Laughable.

For fun keep your eye on Bolan's guitar playing. His basic technique is playing an A7 chord incessantly and bursting into random three note lead runs that are comical.

It's Wonderful.......2006-03-09

First off, I'm not a huge T Rex fan, or I shoueld say, I wasn't one before I purchased this DVD. I randomly came across it on my TV for; it was being given away as part of a fundraiser for Public TV. I bought it the next day, since I really didn't care about Long Island Public TV, being from Jersey.

That said, the DVD is amazing. Bolan is a light that shines, and one I didn't know enough about.

The movie portion, "Born to Boogie" is a bit weird, in the Pink Floyd kinda way, yet more comical. The Elton John and Ringo Starr parts are very interesting. But for me it's more about the two LIVE concerts that accompany the DVD. Both are amazing.

The energy Bolan brings to the table, the camera angles, the footage, the sound, everything. It's just awesome. He exudes fun, life, and graciousness.

The audience is blown away by his music and vibe, and frankly, that's what did it for me.

Anyone who is a fan of singer songwriters, whether it be Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley, Stephen Malkmus, or even Gene Ween, will absolutely love this DVD.

T.Rex.......2006-03-02

It is with much joy that I learned via the purchase of this great dvd how good a band T-Rex really was.I am 53 years old and listen to most music from My Bloody Valentine to Peter Frampton. I was never a fan of T-Rex in the day as I was listening to Hendrix, Led Zepelin and the Stones then.
Fortunately this disc was released and I happened to see a bit of it at a friends house recently.I was so impressed that I ordered it from Amazon as soon as I was able to.
The second disc explains how painstaking it was to get this venture together and in so doing a group who were the biggest rock outfit for 2 years, can now really be appreciated live.
The disc makes it clear why T-Rex were so popular. Glyn Johns has done such an oustanding job with the sound that the picture dissapoints,understandably, seeing as it was filmed all those years ago. A great dvd to be enjoyed by all.

fantastic!.......2006-02-09

There is nothing, not a thing bad to say about this disc. If you know the band and the music you will be immersed in what was Marc Bolan and T. Rex. The extras, including those with Marc's son...Rolan were enjoyable, touching and very informative.

The DTS soundtrack is alive and makes you feel like "you are there." Hat's off to Tony Visconti for an excellent job of bringing the audio back to life. Way recommended! Mark A. New Hyde Park, NY, USA

Placebo - Once More With Feeling - Videos 1996-2004

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<3
Good enough to buy twice.
Videos ROCK
A Must Have for any Placebo Fan
Awesome band, great DVD

Placebo - Once More With Feeling - Videos 1996-2004
Starring: Placebo
Manufacturer: Astralwerks
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00069YEKW
Release Date: 2004-12-14

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<3.......2007-05-18

The only real disappointment I had with this DVD is the fact that the video for "Come Home" is missing!

All in all, beautiful videos and of course, excellent music :D

Good enough to buy twice........2007-05-02

I completely mean what the title says, after losing my first copy to an unfortunate stratch, I ordered it again due to my love of this dvd.
In all honesty, Placebo is my favorate musical group ever, and in my eyes, its hard for them to do wrong.
US fans should be pleased with the material, as its hard to find Placebo stuff in the US most of the time, most Americans will have probably never have seen Placebo music videos on TV. They will be pleased to see that the video qualities are high. The problem with many music videos today is that they are so horribly boring compared to lots of the one's of the past. Placebo thankfully don't adhere to this and do some wonderfully weird and interesting storyline videoes and the general performance video's live up to quality as well. One more great thing is the highly amusing commentary tracks on each video where the band pours out their thoughts on each one. Other extra's such as a live performance with Bowie, and one with Justin Warfield rapping(now of "She Wants Revenge"), plus a 30 minute interview with the group, make this disc essential for the true fan.
If you love Placebo, you won't regret this purchase one bit.

Videos ROCK.......2007-03-10

Once gain, Placebo makes me smile!
These videos are awesome, fun to watch, and Molko looks amazing (especially in the "Taste in Men" video). Every devout Placebo fan should own this collection.

A Must Have for any Placebo Fan.......2006-12-12

Words can't begin to describe how great this DVD is and how long I've waited for this. This is an excellent catalog of all of Placebo's videos from 36 Degrees to Twenty Years. If you've never seen Placebo's videos before, do yourself a favor and buy this. It's well worth the reasonable price. It's also packed full of extras. Each video stands alone and tells a different story. No repeats here. A wonderful DVD of a wonderful band's videos. For another great Placebo DVD check out their Live in Paris DVD. It's also a 5 star production. Buy this! You won't regret it.

Awesome band, great DVD.......2006-06-27

Since MTV only plays videos of pop and rap anymore, one never gets to see the videos that are actually artistic. The stlyes of the Placebo videos vary, with several being futuristic and one being seemingly inspired by the 1987 film InnerSpace.

The songs represented by the videos are great and there are some cool bonus features too.

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all dolled up
only for the INTENSE fan !!
When the Dolls Ruled
boring
not good

All Dolled Up
Starring: Norma Duval
Manufacturer: Mvd Visual
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000BKDNWG
Release Date: 2005-12-06

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ALL DOLLED UP (NEW YORK DOLLS)

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all dolled up.......2007-01-28

Having never saw the new york dolls live this was quite insightful. I thought this captures the times very well.

only for the INTENSE fan !!.......2007-01-10

Insightful in the off stage lives of the boys. Kibbutzy narration is at times boring, other times hilarious. The youthful Dolls traveling, that is a strange circus indeed. Whereas Jerry and Johnny are normalized, Sylvain totally blows one critics statement threw the roof. The statement was, "You don't think that the Dolls actually walk the streets in the daytime dressed that way, do you?" Well, Sylvain did. Reminds me of my lost friend from Detroit, who lived for a time on cheap red wine and bagged popcorn. (he also worked at one of the porno stores in a seedy neighborhood). Totally unpolished New York Doll performances make you want to walk down the block, and catch some kids performance in a local driveway or garage.

When the Dolls Ruled.......2006-11-13

For those of you who saw the Dolls back in the '70's, this is a time capsule version that brings you back to Max's Kansas City, Kenny's Castaways, Club 82, and more. The Dolls are young, brash, alive, and vital. Seeing Johnny healthy and built, or Jerry Nolan chubby, it's worth the price of admission. All of the Dolls are energetic and engaging. At the time, the world was their oyster and there was no place to go but up. Great sloppy chaotic versions of their greatest non-hits. A nice feature of the DVD is the Performance Only section, as well as the commentary. It does bog down a little in the middle, but picks right back up again as soon as the band hits the stage. Some of the comments are very funny. The black & white photography lends a "historic" feel. It's way better than it should be, given the time & technology advances since then. It ends around with the Red Patent Leather gigs at the Little Hippodrome, but without fan fare or anything maudlin.

boring .......2006-11-02

although i luv the dolls this was such a bad dvd that i regretted to have purchased it

not good.......2006-10-01

If your expecting a documentary with the clarity and production value of "End of the Century" or "Filth and the Fury" THIS AIN'T IT! Picture taking 40 hours of bad home video (really awful sound) and editing together and calling it a documentary. No current interviews, No voice over making any sense of the chaos...No thought to flow or storyline, just a mishmash of stuff banged together. A real dissapointment. The saddest part is that for those fans out there who want it, this material could be a great source for a documentary with actual substance. I've liked the dolls for years and was really excited at the prospect of them getting their due. Its a shame this is what its been reduced to. Shame on everyone involved.

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